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<blockquote data-quote="Egg Embry" data-source="post: 8425270" data-attributes="member: 6808965"><p><a href="https://www.freerpgday.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Free RPG Day</strong></a> 2021 happens on Saturday, October 16. During this event, friendly local game stores give away tabletop roleplaying supplements to encourage more RPGing. Pushed back from its normal June date due to the pandemic; nevertheless, this year offers an excellent assortment of tabletop RPG options for new and existing fans. Each year (<a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/your-guide-to-free-rpg-day-2019-quick-reviews.666597/" target="_blank">2019 product review</a>, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/announcing-the-free-rpg-day-2020-publishers.670655/" target="_blank">2020 publishers</a>, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2020-and-beyond-interview-with-paul-alexander-butler-of-gaming-days-llc.666594/" target="_blank">2020 interview</a>), I highlight this event because it is the single biggest spotlight that tabletop roleplaying games get each year. I want to thank <strong>Free RPG Day</strong> and all of the publishers and retailers that make this happen every year. If you’re interested in picking up these games, check the <a href="https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/" target="_blank"><strong>Free RPG Day</strong></a><a href="https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/" target="_blank"> site here</a> to find participating retailers.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]145206[/ATTACH]</p><h3>Modiphius Entertainment</h3><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4329/Modiphius?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Modiphius Entertainment</strong></a> provides three quickstarts available at <a href="https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/" target="_blank">many friendly local game stores</a>:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.modiphius.net/products/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium-wormsign-quickstart-guide" target="_blank"><strong><em>Wormsign: The Dune Quickstart</em></strong></a> is coming just in time for the new theatrical version of <strong>Dune</strong>. This product gives you the basic rules for their RPG including writing from <strong>EN World’s</strong> own “Game Design Masterclass” columnist, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/ewr-porta/authors/corone.6806393/" target="_blank">Andrew Peregrine</a>. If you’re a fan of <strong>Dune</strong>, this is the <strong>Free RPG Day</strong> product to pick up.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeRPGDay/status/1430228826148069381" target="_blank"><strong><em>Star Trek Adventures: </em></strong></a><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeRPGDay/status/1430228826148069381" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Roleplaying Game Quickstart Guide</em></strong></a> gives you an introduction to the core rules, a mission, and six pre-generated character. If you want to bring <strong>Star Trek</strong> to your table, this is a great way to sample <strong>Modiphius’</strong> version.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart" target="_blank"><strong><em>A</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart" target="_blank"><strong><em>chtung! Cthulhu </em></strong></a><a href="https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart" target="_blank"><strong><em>2d20 Quickstart</em></strong></a> is a 48-page set of rules, characters, and setting for the RPG involving Cthulhu and <strong>Modiphius’ 2d20</strong> system.</li> </ul><h3>Goodman Games</h3><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/36/Goodman-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Goodman Games</strong></a> offers two adventures:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Tomb of the Savage Kings</em></strong> for <strong><em>Dungeon Crawl Classics</em> (DCC RPG)</strong>, a level 2 adventure designed by Stephen Newton.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Fifth Edition Fantasy: The Sunken Tower of Set</em></strong> for <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong>. This level 7 adventure by Chris Doyle ties into the <a href="https://goodman-games.com/blog/2021/03/27/goodman-games-announces-dark-tower-for-5e-and-dcc/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Dark Tower</em></strong></a> module, an adventure for <strong>5e</strong> and <strong>DCC</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For more information, <strong>Goodman Games</strong> has a <a href="https://goodman-games.com/blog/2021/10/08/free-rpg-day-is-one-week-away/" target="_blank">preview on their website</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Check out past <strong>Goodman Games Free RPG Day</strong> PDFs at <a href="https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/free-rpg-day-pdf/" target="_blank">their site</a>.