All articles tagged with #tabletop rpg
Originally Published 2 months ago — by wargamer.com
Fantasy Grounds, a long-standing D&D virtual tabletop, has shifted to a free-to-play model, offering core features at no cost while keeping its licensed content and assets behind a paywall, aiming to increase accessibility and lower barriers for players.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Variety
Brennan Lee Mulligan, known for 'Dimension 20,' will serve as Game Master for Critical Role's upcoming Campaign 4, marking a new era for the series. He has also signed a three-year deal with Dropout to continue his work on 'Dimension 20' and develop new projects, while taking a break from his usual role as DM for 'Dimension 20' during this campaign. The season premieres on October 2, with details on cast and story to be revealed later.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Polygon
After eight years of playing D&D 5e, the author explores Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC), an OSR-inspired tabletop RPG that emphasizes deadly encounters, randomness, and old-school aesthetics, offering fresh lessons on game balance and player rewards that can enhance modern D&D campaigns.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
NASA has created its first-ever tabletop roleplaying game called The Lost Universe, set on the rogue planet of Exlaris and involving the disappearance of researchers and the Hubble Space Telescope. The game is designed for 4-7 level 7-10 characters and is available for free download, with an educational focus on science skills. This creative project aims to engage TTRPG fans and science lovers, offering an exciting quest to unlock more knowledge about the universe.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Dexerto
Dungeons & Dragons 5E players caution against incorporating items from Baldur’s Gate 3 into the tabletop RPG due to their unbalanced nature, as the video game places a heavier emphasis on combat and provides stronger magic items, which could disrupt the balance and flow of the tabletop experience. Players are advised to consider the differences between the two games and to avoid directly porting items from Baldur’s Gate 3 into their D&D campaigns, as it could lead to overpowered characters and unrealistic expectations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the first fully-fledged Warhammer CRPG, offers an epic and immersive experience in the Warhammer universe. Developed by Owlcat, known for their previous CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Rogue Trader showcases improved gameplay mechanics and a polished turn-based combat system. The game serves as a crash course in the nuances of the Warhammer 40k universe, allowing players to lead a squad in service of the Imperium of Man. With its engaging gameplay and love for min/maxing, Rogue Trader is a must-play for Warhammer fans and CRPG enthusiasts alike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson has revealed details about his upcoming tabletop role-playing game, Stormlight Role Playing Game, during his annual Dragonsteel Con. The game, developed in partnership with Brotherwise Games, features a unique d20-based system with a "plot die" for dramatic rolls and a skill-based magic system. Players can join knightly factions and playable factions, and the game promises flexibility in character growth. Brotherwise Games also teased a Mistborn deck-building game and a standalone card game called Shards of Creation. Stormlight Role Playing Game will be crowdfunded through Kickstarter in 2024, with a digital release the same year and a hardcover version in 2025.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Blizzard Entertainment, Glass Cannon Unplugged, and Genuine Entertainment have announced a tabletop role-playing game adaptation of Diablo, set to launch in fall 2024. The TTRPG will be based on the popular video game Diablo 4 and will explore the overworld and underworld of Sanctuary. It will be accompanied by a co-op adventure board game, with both games featuring interchangeable components and complementary expansions. The announcement was made at BlizzCon 2023, and the TTRPG will be available for pre-order through a Kickstarter campaign.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Monte Cook Games is launching a BackerKit campaign for the tabletop role-playing game Invisible Sun, known for its 30-pound black cube packaging. The game is set in a surreal fantasy multiverse with unique mechanics, including a tarot-like Sooth Deck. The Black Cube set includes four hardcover books, 1,000 cards, wooden markers, custom dice, and various other components. The campaign will also reprint the Vislae Kit and supplements, with a new resource called The Wellspring to help launch campaigns. The Black Cube is priced at $252, with delivery expected by late spring 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Saltsea Chronicles is a captivating and diverse narrative game that combines elements of a visual novel and a tabletop RPG. Players embark on a thrilling adventure as they search for their kidnapped captain, exploring a post-apocalyptic world filled with intriguing characters and rich world-building. The game's choice-based gameplay offers a unique perspective by focusing on the experiences of the entire crew rather than a singular hero. With its charming art style, engaging storytelling, and the inclusion of an in-game card game, Saltsea Chronicles is sure to captivate fans of cozy indie games and tabletop RPGs alike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Siliconera
Square Enix has announced a Final Fantasy XIV tabletop RPG starter set, allowing players to recreate their characters from the MMORPG and create new adventures in the world of Eorzea. The set includes player and game master books, character sheets, dice, and other accessories. It is available for pre-order for $59.99 and will be released in May 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise has been adapted into a tabletop role-playing game by CMON, with a focus on the Animus machine that allows players to experience historical events. The game will skip over mundane details and instead focus on exciting action scenes, allowing players to hop between different time frames. The TTRPG will include characters from smaller Assassin's Creed games and also allow players to create their own assassins. Character advancement will be based on the "bleeding" effect, where players inherit abilities from their ancestral memories. The game uses custom dice, but a free mobile app is available for dice rolling. Pre-orders start at $35, with a release date set for October 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Critical Role's Darrington Press has released a quickstart guide for their new tabletop RPG, Illuminated Worlds, which will be the basis for their upcoming livestreaming series, Candela Obscura. The game features a narrative, cinematic play style with a dice pool system based on three drives - nerve, cunning, and intuition. The game includes five classes with two subclasses each and custom character sheets. Candela Obscura premieres on Twitch and YouTube on Thursday at 7 p.m. PT.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IGN
Wizards of the Coast has announced that physical copies of Dungeons & Dragons books will now cost $59.95 instead of $49.95, representing the first price increase in nine years. The company cited rising costs involved with creating new books and a desire to ensure future projects are the best they can be. The price change will not impact physical books that were released prior to the upcoming giants expansion, nor will it impact any digital versions of sourcebooks. The new price will likely make it less controversial for D&D's partners to raise prices on their products to reach parity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
Break!!, a tabletop RPG inspired by Japanese RPGs like The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy, has become a hit on Kickstarter, raising almost $400,000 in its final days. Co-creator Reynaldo Madriñan wanted to create a game that reflected his style of fandom, which he felt was missing from Western TTRPGs. The core book is expected to be delivered to backers in June, with plans for future supplements and support.