Routinely Itemised: RPGs #135
A summary of RPGs news from the week with more TSR drama, horror RPGs, killer future robots and babies with broadswords.
Darlene, one of TSR’s first employees, speaks out over her current treatment by the new TSR
The artist Darlene was one of (actual) TSRs first employees. The calligrapher produced the Flanaess map and others, and she became a good friend with Gary Gygax.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #134
It's the first RPG news round-up of 2022, so welcome to Routinely Itemised.
TSR try again to strike down Wizards of the Coasts trademarks and legacy disclaimer
The crowdfunding campaign to pay the lawyers is still running with some 100 gamers worldwide, offering $40 or so, on average, in support. WotC estimated in 2020 that over 40 million people play D&D.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #131
A look at which games published this year have sold the best and other RPG news!
Wizards of the Coast begin a legal counter-attack on TSR
Wizards of the Coast have filed papers to get the rights to use TSR stripped from TSR.
TSR drops case against Wizards of the Coast but keeps Indiegogo campaign running
Legal documents appear to show that TSR has dismissed their legal action against Wizards of the Coast.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #130
Drama again this week with attack lawyers dispatched against Wizards of the Coast, hassles over Kickstarters at Dragonmeet and confusion and concern over the direction Kickstarter itself might be taking.
TSR sue Wizards of the Coast and want your money to pay the lawyers
Backers who donate $1,000 to the attack fund against Wizards of the Coast will get the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum membership, a spinner, and a thank you letter.
Listen to learn about the history of tabletop RPGs with the great Shannon Appelcline
Designers & Dragons: The '70s is a comprehensive picture of the beginnings of the RPG industry.
