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I. Super Quick Foreward
Sage, Paladin, and Thief are on extended vacation! … We are over the 20-mark, and there is one area we want to improve on; audience feedback! … We’d like to start small with a simple litmus-test poll based on the games mentioned in this issue. Let us know what game you’re most excited about!
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II. Looting the Room
RPG Sales and Deals
Grab your sword, and prep your spells! Its PaizoCon 2025, and DriveThruRPG is hosting a big 30% off sale on tons of adventures and supplements. Get your Pathfinder, Starfinder, and other adventures this week while it lasts!
Bundle of Holding. Enter the realm of gun-touting magical cyberpunk with Shadowrun, Sixth World Essentials! Everything you need to roam the streets, chummer!
Looking for a game to server as a great primer for worldbuilding and storytelling? Storytellers by Candlenaut is a multi-genre engine for building unforgettable campaigns! … Also, half off! …
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About to Expire:
[2 DAYS LEFT] Granted yet another one week extension! Map Making MEGA Bundle is a collection packed with software tools at a massive discount. Perfect for YOUR map-making needs! Grab it fast!
$1,373$35[2 DAYS LEFT] The Pathfinder 2E: Asian Fantasy Bundle is coming to a close! A magical realm awaits with over 43 products and supplement, all to help raise funds to Stop AAPI Hate!
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Free Resources:
From last weeks FREE RESOURCE DROP, there were a few left over I want to highlight.
Sneak Thief - A system-neutral ruleset for more interesting lockpicking!
Script Change - A safety toolkit for players and DMs.
OSR Primer Index Cards - For OSR games and those with wild odds, a quick disclaimer card.
III. NEW Article Published!
IV. Markings on the Wall
Latest rumors, discoveries, and puzzling finds in the RPG world and beyond!
NEW Game Release Highlight
Daggerheart RPG is OUT NOW! - The long-awaited fantasy roleplaying game from Darrington Press and the creators of Critical Role has been released. Designed for long term play and rich character progression, its a synthesis of cinematic experiences and adventure seeking in a vibrant world of wonders and dangers.
Also, I’ll be running 45-minute demos of Daggerheart with Double Exposure, Inc. at GENCon this year! … See you there!
NEW Crowdfunding Projects
Outgunned Superheroes - A cinematic RPG from Two Little Mice, inspired by the superhero genre from DC, Marvel, and beyond! Play as an epic hero in a modern setting wielding the action-packed rules from the original 2024 ENNIE Award winning game.
Wandering Blades - Take up arms at martial artists! Roam the land, redress wrongs, help the downtrodden, and free the innocent from oppression. This OSR wuxia-style RPG from Tony Vasinda is full of dynamic combat and martial art techniques!
TTRPG News and Finds
With the release of Daggerheart, a ton of new heroic archetypes are brought to the forefront. Carrie Lambertsen over at ScreenRant interviews game designers Spencer Starke and Rowan Hall, as they hope players feel supported in the types of stories they want to tell. Carrie also takes a look at the games fear moves.
Meanwhile, over at GamesRadar, Benjamin Abbott takes a wander through one of Daggerhearts charismatic settings, a cross between Legend of Zelda and Princess Mononoke. The Witherwild Awaits!
Aside from Hasbro fatigue, there’s something increasingly stale with the chosen setting for Dungeons and Dragons as time goes on. The Other Side provides a solid argument for why D&D 5.5 Needs a New Campaign World!
Gameable Advice
Onslaught Six provides a simple hireling system for parties that need a bit of a helping hand. 2d6 Hirelings contains a solid suggestion of rules surrounding these friendly helpers!
D4 Caltrops released another fantastic d100 table. Enjoy a list of Wilderness Woes & Hinterland Hazards for your sessions in the deep wilds!
Ward Against Evil assesses what it means to create drama in storytelling, build tension, and to roleplay effectively, and helps define how to make our characters and NPCs multi-dimensional.
A Maniacs Insight
(Where I quote an adjacent Substack blog)
Health systems are more than just a way to track damage. They're a cool element of game design that can influence player behavior, create tension, and enhance the overall gaming experience. By studying different approaches and incorporating the key elements we've discussed, we can create health systems that are both engaging and FUN!
V. Treasure Chest
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