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<blockquote data-quote="Egg Embry" data-source="post: 9683836" data-attributes="member: 6808965"><p><a href="https://freerpgday.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Free RPG Day</strong></a> 2025 happens on Saturday, June 21. This is your chance to get some free roleplaying games. What is available and what should you try to add to your collection? <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/bundles-freebies-and-sales-news-for-june-15-2025.713824/" target="_blank">As Darryl Mott did</a>, let’s look at some of the most promising games and adventures coming to your <a href="https://freerpgday.com/gamers" target="_blank">friendly local game store</a> (FLGS).</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]408404[/ATTACH]</p><h3><strong>WHAT IS FREE RPG DAY?</strong></h3><p>Let me quote my <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/what’s-available-on-free-rpg-day-2023.698058/" target="_blank">2023</a> summary of this gamer holiday:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This year, <strong>Free RPG Day</strong> overlaps during the same timeframe as <a href="https://www.originsgamefair.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Origins Game Fair</strong></a> in Columbus, Ohio (June 18 to 22) and <a href="https://gameatl.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Southern Fried Gaming Expo</strong></a> in Atlanta, Georgia (June 20 to 22), two gaming centric conventions. This tabletop roleplaying game holiday is made possible by <strong>Gaming Days LLC</strong> and paid for by <a href="https://freerpgday.com/gamers" target="_blank">your local gaming store</a>. If you’re curious about prior year offerings, I covered them here: <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/your-guide-to-free-rpg-day-2019-quick-reviews.666597/" target="_blank">2019</a>, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/announcing-the-free-rpg-day-2020-publishers.670655/" target="_blank">2020</a> (and an <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">interview</a>), <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2021-–-what’s-on-offer.683272/" target="_blank">2021</a>, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2022-–-the-offerings.689438/" target="_blank">2022</a>, <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/what’s-available-on-free-rpg-day-2023.698058/" target="_blank">2023</a>, and <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/" target="_blank">2024</a>.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]408407[/ATTACH]</p><h3><strong>WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR FREE RPG DAY 2025?</strong></h3><p>This year there are over 35 free offerings to choose from, which is more than I have words for. As such, I’ll pick out a few highlights to add to your collection.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>3 Adventure Bundle: Grim Hollow, Arora, Aetherial Expanse </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/15590/ghostfire-gaming?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Ghostfire Gaming</strong></a>. Check out several adventures for <strong>Ghostfire Gaming’s</strong> various <strong>5e</strong> settings. These let you sample the feel of their settings ranging from grimdark fantasy to post-apocalypse to sci-fantasy, each using 3rd level characters. Solve murders, recover stolen property, or compete in a race, you’ll find a variety of adventures this <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>The Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine Quickstart </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/2/chaosium?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Chaosium</strong></a>. Are you new to <strong><em>Basic Roleplaying</em></strong> (d100 system), the engine used for <strong><em>Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, Pendragon,</em></strong> and more? If so, this quickstart provides condensed rules to get you into one of the longest serving engines in tabletop roleplaying. If you can’t attend <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>, <strong>Chaosium</strong> provides the PDF of the <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/82093/basic-roleplaying-quickstart-edition?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Basic Roleplaying Quickstart Edition</em></strong></a> for free at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>The Expanse: Transport Union Edition – Quickstart </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/536/green-ronin-publishing/category/35139/the-expanse?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Green Ronin</strong></a>. Sticking with IPs that might excite new players contemplating roleplaying: <strong><em>The Expanse</em></strong>. This offering is a quickstart with condensed rules as well as characters and an adventure. You’ll get to experience the <strong><em>AGE System</em></strong>, a ruleset with fun bonus actions that make play a blast. For those that are not near a participating FLGS, try out these free demos at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/247982/the-expanse-rpg-quickstart?