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“But I already have Kingmaker” you say. And yes, you may have the first edition, but what about the second edition? And what’s more, this book is more than just the Pathfinder version. There’s also the Dungeons & Dragons version of it in there. So, if your group’s playing either of the two most popular…
Modiphius has announced that they will be releasing Ironsworn: Starforged. Originally only available to Kickstarter backers from creator Shawn Tomkin, Modiphius will be making a generalized release in both digital and physical versions. From the website: Previously only available from the original Kickstarter or as a digital download, Modiphius Entertainment is partnering with Shawn Tomkin…
Back when I first got into videogames, it wasn’t with these super-high graphics that we have today. Oh no. 8 bit was still kinda crazy in terms of resolution. And if you’re looking to bring back the feeling of those games on your tabletop, you can with Heroes of Cerulea, a new RPG that’s up…
The spooky season is coming up. If you’re looking to have some RPG sessions that are more horror themed because of the time of year (or, really, if you want horror RPGs any time), you should check out The Midnight World. The game is more than just jump-scares, too, but explores deep topics as you…
I mean, longtime readers know I love games with a unique premise. Just being skeletons? New, but not entirely new. A game about boxing? Same sort of thing. But what about skeleton boxers? Yeah, that’d qualify as new, and it’s what you’re doing in Bone Bout, a new RPG up on Kickstarter now. From the…
Recently, Wizards of the Coast announced that they’re bringing Dragonlance back to your tabletops. Well, WizKids is here to help with that as well as they’re coming out with a D&D Icons of the Realms Dragonlance set of figures Source
The folks over at Bandit Camp had a real hit on their hands when they ran the original Kickstarter campaign for Wicked Ones. But the game was all digital and people wanted a physical copy of it for themselves. And that’s what we have here. But more than just some printed-out pages, Bandit’s gone for…
It’s been a long time coming, but the new edition of Spelljammer is now available from Wizards of the Coast. Take your adventures out into the depths of space as you ply the skywaves of the Astral Sea. You can get your copies now. From the website: A thrilling space-based adventure setting for the world’s…
“More options!” It’s what every gamer out there wants for their RPG character. And Dungeon Dudes is here to help with Sebastian Crowe’s Guide to Drakkenheim. New classes. New sub-classes. New spells. New lore. It’s all there. You can check out this campaign up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: Sebastian Crowe’s Guide to Drakkenheim…
In the far-off distant future, the Worshipful Company of Stillfleeters pretty much runs the show, being in control of vast tracts of space through their corporate means. In Stillfleet, you’ll play an employee of the Co., heading out into the dark to find various artifacts from the many civilizations that have risen and fallen throughout…
Later this summer, Don’t Panic Games is bringing us an official RPG based on the Cowboy Bebop anime. They’ve posted a new edition of the beta rules for the game, giving you a chance to look it over and also give your feedback about the system. Head on over and download your copy now. From…
Looking to add some Lovecraftian horror to your D&D games? Maybe something akin to the various Souls games? Then you’ll want to check out Steinhardt’s Guide to the Eldritch Hunt, a new RPG supplement up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: Steinhardt’s Guide to the Eldritch Hunt is a 300+ page grimoire fusing Soulsborne and…
You Died. Probably words you’ve seen a lot on your screen while playing Dark Souls. Well, now, you can get a different Dark Souls on your screen and hopefully you won’t die quite so often. The PDF version of the Dark Souls RPG from Steamforged is now available. From the website: This is the updated…
Lewd Dungeon is a new RPG up on Kickstarter that… well… It’s kind of right in the name there. Now, that’s not to mean that every encounter is solved through acting like a typical Bard. But, there are plenty of opportunities in the game for that kind of thing. Look, we’re not prudes here. If…
Whenever Paizo comes out with a new Adventure Path, they like to spice things up with a Player’s Guide, letting your characters immerse themselves in the setting and theme more than just with the regular books available. And they’ve released the new Blood Lords Player’s Guide that you can download for free now and see…
The bombs fell. People headed into the vaults. Time passed. Now, you’ve gotta get back out there into that wasteland. If you’re wanting to play the Fallout RPG but aren’t sure where to start, Modiphius is ready for you with their new Starter Set they’re taking pre-orders for now. From the website: Source
Look, we all occasionally look in the mirror and are like, “eh, I wish I could look like something else.” And while that costs a ton of money and involves surgery and, like, lots of working out and such here in the real world, in the world of To Change, a tarot-based RPG up on…
A time of calling cards and ladies leaving a handkerchief for her beloved. Of waistcoats and corsets. Of horse-drawn carriage rides through the countryside. Of estate homes and downtown flats. That’s where you find yourself in Regency, a new RPG all about courtship and intrigue akin to that found in a Jane Austen game. The…
“More options!” It’s what every RPG gamer wants. And if you’re looking to create a character or a whole campaign based in the lush jungles of your world, then you’ll want to get Into the Jungle, a new sourcebook that’s all about such things. Classes, subclasses, feats, monsters, encounters. It’s got a bit of everything….
