D&D: Five Low Level Darklords You Should Steal For A Campaign Villain
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Captain’s Log Solo RPG Reprint Preorder
By Jim Johnson, Project ManagerArt by Rodrigo Gonzalez Toledo The Star Trek Adventures team at Modiphius Entertainment is proud…
State of Play: I almost died, but it didn’t dim my love of Gen Con – July 1, 2026
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Updates to D&D Beyond Site Stability
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Apparently, We Almost Had ‘Planescape: Torment 2’ – A Sequel To One Of The D&D GOATs
According to a recent interview with a Beamdog boss, there was a time when Planescape: Torment 2 was on the…
D&D: The Phantom Rogue Highlights The Good, Bad, And Ugly About Rogues In 5.5E
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within features an update to one of the more sneakily powerful Rogue subclasses, the Phantom. The Phantom…
Poisons, Potions, A Mysterious Carnival, And More In This Week’s 5E Supplements
This week’s RPG roundup has a grimoire of poisons, a trip to the Dark Carnival, a forest turned to solid…
D&D: Five Schools Of Magic That Are Actual Schools
D&D is well known for its schools of magic, but today we’re talking about the schools of magic that are…
BattleTech Has a New Core Rulebook Arriving September 2026
BattleTech is getting an upgrade this Fall as the TTRPG will receive a new Core Rulebook with multiple updates in…
Let's Build a Symbiosis Druid From Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt (with MonkeyDM)
Trade quiet groves for bone, bark, and rage, in this ready-to-play Circle of Symbiosis Druid build guide from Steinhardt's Guide…
What is HAYWIRE MODERN?
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RPG: Pendragon’s ‘Noble’s Handbook’ Is Out Now On DriveThruRPG
Now is the time to play at nobility, with festivals and coats of arms and all, thanks to the Pendragon…
D&D: Ravenloft’s Hollow Warden Is Your New Favorite Ranger Subclass
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within introduces two new subclasses, and the Hollow Warden Ranger is one of the standouts. Rangers have…
Wizards of the Coast Unveils New 'Magic: The Gathering' 'Festival in a Box'
For MagicCon: Amsterdam 2026
D&D: Five Tips For Anyone Wanting To Run A ‘Sandbox Campaign’
Running a Sandbox-style campaign, where the players head out into the world with naught but a sense of adventure? Here…
Wizards of the Coast Designers Ban Eight 'Magic: The Gathering' Cards
One from the Legacy Format, One from the Pauper Format, and Six from the Brawl Format
Run your best actual play | The Usual Suspects – June 29, 2026
Get the two solid strategies to build fascinating NPCs for your actual play game! The post Run your best actual…
Rolling for Initiative — Free RPG Day and 'Chaos Origins,' a Few Thoughts
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D&D’s ‘Dragon Quest’ Came So Close to Beating ‘HeroQuest’ – If Not For One Mistake
It’s always such a shame when a really great game like Dragon Quest fades away because of one simple omission.…
You Can Pre-Order The D&D/Vampire The Masquerade Crossover Now
Bound by Blood, the D&D/Vampire the Madquerade crossover adventure from Ghostfire Gaming is out for preorder! Check it out. That’s…
D&D: In Ravenloft, Even The Dream Realm Has A Darklord – Tsien Chiang
The Darklord of a realm of labyrinths and deadly dreamlike sleep, Tsien Chiang has turned a dream life into an…
The Ocean Is Full Of Terrors With These Sea Monster D&D Accessories
If your party is going to sea, beware, the ocean is full of monsters. Your table can be just as…
Five RPGs To Play If You Want To Get Better At Worldbuilding
If you want to dig deep into worldbuilding for your RPG (or anything else, really) these games are sure to…
‘Roll Big Or Roll Home 2’ Might Just Be The Perfect Pride TTRPG Bundle
All your favorite RPGs are gay now. At least the ones in the Roll Big or Roll Home 2 Bundle…
RPG: Add Some Magic To Your Games With These Dragon Dice Sets
Is the dragon about to take your entire party out or impart some helpful wisdom on you? Maybe these dragon…
Beadle & Grimm's Drops Special Edition D&D's New Ravenloft Title
Beadle & Grimm's has released their new Dungeons & Dragons offering with Ravenloft: The Horrors Within - Strahd's Silver Edition
D&D: Death Is Your Friend When You’re A Grave Domain Cleric
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within updates the Grave Domain Cleric to 5.5E, albeit with some sizable differences from its 5E incarnation.…
Fallout Friday June 26
By Georgie Georgie here, back again for June’s edition of #FalloutFriday! I’m getting scattered reports about new developments in…
Celebrate Free RPG Day with Kobold Press! – June 26, 2026
Kobold Press invites you to travel to the furthest reaches of the Northlands and answer the call of Yggdrasil in…
Free League Places Two 'Outgunned RPG' Books onto Preorder
'Superheroes' and 'Action Flicks Vol. 3'
RPG: Traveller’s ‘Singularity’ Campaign Breaks The Setting Wide Open
Mongoose Publishing just put its epic Traveller sci-fi campaign Singularity, out for pre-order. Find out why Charted Space is about…
D&D: Dead Men DO Tell Tales – Ravenloft’s ‘College of Spirits Bard’ Proves It
The College of Spirits Bard might be the sleeper hit of Bard Subclasses with its ghostly tales and channeled spirits.…
D&D: Five Tips For Being A Better Player
If you want to be a more engaged and immersed D&D player, here are some helpful tips that might give…
RPG: Live Forever With ‘Vampire The Masquerade’ Adventures & Accessories
Fill your fanciest goblet with something red, get some fitted costume fangs, and explore the world of Vampire the Masquerade.…