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Expanse RPG Quickstart</em></strong></a> and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/497164/the-expanse-transport-union-edition-quickstart?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Expanse Transport Union Edition Quickstart</em></strong></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Dragonbane: The Magistrate’s Gambit </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Free League </strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Publishing</strong></a>. This two-hour adventure includes 7 pregen characters for a tournament with puzzles, battles, and treasures. If you want more <strong><em>Dragonbane</em></strong> quickstarts, check out these free options at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409397/dragonbane-quickstart-riddermound?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Dragonbane Quickstart – Riddermound</em></strong></a> and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/508682/dragonbane-quickstart-the-sinking-tower?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Dragonbane Quickstart – The Sinking Tower</em></strong></a>. If you’re already a fan of <strong><em>Dragonbane</em></strong>, <strong>Free League</strong> is running a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/arkand-and-the-book-of-magic-for-the-acclaimed-dragonbane-rpg" target="_blank"><strong>Kickstarter</strong></a> with more magic and a city to add to your adventures.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Legend in the Mist </strong>and <strong>:Otherscape </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10428/son-of-oak-game-studio?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Son of Oak </strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10428/son-of-oak-game-studio?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Game Studio</strong></a>. Let’s kick this list off with the <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-are-2025s-most-anticipated-ttrpgs-as-voted-by-you.709410/" target="_blank">most anticipated TTRPG of 2025</a>, <strong>Son of Oak’s <em>Legend in the Mist</em></strong> (<strong>LitM</strong>) and <strong><em>:Otherscape </em></strong>(<strong>:OS</strong>). <strong>LitM</strong> is a rustic fantasy RPG, one that focuses on character and story. <strong>:OS</strong> is a cyberpunk RPG about freedom fighters rebelling and more. These games push the boundaries of what a <strong><em>Powered by the Apocalypse</em></strong> (<strong>PbtA</strong>) can be. Revamping the playbook idea of a character sheet, your character is an evolving series of descriptors (tags) used as details for your character’s actions. Role, personality, skills, items, all of these things have simple 1 to 3 word descriptions that act as modifiers to your dice rolls. If you want to see what is possible with a <strong>PbtA</strong> RPG, check out these quickstarts at your friendly local game store (FLGS). If you can’t attend, check out these freebies at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>: <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/471091/legend-in-the-mist-demo?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Legend in the Mist Demo</em></strong></a> and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/493783/otherscape-free-demo-game?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>:Otherscape Free Demo Game</em></strong></a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/23486/marvel?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Marvel Comics</strong></a>. New players that never roleplayed likely have heard of <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons</em></strong>. Those potentials might be intrigued by the idea of playing a <strong>Marvel</strong> superhero. Acting as a gateway into the <strong>Marvel</strong> gaming system, this adventure involves a birthday celebration for Tony Stark (Iron Man) as a group of Asgardians crash the party. In case you can’t attend, check out the <a href="https://www.marvel.com/rpg" target="_blank"><strong><em>Marvel RPG</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.marvel.com/rpg" target="_blank"> page</a> for an introductory adventure.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Pathfinder Adventure: The Scourge of Sheerleaf </strong>and <strong>Starfinder Adventure: Battle for Nova Rush </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/5549/paizo?