Virtual Tabletop – TGN – Tabletop Gaming News https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com News for Tabletop, Boardgames, Miniatures, RPGs and Card Games! Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:43:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cropped-Tabletop-Gaming-News-Logo-32x32.png Virtual Tabletop – TGN – Tabletop Gaming News https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com 32 32 Alchemy RPG and Modiphius Entertainment Launch Fallout Humble Bundle to Aid California Wildfire Relief Efforts https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/alchemy-rpg-and-modiphius-entertainment-launch-fallout-humble-bundle-to-aid-california-wildfire-relief-efforts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alchemy-rpg-and-modiphius-entertainment-launch-fallout-humble-bundle-to-aid-california-wildfire-relief-efforts Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:43:27 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=21482 Alchemy RPG, in partnership with Modiphius Entertainment, has announced the launch of the FALLOUT: The Complete Collection for Alchemy VTT Humble Bundle, with proceeds going toward relief efforts for communities affected by recent wildfires in California. The bundle will be available from February 20 through March 13, offering fans of tabletop roleplaying games a chance to explore the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout while contributing to a meaningful cause.

The collection includes Modiphius’ award-winning Fallout tabletop RPG, adapted specifically for Alchemy’s virtual tabletop platform. Players and gamemasters will have access to core and expanded rules, campaigns, adventures, NPCs, and a variety of gear for crafting and customization. The Alchemy Enhanced edition of the Core Rulebook enhances the experience with motion scenes, ambient sound loops, and an original dynamic score, designed to immerse players in the atmospheric world of Fallout.

Chris Eddie, CEO of Alchemy RPG, shared the motivation behind the initiative, stating,

“Seeing first-hand the devastation that many families have faced in our neighboring state of California due to the recent wildfires, we wanted to do something to help. So we partnered with our friends at Modiphius and Humble Bundle to put together a bundle that we think many will enjoy while supporting a fantastic organization providing meaningful help to those who have lost everything.”

The Humble Bundle platform allows customers to choose how much they wish to pay for the collection, with a portion of the proceeds directed toward organizations aiding wildfire recovery efforts in California.

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Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn Arrives on Alchemy VTT Through Partnership with Darrington Press https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/taldorei-campaign-setting-reborn-arrives-on-alchemy-vtt-through-partnership-with-darrington-press/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taldorei-campaign-setting-reborn-arrives-on-alchemy-vtt-through-partnership-with-darrington-press Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:57:29 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=21086 Alchemy, the virtual tabletop platform known for its cinematic approach to roleplaying games, has entered into a partnership with Darrington Press, the publishing company associated with Critical Role. This collaboration brings a selection of Darrington Press titles to Alchemy’s Marketplace, starting with the release of the Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn.

This sourcebook introduces the richly detailed Tal’Dorei continent to tabletop roleplaying games. It is now available in both a standard module and an Alchemy Enhanced Edition, which adds immersive features such as dynamic soundtracks, ambient soundscapes, motion overlays, and other supplemental media designed to enhance gameplay.

The partnership is set to expand further, with plans for additional Darrington Press titles to be added to the platform. Ivan Van Norman, Head of Publishing at Critical Role, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Alchemy’s growth and the opportunities this partnership creates for fans to engage with the material in new ways.

“We’ve been watching Alchemy since the launch of their Early Access product and have been impressed with how they’ve grown and matured the platform into what it is today. We’re excited to offer our games on Alchemy and provide new ways for our community to experience them.”

The Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting Reborn is now accessible for purchase on the Alchemy Marketplace in both editions.

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Fablecraft Releases “Object of My Affection” One-Shot Adventure by Felicia Day https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/fablecraft-releases-object-of-my-affection-one-shot-adventure-by-felicia-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fablecraft-releases-object-of-my-affection-one-shot-adventure-by-felicia-day Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:58:37 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=19345 Fablecraft, the virtual tabletop RPG platform developed by Riftweaver, has introduced a new one-shot adventure titled Object of My Affection. Created by Felicia Day, known for her roles in The Guild, Critical Role, and Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return, the adventure offers players an opportunity to explore a unique carnival filled with mystery, intriguing characters, and unusual attractions.

In collaboration with Day, Riftweaver has brought together a voice cast that includes Felicia Day, Erika Ishii, Anjali Bhimani, Jonah Ray, Tom Lenk, and Jeffrey Lewis to give life to the characters in this adventure. The story is part of the Tales of Fablecraft series, which is designed for virtual tabletop play and aims to provide easy-to-access content for Game Masters and players alike.

