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James Nicolls Reviews takes a trip to Jack Vance's Elder Isles for its latest review of the Lyonesse RPG from The Design Mechanism. https://jamesdavisnicoll.com/review/true-and-destined-prince True and Destined Prince (jamesdavisnicoll.com) "If twenty-year-old me had encountered this, his...

As Destined (our new superhero RPG) nears readiness, we thought we'd give you a peek under its hood. This preview is from our pre-proofed files, so doesn't have the 'page XX references' resolved yet, but it does give you a good idea of Destined's scope, look and feel. More news to come on the...

In the year 1765 BC, King Zimri-Lim of Mari emerged from a planning session with his aides and summoned his personal scribe. As he paced the courtyard in his palace in the city of Tuttul, he dictated a letter to the scribe, who used the cut end of a reed to press the message into a warm clay...

Mythras is once again the featured system over at Bundle of Holding, with some seriously spectacular deals on Mythras PDFs. This time around the Bundle consists of a Starter Collection (Mythras, Mythras Companion, Monster Island, Two Mythras Combat Training Modules) and the Bonus Collection -...

Are you interested in trying the Mythras RPG with an experienced GM, but never had the opportunity? Have you read through the rules but wonder how they work in play? Are you maybe just curious about roleplaying games generally (or know someone who is), and want to try them out? Our good friend...

Our latest scenario for Mythras is 'A Bird in the Hand', a dangerous adventure set on Monster Island, involving the characters in the theft of a strange and unique bird from the clutches of a local rogue. But theft has consequences, and on Monster Island, those consequences can be dire. The...

Casting the Runes, Investigative Roleplaying in the World of M. R. James, is the latest release from The Design Mechanism. Using the acclaimed Gumshoe Engine (designed by Robin D. Laws), players take on the roles of Edwardian investigators involving themselves in the supernatural, uncanny, and...

Fioracitta, the latest campaign setting for Mythras, is here. A complete fantasy city, inspired by the Italian city states of the Renaissance, Fioracitta: The Heart of Power, explores the city, its people, long history, myths, gods, and perhaps most importantly, magic, in evocative detail...

The TDM roster of games and events are confirmed and viewable by the general public. Sign up begins on Monday 6th July. Shrine of the Traitor Gods Friday, July 31st, 6pm, Roll20 https://www.gencon.com/events/183543 Lyonesse: In High Dudgeon Saturday, August 1st, 11am, Roll20...

As a special 4th July treat, we're delighted to release two brand new adventures for Lyonesse and Mythras: 'In High Dudgeon', and 'Meeros Doomed'. Both are available via DrivethruRPG and our own website, in Print on Demand and PDF formats (you get the PDF free when buying the print copy). In...

Based on the award winning fantasy trilogy* by one of Science Fiction and Fantasy's greatest wordsmiths, Lyonesse transports you to the Elder Isles, where King Casmir plots to seize control of the Ten Kingdoms, assassinate his foes, and prevent a disturbing prophecy from being fulfilled...

Lyonesse almost, almost here. More proofs arrived today, and here are some pictures of both the hardcover POD version, and the softcover. The quality of both is very good. The ink on the softcover interior seems a little heavier, and on mine, the top edge of the page border has been ever so...

This mighty tome turned up today: a proof copy of the Lyonesse RPG from The Design Mechanism. Still some proofing work to be done, but the book is almost ready for release. Want to know more? Take a look at our Press Release and Preview.

First, some Previews of forthcoming titles... And to help with the Post Christmas Blues... Happy Holidays to One and All!

If you've ever been curious about Mythras, or d100 gaming in general, then the two Mythras Bundles at Bundle of Holding are the perfect way to establish a comprehensive collection at an unbeatable price - but hurry, because both bundles are entering their final 24 hours. Mythras Core (Mythras...

Casting the Runes: Occult Investigation in the World of M.R. James The Design Mechanism & Quills Media Team Up. Casting the Runes brings classic supernatural stories to roleplaying games: RPG recreates the ghostly Edwardian world of M.R. James Toronto and London, July 26th, 2019. The Design...

There's just over 48 hours left for the extraordinary Mythras Bundle of Holding! (http://bundleofholding.com/presents/Mythras). The offer ends at 10pm Eastern Standard time on Monday, May 7. Our nominated charity is the Electronic Frontier Foundation. If you've already taken advantage of the...

Still undecided about our Bundle of Holding? Take a look at our Spark page for details on why there's never been a better time to get into Mythras... https://spark.adobe.com/page/IUUCc2K2BXJ5O/

Mythras TDM600: After the Vampire Wars - Now Available! The shadows have always been with us, and so have those who dwell within: the sorcerers, the fae, the lycanthropes and, darkest of them all, the vampires. All have secretly lived alongside humanity, veiled from mortal view, for milennia...

It's the Design Mechanism 2017 Boxing Day Sale! From 26th December until 2nd January, there's 30% off print and PDF books at The Design Mechanism's store. Everything is on sale, with the exception of our December 2017 release titles (Mythic Constantinople and The Lonely Lighthouse). So if you...