Free RPG Day 2026 is on June 27
Celebrate Tabletop Adventure at Your Local Game Store Mark your calendar: Free RPG Day returns on June 27, 2026, bringing…
D&D: The Reanimator Artificer Out Of Ravenloft Will Bring You To Life
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within breaks new ground with the Reanimator Artificer subclass. Then it digs up whatever it can and…
Dungeon Masters Campaign 2: Experience the Magic of Arcana Unleashed
Dungeon Masters returns with Arcana Unleashed, a high-magic Forgotten Realms campaign where arcane agents brave Anauroch’s deadly dunes on a dangerous mission to…
D&D: Five New Ravenloft Bastion Options – Including The Backrooms?
Did you know that among the spooky new Ravenloft Bastion facilities, you can find the Backrooms? And other cool stuff…
This Year’s Free RPG Day Is Gonna Be Huge
This coming Saturday, June 27th, is Free RPG Day; and what a feast it’s going to be, with everything from…
Creating and Using Worthy Adversaries
By Jim Johnson, Project ManagerArt by Jens Lindfors Khan Noonien Singh. Gul Dukat. The Borg Queen. Harcourt Fenton Mudd.…
The Long Voyage of Seggotan’s Song Pearls – June 24, 2026
Read the ocean-going design diary of an adventure that almost wasn't—and then suddenly, it's upon us! The post The Long…
Add A Villainous Mastermind, A Horde Of NPCs, And More With These 5E Supplements
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Pre-Orders Open For The Invincible RPG
Still reeling from just how hard Invincible went in season 4? Don’t worry, now you can pre-order the Invincible RPG.…
D&D: Five Magic Items For A Season Of Horrors
Lean into the horror of D&D’s Season of Horrors with these five magic items that are sure to play well…
D&D: Demonic Sorcery Gets A Potent Update In The Latest UA
The Demonic Sorcery origin for Sorcerers gets a much-needed upgrade in the Villainous Options Updated Unearthed Arcana. In the latest…
Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying Game Officially Hits Pre-Order
Multiple items have been put up for pre-order for the Invincible – Superhero Roleplaying game, set to be released on…
New 'LotR RPG: Loremaster's Screen' Announced
Comes with 'Peoples of Wilderland' Rules Booklet
RPG: Pathfinder Feybound Brings The First World To Golarion This Fall
Get ready to understand why faerie tales are a warning and a delight in Pathfinder: Feybound, an upcoming sourcebook for…
D&D: The Revised Hell Knight Is Looking Hella Good
The revised Hell Knight, from the Villainous Options Update UA, is looking powerful, even if they did remove the most…
D&D: Five Of The Best Monsters From ‘Ravenloft – The Horrors Within’
The Darklords are cool and all, but there are some absolute killer monsters lurking in the appendices of Ravenloft: The…
Run your best actual play | Float like a social butterfly – June 22, 2026
Becoming a successful creator requires learning the language of social sharing. Here's a quick and dirty rundown on doing that…
‘Swords and Spells’, D&D’s Official Diceless Wargame That is Too Much For Too Little
Granted, Swords and Spells might be official, but that does not necessarily mean that it’s all that good. When Dungeons…
D&D: The Most Infamous Man In Ravenloft – Rudolph Van Richten, Monster Hunter
Dr. Rudolph Van Richten might just be the greatest monster hunter that has ever lived. Unfortunately for him, he lived…
Accessories That Put the Dragon In Dungeons & Dragons
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D&D: Five Ways To Build Your Bastion
Bastions can make player characters feel like they really have a home in the gaming world. But what exactly can…
Visit Vampire Counts In The ‘Sylvania Setting Guide’ For Warhammer Fantasy RPG
The Sylvania Setting Guide for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay will take you deep into the heart of the land of the…
Slavic Horror Adventures, Chaotic Cats, Space Maps, And More On Kickstarter
This week’s Kickstarter roundup includes swarms of dragons, cats with mixed-up identities, game-agnostic space maps, and much more. The Adventure…
D&D: The Updated Circle Of The Titan Druid Feels Bigger And Better
The Circle of the Titan Druid, newly updated in the Villainous Options Unearthed Arcana, feels a lot more like a…
Find Out What is Delicious in the Underdark with 'Baldur's Gate 3' Cookbook
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Memoirs of a Lich: Restraint – June 19, 2026
Osvaud writes to himself in his diary with pointers for all good liches. The post Memoirs of a Lich: Restraint…
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bound by Blood Is Coming To D&D Beyond
D&D Beyond is getting a new addition next month from Vampire: The Masquerade in an impressive partnership move to add…
Cyberpunk Red TTRPG Receives New Night City 2045 Sourcebook
Cyberpunk Red has a brand-new sourcebook available for players as Night City 2045 brings over 300 pages of content to…
D&D: A New Unearthed Arcana Updates The ‘Villainous Options’
A new Unearthed Arcana just dropped, with three updated villainous subclasses: the Circle of the Titan Druid, Hellknight Fighter, and…
RPG: Everything You’ll Need To Start Exploring The World Of The Cosmere
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D&D And ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ To Crossover This July
D&D Beyond announced its 3rd party publishing calendar for the next few months, including a Vampire: the Masquerade/5.5E crossover. D&D…
Designer Insights from Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options Update
Learn how player feedback shaped revised villainous subclasses, new feats, and the future of Unearthed Arcana playtest content.
