A character sheet for the Cypher System, crafted by Monte Cook Games, includes sections for background, stats, abilities, skills, and equipment. Filled in with notes and numerical details for an explorer using Cypher Tools to enhance their diverse abilities.
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Monte Cook Games Launches Cypher Tools

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games has announced the release of Cypher Tools, a comprehensive suite of online tools aimed at facilitating gameplay for the Cypher System. Developed in partnership with Furious Collective, Cypher Tools is designed to streamline the game preparation and playing process, offering a variety of features free of charge to its user base. The…

An urban landscape with abandoned buildings and a spray-painted sign reading "STAY SAFE HOME" offers a glimpse into a world of Post-Apocalyptic Adventures. A colossal, ghostly creature looms in the sky as barbed wire frames the scene, emphasizing desolation and surreal eeriness reminiscent of Rust and Redemption.
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Monte Cook Games Introduces “Rust and Redemption” Toolkit for Post-Apocalyptic Adventures

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games has unveiled “Rust and Redemption,” a 224-page hardcover or PDF toolkit designed for crafting immersive post-apocalyptic narratives within the Cypher System. Priced at $49.99 (hardcover) and $18.99 (PDF), this comprehensive guide offers a rich array of tools for players and Game Masters alike. Delve into various post-apocalyptic scenarios, from zombie outbreaks to…

A man in a suit, his face glowing like an enigmatic character from a tabletop RPG, speaks urgently on a vintage phone in his dimly lit office. Smoke rises from his tie as if conjured by invisible sun magic. The room features a green desk lamp, striped blinds, papers, and a clock on the wall.
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Invisible Sun: Return of the Black Cube—Monte Cook Games Announces a Limited Reprint of the Acclaimed Tabletop RPG

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games has announced the relaunch of its groundbreaking tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), Invisible Sun, in the form of a limited reprint. Originally released in 2018, the game’s core rules boxed set, known as the Black Cube, sold out almost immediately. A second printing in 2019 also quickly sold out. The upcoming crowdfunding campaign…

The cover of "The Weird," an RPG masterpiece, features colorful illustrations of various fantasy characters and creatures. The title is prominently displayed. Options to print or view a PDF are shown, along with a note about the free preview available from Monte Cook Games.
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Monte Cook Games Unveils ‘The Weird’: A Vault of Unimaginable Ideas for Every RPG

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Are you ready to take your RPG experiences to a whole new level of oddity, fascination, and intrigue? Monte Cook Games introduces ‘The Weird’, a treasure trove of more than 10,000 ideas aiming to elevate the strangeness, novelty, and uniqueness of any role-playing game. Every RPG is filled with classic elements like dragons, alien planets,…

A group of hooded figures carrying candles walks toward a large, illuminated pyramid under a cloudy night sky with a full moon. The text reads, "Who the Devil Are You? A Fast-Prep RPG Experience by Monte Cook Games.
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Monte Cook Games Releases Fast-Prep RPG Experience with “Who the Devil Are You?”

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games launched its newest offering, “Who the Devil Are You?”. The company, known for subverting conventions, has outdone itself with this zero-prep RPG, where players not only create characters but also collaboratively build the world and plot. In traditional RPGs, the Game Master (GM) constructs the story, setting, and context while the players…

A fierce, dragon-like creature with sharp spikes and scales, its mouth open wide revealing sharp teeth. Featured in Monte Cook Games' Creature Index, it boasts a muscular build, mottled dark skin with red undertones, and a long spiky tail against a plain white background.
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Monte Cook Games Introduces the Cypher System Creature Index

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games is taking the Cypher System to new heights with the introduction of the Cypher System Creature Index, designed to help game masters (GMs) find the perfect creature for their next encounter. This new tool promises to revolutionize the process of selecting creatures for a variety of campaigns. Whether you’re running a space…

A dark, atmospheric image of a deer with glowing red eyes and large antlers, enveloped in a mysterious aura. Below, the text reads "Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game," evoking the deep mystique of an August twilight, with a stylized symbol at its core.
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Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game Set to Hit Shelves in August

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

In the depths of the oldest mountains in the world, horrors of unimaginable malice and madness are stirring. Monte Cook Games has announced the upcoming release of “Old Gods of Appalachia,” a new tabletop roleplaying game based on the award-winning fiction podcast of the same name. The game is set for an early August release…

Cover of "Planebreaker: Planar Character Options" by Bruce R. Cordell for 5E Dungeons & Dragons. A robed figure holds a staff, surrounded by floating rocks and glowing elements, as two creatures fly nearby. Text reads: "Loads of options for characters from or touched by the planes!
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New Book Adds Exciting Planar Character Options to Dungeons & Dragons 5E

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Dungeons & Dragons players can now create even more unique characters with the release of Planar Character Options for 5E, a new book authored by Bruce R. Cordell. Featuring six new character species, 16 new subclasses, and new backgrounds, feats, spells, and magic items, all of which center around the planes, this book offers an…

The promotional image for the "Old Gods of Appalachia RPG" Kickstarter features a game box adorned with a horned creature design, accompanied by a book. Captivating text reads: "Welcome, Family," inviting enthusiasts to join the campaign from April 12th through May 6th.
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Old Gods of Appalachia RPG Up On Kickstarter

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Appalachia has a very rich lore and history surrounding it. Things, very old things, living in the woods, only rarely making contact with humanity. It’s into this world that you find yourselves in Old Gods of Appalachia, a new RPG utilizing the Cypher system from Monte Cook Games. From the campaign: The campaign’s headed to…

Cover of the Gaming Book "Consent in Gaming" by Sean K. Reynolds & Shanna Germain. It features a fantasy scene with diverse characters in elaborate attire, set against an architectural backdrop with columns and arches. The title is prominently displayed at the top, a hallmark of Monte Cook Games.
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Monte Cook Games Releases Consent in Gaming Book

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

The point of games is to have fun. Otherwise, we’re just people sitting around playing pretend with convoluted rules for no reason. During your RPG sessions, topics can come up that won’t always sit well with others. So, how does one approach such topics, and how do GMs make sure that what they’re running works…

Fantasy-themed artwork with "Arcana of the Ancients" in bold letters, showcasing Monte Cook's science-fantasy setting. A futuristic creature looms over characters in action poses. Kickstarter details: March 12 to April 12, featuring a "5e Compatible" note.
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Monte Cook running Arcana of the Ancients Science-Fantasy Setting Book Kickstarter

ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen

Monte Cook Games is looking to bring some giant robots to your fantasy RPG games, and I’m 100% ok with that. They’re running a Kickstarter for Arcana of the Ancients, a science-fantasy book in the style of Numenera, over to 5th Edition. From the campaign: In the misty recesses of time, before the kingdoms and…