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Gehenna Gaming today announced the availability of a free quickstart for their newest game, “Eldritch Automata.” The game, slated for a full launch with a Backerkit campaign in June, merges cosmic horror with mecha combat in an innovative tabletop roleplaying game experience. Developed under the Year Zero Engine Open Gaming License by Fria Ligan AB,…
“Maskwitches of Forgotten Doggerland,” a role-playing game set in the mystic and perilous Mesolithic period, has launched a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game, led by Jon Hodgson, allows players to explore the submerged prehistoric land of Forgotten Doggerland as Maskwitches who protect their communities from malevolent spirits. Jon Hodgson, known for his work on “BEOWULF…
Paizo has released the fifth installment of its field test series for the upcoming Starfinder Second Edition, this time focusing on combat encounters. The latest release, titled “Encounters of the Second Edition Kind,” introduces players to combat scenarios tailored for both 1st and 5th-level characters, deviating from previous tests that showcased new classes and ancestries….
Wizards of the Coast has announced an new event titled “Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Draft,” set to take place from May 17–19 at local WPN game stores in the US and Canada. This event is part of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons. Participants in this event will explore…
In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Modiphius Entertainment has introduced “D-Day: The Darkest Day,” a new campaign book for the Achtung! Cthulhu tabletop role-playing game. This release integrates historical WWII elements with supernatural narratives, aiming to deliver an engaging gaming experience. John Houlihan, who led the development of the campaign, shared…
Ancient secrets are no longer confined to dusty tomes. The upcoming “Marginal Worlds: Magic Item Expansion Pack” promises to transform your tabletop RPG sessions with a touch of medieval mystique. Set to launch on Kickstarter this June, the deck offers a rare blend of historical enchantment and modern gameplay. Developed by the team behind the…
Pelgrane Press has initiated a Kickstarter campaign for the second edition of 13th Age, a tabletop RPG recognized for merging d20-rolling mechanics with a strong narrative focus. The new edition aims to refine the gameplay experience, boasting overhauled class powers and enhanced combat dynamics. The update emphasizes a more strategic approach to character abilities, ensuring…
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…
Free League Publishing has recently unveiled “Path of Glory,” a new adventure campaign for the Dragonbane RPG, which is also now available on the Alchemy Virtual Tabletop (VTT). This campaign reintroduces a classic adventure set in the legendary Dead Forest, a place cursed by ancient forces and rich with potential treasures and secrets. “Path of…
R. Talsorian Games, in partnership with CD Projekt Red, has revealed that the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit is currently at the printers and will be available soon. The kit serves dual purposes as a standalone product and as a starter set for the Cyberpunk RED tabletop game, while incorporating aspects of the Cyberpunk 2077 era….
In an attempt to quell the growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in creating artwork for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast has recently published a FAQ outlining their stance and methods for handling allegations of AI-generated art. Over the last two years, Wizards has been at the…
Aconyte Books and Fantasy Flight Games has announced the release of “The Darkness Over Arkham,” the first volume in the new Arkham Horror Investigators Gamebook series. Authored by Jonathan Green, this interactive narrative offers players the opportunity to step into the role of an investigator in the Arkham Horror universe. The plot unfolds with the…
The Kickstarter for “DELVE” has quickly surpassed its target. Collaboratively developed by Eventyr Games and Bob World Builder, the campaign has already raised over $68,000, exceeding the initial $10,000 goal, with 30 days remaining until its conclusion on May 31. The guide is tailored for both 5E Dungeons & Dragons and Shadowdark RPG players, featuring…
Free League Publishing Releases New Expansions for Ruins of Symbaroum 5E Free League Publishing has announced the release of two expansions for the Ruins of Symbaroum, the 5E adaptation of the dark fantasy role-playing game Symbaroum. The new expansions, titled The Throne of Thorns Part I and The World of Symbaroum, introduce additional content for…
Goliath Coins, in partnership with Paizo Inc., has introduced a new series of collector’s coins featuring characters and creatures from the Pathfinder game series. These coins are currently available for pre-order and are expected to ship in June 2024. The collection includes designs based on new dragon models from the Pathfinder Monster Core, as well…
