10 Most Anticipated RPGs of 2013

The countdown result of our surveys on EN World, Twitter, Facebook, and elsewhere to bring you 2013's most anticipated RPGs! To qualify, a release must be a full tabletop roleplaying game (not a supplement, setting, beta, playtest, or adventure) with a 2013 release date.

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[waderockett]

Hillfolk doesn't sound like a role-playing game so much as it sounds like improvising a television show where the GM is the director and the players are the cast.

I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'd be intrigued to play it and see it in action. maybe someone will run demos at GenCon.

Nyerd posted actual play audio here. I believe Pelgrane will run demos at the booth.

 

[Venthrac]

Oh fantastic. I'll definitely check the booth out then.

Thanks, Wade!

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Pretty good list. Taking out the new editions of old games and/or licensed properties, I'm pretty much stoked about all of remaining. Ie, Torchbearer, Hill Folk, Fate Core, Numenara, and 13th Age. For me, in that order as well. I'm pretty on board with that order.

Please post the poll for the 2014 releases in this thread when it is released.

 

[Morrus]

Please post the poll for the 2014 releases in this thread when it is released.

It won't be until next year, but the poll will need its own thread.

 

[waderockett]

Oh fantastic. I'll definitely check the booth out then.

Thanks, Wade!

We've recruited a GM to run at least one listed Hillfolk game in addition to the demos. It was submitted Monday for approval so keep an eye out. When it's live we'll also announce it on Pelgrane's social channels along with 18 more 13th Age sessions.

 

[MortalPlague]

Any chance of Hillfolk being at PAX Prime?

 

[waderockett]

Any chance of Hillfolk being at PAX Prime?

If we can find a volunteer GM willing and able to run it in Games on Demand, sure. We're still working out what the 13th Age/Pelgrane presence at PAX will consist of.

 

[Ahnehnois]

Hillfolk doesn't sound like a role-playing game so much as it sounds like improvising a television show where the GM is the director and the players are the cast.

That's almost exactly how I explain what a roleplaying game is to someone who doesn't know. Not seeing the distinction here.

Also, Hillfolk sounds nothing like that (though it is interesting).

 

[Cameronman]

I really need to buy some more of these..

 

[Bedrockgames]

Looking forward to Numenera.