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Paizo</strong></a>. Both of these adventures use the <strong>Second Editions</strong> of their respective games. <strong><em>Pathfinder Adventure: The Scourge of Sheerleaf</em> </strong>is a short adventure for 10th level dragonblood characters fighting dragons. <strong><em>Starfinder Adventure: Battle for Nova Rush</em> </strong>is designed for 1st level characters in which you’ll play as iconic Starfinder heroes: Chk Chk the mystic, Dae the solarian, Iseph the operative, and Navasi the envoy. If you want to try out a higher level <strong>PF2e</strong> adventure or fight space pirates in <strong>SF2e</strong>, these adventures can be <a href="https://freerpgday.com/gamers" target="_blank">found at your FLGS</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>ROOT RPG: Laurel’s Canopy </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4353/magpie-games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Magpie Games</strong></a>. This quickstart adventure gets you the rules you’ll need to play a political conspiracy in the forest. Using the <strong><em>Powered by the Apocalypse</em></strong> system, you’ll play as anthropomorphic creatures trying to resolve a conspiracy before disaster strikes. If you want to sample the game in advance, you can get the previous <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank">4 </a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>ROOT RPG</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"> quickstarts for free at </a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>DriveThruRPG</strong></a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scry Scry, My Little Eye </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10749/loke-battlemats?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Loke Battle Mats</strong></a>. Every year, I feel that <strong>Loke Battle Mats</strong> provides an exceptional <strong>Free RPG Day </strong>product with a great <strong>5e</strong> adventure, tokens, pregens, and, because it’s <strong>Loke Battle Mats</strong>, a fantastic encounter map. This quest includes random encounter tables to keep the encounters exciting as the characters compete for the pleasure of an audience. If this offering is like prior years, if you are a GM looking for an all-in-one adventure for <strong>Free RPG Day</strong>, this gets my recommendation.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong><em>Thunder Road: Vendetta RPG Zero Prep Adventure</em></strong> and <strong><em>Level 1- The free RPG Day indie RPG Anthology Volume 6</em> </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4797/9th-level-games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>9th Level Games</strong></a>. <strong><em>Thunder Road: Vendetta RPG Zero Prep Adventure</em></strong> is an adventure that explains the <strong><em>polymorph </em></strong>ruleset and how it relates to this post-apocalyptic game of road warriors. <strong><em>Level 1</em></strong> is an anthology of unique, original RPGs, perfect for gamers looking for something out of the box for their gaming table. If you’re looking for some of the best short form <strong><em>Level 1</em></strong> RPGs over the past half decade, check out the <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327712/level-1-2020?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>2020</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/381287/level-1-2021?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>2021</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/411107/level-1-2022?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>2022</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/446858/level-1-2023?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>2023</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/491650/level-1-2024?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>2024</strong></a> offerings for free at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>The Well of Shadows </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/2189/kobold-press?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Kobold Press</strong></a>. This <strong>5e</strong>/<strong><em>Tales of the Valiant</em></strong> (<strong>TotV</strong>) adventure includes a quickstart guide to <strong>TotV</strong>, an adventure map, and pregens. If you want to try out <strong>Kobold Press’ TotV</strong>, this booklet provides an overview of their <strong>5e</strong>-like system to determine if this system is right for your gaming table. If you’re a fan of <strong><em>Tales of the Valiant</em></strong>, check out the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/players-guide-2-new-power-for-5e-and-tov-players" target="_blank"><strong><em>TotV Player’s Handbook 2</em></strong></a><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/players-guide-2-new-power-for-5e-and-tov-players" target="_blank"><strong> Kickstarter</strong></a><strong>.</strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>[ATTACH=full]408405[/ATTACH]</strong></p><h3>Other Offerings</h3><p>In addition, there are a number of other offerings, including:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>A Great Offering </strong>from<strong> Obojima</strong>. A <strong>5e</strong>adventure for levels 2 to 4.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Arkham Horror: Comets of Kingsport </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17946/edge-studio?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Edge Studio</strong></a>. A 32-page quickstart adventure for <strong><em>Arkham Horror RPG</em></strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Arzium Roleplaying Game </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/29767/red-raven-games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Red Raven Games</strong></a>. This quickstart provides basic rules for <strong><em>Arzium</em></strong> as well as pregens and a starting adventure.