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Modiphius, the UK-based tabletop game publisher, is set to host a World Builders Seminar on May 10th. The event will focus on designing games for the popular 2d20 system, with advice on how to get started in game design and publishing. The seminar will feature Modiphius Founder and Chief Creative Officer Chris Birch, Lead 2d20…
Outgunned by Two Little Mice is now on Kickstarter. With 16 days still to go, the game has already achieved an impressive $78,709 in pledges in it’s first day, smashing its original goal of $10,994. The game is the brainchild of the ENNIE award-winning authors of Household and Broken Compass and promises to take players…
It’s a big year for Thorgal fans with the new board game for Portal Games having successfully finished its crowdfunding campaign, and now a new tabletop roleplaying game set in the world of Thorgal is on the horizon. The game, Thorgal: The Roleplaying Game, is a unique combination of fantasy and science-fiction genres, set in…
Eventyr Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest product, the 5E Magic Item Cards. The campaign has already exceeded its initial goal of $1,655 and has reached a total of $23,812, with 491 backers and 11 days to go. The 5E Magic Item Cards are a set of 300 beautifully illustrated card handouts…
Are you tired of using the same old magic items in your Dungeons and Dragons game? Look no further than The Emporium of Wonders 5E, which is currently on Kickstarter! This exciting new book is jam-packed with 400 new and imaginative magic items that will surprise and delight your players. The Emporium of Wonders is…
The Pathfinder Society has announced its plans for the upcoming year, and it’s looking to be a time for exploration and adventure. After defeating one of their oldest and most clever foes, the Society is ready to set their sights on new challenges. The Year of Unfettered Exploration will feature ten Pathfinder Society Scenarios that…
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…
Starfinder Ports of Call, promises to take you on a journey through the galaxy like never before. This 194-page hardcover book is jam-packed with new locales, species, and rules that are sure to keep players engaged for hours on end. One of the most exciting elements of the book is its overview of the state…
Adventure College, a D&D 5e compatible student handbook set in a magicpunk world, is now on Kickstarter. The Adventure College Student Handbook offers 4+ new playable races, 8+ custom character backgrounds, a magicpunk item catalogue, and a plethora of lore. The booklet is 22 pages at launch, but with backer requests and stretch goals, the…
The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community has been eagerly awaiting updates from the April 2023 Creator Summit, and the latest update is finally in. The summit covered a range of topics, and although some had more information available than others, the D&D team has been transparent about their plans. One of the biggest announcements from…
PaizoCon Online 2023, the annual celebration of all things Pathfinder and Starfinder, has just released its Twitch stream schedule, promising three full days of exciting panels, product announcements, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of some of the most popular tabletop RPGs on the market. Starting on Friday, May 26th, attendees will be able to…
Lost in Cult has announced the launch of its new tabletop game, Cycles of the Eye, a tarot-based solo game inspired by the award-winning video game, Citizen Sleeper. The game is set on a ramshackle space station known as The Eye, where players assume the role of a Sleeper, an artificial human mind on the…
Otherworlds, the anime-inspired fantasy roleplaying game, is currently on Kickstarter and has 28 days left until the campaign ends on June 1st. Designed by Vincent Baker of Vindicated Entertainment, Otherworlds is a game and universe that offers players new possibilities, featuring vast character creation, streamlined rules, dynamic combat, and an expansive universe. The Otherworlds Core…
Green Ronin Publishing has announced that Fantasy AGE 2nd Edition is set to receive a wave of new content, including adventures, a five-part adventure series, a bestiary, and a nautical-themed campaign setting. With many fans of the game calling for more setting and adventure support, Green Ronin has responded to the call, promising to deliver…
The Mystery Flesh Pit National Park RPG has launched on Kickstarter. The game, based on the popular website of the same name, has raised over $12,000 from its $15,000 goal with 29 days left to go. The campaign will end on June 1, giving fans plenty of time to get involved and help bring this…
Fans of the science fiction roleplaying game Coriolis – The Third Horizon will be excited to learn that the final chapter of the Mercy of the Icons campaign trilogy, Wake of the Icons, is set to be released on June 7. The highly anticipated expansion includes a range of new scenarios, rules, and ship types,…