</li> </ul><h3>Paizo Inc.</h3><p><a href="https://paizo.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Paizo</strong></a> is giving away two new adventures for their systems:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>The Starfinder Four vs. The Hardlight Harlequin</em></strong> for <strong><em>Starfinder</em></strong> offers a <strong>SF</strong> version of the many episodes of <strong><em>Star Trek: The Next Generation</em></strong> that pitted the crew against a lethal holodeck. In this adventure, you save the characters from a simulation gone wrong.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Threshold of Knowledge</em></strong> for <strong><em>Pathfinder Second Edition</em></strong> offers an adventure in <strong>Paizo’s</strong> Magaambya setting. It’s always nice to get new Magaambya material to play with.</li> </ul><h3>Cubicle 7</h3><p><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/54/Cubicle-7-Entertainment-Ltd?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Cubicle 7</strong></a> has two adventures:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Warhammer Age of Sigmar: </em></strong></a><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Soulbound:</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Reap and Sow</em></strong></a> gives an introductory adventure for players interested in visiting the Mortal Realms in <strong><em>Soulbound</em></strong>. Great for <strong><em>Age of Sigmar</em></strong> fans.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/victoriana-5e-free-rpg-day-adventure/" target="_blank">Victoriana: </a><a href="https://www.cubicle7games.com/victoriana-5e-free-rpg-day-adventure/" target="_blank">Going Underground</a></em></strong> gives the world a look at the new version of the steampunk <strong><em>Victoriana RPG</em></strong> coming to <strong>5e</strong>. This adventure is set on the first electrified tube train in an alternate 1887. I think <strong><em>Victoriana</em></strong> will be a hit once it’s brought over to <strong>5e</strong>.</li> </ul><h3>HIT POINT PRESS</h3><p><a href="https://hitpointpress.com/" target="_blank"><strong>HIT POINT PRESS</strong></a> has a flip book offering two <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong> adventures:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>The Heart of Dako</em></strong> is for their <strong>Humblewood</strong> setting.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Big Bad Book: Zara Harlowe</em></strong></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">This flip book is one of the better kept secrets of Free RPG Day 2021 and I’m looking forward to what it offers.</li> </ul><h3 style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]145207[/ATTACH]</h3><h3>Other RPG Books</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/536/Green-Ronin-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Green Ronin Publishing</strong></a> shares the <a href="https://greenroninstore.com/products/blue-rose-quickstart-free-pdf" target="_blank"><strong><em>Blue Rose </em></strong></a><a href="https://greenroninstore.com/products/blue-rose-quickstart-free-pdf" target="_blank"><strong><em>Quickstart</em></strong></a>. Using their <strong>AGE</strong> system, this quickstart includes a romantic fantasy adventure to get into the setting and rules. National Coming Out Day was October 11th and <strong>Free RPG Day</strong> is October 16th making the timing for a free <strong><em>Blue Rose</em></strong> booklet very close to perfect.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4353/Magpie-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Magpie Games</strong></a> is offering a free quickstart, <strong><em>Root: Bertram’s Cove.</em></strong> This booklet includes a new quickstart ruleset, pre-generated characters, and a clearing to play in. If you’re a fan of the <a href="https://magpiegames.com/root-rpg/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Root: The Roleplaying Game</em></strong></a> and its <strong><em>Powered by the Apocalypse</em></strong> engine, this one is worth hunting down.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>9</strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>th</strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong> Level Games</strong></a>, as is their tradition, has another indy RPG anthology. This one, <a href="https://www.9thlevel.com/copy-of-level-1-2020" target="_blank"><strong><em>level 1: We All Wear Masks</em></strong></a>, offers games about anyone that wears a mask from superheroes to performers to robots. If you’re looking for an indy RPG, this anthology has content from a variety of creators. For more information about <strong><em>level 1</em></strong> and how you can participate in creating a game for it, visit <strong>9th Level Games’</strong> website <a href="https://www.9thlevel.com/level1" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://infiniteblack.net/" target="_blank"><strong>Infinite