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Deck of Worlds </strong>from<strong> Story Engine Deck</strong>. Want to randomize an adventure or an encounter? This 35-card sample deck let’s you create scenarios with a few card pulls and some connective logic.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Dungeon QRAWL / I Fought the Dragon from Free RPG Day</strong> (plus stickers). This QR code/phone-based experience lets you participate in a choose your own adventure style quest.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>THE DYING LIGHT OF CASTLE WHITEROCK </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/36/goodman-games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Goodman Games</strong></a>. This is a <strong><em>Dungeon Crawl Classics</em></strong> or <strong>5e</strong> adventure (both stat blocks are displayed) for 1st and 2nd level characters set near the ruins of Castle Whiterock.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Exalted Funeral</strong></a><strong> DOUBLE FEATURE!</strong> A flipbook quickstart rules, adventures, and pre-gens for <strong><em>Land of Eem</em></strong> and <strong><em>Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme</em></strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Nightfell: A Feast of Death </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/12301/mana-project-studio?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Mana Project Studio</strong></a>. This is an original adventure for <strong><em>Nightfell</em></strong> by Marco Fossati.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Nobi Nobi Quickstart Booster </strong>from<strong> Don't Panic Games</strong>. A TTRPG quickstart that uses 24 cards.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>PIAGA 1348: Quickdeath </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17072/need-games?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Need Games</strong></a>. During the Black Death there are zombies. You’re soldiers fighting back. This quickstart gives you the rules for a GM round robin RPG.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Quickstart Guide Collection </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4329/modiphius?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Modiphius </strong></a><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4329/modiphius?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Entertainment</strong></a>. Sample <strong><em>Fallout 2D20 RPG, Dreams and Machine</em></strong>, and <strong><em>Star Trek Adventures Second Edition</em></strong>. If you have not tried the second edition of <strong><em>Star Trek Adventures</em></strong>, I recommend giving that iteration a try.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>SHIFT </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/18520/hit-point-press?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Hit Point Press</strong></a>. Introducing a new, multi-genre RPG system via this basic rules and sci-fi pregens quickstart.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Shock and Mayhem </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/18205/renegade-game-studios?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Renegade Game Studios</strong></a>. A crossover adventure for the <strong><em>G.I. JOE</em></strong> and <strong><em>Transformers Roleplaying Games</em></strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Titanskeep: Where the Zal River Flows (An Introductory Adventure) </strong>from<strong> Hexed </strong>and<strong> Norse Foundry</strong>. This adventure introduces this system neutral setting by Ed Greenwood, Alison Huang, Keith Baker, Lauren Nelson, Skid Maher, Jay Foster, and more.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Too Many Bones Alternate Nom Tyrant Battle Card </strong>from<strong> Chip Theory Games</strong>. Card for your <strong><em>Nom Tyrant Battle Card</em></strong> games.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Wires in the Woods – Quickstart </strong>from <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/23137/critical-kit-ltd?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong>Critical Kit</strong></a>. “A solo/duet role-playing game about exploration and discovery where you will come to see familiar objects through unfamiliar eyes.” Check out <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/498946/wires-in-the-woods?affiliate_id=814082" target="_blank"><strong><em>Wires In the Woods Quick Start</em></strong></a> for free at <strong>DriveThruRPG</strong>.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]408406[/ATTACH]</p><h3>Physical Items</h3><p>There are a few physical items this year including a dice, pin, and miniature:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Baldur’s Gate: The Emperor Exclusive miniature </strong>from <strong>WizKids</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Dispel Dice x FRPG Day Deep Sea D20</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Emergency D20! scratch-off card </strong>from <strong>Foam Brain Games</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Hank the Ranger Pin – Free RPG Day 2025 Pin! </strong>from <strong>Sirius Dice</strong>. Hank the Ranger from the <strong><em>Dungeons & Dragons</em></strong> animated series as a pin.