Object of My Affection is available in Fablecraft’s in-game marketplace for $9.99, and Game Masters can use the assets included to expand upon the pre-built narrative or incorporate them into their own campaigns. Tales of Fablecraft is available for free on Steam, and only Game Masters need to purchase adventures for their campaigns.

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Roll20 Announces Discord Integration https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/roll20-announces-discord-integration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roll20-announces-discord-integration https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/roll20-announces-discord-integration/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:58:26 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=17466 Discord and Roll20 have introduced a new integration designed to simplify the initiation and management of tabletop games within Discord’s platform. This collaboration brings Roll20’s suite of virtual tabletop tools directly into Discord’s Activities, allowing users to launch and play games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Cyberpunk RED without leaving the Discord environment.

With this integration, Discord users can seamlessly access Roll20’s tools including interactive maps, character sheets, simulated dice rolls, and drag-and-drop rulebooks by selecting Roll20 after clicking the Rocket Ship icon in a Voice Channel. This setup eliminates the need to switch between apps and facilitates direct login or signup options at first launch, providing a straightforward path to starting the game.

The collaboration supports a range of popular games and includes several free starter adventures to help new players begin without any initial investment.

More info can be found on the official Roll20 website.

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SmiteWorks Welcomes Adam Bradford as New Chief Development Officer https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/smiteworks-welcomes-adam-bradford-as-new-chief-development-officer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smiteworks-welcomes-adam-bradford-as-new-chief-development-officer https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/smiteworks-welcomes-adam-bradford-as-new-chief-development-officer/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:20:14 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=17103 SmiteWorks USA the developer behind the virtual tabletop software, Fantasy Grounds, has announced a major addition to their executive team. Adam Bradford, a luminary in the tabletop gaming world, joins SmiteWorks as the new Chief Development Officer.

Adam Bradford is best known for founding D&D Beyond, the digital toolset that redefined how players engage with Dungeons & Dragons. Under his leadership, D&D Beyond grew exponentially, ultimately catching the eye of Hasbro, which acquired the platform. After his success with D&D Beyond, Bradford took on a pivotal role at Demiplane, where he spearheaded the development of a comprehensive digital tools platform for various tabletop games, further establishing his reputation as a forward-thinker in the industry.

In his new role at SmiteWorks, Bradford will leverage his extensive expertise to elevate Fantasy Grounds’ market presence, enhance user engagement, and improve the overall user experience. His responsibilities will span product development, business growth, marketing, community engagement, and user acquisition. Bradford’s innovative mindset and proven success make him an ideal fit for SmiteWorks, a company dedicated to advancing the digital tabletop gaming experience.

“We are thrilled to welcome Adam Bradford to the SmiteWorks team,” said Doug Davison, President of SmiteWorks USA, LLC. “Adam’s expertise and vision will be invaluable as we work to grow Fantasy Grounds and provide our users with the best possible tabletop gaming experience. We have a lot of great things in the works for Fantasy Grounds and we believe Adam is the perfect addition to help us achieve our goals.”

Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role, Adam Bradford said, “I am incredibly excited to be joining SmiteWorks and to have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of Fantasy Grounds. The virtual tabletop space is evolving rapidly to make playing these games we love more convenient than ever, and I look forward to working with the outstanding team at SmiteWorks to continue driving innovation and growth in the tabletop roleplaying space.”

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Fantasy Grounds Marks 20th Anniversary with License Fee Discounts https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/fantasy-grounds-marks-20th-anniversary-with-license-fee-discounts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-grounds-marks-20th-anniversary-with-license-fee-discounts https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/fantasy-grounds-marks-20th-anniversary-with-license-fee-discounts/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:50:21 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=16411 Fantasy Grounds is celebrating its 20th anniversary by offering reduced license fees for a limited period. From April 26 to May 10, 2024, the platform will lower the costs of all its licenses, providing both seasoned players and newcomers with an opportunity to access its features at a reduced price.

The promotional rates are as follows:

  • Standard License: Reduced to $20 from $39.99.
  • Ultimate License: Offered at $50, down from $149.99.
  • Standard to Ultimate Upgrade: Available for $30, originally $110.