Black</strong></a> offers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreeRPGDay/posts/10160121177114750/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Vast Grimm: Into the Würmhole</em></strong></a>. Like many of the offerings this year, this is a quickstart ruleset and adventure so you can sample this world and play in it. I had a chance to play this game before it crowdfunded and it’s sci-fi meets <strong><em>MÖRK BORG</em></strong>, which is a great combination. If you’d like to learn more, I interviewed Brian Colin, the creator of <strong><em>Vast Grimm</em></strong>, about his crowdfunding campaign on <strong>GameFound </strong>in July (<a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/vast-grimm-from-infinite-black-an-interview-with-brian-colin.680962/" target="_blank">here</a>).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://home.privateerpress.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Privateer Press</strong></a> offers <a href="https://home.privateerpress.com/ikrpgrequiem/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Iron Kingdoms: An Echo in the Darkness</em></strong></a>. Using the <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong> engine, this expands on their <strong><em>Iron Kingdoms: Requiem</em></strong> setting. They are running a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond" target="_blank"><strong><em>IRON KINGDOMS: BORDERLANDS AND BEYOND</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond" target="_blank"><strong> Kickstarter</strong></a> during <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>. This booklet is a great opportunity to sample the world via their free product before checking out their <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond" target="_blank"><strong>Kickstarter</strong></a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.needgames.it/giochi/fabula-ultima/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Fabula Ultima</em></strong></a> TTJRPG from <strong>Need Games!</strong> This one interests me because it’s an Italian publisher and they’re bringing their tabletop version of a JRPG to <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>. It’s JRPG with magic, mysteries, and monsters, and you can try a sample of it <a href="https://www.freerpgday.com/wp-content/themes/freerpgday/assets/downloads/fabula-ultima-guide.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Edge Studio </strong>is offering <strong><em>Twilight Imperium: Ashes of Power</em></strong>. This product gives you a taste of the board game as an RPG. This adventure uses the <a href="https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/genesys/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Genesys</em></strong></a> system.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Talisman Adventures: Tales of the Realm: Curse of the Rat Queen</em></strong> from <a href="https://pegasus.de/en/talisman" target="_blank"><strong>Pegasus Spiele</strong></a>. If you’re a fan of the <strong><em>Talisman</em></strong> board game, <strong>Pegasus Spiele</strong> has an RPG version. This product offers an adventure to try out the setting.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://cmon.com/product/zombicide/zombicide-chronicles-rpg" target="_blank"><strong><em>Zombicide: Chronicles</em></strong></a> from <strong>CMON</strong>. As with a few others on this list, this product provides a free introduction to the RPG version of the <strong><em>Zombicide</em></strong> board game. If you’re a fan of the board game, this is worth seeking out to see what’s similar and different in the RPG.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://steamforged.com/collections/epic-encounters" target="_blank"><strong><em>Epic Encounters: The Hills Have Legs</em></strong></a> from <strong>SFG</strong>. This dungeon crawl lets you fight goblins using the <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition</em></strong> system.</li> </ul><h3>Dice and Accessories</h3><p>In addition to the RPG booklets, here are some of the related items that come in the case. Keep in mind, these are limited in quantity and likely to go fast.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Steampunk Clockwork</strong> from <strong>Q Workshop</strong> gives you some more dice.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Free RPG Day Dice</strong> from <strong>Sirius Dice</strong> gives you a dice tray. With this one, there’s one per case so I wouldn’t expect this to make it past the first customer.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>How To Build a Boss Fight Final Chamber</em></strong> from <strong>manic</strong> and <strong>Dave Taylor Miniatures</strong> gives you a booklet on how to paint miniatures as well as a treasure pile to paint.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>DnD Frameworks Grim Cottage</strong> from <strong>Wizkids</strong> gives a miniature and a paper cottage ideal for your <strong><em>Dun</em>geons & Dragons</strong> adventures.