Beth Rimmels
Recent & Upcoming Releases
-
April 16 2024 -
May 31 2024 -
June 3 2024 -
June 4 2024 -
June 18 2024 -
July 16 2024 -
September 17 2024 -
October 1 2024 -
November 12 2024 -
February 18 2025
D&D 5E Acquisitions, Inc.: First Impressions
Acquisitions Inc. has earned a special, beloved place in the actual play segment of the game industry. In 2009, long before Critical Role, Sirens of the Realms, or Dice, Camera, Action, Penny Arcade debuted D&D games presented as podcasts. They later transitioned to video and live-play in front of an audience at conventions, and have even had a comic book. Crowds for those live events have grown to larger and larger venues.
D&D 5E Ghosts of Saltmarsh: A Review
Wizards of the Coast is promoting Ghosts of Saltmarsh as an adventure book with a setting and rule supplements so since I already did a spoiler-free review of the book overall, let's take a closer look at the adventures it contains. While I avoid significant spoilers, be aware that broad information about each adventure is mentioned.
Ghosts of Saltmarsh: First Impressions
Ghosts of Saltmarsh will make Greyhawk fans happy without losing newer D&D 5th Edition players. Billed as a supplement for nautical adventures, it's a mix of new rules for ships and sea travel, adventures and supplemental material for any coastal campaign.
Stranger Things and D&D at Last: A Review
The Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set was pretty much inevitable. From the moment we saw Mike DM D&D for his friends early in the first session of the Netflix series, the clock started ticking when some crossover product would be released. Announced at Toy Fair earlier this year, Hasbro is heavily gearing this product to the mass market, not just hobby game stores.
Murders, Capers, and Laughter: An Interview with Craig Campbell
Most companies design an RPG and use the same rule set, with or without new editions, for everything. With NerdBurger Games, Craig Campbell created three RPGs using three very different sets of original mechanics.
War Birds Dives Into WWII History: A Review
RPGs are commonly played to blow off steam and as a bit of wish fulfillment, but they can also be used to immerse yourself in a new experience as well as be a teaching tool. The game anthology War Birds by Unruly Designs definitely falls into the latter category. Set during WWII, it focuses on forgotten stories about the “Greatest Generation.”
Love and Sex in the Ninth World: A Review
Despite the title, Love and Sex in the Ninth World, this supplement, or as Monte Cook Games calls it, “Glimmer,” could be very useful for any GM, not just those that run Numenera.
D&D 5E Strongholds & Followers: A Review
After raising $2,121,465, Strongholds & Followers might be the most anticipated Kickstarter RPG (at least until the next record is broken). Of course, the bulk of the money raised went to the “Streaming” part of the Kickstarter so creator Matt Colville could get a proper studio for his very popular YouTube channel. The book definitely fills a need within the 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons landscape.
RPG 2019 Resolutions: New Year, New Game, New You?
A new year brings new resolutions and why should gaming life be any different? Whether you're a player or GM, these ideas can improve your games.
Burning Questions: What Do New DMs Need to Know?
This week’s burning question: What are some basics to remember as a first time DM when starting up a new D&D campaign? DMing for the first time can be scary so here are a few tips to make DMing your first D&D (or any kind) of campaign easier.
Celebrate the Holidays with D&D in Winter's Splendor
If getting your whole group together to play during December is a challenge, a holiday one-shot might be a perfect solution, and the official D&D Adventurer's League module Winter's Splendor by Ashley Warren is a great option. Even better, if you're running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, it's a good side adventure any time of the year.
Gift Ideas for the D&D Gamer
December means gift guides. Whether you're shopping for the gamer in your life or want to show some appreciation for your GM, I've got suggestions for you, focusing on the world's greatest role-playing game.
Joining the Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica -- a Review
How much you like Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica will depend upon what you want. If you're a Magic the Gathering player who wants an RPG version of Ravnica, GGtR may or may not satisfy you, depending upon how much setting depth you want from MtG. If you're looking for a full setting like the old Dungeons & Dragons' box sets, then you'll probably be disappointed because this is more of a slice of Ravnica than a comprehensive resource. If you're looking for more of a toolkit for creating adventures in the famous Magic the Gathering setting, GGtR is it If you're looking for a D&D fantasy setting because you're tired of Forgotten Realms but still want something in a similar ballpark thematically, then GGtR will also work for you.
Staring Directly Into the Invisible Sun -- A Review
Invisible Sun, the surrealist RPG by Monte Cook Games is definitely unique in many ways. While premium or high production value board games and LARPs have become increasingly common, the RPG industry version has been tame by comparison. Invisible Sun blows the concept out of the water. I've never seen an RPG that had shelving before.
Plumbing the Depths of Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage -- A Review
Wizards of the Coast has worked hard to provide a variety of adventure types for 5th Edition and with Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage they're tackling megadungeons. Mad Mage can be played on its own, if the players begin with 5th characters or better, or it can follow up the Waterdeep: Dragon Heist adventure, which is for 1st through 6th level characters. Please note: This review contains spoilers.
First Impressions – Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica
A segment of the Dungeons & Dragons' fan base have been clamoring for setting releases and while Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica won't appease those who want a 5th Edition update of an older setting like Greyhawk, Planescape or Spelljammer, it is a fresh setting that Wizards of the Coast clearly hopes will bring the Magic the Gathering crowd to D&D.
![[Roll For Combat] Battlezoo Ancestries: Secret Dragons Ending Soon!](/data/assets/cxfEnhancedNewThreadsWidget/press-release-red-rubber-stamp-over-white-background-88070630.jpg)
![[Chaosium] How well is Chaosium community content doing?](https://brpcentral-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2024_04/CCtops.png.c008d6c87217c0e142e1c6ad999f97f7.png)
![[Chaosium] The Cradle of Heroes is a character creation app for RuneQuest](https://www.chaosium.com/product_images/uploaded_images/jan-plate03final.jpeg)
![[Chaosium] Chaosium Con in Ann Arbor was a hit with attendees (Unnatural Selections)](https://www.chaosium.com/product_images/uploaded_images/20240418-225855.jpeg)
![[Chaosium] Chaosium Con Australia Update: get indie creations at our community content pop-up store!](https://www.chaosium.com/product_images/uploaded_images/439226778-10160156864553932-4516459330279759510-n.jpeg)