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Paizo | Pathfinder | Role Playing Games | Starfinder | Virtual Tabletop

Paizo Partners with Mirrorscape to Introduce Augmented Reality Versions of Starfinder and Pathfinder
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen July 11, 2023July 12, 2023

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…

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Paizo | Pathfinder | Role Playing Games | Starfinder

Embark on Grand New Adventures with Paizo’s Latest Pathfinder and Starfinder Releases
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

The latest releases from Paizo are ready to whisk players away to mysterious cities, celestial realms, and conspiratorial underworlds in their renowned Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games. These products, available at friendly local game stores, bookstores, or directly on paizo.com, are sure to enthrall fans and newcomers alike. Pathfinder Lost Omens Highhelm First in line…

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Paizo | Pathfinder | Role Playing Games | Starfinder

Final Version of the Open RPG Creative License Released by Paizo
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

After months of collaborative work, Paizo, the eminent role-playing games publisher, is excited to announce the final version of the Open RPG Creative (ORC) License. The ORC License is a perpetual, irrevocable, and system-agnostic open gaming license, offering a legal “safe harbor” for sharing rules mechanics, stimulating innovation, and fostering collaboration within the tabletop-gaming community….

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Role Playing Games

Lost Haven Games to Launch ‘Abbadon The Thirteen Seals’: An Innovative TTRPG that Utilizes a 54-card Deck Inspired by Diablo
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Lost Haven Games is set to introduce an innovative twist to tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) with the launch of ‘Abbadon The Thirteen Seals’ on Kickstarter later this year. The game uniquely uses a standard 54-card deck, including jokers, as the principal factor for determining character actions, creating an unusual and engaging game dynamic. Set in…

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Accessories | Crowdfunding | Kickstarter | Role Playing Games

Savage Worlds 20th Anniversary Celebration Hits Kickstarter: New Updated Edition and Accessories
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Savage Worlds, one of the most adored tabletop role-playing game systems worldwide, has launched an updated 5th printing of the Savage Worlds Adventure Edition on Kickstarter. The campaign, spearheaded by game creator Shane Hensley, has already generated an impressive US$72,632, surpassing its initial goal of US$6,000, with 29 days…

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Role Playing Games | Kobold Press

Kobold Press Releases Refreshed ‘Tome of Beasts’ for a More Dynamic RPG Experience
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

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….

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Dungeons & Dragons | Crowdfunding | Kickstarter | Role Playing Games

Mediterranean Monsters & Mythology for DnD 5E is Now On Kickstarter
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 28, 2023September 28, 2024

Legendary Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest project, “Mediterranean Monsters & Mythology for DnD 5E”, which has already gathered a staggering US$ 20,957 from 427 backers, far surpassing their initial goal of US$ 5,000, and there are still 29 days to go before it ends on July 28. The project brings together…

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Accessories | Crowdfunding | Kickstarter | Role Playing Games

Loke Battle Mats Launches Kickstarter for Immense Dungeons: Digital Maps for Discerning Game Masters
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Loke Battle Mats has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its ambitious project, Immense Dungeons: Digital Maps for Discerning Game Masters. The campaign, which has already surpassed its goal of $5,000, standing at $24,888 with 719 backers and 14 days left, offers an extensive collection of digital RPG battle maps, map tiles, and tokens, aimed at…

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Dungeons & Dragons | Role Playing Games | Wizards of the Coast

Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk” for Dungeons & Dragons Set to Release September 19, 2023
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

Dungeon & Dragons is set to introduce an new adventure – “Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk.” The launch date is confirmed for September 19, 2023, providing players with a fresh storyline filled with mystery, peril, and courageous exploits. In a narrative that starts in the beloved town of Phandalin – the location many D&D…

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Uncategorized | Recommended Games | Role Playing Games

The Best Anime Tabletop Roleplaying Games to Play in 2024
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 26, 2023January 30, 2024

Anime has enchanted audiences worldwide with its colorful artwork, vibrant characters, and epic storylines. Its fantastical elements, combined with a distinct blend of drama, humor, and adventure, create a captivating universe that millions love to immerse themselves in. The unique charm and spirit of anime have not only influenced film and TV but have also…

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Renegade Game Studios | Role Playing Games | World of Darkness