Paizo and Gale Force 9 are teaming up to bring you board games based on Paizo’s RPGs. The next one is coming to you in August. It’s Pirates of Skydock and you can get a look at it in this preview. From the article: In the second title developed as part of a multi-game partnership…
Trying to find a BBEG for your campaign? Maybe just a huge fight to really test your players? Maybe you’re wanting a TPK and haven’t found the right enemy for it yet. Well, you’re in luck, as Flee, Mortals! is a new monster manual up on Kickstarter that’s full of over 300 new monsters ready…
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…
I often go back and forth on which I like more: physical or digital versions of media. Each has their pros and cons. I certainly like pdfs since they’re generally searchable, able to be pulled up at a moment’s notice, and you can carry a whole library in your pocket. If you’re a fan of…
The Dark Crystal is a cherished story by many. Many of us watched it as kids and it left an indelible mark upon us. Now, you can join in the world, itself via The Dark Crystal Adventure Game. And now, the book’s available as a pdf, if you prefer the electronic versions of things. From…
CMON is bringing the Household RPG to an English-speaking audience with a new edition of the game. If you’re looking forward to it, or just want to know more, they’ve posted up a Quickstart rules book for you. And it’s not just some 1-2 page thing. It’s 94 pages long. From the post: The Quickstart…
Japanese folklore is filled with fantastic creatures, mythical spirits, and larger-than-life characters. And soon, you can join in with Kamon, a Japanese Fantasy setting book for D&D that’s up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: The project was born in 2018 by an Italian author, Fabio Attoli (Pendragon Game Studio, Stratelibri, Origami Edizioni), inspired by…
I mean, sure, you can just give your party a +1 sword and a Cloak of Protection, but everyone’s got those. What if you want something more exotic and different? That’s when you reach into the Griffon’s Saddlebag. And Book 2 of this series is up on Kickstarter now. From the campaign: The Griffon’s Saddlebag…
Outlaws of Alkenstar, a new Adventure Path, is on its way soon from Pathfinder. As Paizo is wont to do, they have created a Player’s Guide for you so you can customize your character to the setting and path. Head over and download your copy now. From the website: Source
Long Dog Games is running a Kickstarter campaign for Pericle: Gathering Darkness, their new tabletop RPG. But unlike other RPGs, this one is app-driven, giving you more options and excitement as you play. From the campaign: Pericle: Gathering Darkness is an app-driven tabletop role-playing game for 1-4 players that combines exciting dice-based combat with a…
Noooobody expects the Second Inquisition! Ok, you know I had to make that reference. But really, the new sourcebook for Vampire: The Masquerade, is now available as a pdf from Renegade Game Studios. Head over and download your copy now. From the website: Greetings kindred! Today we’re happy to launch the early release of the…
