Critical Role Announces Two New RPGs

Critical Role’s publishing arm, Darrington Press, has released a ‘State of the Press’ video announcing two new tabletop RPGs.

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Two new RPG systems we’ll be releasing: Illuminated Worlds, optimized for short story arcs and adaptable to myriad settings, and Daggerheart, a fresh take on fantasy RPGs with emphasis on longer campaigns and rich character options.

At Gen Con this year, you’ll be able to play AND purchase Queen by Midnight, and you’ll even be able to take our two upcoming RPGs for a spin. We hope to see you there!

 

[R_Chance]

I'd just like to say I'm especially jealous of any of you who are going to be at Gen Con. I'm very excited about what CR is going to announce and I really hope you can post about it here.

So stock up on caffeine and have a good time at the Con.

Well, I have decided I have little interest in CR's games... but I am jealous of anyone who's going to be at Gencon! There is that

 

[TarionzCousin]

I’m signed up for the Daggerheart first look event on Thursday morning. Will try to report at least broad strokes impressions as soon as possible.

I trust someone named "brain" to provide thoughtful and poignant insight.

 

[BRayne]

Base mechanic is 2d12 for most rolls. One of which is the hope die, and the other the fear die. You add the numbers together and say which die was higher to determine the result.

 

[overgeeked]

Base mechanic is 2d12 for most rolls. One of which is the hope die, and the other the fear die. You add the numbers together and say which die was higher to determine the result.

Oh. That's interesting. Very drama focused. Cool. Thanks for the report, keep 'em coming, please.

 

[overgeeked]

 

[Reynard]

What is Queen of Midnight?

 

[overgeeked]

What is Queen of Midnight?

Queen by Midnight – Darrington Press

darringtonpress.com

 

[overgeeked]

 

[Aldarc]

I would have thought that this little big from Daggerheart would be bigger news. Maybe when we get to hear more about it and Critical Role's future plans with it?

 

[Reynard]

I am a little surprised to discover it is a flavor of PbtA. I would have guessed a more traditional RPG, seeing as how they (and their audience, presumably) are coming off 5E.