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>UPDATE 2021-10-16</strong></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>, author Michael Terlisner (GMMichael in the <strong>EN World</strong> forums) provided a free PDF of the second edition of his game, <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/262258/Modos-2-Deluxe-Edition" target="_blank"><strong><em>Modos 2, deluxe edition</em></strong></a>. He calls it, "A rules-light, universal game that uses PC-friendly action resolution and action-based, versus turn-based, combat. Open-source rules make it easy to add your favorite rules, even from other games, for a custom gaming experience."</li> </ul><p></p><p><em>Image of the <strong>Free RPG Day</strong> book covers provided by <a href="http://www.tychesgames.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyche’s Games</strong></a> in Athens, Georgia. Used with permission. Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG and Amazon.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Egg Embry, post: 8425270, member: 6808965"] [URL='https://www.freerpgday.com/'][B]Free RPG Day[/B][/URL] 2021 happens on Saturday, October 16. During this event, friendly local game stores give away tabletop roleplaying supplements to encourage more RPGing. Pushed back from its normal June date due to the pandemic; nevertheless, this year offers an excellent assortment of tabletop RPG options for new and existing fans. Each year ([URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/your-guide-to-free-rpg-day-2019-quick-reviews.666597/']2019 product review[/URL], [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/announcing-the-free-rpg-day-2020-publishers.670655/']2020 publishers[/URL], [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2020-and-beyond-interview-with-paul-alexander-butler-of-gaming-days-llc.666594/']2020 interview[/URL]), I highlight this event because it is the single biggest spotlight that tabletop roleplaying games get each year. I want to thank [B]Free RPG Day[/B] and all of the publishers and retailers that make this happen every year. If you’re interested in picking up these games, check the [URL='https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/'][B]Free RPG Day[/B][/URL][URL='https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/'] site here[/URL] to find participating retailers. [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Free RPG Day Logo Green.png"]145206[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [HEADING=2]Modiphius Entertainment[/HEADING] [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4329/Modiphius?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Modiphius Entertainment[/B][/URL] provides three quickstarts available at [URL='https://www.freerpgday.com/gamers/']many friendly local game stores[/URL]: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.modiphius.net/products/dune-adventures-in-the-imperium-wormsign-quickstart-guide'][B][I]Wormsign: The Dune Quickstart[/I][/B][/URL] is coming just in time for the new theatrical version of [B]Dune[/B]. This product gives you the basic rules for their RPG including writing from [B]EN World’s[/B] own “Game Design Masterclass” columnist, [URL='https://www.enworld.org/ewr-porta/authors/corone.6806393/']Andrew Peregrine[/URL]. If you’re a fan of [B]Dune[/B], this is the [B]Free RPG Day[/B] product to pick up. [*][URL='https://twitter.com/FreeRPGDay/status/1430228826148069381'][B][I]Star Trek Adventures: [/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://twitter.com/FreeRPGDay/status/1430228826148069381'][B][I]The Roleplaying Game Quickstart Guide[/I][/B][/URL] gives you an introduction to the core rules, a mission, and six pre-generated character. If you want to bring [B]Star Trek[/B] to your table, this is a great way to sample [B]Modiphius’[/B] version. [*][URL='https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart'][B][I]A[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart'][B][I]chtung! Cthulhu [/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.modiphius.net/products/achtung-cthulhu-2d20-quickstart'][B][I]2d20 Quickstart[/I][/B][/URL] is a 48-page set of rules, characters, and setting for the RPG involving Cthulhu and [B]Modiphius’ 2d20[/B] system. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Goodman Games[/HEADING] [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/36/Goodman-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Goodman Games[/B][/URL] offers two adventures: [LIST] [*][B][I]Tomb of the Savage Kings[/I][/B] for [B][I]Dungeon Crawl Classics[/I] (DCC RPG)[/B], a level 2 adventure designed by Stephen Newton. [*][B][I]Fifth Edition Fantasy: The Sunken Tower of Set[/I][/B] for [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B]. This level 7 adventure by Chris Doyle ties into the [URL='https://goodman-games.com/blog/2021/03/27/goodman-games-announces-dark-tower-for-5e-and-dcc/'][B][I]Dark Tower[/I][/B][/URL] module, an adventure for [B]5e[/B] and [B]DCC[/B]. [*]For more information, [B]Goodman Games[/B] has a [URL='https://goodman-games.com/blog/2021/10/08/free-rpg-day-is-one-week-away/']preview on their website[/URL]. [*]Check out past [B]Goodman Games Free RPG Day[/B] PDFs at [URL='https://goodman-games.com/store/product-category/free-rpg-day-pdf/']their site[/URL]. