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The game is dead. To be honest I considered it dead long before that Gen Con. Colonial Gothic is here, and a new edition is coming. The Kickstarter is scheduled for next month.

Took. I checked out a long time ago. I regret ever licensing the game.

What happened with Flames of Freedom leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. A game was licensed only to eject what makes Colonial Gothic, well, Colonial Gothic. The experience left me mentally wrecked, which is not a good thing. To put the blame solely on the game overlooks other issues that have a...

In my case, it has helped me start breaking down a massive case of writer's block that has plagued me for nearly two years. As soon as I started planning and brainstorming, I began feeling motivated to work on my other projects.

Chicago, August 3, 2022 -- Rogue Games is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with Andrews McMeel Publishing to create, publish, and distribute Turncoats, a supplement for Flames of Freedom Grime & Perilous commercial release. “I could not be happier with this team up,” said Richard...

(March 14, 2018) | Batro’Games and Rogue Games, Inc partner to release a French Translation of Colonial Gothic Rogue Games, Inc. and Batro'Games are pleased to announce their renewed collaboration on the French translation of Colonial Gothic, the historical supernatural horror role-playing game...

Sometimes it is best not to ask what is for dinner… What mysteries lurk in the shadows? Hired by a wizard in search of his legacy, you will soon discover, that a sleepy town, is not all it appears to be. People are missing, mysteries abound, but at least the food is good. Originally designed...

(Chicago | August 22, 2017): Available today in both print and electronic form comes Shadow, Sword & Spell 2E your gateway to the world of pulp fantasy! After overcoming dangers, making enemies, and killing your fair share of opponents, you stand ready to fight some more. Your sword arm is...

The long march to freedom begins here. ​ While the world watches and both sides draw up the plans of war, others lurk in the shadows, prowling forgotten tunnels, and heroes battling a rising tide of evil. An ancient enemy sows seeds of strife, and a much larger battle is about to begin. While...

Rogue Games is pleases to announce that Colonial Gothic: Settings is ready for purchase. Six towns, many secrets. Plymouth, Massachusetts; Elizabethtown, Maryland; Savannah, Georgia; Charlotte Haven, Florida, Popham, Massachusetts; Roanoke Island. Six towns that appear to have nothing in...

You hail from a world awash in conflict, danger, and threats. You might be a thief due to your knack for picking the pockets of rich merchants in Gravinia while evading the competition. You might be a raider selling your sword to the highest bidder and fight for any or all as long as the silver...

Mysteries abound in the American Colonies. From whispers of strange things lurking in the woods, to ancient evils lurking in the night’s darkness waiting to strike, the colonies are full of curious things. While all attention is focused on the bloody conflict between subjects and crown, there...

(Chicago, IL | October 20, 2015): Preorders for Embrace, a brand new Shadow, Sword & Spell adventure begins today! Sometimes it does not pay to be curious. Curiosity is dangerous. In Karl Magnussen’s case it cost him his life. Considered to be one of the foremost theologians of his time, Karl...

(Chicago, IL | September 8, 2015): Preorders for Colonial Gothic: Lovecraft starts today! Iä! Shub-Niggurath! The Black Goat of the Woods with a Thousand Young. His work has inspired many. From writers ranging from Stephen King, Robert Bloch and Ramsey Campbell; to electronic games, movies...

This is great! This also made my weekend when a friend emailed me the link. Great job on this. Would you mind if I post this to the Colonial Gothic page on the Rogue Games' website? Richard

Free adventures are in the work. We actually have two being written now. On the Wiki, we have Supporting Characters and Villains up now. In the weeks to come, we will have a lot more. Premade heroes, coming. I am moving this weekend, but they are on my To Do list. Richard

Thanks. You've done a great job capturing this feeling, and I like the games as well. Witch Hunter reminds me of Howard, and that is a good thing. I agree. The period is ripe for adventure, and both games do a great job doing what they set out to do. Richard

Colonial Gothic was four years in the making, and was at three different publishers. When James and I formed Rogue Games, Colonial Gothic was the one game that was far enough along release. At the time, no one was dealing with the Colonies. Colonial Gothic is set during the American Revolution...

The demo situation was one of my low lights at GenCon. Next year I plan on running demos in the booth non stop. Though other had the same issues as I had, it still does not make the situation any better. Richard

August 21, 2007 (Chicago, Illinois) — Rogue Games releases The New World Almanack! Hot on the heels of selling out the first print run, and from a successful Gen Con Indy premiere, the Rogues at Rogue Games are pleased to announce the arrival of a virtual sourcebook devoted to Colonial Gothic...