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]408408[/ATTACH]</p><h3><strong>GO GET SOME GAME!</strong></h3><p>Armed with this list, consider looking up some of the <a href="https://freerpgday.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Free RPG Day</strong></a> 2025 events planned for Saturday, June 21. Discover if your <a href="https://freerpgday.com/gamers" target="_blank">friendly local game store</a> is participating <a href="https://freerpgday.com/gamers" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p><em>Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program, Noble Knight Games’ Affiliate Program, Kobold Press Affiliate Program, and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG, Noble Knight Games, Kobold Press, and Amazon. DISCLAIMER: I have freelanced for Ghostfire Gaming, I was not involved in these adventures.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Egg Embry, post: 9683836, member: 6808965"] [URL='https://freerpgday.com/'][B]Free RPG Day[/B][/URL] 2025 happens on Saturday, June 21. This is your chance to get some free roleplaying games. What is available and what should you try to add to your collection? [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/bundles-freebies-and-sales-news-for-june-15-2025.713824/']As Darryl Mott did[/URL], let’s look at some of the most promising games and adventures coming to your [URL='https://freerpgday.com/gamers']friendly local game store[/URL] (FLGS). [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" width="1200px" alt="FreeRPG2025 tealonblack 1024x512.png"]408404[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [HEADING=2][B]WHAT IS FREE RPG DAY?[/B][/HEADING] Let me quote my [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/what’s-available-on-free-rpg-day-2023.698058/']2023[/URL] summary of this gamer holiday: This year, [B]Free RPG Day[/B] overlaps during the same timeframe as [URL='https://www.originsgamefair.com/'][B]Origins Game Fair[/B][/URL] in Columbus, Ohio (June 18 to 22) and [URL='https://gameatl.com/'][B]Southern Fried Gaming Expo[/B][/URL] in Atlanta, Georgia (June 20 to 22), two gaming centric conventions. This tabletop roleplaying game holiday is made possible by [B]Gaming Days LLC[/B] and paid for by [URL='https://freerpgday.com/gamers']your local gaming store[/URL]. If you’re curious about prior year offerings, I covered them here: [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/your-guide-to-free-rpg-day-2019-quick-reviews.666597/']2019[/URL], [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/announcing-the-free-rpg-day-2020-publishers.670655/']2020[/URL] (and an [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2020-and-beyond-interview-with-paul-alexander-butler-of-gaming-days-llc.666594/']interview[/URL]), [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2021-–-what’s-on-offer.683272/']2021[/URL], [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2022-–-the-offerings.689438/']2022[/URL], [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/what’s-available-on-free-rpg-day-2023.698058/']2023[/URL], and [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/free-rpg-day-2024-guide.704816/']2024[/URL]. [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Level 1- The free RPG Day indie RPG Anthology Volume 6 from 9th Level Games.png"]408407[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [HEADING=2][B]WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR FREE RPG DAY 2025?[/B][/HEADING] This year there are over 35 free offerings to choose from, which is more than I have words for. As such, I’ll pick out a few highlights to add to your collection. [LIST] [*][B]3 Adventure Bundle: Grim Hollow, Arora, Aetherial Expanse [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/15590/ghostfire-gaming?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Ghostfire Gaming[/B][/URL]. Check out several adventures for [B]Ghostfire Gaming’s[/B] various [B]5e[/B] settings. These let you sample the feel of their settings ranging from grimdark fantasy to post-apocalypse to sci-fantasy, each using 3rd level characters. Solve murders, recover stolen property, or compete in a race, you’ll find a variety of adventures this [B]Free RPG Day[/B]. [*][B]The Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine Quickstart [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/2/chaosium?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Chaosium[/B][/URL]. Are you new to [B][I]Basic Roleplaying[/I][/B] (d100 system), the engine used for [B][I]Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, Pendragon,[/I][/B] and more? If so, this quickstart provides condensed rules to get you into one of the longest serving engines in tabletop roleplaying. If you can’t attend [B]Free RPG Day[/B], [B]Chaosium[/B] provides the PDF of the [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/82093/basic-roleplaying-quickstart-edition?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Basic Roleplaying Quickstart Edition[/I][/B][/URL] for free at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]. [*][B]The Expanse: Transport Union Edition – Quickstart [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/536/green-ronin-publishing/category/35139/the-expanse?