Renegade Game Studios Teams Up With By Night Studios to Broaden Distribution of LARP Book Releases
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Renegade Game Studios has recently announced a significant partnership with By Night Studios to co-publish all forthcoming World of Darkness 5th Edition Live Action Roleplay (LARP) book releases. This venture aims to expand the distribution channels of Mind’s Eye Theatre LARP books and make them more accessible to World of Darkness fans. Renowned for their…

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Role Playing Games | Crowdfunding | Dungeons & Dragons | Kickstarter

Caliya’s Chronicle of Runes: Runic Expansion for D&D 5e Debuts on Kickstarter Now
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

‘Caliya’s Chronicle of Runes: A Runic Expansion for D&D 5e’ brings a wealth of new lore, subclasses, spells, races, and monsters linked to popular D&D languages to the table. The Kickstarter campaign, which originally set a goal of $15,000, has already gathered over $44,000 with 28 days left, indicating strong support from the gaming community….

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Cryptozoic Entertainment | Role Playing Games

Cryptozoic Entertainment Set to Launch Adventure Time Roleplaying Game on Kickstarter
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Get ready to traverse the magical Land of Ooo, as Cryptozoic Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, announced today that the Kickstarter campaign for the Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game will launch later this summer. The forthcoming game, based on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Cartoon Network series, is set to…

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Crowdfunding | Role Playing Games

Five Hundred Year Old Vampire: A New Multiplayer Keepsake RPG To Launch on Backerkit
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The award-winning solo role-playing game Thousand Year Old Vampire (TYOV) is about to share its undead universe with a wider audience. This July 18th, Backerkit will launch Five Hundred Year Old Vampire (FYOV), a multiplayer keepsake adaptation of TYOV that’s suitable for fans of the original game and students in an educational setting. Much like…

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Superheroes | Crowdfunding | Kickstarter | Role Playing Games

Longshot City: A New Superhero Tabletop RPG Smashes Kickstarter Goal
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

“Longshot City,” a new superhero tabletop RPG on Kickstarter, has not only reached its funding goal of $5,104 but also surpassed it impressively by securing a pledge of $18,711 within just a few days, with a considerable 28 days still remaining in the campaign. “Longshot City,” a game powered by the TROIKA! system, allows players…

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Role Playing Games

Green Ronin Publishing Lifts the Veil on Secret Project: Swords of the Shadow Planet
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

Green Ronin Publishing has revealed their secretly developed project: Swords of the Shadow Planet. Having previously teased it briefly at Gen Con 2019, the project went largely unnoticed, a circumstance that proved fortuitous as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the following year forced a change in plans. However, in the light of the pandemic…

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Role Playing Games | Free League Publishing | Mork Borg

Free League Publishing and Limithron Announce the Arrival of PIRATE BORG
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

Ready your flintlocks and prepare for high-seas horror. Free League Publishing and Limithron have announced their latest RPG endeavor, PIRATE BORG, is set to debut on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19, 2023. PIRATE BORG is a spin-off of the critically acclaimed and gold ENnie-winning RPG MÖRK BORG. Written and illustrated by Luke…

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Modiphius Entertainment | Role Playing Games

Modiphius Entertainment Announces Pre-Order for Dreams and Machines Starter Set
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 20, 2023June 20, 2023

Modiphius Entertainment is thrilled to announce the pre-order availability of the Dreams and Machines Starter Set, the first game from their new sci-fi fantasy IP. This intriguing universe, conceived by Modiphius founder and CCO Chris Birch, transports players to a distant planet on the brink of a technological catastrophe as ancient mechanical monstrosities stir from…

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Chaosium | Role Playing Games

Chaosium Inc. Announces Upcoming Release of ‘Cults of RuneQuest: The Lightbringers’
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 16, 2023June 16, 2023

Chaosium Inc. has announced that “Cults of RuneQuest: The Lightbringers,” will be available for purchase this August. This volume is the second book in the new “Cults of RuneQuest” sourcebook series, which delves deeper into the rich lore of the RuneQuest TTRPG. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for players to the storm pantheon,…

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Monte Cook Games | Role Playing Games

Monte Cook Games Releases Fast-Prep RPG Experience with “Who the Devil Are You?”
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

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…

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Pathfinder | Role Playing Games | WizKids

WizKids Announces Pre-orders for New Pathfinder Battles: Fearsome Forces Miniatures Set
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