D&D: Five Adventures That Embrace The Horrors
Want even more ways to plumb the stygian depths of D&D horror? Here are five adventures that can curdle your…
Wizards of the Coast Reveals Eight Decks of 'D&D Reference Cards'
Featuring Stats for Spells, Magic Items, and Monsters
The Great Book of Random Tables: Second Edition
173 System-Agnostic Random Tables for Fantasy Role-Playing Games Perfect for gamemasters and players of Dungeons and Dragons, OSR, and other fantasy RPGs, this…
Q3 2026: Partnered Content Release Schedule
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RPG: Monster Of The Week’s ‘Mystic Margnialia’ Adds Aliens, Elementals, And More
Evil Hat’s Monster of the Week gets a magical new supplement in the form of Mystic Marginalia, full of forbidden…
Ravenloft’s Take On Cthulhu & Innsmouth Is D&D Horror Writ Large
In Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, the sleepy town of Innsmouth and its most infamous eldritch horror take root in D&D.…
D&D: Five New Dark Gifts From ‘Ravenloft The Horrors Within’
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within has a whole host of new powers available… for a price. Here’s a look at five…
Combining the Allies and Adversaries Sourcebook
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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Drops On Nintendo Switch 2
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Paizo, Inc. Unveils 'Pathfinder 2E Remaster: Feybound'
New Rulebook Features Fey Ancestries, Magic, and More
‘Ravenloft: The Horrors Within’ Review – Horror Microcosms And A Feast For DMs
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within is out in the wild now. Here’s our review of WotC’s new big book of spookable…
Free League Publishing Announces New 'Alien RPG' Releases
New Cinematic Adventure, Miniatures Set, and More
A Feat Most Foul: A Look at Dark Gifts from Ravenloft: Horrors Within
Power comes with a price and the new Dark Gift feats found within Ravenloft: Horrors Within are no exception. Take…
D&D: Five Spells That Prove Darklords Aren’t The Only Ones With Terrible Powers
With the right spell selection, you can lean a little bit evil. So much so that you can horn in…
Alien: The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition Adds Cinematic Expansion
Alien: The Roleplaying Game Evolved Edition is getting several new additions to the game, including a new expansion with a…
WizKids Reveals Two New 'Pathfinder Battles' Miniatures Sets
'Criminals' and 'Hellknight Vanguard'
RPG: Imperium Maledictum’s ‘Adeptus Mechanicus Guides’ – Because The Flesh Is Weak
Don’t miss out on the Adeptus Mechanicus Guides for Imperium Maledictum, because your flesh is weak, and you need mechadendrites.…
RPG: Legend In The Mist’s Launchfest Raises Almost $2M With 48(ish) Hours To Go
Legend in the Mist is one of the most anticipated new fantasy RPGs, and its “LaunchFest” celebration is still going…
Roll20 Power Up for Mutants & Masterminds
The team has been hard at work on powering up the M&M experience on Roll20. We are thrilled to…
RPG: Teens, Drama, Eldritch Horror Abound In ‘High School Cthulhu’ Coming This August
A new RPG dares to ask the question, which is worse: cosmic horrors most incomprehensible, or the trials and travails…
D&D: Five Magic Items For Boosting That Armor Class
Having a high armor class is one way to keep your character safe. With the right magic items, you can…
Sirius Dice and Renegade Game Studios Team Up for 'Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG: Loot Packs'
New Randomly Packed Dice Sets
Run your best actual play!: Share your world, not just the game – June 15, 2026
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Sirius Dice Reveals New Dungeons & Dragons Themberchaud 55mm D20
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