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Green Ronin[/B][/URL]. Sticking with IPs that might excite new players contemplating roleplaying: [B][I]The Expanse[/I][/B]. This offering is a quickstart with condensed rules as well as characters and an adventure. You’ll get to experience the [B][I]AGE System[/I][/B], a ruleset with fun bonus actions that make play a blast. For those that are not near a participating FLGS, try out these free demos at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]: [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/247982/the-expanse-rpg-quickstart?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]The Expanse RPG Quickstart[/I][/B][/URL] and [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/497164/the-expanse-transport-union-edition-quickstart?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]The Expanse Transport Union Edition Quickstart[/I][/B][/URL] [*][B]Dragonbane: The Magistrate’s Gambit [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Free League [/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/11437/free-league-publishing?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Publishing[/B][/URL]. This two-hour adventure includes 7 pregen characters for a tournament with puzzles, battles, and treasures. If you want more [B][I]Dragonbane[/I][/B] quickstarts, check out these free options at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]: [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/409397/dragonbane-quickstart-riddermound?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Dragonbane Quickstart – Riddermound[/I][/B][/URL] and [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/508682/dragonbane-quickstart-the-sinking-tower?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Dragonbane Quickstart – The Sinking Tower[/I][/B][/URL]. If you’re already a fan of [B][I]Dragonbane[/I][/B], [B]Free League[/B] is running a [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/arkand-and-the-book-of-magic-for-the-acclaimed-dragonbane-rpg'][B]Kickstarter[/B][/URL] with more magic and a city to add to your adventures. [*][B]Legend in the Mist [/B]and [B]:Otherscape [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10428/son-of-oak-game-studio?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Son of Oak [/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10428/son-of-oak-game-studio?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Game Studio[/B][/URL]. Let’s kick this list off with the [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-are-2025s-most-anticipated-ttrpgs-as-voted-by-you.709410/']most anticipated TTRPG of 2025[/URL], [B]Son of Oak’s [I]Legend in the Mist[/I][/B] ([B]LitM[/B]) and [B][I]:Otherscape [/I][/B]([B]:OS[/B]). [B]LitM[/B] is a rustic fantasy RPG, one that focuses on character and story. [B]:OS[/B] is a cyberpunk RPG about freedom fighters rebelling and more. These games push the boundaries of what a [B][I]Powered by the Apocalypse[/I][/B] ([B]PbtA[/B]) can be. Revamping the playbook idea of a character sheet, your character is an evolving series of descriptors (tags) used as details for your character’s actions. Role, personality, skills, items, all of these things have simple 1 to 3 word descriptions that act as modifiers to your dice rolls. If you want to see what is possible with a [B]PbtA[/B] RPG, check out these quickstarts at your friendly local game store (FLGS). If you can’t attend, check out these freebies at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]: [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/471091/legend-in-the-mist-demo?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Legend in the Mist Demo[/I][/B][/URL] and [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/493783/otherscape-free-demo-game?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]:Otherscape Free Demo Game[/I][/B][/URL]. [*][B]Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/23486/marvel?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Marvel Comics[/B][/URL]. New players that never roleplayed likely have heard of [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons[/I][/B]. Those potentials might be intrigued by the idea of playing a [B]Marvel[/B] superhero. Acting as a gateway into the [B]Marvel[/B] gaming system, this adventure involves a birthday celebration for Tony Stark (Iron Man) as a group of Asgardians crash the party. In case you can’t attend, check out the [URL='https://www.marvel.com/rpg'][B][I]Marvel RPG[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.marvel.com/rpg'] page[/URL] for an introductory adventure. [*][B]Pathfinder Adventure: The Scourge of Sheerleaf [/B]and [B]Starfinder Adventure: Battle for Nova Rush [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/5549/paizo?