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Paizo's Pathfinder Beginner Box was a thing of beauty. The Starfinder equivalent will be available from April next year, but you can pre-order it from today. Two books, dice, 80 pawns, regenerate character sheets, cards, and a reusable flip-mat, all for $39.99.

RPG Crowdfunding News - Mythology Manual, Nibiru, The Wanderer's Legacy, La Dama Nera, and more

Let’s look at some of the last RPG Kickstarters ending in 2018 and the first that end in 2019 (those ending between December 28th, 2018 through January 3rd, 2019).

Failbetter Games’ Skyfarer: The RPG, a Review

In September 2018, Failbetter Games unleashed Skyfarer, a pen-and-paper RPG tie-in to Sunless Skies, their steampunk literary RPG for Mac, PC, and Linux. Free exclusively through TabletopGaming.co.uk, this promotional tool hypes their video game franchise by bringing it to the world of tabletop. This is their first attempt to translate their universe into a new style of game, so let’s review the results of this micro RPG simulation of their gaming world.

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The second of 2019's most anticipated games has arrived early! The #1 most anticipated game of next year, Savage Worlds Adventure Edition, has just his DriveThruRPG in PDF format.
John Carter of Mars, Modiphius' 2d20-powered pulp-action sci-fi RPG, is now available in PDF format! "Edgar Rice Burrough’s John Carter of Mars: Adventures on the Dying World of Barsoom transports you to the Red Planet of Barsoom, an arid, dying land of ancient civilizations and fearsome creatures. Begin your adventures of romance and heroism using a pulp-action inspired variant of the 2d20 System. Take on the role of heroes as you travel, battle, and romance your way across the wondrous and dangerous world of Barsoom. Play as John Carter, Princess Dejah Thoris, the fearsome Thark warrior Tars Tarkas – or create your own heroes from an exciting variety of options. "

Breaking Down the Prism of Overlight: A Review

Tired of all the fantasy role-playing games with a grim and dark palette? Well, Renegade Studios delivers a rules light system with a many-layered setting for players seeking out something brighter. Join the ranks of the Skyborn, with Overlight.

Unearthed Arcana Unearthed Arcana: Sidekicks

New playtest material fro WoTC. https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/UA_Sidekicks.pdf I think this would be my DM's nightmare if implemented.
WotC held a contest back in October to create art of a new monster, the prize being $5000, a visit to WotC, and their monster becoming a miniature. The winner has just been announced as Will Kalkanis, who created the monster below.
This week on EN5ider, we have a new plug-in location. Deirdre's Ghost is a large vessel, sunk long ago. Recently, it has appeared on a rocky shore. This plug-in location includes a description, and plot hooks which include sinister academics, a rusted golem, a ghost, a sea hag, and some kraken eggs... by Ambrose Ingram; illustrated by Rachel Maduro.

The Nightmare Before ChristmOz

Game Masters looking to run Christmas-themed one-shot games over the holidays need look no further than The Nightmare Before Christmas. Tim Burton's movie has become an iconic symbol of the holiday cycle in America, but its roots are much older...and considerably more violent. For that, we can thank L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Mythological Figures: Rasputin (5E)

We’ve got likely the most contemporary entry that Mythological Figures will ever have but someone we’d be behooved not to address. It is of course the Black Monk: Grigori Rasputin!

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Intrigue Pocket Edition Arrives in Late January 2019

Hello my fellow Paizo devotees, come gather round the feet of the Golem and see what treats it has brought us! We’ve come to the last (at least of this writing) of the January releases from Paizo, and wouldn’t you know it – it’s another Pathfinder 1E product! It seems like first edition will be strong and healthy right up until they completely cut it off for 2E. With that said, let’s dive into the latest Pocket Edition!

War is Hell in Ulisses Spiele's Wrath & Glory

Hello, and welcome to the new Ulisses North America news round up. We'll be covering news and gameplay from Ulisses regularly here on EN World. Ulisses produces RPG Torg Eternity and the new Warhammer 40,000 RPG Wrath & Glory. Now, on with the first update!

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Campaign Pocket Edition to Debut in Late January 2019

Hello again my lovely fans, and welcome back to your favorite source for news on the Golem! Paizo is keeping its slate full for January, which gives us plenty of releases and reveals to pick over. Today we’re digging into a staple of Pathfinder 1E, still with plenty of life in veins: the latest Pocket Edition!
For Starfinder fans, there's now a Critical Hit Deck available. Each time you score a critical hit, you can draw a card to determine its effect beyond the usual double damage!

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Reviews

A new spin on a retro form of text adventure games.
A one-shot adventure which evokes the generational horror of Stephen King.
A beginner adventure written by comics writer Jim Zub.
An excellent introduction to the 40K universe.

Dungeons & Dragons

Put something else besides whiskey on the bar, whether that's lively quicksilver mead, tasty scumple, thimblebrew microbrew, or something else.
Wizards' first book for its 50th anniversary year is aiming for the stars, which is appropriate for a multiverse-spanning adventure.
Passes the million dollar mark with just a day to go.
Book is near-final and includes psionic subclasses, and illustrations of named spell creators.
An innovative means for one of Allesund's wealthiest and most powerful families to inspire trust in their bank's customers might just be your big payday.
Cynidiceans, the werefoxes and polymars... oh my!

Industry News

Passes the million dollar mark with just a day to go.
After a disappointing 2023, latest earnings call from Hasbro shows tabletop games starting to recover.
Publisher of video games, Star Wars TTRPG, and owner of Middle Earth Enterprises restructures after turbulent year.
Twitter thinks there's a new WotC president who will give you a baby dragon.
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