Fantasy Grounds provides an extensive suite of tools that facilitate online tabletop gameplay for Dungeon Masters and players alike. The platform is designed for ease of use and integrates with many popular roleplaying systems, making it a valuable resource for the online RPG community.

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Fantasy Grounds Releases Test Build v4.5.0 with New Features https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/fantasy-grounds-releases-test-build-v4-5-0-with-new-features/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-grounds-releases-test-build-v4-5-0-with-new-features https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/fantasy-grounds-releases-test-build-v4-5-0-with-new-features/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:42:28 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=14937 Fantasy Grounds has launched a preview of its new test build, version 4.5.0. This update introduces several features aimed at improving the gameplay experience for both Game Masters (GMs) and players.

Available through the Fantasy Grounds Test Channel, this test build brings forward a range of new functionalities intended to streamline gameplay and enhance storytelling capabilities. Among the notable updates is the revamped user interface, designed for better organization and accessibility. The interface includes new headers and sections within various windows such as items and NPCs, facilitating easier navigation and management of game assets.

For GMs, the update provides improved control over NPC tokens with features like full-body images and token camera views. A new sharing option has also been introduced, allowing GMs to distribute images to players more efficiently, aiming to improve communication and immersion during gameplay.

The test build enhances map management tools as well. Features such as token identification on hover, a new ping mode for highlighting areas of interest, and a camera mode for dynamic map exploration are included. These tools are designed to offer GMs and players more ways to interact with maps, providing different perspectives and more immersive experiences.

Additionally, the update makes accessing module navigation easier, directly from the story interface. This change is intended to simplify the process of running adventures and accessing game resources, making the platform more user-friendly.

Doug Davison, CEO of Fantasy Grounds, highlighted the test build as a step towards the future of the platform, emphasizing that the new features were developed in response to community feedback. The goal is to improve the overall gaming experience on Fantasy Grounds.

The test build v4.5.0 is now open for public beta testing, with a planned official launch in early March, depending on feedback and testing outcomes. GMs and players are invited to participate in the test channel to provide feedback and help refine the final release.

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New Virtual Tabletop Software, “Conclave Virtual Tabletop,” Launches on Steam https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/new-virtual-tabletop-software-conclave-virtual-tabletop-launches-on-steam/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-virtual-tabletop-software-conclave-virtual-tabletop-launches-on-steam https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/new-virtual-tabletop-software-conclave-virtual-tabletop-launches-on-steam/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:45:43 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=14239 Aggressive Combustion, an independent game development studio, has announced the launch of its innovative virtual tabletop software, Conclave Virtual Tabletop, now available on Steam.

Conclave Virtual Tabletop emphasizes a streamlined gaming experience, focusing on the adventure and narrative rather than the complexities of statistics and character management. Recognizing that players often have their character sheets prepared, Conclave offers a set of tools that are intuitive and easy to use, allowing game masters and players to concentrate on the story and gameplay.

Key Features of Conclave Virtual Tabletop:

  • Ease of Use: Conclave is designed for simplicity, enabling users to quickly set up a game with just a map and miniatures.
  • Custom Imports: Players can import their own 2D tokens, standees, and 3D figures. The platform also supports various map formats, including animated ones.
  • Hero Forge Integration: Users can link their Hero Forge digital figure library for a more personalized gaming experience.
  • Interactive Tools: The software includes measuring tools, dice rolling, and a fog of war painting system, enhancing gameplay and strategy.
  • Environmental Settings: Conclave allows users to modify the time of day, lighting, weather, and nature effects to match the mood of their campaign.
  • Steam Remote Play Together: With this feature, only one copy of the software is needed for the entire party to play and create together, making it both convenient and cost-effective.
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Paizo Partners with Mirrorscape to Bring Pathfinder and Starfinder into Augmented Reality https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-bring-pathfinder-and-starfinder-into-augmented-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-bring-pathfinder-and-starfinder-into-augmented-reality https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-bring-pathfinder-and-starfinder-into-augmented-reality/#respond Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:35:50 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=13290 Paizo has announced a partnership with Mirrorscape, an all-new extended reality (XR) tabletop gaming platform.

This partnership will bring Paizo’s fan-favorite Pathfinder and Starfinder games into an authentic three-dimensional and augmented reality setting. It’s an exciting step forward that promises to add new layers of immersion and interactivity to the tabletop roleplaying experience.