Chaosium is set to release a new supplement for the RuneQuest game series titled “Cults of RuneQuest: The Lunar Way,” scheduled for release on May 22nd. This new addition to the RuneQuest series expands on the game’s universe by introducing players to the deities of the Red Moon. Priced at $39.99 and spanning 160 pages,…
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…
The French tabletop role-playing game Shadows of Esteren has significantly exceeded its initial Kickstarter funding target. The campaign, which aimed to raise $10,000, has already collected over $79,933 from 748 backers, with three weeks remaining until its closure on May 17. Shadows of Esteren is celebrated for its focus on deep narrative roleplaying with a…
This April, Paizo is introducing several new products for its Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing game lines. The releases include a detailed world guide, adventure paths, and game mats, along with a scenario designed for higher-level play in the Starfinder universe. Explore Tian Xia with Pathfinder Lost Omens World Guide The “Pathfinder Lost Omens Tian Xia…
In a recent update shared on the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel, Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford, and Todd Kenreck offered insights into the development of the Revised 2024 Player’s Handbook. The team is currently in the midst of print reviews, refining final details to ensure the handbook meets their standards of quality and gameplay. The…
Free League Publishing has announced that Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, is set for release on June 4. This new game is designed for fast-paced miniature skirmishes within the popular post-apocalyptic setting of Mutant: Year Zero. In Zone Wars, players command groups of mutant Stalkers venturing into a hazardous wasteland called the Zone, engaging in…
Onyx Path Publishing recently unveiled “At the Gates,” their latest venture into the realm of high fantasy games. Inspired by JRPGs and classic epic fantasy literature, the game is set on the magical continent of Everend in the world of Gaia. Here, magic is a fundamental aspect of life, maintaining harmony across the continent. However,…
The DMs Guild has released a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure, “Last Hope of Fenhill,” available from today. This module, designed for characters of levels 3 to 6, is authored by Marieke Cross, known for her previous works like “Chains of Asmodeus” and “Achtung Cthulhu!” The adventure’s visual elements, including maps and graphic design, are…
The card game HitPoint, which merges the dynamics of trading card games with the storytelling aspects of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), has recently launched on Kickstarter. The game has successfully exceeded its funding goal, with $4,579 pledged of a $3,000 goal, and the campaign is set to conclude on May 5. HitPoint introduces a gameplay…
Modiphius has recently provided updates for the Fallout community during this week’s Fallout Friday event. These include several promotions and new product offerings for both tabletop and digital gamers, aligned with the ongoing popularity of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime. Modiphius is inviting fans to join their Discord community to discuss the Fallout series…
Nightfall Games has announced the release of their latest role-playing game, “Maggot Machine.” Set in an alternative version of 1994, the game features a world where time has stopped, and monstrous entities known as Maggot Machines dominate the landscape. Humanity has retreated underground to avoid these threats. In “Maggot Machine,” players assume the roles of…
On Kickstarter, “The Secret of Oki Island,” a new solo adventure for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, has successfully reached and surpassed its funding target. The campaign by Obvious Mimic has raised $26,748, exceeding the initial goal of $14,545, with 28 days left until its conclusion on May 17. This project offers a solo tabletop…
Free League Publishing, in collaboration with Benjamin Tobitt, has announced the upcoming release of a new role-playing game titled “Black Powder and Brimstone.” Set to launch on Kickstarter on April 25, the game merges themes of gunpowder and witchcraft in a grim-dark fantasy setting. “Black Powder and Brimstone” is designed as a standalone game while…
The Kickstarter campaign for “MEKBORG and STEEL PSALM,” a tabletop roleplaying game compatible with MÖRK BORG, has significantly surpassed its initial funding target. Originally set at $8,040, the campaign has raised $109,065 with 1,374 backers and 27 days remaining until its conclusion on May 6. “MEKBORG and STEEL PSALM” introduce a gameplay experience that combines…
Cynthia Williams, President of Wizards of the Coast (WotC) and Hasbro Gaming, has announced her resignation effective April 26, 2024, a significant move for one of the major names in tabletop gaming. Her departure was disclosed through an SEC filing by Hasbro, the parent company of WotC, known for iconic franchises like Dungeons & Dragons…