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Paizo[/B][/URL]. Both of these adventures use the [B]Second Editions[/B] of their respective games. [B][I]Pathfinder Adventure: The Scourge of Sheerleaf[/I] [/B]is a short adventure for 10th level dragonblood characters fighting dragons. [B][I]Starfinder Adventure: Battle for Nova Rush[/I] [/B]is designed for 1st level characters in which you’ll play as iconic Starfinder heroes: Chk Chk the mystic, Dae the solarian, Iseph the operative, and Navasi the envoy. If you want to try out a higher level [B]PF2e[/B] adventure or fight space pirates in [B]SF2e[/B], these adventures can be [URL='https://freerpgday.com/gamers']found at your FLGS[/URL]. [*][B]ROOT RPG: Laurel’s Canopy [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4353/magpie-games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Magpie Games[/B][/URL]. This quickstart adventure gets you the rules you’ll need to play a political conspiracy in the forest. Using the [B][I]Powered by the Apocalypse[/I][/B] system, you’ll play as anthropomorphic creatures trying to resolve a conspiracy before disaster strikes. If you want to sample the game in advance, you can get the previous [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082']4 [/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]ROOT RPG[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082'] quickstarts for free at [/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/417042/root-the-rpg-quickstart-bundle-bundle?affiliate_id=814082'][B]DriveThruRPG[/B][/URL]. [*][B]Scry Scry, My Little Eye [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/10749/loke-battlemats?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Loke Battle Mats[/B][/URL]. Every year, I feel that [B]Loke Battle Mats[/B] provides an exceptional [B]Free RPG Day [/B]product with a great [B]5e[/B] adventure, tokens, pregens, and, because it’s [B]Loke Battle Mats[/B], a fantastic encounter map. This quest includes random encounter tables to keep the encounters exciting as the characters compete for the pleasure of an audience. If this offering is like prior years, if you are a GM looking for an all-in-one adventure for [B]Free RPG Day[/B], this gets my recommendation. [*][B][I]Thunder Road: Vendetta RPG Zero Prep Adventure[/I][/B] and [B][I]Level 1- The free RPG Day indie RPG Anthology Volume 6[/I] [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4797/9th-level-games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]9th Level Games[/B][/URL]. [B][I]Thunder Road: Vendetta RPG Zero Prep Adventure[/I][/B] is an adventure that explains the [B][I]polymorph [/I][/B]ruleset and how it relates to this post-apocalyptic game of road warriors. [B][I]Level 1[/I][/B] is an anthology of unique, original RPGs, perfect for gamers looking for something out of the box for their gaming table. If you’re looking for some of the best short form [B][I]Level 1[/I][/B] RPGs over the past half decade, check out the [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327712/level-1-2020?affiliate_id=814082'][B]2020[/B][/URL], [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/381287/level-1-2021?affiliate_id=814082'][B]2021[/B][/URL], [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/411107/level-1-2022?affiliate_id=814082'][B]2022[/B][/URL], [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/446858/level-1-2023?affiliate_id=814082'][B]2023[/B][/URL], and [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/491650/level-1-2024?affiliate_id=814082'][B]2024[/B][/URL] offerings for free at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]. [*][B]The Well of Shadows [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/2189/kobold-press?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Kobold Press[/B][/URL]. This [B]5e[/B]/[B][I]Tales of the Valiant[/I][/B] ([B]TotV[/B]) adventure includes a quickstart guide to [B]TotV[/B], an adventure map, and pregens. If you want to try out [B]Kobold Press’ TotV[/B], this booklet provides an overview of their [B]5e[/B]-like system to determine if this system is right for your gaming table. If you’re a fan of [B][I]Tales of the Valiant[/I][/B], check out the [URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/players-guide-2-new-power-for-5e-and-tov-players'][B][I]TotV Player’s Handbook 2[/I][/B][/URL][URL='https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/players-guide-2-new-power-for-5e-and-tov-players'][B] Kickstarter[/B][/URL][B].[/B] [/LIST] [CENTER][B][ATTACH type="full" alt="Dungeon QRAWL - I Fought the Dragon from Free RPG Day.png"]408405[/ATTACH][/B][/CENTER] [HEADING=2]Other Offerings[/HEADING] In addition, there are a number of other offerings, including: [LIST] [*][B]A Great Offering [/B]from[B] Obojima[/B]. A [B]5e[/B]adventure for levels 2 to 4. [*][B]Arkham Horror: Comets of Kingsport [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17946/edge-studio?