Set to launch on iOS and Android on July 25th, Mirrorscape is already generating buzz among tabletop roleplaying gamers. It offers a truly immersive experience where players can interact with game pieces, terrains, and miniatures in realistic 3D, no matter their location. This innovative technology has received positive coverage from major outlets like Wired, Wargamer, GamesRadar, and Dicebreaker.

Using Mirrorscape, players will be able to experience the beloved quests and adventures of the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes from the comfort of their mobile devices. Whether around a physical table or spread across the globe, gamers can now engage with these popular worlds anytime, anywhere.

Mirrorscape isn’t stopping there. It has partnered with leading gaming companies including Dwarven Forge, Fat Dragon Games, Hero Forge, Reaper Minis, and Norse Foundry. These partnerships will allow for the creation of digital twins of the terrain, miniatures, and dice gamers already love. With Mirrorscape’s innovative platform, world-building will become a breeze with terrain that easily stacks and snaps in place. Pre-built maps will also be available for those looking for ready-to-play adventures. A Free Starter Set will also be included, complete with enough pieces to build caverns and dungeons, along with up to 10 free miniatures.

In line with Paizo’s commitment to open and inclusive gaming, Mirrorscape will fully support the Open RPG Creative (ORC) License. This platform is designed to accommodate a broad range of rulesets and homebrew campaigns. The partnership aims to support and empower user-generated content and unrestricted player creativity.

But the future of Mirrorscape extends beyond the smartphone screen. In the near future, Mirrorscape plans to release its platform on AR glasses and headsets. This advancement promises a fully immersive AR tabletop experience where players can move their miniatures and build vast worlds for exploration using hand tracking and gesture control.

Prepare to enter a new era of tabletop gaming when Mirrorscape launches on the Apple App Store and Google Play on July 25th. Your next Pathfinder or Starfinder adventure in amazingly authentic 3D is just a download away.

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Paizo Partners with Mirrorscape to Introduce Augmented Reality Versions of Starfinder and Pathfinder https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-introduce-augmented-reality-versions-of-starfinder-and-pathfinder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-introduce-augmented-reality-versions-of-starfinder-and-pathfinder https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/paizo-partners-with-mirrorscape-to-introduce-augmented-reality-versions-of-starfinder-and-pathfinder/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:05:52 +0000 https://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/?p=12956 A partnership announced today between Extended Reality (XR) game development company Mirrorscape and tabletop roleplaying game giant Paizo, aims to bring celebrated titles, Starfinder and Pathfinder, into the world of Augmented Reality (AR). These popular games will become available on the much-anticipated Mirrorscape’s AR Virtual Tabletop platform.

Mirrorscape, scheduled for release in the summer of 2023, is an AR platform that promises to create an immersive, realistic tabletop roleplaying environment. Users will be able to interact with game pieces, terrains, and minis, replicating the physical gaming experience in the virtual world. The new collaboration with Paizo means that players will now be able to embark on legendary quests and gaming adventures through this AR interface.

Mirrorscape COO and co-founder Don Bland stated, “Our platform is designed to combine the tabletop gaming experience beloved by players across the world with emerging technologies that make gaming as immersive, enjoyable, and accessible as possible. Open gaming is our vision, and the addition of Paizo’s legendary set of titles will further enhance the experience available on Mirrorscape, while also giving Paizo’s widespread and immensely loyal fanbase more ways to play.”

Having been in development for four years, Mirrorscape emphasizes open, community-based experiences that support gamer creativity and homebrew campaigns. This approach aligns directly with Paizo’s offerings, especially the Open RPG Creative (ORC) License currently in its final drafting stages.

Paizo Publisher Erik Mona expressed his enthusiasm, “Bringing Paizo’s titles to Mirrorscape allows us to replicate the true-to-life, around-the-table experience that our fans have enjoyed for decades in an astonishing virtual experience. The team at Mirrorscape has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort into keeping the Paizo experience as realistic and original as possible on the platform, and we are thrilled to contribute to the growth of such a unique and exciting development in virtual tabletop gaming.”

Mirrorscape will launch its open beta version on iOS and Android devices soon, with the inclusion of Paizo titles following shortly thereafter. In addition to mobile compatibility, Mirrorscape is also being developed for AR glasses and headsets, enhancing the gaming experience with advanced hand- and eye-tracking capabilities.

For more details, visit www.mirrorscape.com, and pre-download the app on iOS or Android.

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