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New details have been revealed about the Bastion System, an upcoming feature in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide for Dungeons & Dragons 5.5E. Introduced during last week’s guide premiere, this system gives players the ability to build and customize their own strongholds. The Bastion System allows characters to establish their own base of operations, which…
DEKA-DICE, a card-based dice system for tabletop games, has launched on Kickstarter. The project introduces a new way to “roll” dice using a deck of cards, offering players the choice of standard rolls or an added layer of strategy. Each deck consists of 72 cards divided into eight smaller sub-decks, representing the dice found in…
Penguin Random House has announced the upcoming release of Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert, a compact guide filled with essential facts and lore from the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Written by Stacy King, this pocket-sized book aims to make readers instant experts on all things D&D. The Pocket Expert explores common questions such as the…
Kobold Press has announced the release of the Tales of the Valiant Game Master’s Guide, expanding on the Tales of the Valiant (ToV) and 5E systems. The guide offers Game Masters a variety of tools to customize and run their games, building on the content provided in the Player’s Guide. The Game Master’s Guide includes…
After a successful Kickstarter earlier this year, the new campaign module for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Reign of the Sundered Idol, will be released on October 15. The module is set in the world of Verendrel, where magic is fading, and a significant event known as The Severance has caused widespread disruption. Players will…
The upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide will include the anticipated Bastion system, as detailed in a recent video discussion with D&D content creator Todd Kenreck and developers Chris Perkins, and James Wyatt. The video offers players and Dungeon Masters further insight into how the mechanic can be implemented in their campaigns. The Bastion system is…
Green Ronin Publishing has released a new scenario for Cthulhu Awakens titled Brinkmanship: A Cold War Adventure. This new addition brings players to the year 1965 during the height of the Cold War, adding an intriguing historical twist to the game’s established mythos. Brinkmanship takes place in Turkey, where CIA Outpost 323 has mysteriously gone…
A Dungeons & Dragons fan known as u/Yawgmothlives on Reddit has compiled The Web Compendium, a 1,281-page archive of D&D 3.5 edition content that was previously lost after being removed from Wizards of the Coast’s official website. This significant undertaking has gathered numerous official supplements, rules, and resources that had disappeared from the internet, preserving…
Ghostfire Gaming has launched Grim Hollow: Transformed on Kickstarter, presenting a fully revised and expanded version of their dark fantasy setting for 5th Edition. This update offers new content for both players and GMs, including significant changes to the Player’s Guide and Campaign Guide. The new version is also fully compatible with the upcoming 2024…
Evil Baby Entertainment has launched The Broken Empires RPG, a new fantasy role-playing game designed by Trevor Devall, the professional Game Master and creator of the YouTube TTRPG channel Me, Myself & Die!. Set in a mid-fantasy world, The Broken Empires invites players to explore a vast landscape filled with adventure, where decisions are made…
Catalyst Game Labs is set to bring the iconic world of Voltron back to the tabletop with two exciting new projects. Whether you’re a fan of the classic Defender of the Universe series or the modern Legendary Defender reboot, you’ll soon be able to immerse yourself in the universe with Voltron: The Roleplaying Game. The…
While the 2024 Player’s Handbook boasts stunning visuals and updated mechanics, it struggles to justify its necessity for newcomers and longtime players alike. Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 17th, 2024 Links: D&D Beyond, Amazon At a glance The long-anticipated 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is finally here, clocking in at nearly 400…
Several cast members from Baldur’s Gate 3 will reunite for a special Dungeons & Dragons Live show at MCM Comic-Con London this month. It was announced that Neil Newbon (Astarion), Devora Wilde (Lae’zel), Theo Solomon (Wyll), and Samantha Béart (Karlach) will take part in an Actual Play session titled “What We Do in the Cursed…
Hit Point Press has unveiled One Last Fight, a GM-less, roguelike card-based roleplaying game now live on Kickstarter. In this narrative-driven RPG, 1-4 players collaborate to defeat their final Nemesis in a series of escalating challenges, or face defeat themselves. The game centers around storytelling, where players create their characters’ backstories and the history of…
Green Ronin Publishing has announced the release of the Quickstart guide for The Expanse: Transport Union Edition, now available for download. This new edition is based on the popular Expanse series by James S.A. Corey and offers players a chance to explore a fresh setting within the universe. The Quickstart can be downloaded from the…
Mongoose Publishing has announced that it has acquired the rights to Twilight: 2000 and 2300AD. These games will join Mongoose’s existing lineup, which includes the popular Traveller series. In a statement, Mongoose Publishing’s Matt Sprange shared that he is excited to take on these titles, as they hold personal significance from his early gaming days….
