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Kobold Press has announced its latest project, RiverBank RPG, set to launch on BackerKit in April 2025. The game, designed by acclaimed author Kij Johnson, promises a unique blend of charm, whimsy, and narrative-driven gameplay, offering a fresh departure from the company’s previous works. RiverBank RPG transports players to a world of anthropomorphic animals navigating…
Kobold Press has announced the release of the Tales of the Valiant Starter Set, a comprehensive introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. Designed for those new to the hobby, the set provides a structured and accessible way to learn the basics of roleplaying. The starter set is built around the Tales of the Valiant universe, a…
Kobold Press has launched the Monster Vault 2 Kickstarter campaign, offering a new collection of content for Tales of the Valiant and Dungeons & Dragons 5E campaigns. The campaign has already surpassed its $75,000 funding goal, with over $142,000 pledged by nearly 2,000 backers. The project will run until February 7. Monster Vault 2 introduces…
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…
Kobold Press has introduced Labyrinth, a new 5E expansion and adventure path designed to offer a unique way to connect different campaign settings. The Labyrinth functions as a campaign overlay, allowing players to explore various worlds by traveling through an expansive and ever-changing maze. This system lets adventurers move between realms without leaving their current…
In a recent blog post titled “State of Play: Kobold Press Issues the No AI Pledge,” Kobold Press CEO Wolfgang Baur outlined the company’s position on the use of AI in tabletop game development. The publisher has made it clear that they will not use generative AI for art or game design, emphasizing their commitment…
Kobold Press has released the Black Flag Reference Document (BFRD). This new document, which is an update to the 5th Edition System Reference Document (SRD), is published under the Open Resource Community (ORC) license and is designed to be fully compatible with 5th Edition rules. Initiated in January 2023, the BFRD offers a comprehensive, free…
Steamforged Games and Kobold Press have announced a joint venture to create a starter set for the Tales of the Valiant tabletop roleplaying game. This new initiative aims to provide an accessible and engaging entry point for newcomers to the world of tabletop roleplaying. With a legacy spanning 17 years, Kobold Press has established itself…
Kobold Press has officially announced the launch of its first online convention, Kobold Con, scheduled for May 10-12, 2024. This event marks a significant milestone for Kobold Press as it celebrates its 18th anniversary by venturing into the realm of digital conventions. Kobold Con 2024 is set to become an annual event, bringing together enthusiasts…
Kobold Press has announced the Alpha Release of its highly anticipated game, Tales of the Valiant RPG. This release follows four playtest packets and thousands of feedback submissions from a dedicated community of fans and gamers. With the Alpha Release, RPG enthusiasts can now play Tales of the Valiant months before the full rules are…
Kobold Press, known for its high-quality tabletop roleplaying game (RPG) content, has announced the release of the updated version of its classic monster manual, “Tome of Beasts”. The updated product brings a fresh outlook to the original creatures, aligning them more closely with the styles, structures, and features of newer monsters introduced by Kobold Press….
Kobold Press, known for its innovation in the world of tabletop roleplaying games, has launched a Kickstarter for their new role-playing game, Tales of the Valiant (ToV). This exciting project combines the time-honored tradition of 5th Edition high fantasy games with Kobold Press’s unique creative vision. “Tales of the Valiant keeps all the best of…
This week, Kobold Press is gearing up for an exciting event as they prepare to launch their Kickstarter campaign for the highly anticipated Tales of the Valiant RPG. With the countdown underway, the company is thrilled to share some new designs and merchandise that will accompany this epic role-playing game. One of the highlights of…
The Tales of the Valiant RPG, previously known as Project Black Flag, is set to launch on Kickstarter in May 2023. The game builds on the Creative Commons foundation of 5th Edition while expanding on it with new options for players. ToV rules will be available in two books: the Player’s Guide and Monster Vault….
Kobold Press has recently released its latest playtest packet for Tales of the Valiant (ToV). Playtest Packet #3 focuses on monsters, and according to lead designer Wolfgang Baur, the goal is to build on the elements that work best in 5E while also expanding the monster lineup with new ideas about presentation, options to speed…
Kobold Press has just announced the name of its upcoming project. Previously known as “Project Black Flag,” the project has now been named “Tales of the Valiant.” This new game is a Core Fantasy Roleplaying game that builds on the Creative Commons foundation of 5th Edition. According to Kobold Press, “Tales of the Valiant” will…
Excitement is building as Kobold Press prepares for the next big step in Project Black Flag, a series of efforts to update and publish a core fantasy RPG based on 5E Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.1. The clock is ticking down, with only days to go until the big reveal: the game’s official name. Project…
Kobold Press has revealed its plans for Project Black Flag, the code name for its effort to update and streamline a core fantasy RPG based on 5E Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.1. The second design diary from Senior Game Designer, Celeste Conowitch, details what the team learned from Playtest Packet #1 and what they want…
Kobold Press, a well-known game publisher, has revealed details of their upcoming Project Black Flag, which is designed to improve the popular 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons. The company released its first playtest packet on Monday, which has generated a lot of interest and questions from the community. In response to the overwhelming demand,…