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Paizo Inc.[/HEADING] [URL='https://paizo.com/'][B]Paizo[/B][/URL] is giving away two new adventures for their systems: [LIST] [*][B][I]The Starfinder Four vs. The Hardlight Harlequin[/I][/B] for [B][I]Starfinder[/I][/B] offers a [B]SF[/B] version of the many episodes of [B][I]Star Trek: The Next Generation[/I][/B] that pitted the crew against a lethal holodeck. In this adventure, you save the characters from a simulation gone wrong. [*][B][I]Threshold of Knowledge[/I][/B] for [B][I]Pathfinder Second Edition[/I][/B] offers an adventure in [B]Paizo’s[/B] Magaambya setting. It’s always nice to get new Magaambya material to play with. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Cubicle 7[/HEADING] [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/54/Cubicle-7-Entertainment-Ltd?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Cubicle 7[/B][/URL] has two adventures: [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/'][B][I]Warhammer Age of Sigmar: [/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/'][B][I]Soulbound:[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/'] [/URL][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/free-rpg-day-soulbound-adventure/'][B][I]Reap and Sow[/I][/B][/URL] gives an introductory adventure for players interested in visiting the Mortal Realms in [B][I]Soulbound[/I][/B]. Great for [B][I]Age of Sigmar[/I][/B] fans. [*][B][I][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/victoriana-5e-free-rpg-day-adventure/']Victoriana: [/URL][URL='https://www.cubicle7games.com/victoriana-5e-free-rpg-day-adventure/']Going Underground[/URL][/I][/B] gives the world a look at the new version of the steampunk [B][I]Victoriana RPG[/I][/B] coming to [B]5e[/B]. This adventure is set on the first electrified tube train in an alternate 1887. I think [B][I]Victoriana[/I][/B] will be a hit once it’s brought over to [B]5e[/B]. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]HIT POINT PRESS[/HEADING] [URL='https://hitpointpress.com/'][B]HIT POINT PRESS[/B][/URL] has a flip book offering two [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] adventures: [LIST] [*][B][I]The Heart of Dako[/I][/B] is for their [B]Humblewood[/B] setting. [*][B][I]Big Bad Book: Zara Harlowe[/I][/B] [*]This flip book is one of the better kept secrets of Free RPG Day 2021 and I’m looking forward to what it offers. [/LIST] [HEADING=2][CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Free RPG Day Books Courtesy of Tyche's Games.jpg's Games.jpg"]145207[/ATTACH][/CENTER][/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Other RPG Books[/HEADING] [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/536/Green-Ronin-Publishing?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Green Ronin Publishing[/B][/URL] shares the [URL='https://greenroninstore.com/products/blue-rose-quickstart-free-pdf'][B][I]Blue Rose [/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://greenroninstore.com/products/blue-rose-quickstart-free-pdf'][B][I]Quickstart[/I][/B][/URL]. Using their [B]AGE[/B] system, this quickstart includes a romantic fantasy adventure to get into the setting and rules. National Coming Out Day was October 11th and [B]Free RPG Day[/B] is October 16th making the timing for a free [B][I]Blue Rose[/I][/B] booklet very close to perfect. [*][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4353/Magpie-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Magpie Games[/B][/URL] is offering a free quickstart, [B][I]Root: Bertram’s Cove.[/I][/B] This booklet includes a new quickstart ruleset, pre-generated characters, and a clearing to play in. If you’re a fan of the [URL='https://magpiegames.com/root-rpg/'][B][I]Root: The Roleplaying Game[/I][/B][/URL] and its [B][I]Powered by the Apocalypse[/I][/B] engine, this one is worth hunting down. [*][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]9[/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]th[/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4797/9th-Level-Games?affiliate_id=814082'][B] Level Games[/B][/URL], as is their tradition, has another indy RPG anthology. This one, [URL='https://www.9thlevel.com/copy-of-level-1-2020'][B][I]level 1: We All Wear Masks[/I][/B][/URL], offers games about anyone that wears a mask from superheroes to performers to robots. If you’re looking for an indy RPG, this anthology has content from a variety of creators. For more information about [B][I]level 1[/I][/B] and how you can participate in creating a game for it, visit [B]9th