Gritsilk Games has announced the launch of RipCrypt, a new tabletop role-playing game that combines fast-paced action with immersive storytelling. Designed for 1 to 8 players, RipCrypt is set in the Undergrade, a labyrinth of aqueducts, crypts, and catacombs beneath ancient ruins. Players will face a series of challenges, including hazards, traps, and lurking creatures,…
A new two-player tabletop RPG, The Time We Have: A Conversation Between Brothers, is set to debut on BackerKit on October 29th. This storytelling game explores the emotional complexities of family bonds in a post-apocalyptic setting, where one of the brothers has been infected with a zombie virus. Players will experience the final days of…
Hunters Entertainment and Double Proficiency have announced the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Mycologist’s Primer, the third installment in their Natural Library series, scheduled to begin on October 15. Mycologist’s Primer is a system-agnostic book designed for tabletop role-playing games. It focuses on the world of fungi, lichens, and slime molds, providing game masters and players…
Wizards of the Coast shared more info about the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide in a new video on the official YouTube channel. The book will bring a mix of expanded content, updates, and some new features. This release, part of the revised core rulebooks for the 50th anniversary of D&D, aims to build on the…
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…
Beadle & Grimm’s has announced a collaboration with Critical Role‘s publishing division, Darrington Press, to release a Premium Edition of Candela Obscura. This special edition, titled Horrors of the Fairelands, is designed for Game Masters looking to bring an immersive experience to their Candela Obscura campaigns. The Horrors of the Fairelands adventure book offers eight…
Fans of Deadlands: The Weird West have a new adventure to look forward to with Deadlands: Abominable Northwest, the latest release in the Savage Worlds series. This project introduces a new sourcebook, graphic novel, and boxed campaign set, taking players into the eerie and mysterious Pacific Northwest of the Deadlands universe. The 212-page Abominable Northwest…
Safe In Our World, a video game mental health charity, has partnered with The Multiplayer Group to launch a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) adventure as part of the Press Pause 2024 fundraising campaign. Gamers are invited to participate in the exclusive one-shot adventure, The Gatekeeper, created to support the charity’s mental health initiatives. The…
Free League Publishing has announced the release of The Electric State Roleplaying Game, an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag’s narrative artbook. The game is now available through the Free League webshop and via DriveThruRPG. The Electric State Roleplaying Game features Stålenhag’s artwork, including new pieces that were not part of the original artbook project. Written by…
Modiphius Entertainment has released a Quickstart guide and a teaser trailer for its upcoming tabletop RPG, Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork. Set to launch on Kickstarter soon, the game has already gathered significant attention with over 11,000 followers awaiting its release. Using Modiphius’ new Narrativium system, which is designed specifically for the Discworld universe, the game…
WizKids has announced the release of two new miniatures sets under its D&D Icons of the Realms line, featuring characters and creatures from Baldur’s Gate 3. These new sets are scheduled for release in February 2025 and are designed to bring elements of the video game to tabletop gaming. The first set, titled Adventures from…
Atlas Games has announced plans to release the Ars Magica role-playing game system and setting under an open license. The initiative will be supported by a crowdfunding campaign set to launch on October 15 at 11 a.m. Central US time on BackerKit.com. The campaign is tied to the upcoming release of the Ars Magica Definitive…
Osprey Games has launched Through The Hedgerow, a new fantasy roleplaying game written by Jonathan Rowe and illustrated by Peter Johnston. The game presents a mix of folk horror, fairy tale elements, and historical settings. Set in a world where supernatural forces battle for control of the countryside, Through The Hedgerow features a cast of…
Goodman Games and Humble Bundle are offering a new deal for those looking to expand their Fifth Edition Fantasy collection. This special bundle provides a wide range of 5E virtual modules, supplements, and player aids at a significant discount. For $40, you can get a total of 39 items, which includes two new adventures: Tales…