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Edge Studio[/B][/URL]. A 32-page quickstart adventure for [B][I]Arkham Horror RPG[/I][/B]. [*][B]Arzium Roleplaying Game [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/29767/red-raven-games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Red Raven Games[/B][/URL]. This quickstart provides basic rules for [B][I]Arzium[/I][/B] as well as pregens and a starting adventure. [*][B]Deck of Worlds [/B]from[B] Story Engine Deck[/B]. Want to randomize an adventure or an encounter? This 35-card sample deck let’s you create scenarios with a few card pulls and some connective logic. [*][B]Dungeon QRAWL / I Fought the Dragon from Free RPG Day[/B] (plus stickers). This QR code/phone-based experience lets you participate in a choose your own adventure style quest. [*][B]THE DYING LIGHT OF CASTLE WHITEROCK [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/36/goodman-games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Goodman Games[/B][/URL]. This is a [B][I]Dungeon Crawl Classics[/I][/B] or [B]5e[/B] adventure (both stat blocks are displayed) for 1st and 2nd level characters set near the ruins of Castle Whiterock. [*][URL='https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/'][B]Exalted Funeral[/B][/URL][B] DOUBLE FEATURE![/B] A flipbook quickstart rules, adventures, and pre-gens for [B][I]Land of Eem[/I][/B] and [B][I]Monty Python’s Cocurricular Mediaeval Reenactment Programme[/I][/B]. [*][B]Nightfell: A Feast of Death [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/12301/mana-project-studio?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Mana Project Studio[/B][/URL]. This is an original adventure for [B][I]Nightfell[/I][/B] by Marco Fossati. [*][B]Nobi Nobi Quickstart Booster [/B]from[B] Don't Panic Games[/B]. A TTRPG quickstart that uses 24 cards. [*][B]PIAGA 1348: Quickdeath [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/17072/need-games?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Need Games[/B][/URL]. During the Black Death there are zombies. You’re soldiers fighting back. This quickstart gives you the rules for a GM round robin RPG. [*][B]Quickstart Guide Collection [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4329/modiphius?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Modiphius [/B][/URL][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4329/modiphius?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Entertainment[/B][/URL]. Sample [B][I]Fallout 2D20 RPG, Dreams and Machine[/I][/B], and [B][I]Star Trek Adventures Second Edition[/I][/B]. If you have not tried the second edition of [B][I]Star Trek Adventures[/I][/B], I recommend giving that iteration a try. [*][B]SHIFT [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/18520/hit-point-press?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Hit Point Press[/B][/URL]. Introducing a new, multi-genre RPG system via this basic rules and sci-fi pregens quickstart. [*][B]Shock and Mayhem [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/18205/renegade-game-studios?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Renegade Game Studios[/B][/URL]. A crossover adventure for the [B][I]G.I. JOE[/I][/B] and [B][I]Transformers Roleplaying Games[/I][/B]. [*][B]Titanskeep: Where the Zal River Flows (An Introductory Adventure) [/B]from[B] Hexed [/B]and[B] Norse Foundry[/B]. This adventure introduces this system neutral setting by Ed Greenwood, Alison Huang, Keith Baker, Lauren Nelson, Skid Maher, Jay Foster, and more. [*][B]Too Many Bones Alternate Nom Tyrant Battle Card [/B]from[B] Chip Theory Games[/B]. Card for your [B][I]Nom Tyrant Battle Card[/I][/B] games. [*][B]Wires in the Woods – Quickstart [/B]from [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/23137/critical-kit-ltd?affiliate_id=814082'][B]Critical Kit[/B][/URL]. “A solo/duet role-playing game about exploration and discovery where you will come to see familiar objects through unfamiliar eyes.” Check out [URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/498946/wires-in-the-woods?affiliate_id=814082'][B][I]Wires In the Woods Quick Start[/I][/B][/URL] for free at [B]DriveThruRPG[/B]. [/LIST] [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Dispel Dice x FRPG Day Deep Sea D20.png"]408406[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [HEADING=2]Physical Items[/HEADING] There are a few physical items this year including a dice, pin, and miniature: [LIST] [*][B]Baldur’s Gate: The Emperor Exclusive miniature [/B]from [B]WizKids[/B]. [*][B]Dispel Dice x FRPG Day Deep Sea D20[/B]. [*][B]Emergency D20! scratch-off card [/B]from [B]Foam Brain Games[/B]. [*][B]Hank the Ranger Pin – Free RPG Day 2025 Pin! [/B]from [B]Sirius Dice[/B]. Hank the Ranger from the [B][I]Dungeons & Dragons[/I][/B] animated series as a pin. [/LIST] [CENTER][ATTACH type="full" alt="Nightfell- A Feast of Death from Mana Project Studio.png"]408408[/ATTACH][/CENTER] [HEADING=2][B]GO GET SOME GAME![/B][/HEADING] Armed with this list, consider looking up some of the [URL='https://freerpgday.com/'][B]Free RPG Day[/B][/URL] 2025 events planned for Saturday, June 21. Discover if your [URL='https://freerpgday.com/gamers']friendly local game store[/URL] is participating [URL='https://freerpgday.com/gamers']here[/URL]. [I]Egg Embry participates in the OneBookShelf Affiliate Program, Noble Knight Games’ Affiliate Program, Kobold Press Affiliate Program, and is an Amazon Associate. These programs provide advertising fees by linking to DriveThruRPG, Noble Knight Games, Kobold Press, and Amazon. DISCLAIMER: I have freelanced for Ghostfire Gaming, I was not involved in these adventures.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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