Level Games’[/B] website [URL='https://www.9thlevel.com/level1']here[/URL]. [*][URL='https://infiniteblack.net/'][B]Infinite Black[/B][/URL] offers [URL='https://www.facebook.com/FreeRPGDay/posts/10160121177114750/'][B][I]Vast Grimm: Into the Würmhole[/I][/B][/URL]. Like many of the offerings this year, this is a quickstart ruleset and adventure so you can sample this world and play in it. I had a chance to play this game before it crowdfunded and it’s sci-fi meets [B][I]MÖRK BORG[/I][/B], which is a great combination. If you’d like to learn more, I interviewed Brian Colin, the creator of [B][I]Vast Grimm[/I][/B], about his crowdfunding campaign on [B]GameFound [/B]in July ([URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/vast-grimm-from-infinite-black-an-interview-with-brian-colin.680962/']here[/URL]). [*][URL='https://home.privateerpress.com/'][B]Privateer Press[/B][/URL] offers [URL='https://home.privateerpress.com/ikrpgrequiem/'][B][I]Iron Kingdoms: An Echo in the Darkness[/I][/B][/URL]. Using the [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] engine, this expands on their [B][I]Iron Kingdoms: Requiem[/I][/B] setting. They are running a [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond'][B][I]IRON KINGDOMS: BORDERLANDS AND BEYOND[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond'][B] Kickstarter[/B][/URL] during [B]Free RPG Day[/B]. This booklet is a great opportunity to sample the world via their free product before checking out their [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/privateerpress/iron-kingdoms-borderlands-and-beyond'][B]Kickstarter[/B][/URL]. [*][URL='https://www.needgames.it/giochi/fabula-ultima/'][B][I]Fabula Ultima[/I][/B][/URL] TTJRPG from [B]Need Games![/B] This one interests me because it’s an Italian publisher and they’re bringing their tabletop version of a JRPG to [B]Free RPG Day[/B]. It’s JRPG with magic, mysteries, and monsters, and you can try a sample of it [URL='https://www.freerpgday.com/wp-content/themes/freerpgday/assets/downloads/fabula-ultima-guide.pdf']here[/URL]. [*][B]Edge Studio [/B]is offering [B][I]Twilight Imperium: Ashes of Power[/I][/B]. This product gives you a taste of the board game as an RPG. This adventure uses the [URL='https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/genesys/'][B][I]Genesys[/I][/B][/URL] system. [*][B][I]Talisman Adventures: Tales of the Realm: Curse of the Rat Queen[/I][/B] from [URL='https://pegasus.de/en/talisman'][B]Pegasus Spiele[/B][/URL]. If you’re a fan of the [B][I]Talisman[/I][/B] board game, [B]Pegasus Spiele[/B] has an RPG version. This product offers an adventure to try out the setting. [*][URL='https://cmon.com/product/zombicide/zombicide-chronicles-rpg'][B][I]Zombicide: Chronicles[/I][/B][/URL] from [B]CMON[/B]. As with a few others on this list, this product provides a free introduction to the RPG version of the [B][I]Zombicide[/I][/B] board game. If you’re a fan of the board game, this is worth seeking out to see what’s similar and different in the RPG. [*][URL='https://steamforged.com/collections/epic-encounters'][B][I]Epic Encounters: The Hills Have Legs[/I][/B][/URL] from [B]SFG[/B]. This dungeon crawl lets you fight goblins using the [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition[/I][/B] system. [/LIST] [HEADING=2]Dice and Accessories[/HEADING] In addition to the RPG booklets, here are some of the related items that come in the case. Keep in mind, these are limited in quantity and likely to go fast. [LIST] [*][B]Steampunk Clockwork[/B] from [B]Q Workshop[/B] gives you some more dice. [*][B]Free RPG Day Dice[/B] from [B]Sirius Dice[/B] gives you a dice tray. With this one, there’s one per case so I wouldn’t expect this to make it past the first customer. [*][B][I]How To Build a Boss Fight Final Chamber[/I][/B] from [B]manic[/B] and [B]Dave Taylor Miniatures[/B] gives you a booklet on how to paint miniatures as well as a treasure pile to paint. [*][B]DnD Frameworks Grim Cottage[/B] from [B]Wizkids[/B] gives a miniature and a paper cottage ideal for your [B][I]Dun[/I]geons & Dragons[/B] adventures. [/LIST] [B]UPDATE 2021-10-16[/B] [LIST] [*]For [B]Free RPG Day[/B], author Michael Terlisner (GMMichael in the [B]EN World[/B] forums) provided a free PDF of the second edition of his game, [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/262258/Modos-2-Deluxe-Edition'][B][I]Modos 2, deluxe edition[/I][/B][/URL]. He calls it, "A rules-light, universal game that uses PC-friendly action resolution and action-based, versus turn-based, combat. Open-source rules make it easy to add your favorite rules, even from other games, for a custom gaming experience." [/LIST] [I]Image of the [B]Free RPG Day[/B] book covers provided by [URL='http://www.tychesgames.com/'][B]Tyche’s Games[/B][/URL] in Athens, Georgia. Used with permission. Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG and Amazon.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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