Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak reveal new features of dark fantasy action RPG Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Set in the dark and immersive world of Faelduum, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree blends Soulslike combat with non-linear exploration, offering challenging battles, deep character customization, and a narrative shaped by player choices. The game features six distinct character classes, each with unique talent trees and over 200 active skill upgrades. The story is crafted by … Continue reading Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak reveal new features of dark fantasy action RPG Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

Review of Black powder and Brimstone

Free League Publishing gave me a chance to check out their new offering, Black Powder and Brimstone. It is a grimdark fantasy RPG compatible with MÖRK Borge. It is a rules-light, art-heavy OSR game that offers swashbuckling adventure and gothic folk horror in an unholy blend. It’s kind of funny that I grew up playing … Continue reading Review of Black powder and Brimstone

ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition Bursts Onto Kickstarter

Featuring Evolved Core Rules, a Starter Set, Cinematic Adventure Set, a Miniatures Line, and the "Last Survivor" Solo Game Mode Today, Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios are fighting the urge to scream as ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition leaps from the vents and onto Kickstarter, raising $260,000 USD in the first thirty minutes. Backers who make … Continue reading ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition Bursts Onto Kickstarter

Review of Catagrams

In these times of trouble and strife for everybody, and especially those of us in the community, it is important to take a little time to unplug from the real world. So when I got the opportunity to check out a new game from Ponderosa Games, I figured, what the hell? Plus, anything with cats … Continue reading Review of Catagrams

Handing intolerant enemies in RPG’s

So as we get back into covering RPG’s and I get back to gamemastering I had a question pop into my head about the relationship of the characters to bigoted antagonists. There are always the standard villains for RPG’s like dragons with treasure or the EVIL lord who just wants to conquer or kill every – because … Continue reading Handing intolerant enemies in RPG’s

Interview with Richard Ruane RPG creator

1. How did your start making games? What was your published work? I’ve been a game player for a long time, and many years ago got to work as an editor and occasional writer for the first incarnation of White Wolf Publishing, doing work on Hunter: The Reckoning, Aberrant, Mind’s Eye Theater, Mummy: The Resurrection,and (eventually) my dream job: … Continue reading Interview with Richard Ruane RPG creator

Review of Iron kingdoms RPG: Requiem campaign setting

I’ve been a fan of Steampunk for a long time and had always a soft spot in my heart for war machine, the art and the lore inspired me and while I never dug deep into playing the game. I always kept one eye on it. Then recently I got the chance to check out … Continue reading Review of Iron kingdoms RPG: Requiem campaign setting

The One Ring – Review

I am a long time Lord of the Rings/Hobbit enthusiast, and some might say borderline fanatical. In addition, I have been a D&D player and DM since the early 80’s. So, it would follow that I would love a LOTR RPG. I found and played a LOTR RPG predecessor 20 years or more ago and … Continue reading The One Ring – Review

Review of Kobold Press Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns

Have you ever wished to create your own King’s Landing? Make a medieval Gotham for your dragon themed vigilante to fight crime in? Maybe, you have less lofty goals but still want to make a unique city for your players to explore in the wider world of your favorite Dungeons and Dragons setting. Regardless of … Continue reading Review of Kobold Press Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns

Review of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box.

I am what some people call old and I have played a lot of TTRPG’s all the way back to the blue book basic DND set that came with not dice but chits to pull out of a cup instead of rolling to hit. The game mesmerized and confused the hell out of me, and … Continue reading Review of Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box.