WizKids is set to launch the latest addition to its esteemed Pathfinder Battles series – the Fearsome Forces set. Now available for pre-order, the new miniature set promises to add depth and drama to tabletop role-playing games, enhancing the fantasy experience for players worldwide. The Fearsome Forces set draws players into an intriguing world, filled…

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Free League Publishing | Role Playing Games

Free League Publishing Release “Book of Beasts” and “The Bloodmarch” for Forbidden Lands
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

Free League Publishing announced today the release of two major expansions for their multi-award-winning RPG, Forbidden Lands. The game, acclaimed for its innovative blend of old-school gaming and modern mechanics, is set to thrill players with “Book of Beasts” and “The Bloodmarch.” The “Book of Beasts” is a bestiary expansion that takes the genre to…

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Kickstarter | Crowdfunding | Role Playing Games

Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game Now on Kickstarter
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 15, 2023June 15, 2023

An innovative mix of role-playing and guessing game, Adventure Party, has been launched on Kickstarter and is quickly gaining momentum. The campaign has already surpassed its initial goal of US$10,000 with a current pledge of US$12,695, with 208 backers showing their support. The campaign will continue to run until July 1, providing ample opportunity for…

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Role Playing Games | Chaosium

Chaosium Inc. Announces the Launch of ‘Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia’
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Leading game publisher, Chaosium Inc., revealed that the eagerly awaited new sourcebook ‘Cults of RuneQuest: The Prosopaedia’ is set to hit the shelves on July 13th, 2023. This hardcover edition, priced at $37.99, is a 152-page, full-colour book that dives deep into the mythology that defines the universe of RuneQuest, the popular tabletop role-playing game….

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Dungeons & Dragons | Crowdfunding | Kickstarter | Role Playing Games

‘Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide’ – A Swashbuckling Adventure Across a Sea of Starlight for D&D 5E
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Ghostfire Gaming has set sail on a new adventure with their Kickstarter for “Aetherial Expanse: Setting Guide”, a high-fantasy campaign setting for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. The Kickstarter campaign, launched recently, has already surpassed its original goal of US$ 20,000, with a current tally of US$ 89,007 and 1,178 backers. The setting guide offers…

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Monte Cook Games | Role Playing Games

Monte Cook Games Introduces the Cypher System Creature Index
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

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…

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Role Playing Games | Chaosium

Chaosium Inc. Announces Hardback Release of Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine in October
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Chaosium Inc. has announced the hardback release of “Basic Roleplaying: Universal Game Engine” for this October. “Basic Roleplaying” (BRP) is a comprehensive set of core rules that power various tabletop roleplaying games such as Call of Cthulhu, RuneQuest, Pendragon, and Rivers of London, among others. This system is well-loved among new and veteran role-players alike…

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Paizo | Pathfinder

“Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors” – A Roguelite Bullet Hell Game to Launch in 2023
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 13, 2023June 12, 2023

BKOM Studios and Paizo Inc. have revealed a roguelite bullet hell survivor game, “Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors,” slated for release on PC later this year. In this epic adventure set in the legendary Pathfinder setting of Gallowspire, players will engage in ferocious battles as one of three heroic characters. Accompanied by an ally of their choice,…

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Chaosium | Role Playing Games

Chaosium Inc. Announces Launch of Pendragon Starter Set on June 29
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 12, 2023June 12, 2023

Chaosium Inc., the game design company known for its innovative role-playing games, has announced the release of the Pendragon Starter Set, scheduled to launch on June 29th. Priced at $29.99, the boxed set includes three full-color softcover booklets, pre-generated character sheets, appendices, battle cards, and a set of seven polyhedral dice. Created by Greg Stafford,…

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Accessories | Role Playing Games

Dice Dungeons Launches Character Coins 2.0 on Kickstarter: Redefining the RPG Experience with Distinctive Engraved Tokens
ByDaniel Kling Lorentsen June 11, 2023June 11, 2023

Dice Dungeons have announced their latest Kickstarter campaign for Character Coins 2.0. With a goal of US$ 8,000, the campaign has already attracted 211 backers and reached an impressive US$ 15,496 in pledges, with 29 days remaining before the campaign concludes on July 11. Building on the success of their original character coins, Dice Dungeons…

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