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Rules Expansion Gift Set
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Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep
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RPG Print News – WizKids, Mongoose, and More

Jan 26

The Wild Beyond the Witchlight gets pre-painted miniatures and Fateforge hits the ground running with a setting book, monsters, art, and pawns for Dungeons & Dragons. D&D also gets several decks...

RPG Crowdfunding News – Lore of the Traditions, Vulcania, Stonewall 1969, and more

Jan 26

This week’s list of RPG crowdfunding projects and quickstarters end between January 28th and February 17th. Across Kickstarter as well as GameFound, there are a number of MÖRK BORG offerings, an...

A.C.E. #6: Orcs & Oubliettes

Jan 25

Now available in PDF (softcover coming soon) is the 6th issue of the Awfully Cheerful Engine! And in this one, we taking a lovingly irreverent look at the fantasy tropes of the hobby in true...

GODSEND Agenda: An Interview With Jerry D. Grayson (Khepera Publishing)

Jan 25

Khepera Publishing is creating a new GODSEND RPG. I caught up with Jerry D. Grayson to learn more about the latest take on his superhuman roleplaying game. I’ve interviewed Jerry about another...

RuneScape: World's Oldest Free MMORPG Comes To Tabletop

Jan 24

RuneScape, the game that started as a browser-based RPG in 2001, is coming to the tabletop! Two games have been announced -- a boardgame and a tabletop roleplaying game, both slated for a 2022...

Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse: An In-Depth Review

Jan 24

Every new D&D book comes with its own share of hype and debate. In the case of The D&D Rules Expansion Gift Set, it has also come with a lot of speculation.

Mythological Figures: Dido

Jan 24

Mythological Figures is headed back to Carthage today for the city-state’s founder and first queen: Dido!

Dragonlance Nexus Fan Site Turns 21!

Jan 23

The Dragonlance Nexus fan site is celebrating its 21st birthday this month! The Nexus got its start in January 2001 amidst a divided Dragonlance fan community with the goal of keeping Dragonlance...

Podcast #184: Monsters of the Multiverse

Jan 22

This week, Morrus and Peter talk about the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook Monsters of the Multiverse! In the news, Legend of Vox Machina premier details, Green Ronin announces Cthulhu...

EN5ider #435 - Monstrous Menagerie: Elemental Geists

Jan 22

With today's issue of EN5ider the slain elemental from a few sessions back can return with gusto to haunt the adventurers anew!

Original 'Known World' Documents Released

Jan 21

The Known World (which later became Mystara) from the BECMI editions of D&D from 1983-90 started as Tom Moldvay’s and Lawrence Schick’s own campaign which ran from about 1976-1979. Bill Wilkerson...

Worlds of Design: The Art of Improvisation in RPGs

Jan 21

I recently saw a musical analogy for my board game Britannia that made me think about a related analogy to explain opposed games versus puzzles, and further, RPGs. Let’s have a go.

Those Who Wanderhome Are Not Lost

Jan 21

Stories are rooted in conflict. The main character wants something but can’t get it. They must overcome those obstacles to resolve the story. Role-playing games are no different, but more often...

News Digest for the Week of January 21

Jan 21

Hello everyone, Darryl here with this week’s gaming news! More details about Monsters of the Multiverse including its solo release, Legend of Vox Machina release details announced amid...

D&D Beyond: Monsters of the Multiverse Will Not Replace Existing Monsters

Jan 20

D&D Beyond has said that Monsters of the Multiverse will not replace existing monsters already purchased by users. While they have indicated that existing content will not be overwritten, they...

Additional Voice Cast Revealed for Legend of Vox Machina

Jan 20

A star-studded voice cast has been unveiled for Critical Role's animated show, and it includes David Tennant (Doctor Who), Gina Torres (Firefly), Stephanie Beatriz (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Felicia...

Legendary Games, What They Produced and Learned in 2021, and 2022 Plans

Jan 20

How was your 2021? For Legendary Games, Publisher Jason Nelson states it was their "literal best year ever." In 2021, there were quite a few wins and at least one opportunity to transform into a...

Green Ronin Announces 'Cthulhu Awakens' RPG

Jan 19

Green Ronin has announced a new standalone Cthulhu mythos tabletop RPG. It will come to Kickstarter in February, and is described as an inclusive take on Lovecraftian canon, powered by by their...

Gen Con Announces Badges Can Include Pronouns

Jan 19

Gen Con has announced that attendee badges can now include the wearer's pronouns. New for 2022: Your pronouns can now be added to your Gen Con account profile and printed on your Gen Con Indy...

RPG Crowdfunding News – Soulmist, HORIZON RISING, Mimics, and more

Jan 19

This week I look at projects that end as soon as January 23rd all the way out to mid-February. One convention, several 5e offerings, a fair amount of system neutral books, and more including a...