The Kickstarter campaign for the Knave RPG: Second Edition has raised over $155,000 from a $10,000 goal with 30 days still remaining on the campaign. The campaign, which ends on June 1, offers backers the chance to grab a copy of the Ennie-Nominated adventure The Waking of Willowby Hall, as well as print copies of…
Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults, a co-op ARPG based on the popular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, is set to launch on Kickstarter later this month. The game is being developed by BKOM Studios and Paizo, and it promises to be an exciting and engaging adventure for up to four players. The story of Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults takes place…
A new worldbuilding Virtual Tabletop (VTT) solution called Realm Architect has just launched on Kickstarter, and it promises to revolutionize the way GMs create and run their campaigns. The project has already gained the attention of TTRPG celebrities, including Becca Scott from Geek & Sundry and Good Times Society, and Jeff Cannata, from the actual…
In recent years, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has taken the world by storm, transcending its niche beginnings to enter the mainstream consciousness. As a result, it’s no surprise to discover that several A-list celebrities have joined the ranks of devoted D&D enthusiasts. This article delves into the lives of famous actors, musicians, and performers who…
Pathfinder players were excited to get a first look at the upcoming Pathfinder Remastered covers, which were unveiled at the GAMA EXPO trade show yesterday. The sketches of the Pathfinder Player Core and GM Core hardcovers were revealed by Paizo publisher Erik Mona to a crowd of hobby game retailers and distributors. The covers, which…
Alchemy RPG, a virtual tabletop (VTT) currently running a Kickstarter campaign, has surpassed its initial goal of $10,000 and raised over $280,000 with 28 days still remaining. The campaign, which ends on May 25th, has seen tremendous success, indicating that there is significant demand for a VTT that prioritizes immersion, art, and ambience over trying…
Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios have teamed up once again to bring fans of the ALIEN Roleplaying Game a new expansion titled Building Better Worlds. The expansion, now available for pre-order, promises to take players on a journey filled with danger and wonder as they explore new frontiers in deep space. Building Better…
Pathfinder Second Edition is getting a makeover. Paizo Publishing has announced the Pathfinder Second Edition Remaster Project, which aims to offer a fresh entry point to the game with four new hardcover rulebooks. The first two books, Pathfinder Player Core and Pathfinder GM Core, will be released in November 2023. The Pathfinder Monster Core will…
Paizo has announced the release of several new products for its popular games, Pathfinder and Starfinder. These exciting new releases include Pathfinder Adventure Path #190: The Choosing (Stolen Fate 1 of 3), Starfinder Adventure Path #51: Into the Dataverse (Drift Hackers 3 of 3), and the Pathfinder Lost Omens: Grand Bazaar Special Edition. The Pathfinder…
Privateer Press has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for their latest expansion, Iron Kingdoms: Into the Deep Wild, which has already surpassed its initial funding goal of $60,000 by raising over $144,000 with 15 days left to go. The campaign, which ends on May 12, offers players an opportunity to venture into the savage and…
Green Ronin, a tabletop RPG leader, has signed a licensing agreement with DMG Entertainment and Valiant Entertainment to release the Valiant Adventures Roleplaying Game in 2024. The game will be based on Green Ronin’s award-winning Mutants & Masterminds RPG. Green Ronin President Chris Pramas stated, “We have designed RPG material that’s appeared in Valiant comics…
The Mini-Dungeon Tome II, a collection of more than 100 one-shot adventures for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, is now available on Kickstarter. The project has already surpassed its initial goal of $5,000 by raising over $18,000 with 29 days left in the campaign, which ends on May 25. The Mini-Dungeon Tome II is the…
Modiphius Entertainment has announced their latest creation, Dreams and Machines, a far future world that promises danger, excitement, and optimism. Set on a far-flung planet cut off from Earth, Evera Prime is a world left in ruins after a war with destructive mechs known as Wakers. The RPG starter set will be playable straight out…
Be Like a Cat, a solo/two-player journalling RPG is now on Kickstarter having raised over £17000 from a £1000 goal with 25 days left. The campaign ends on May 21, 2023. The game is created by Tim Roberts, the creator of Be Like a Crow & d666. In Be Like a Cat, players take on…
