mastodon 4.7.3Geek Native set out to interest people in tabletop roleplaying and did so by showcasing the wide variety of geek culture that gamers are interested in. We care about much more than our level 13 half-orc Paladin.
Blood and souls for my lord Arioch. Goodman Games is bringing Elric of Melniboné back to the tabletop. The project covers the original six books and introduces official mechanics for Dungeon Crawl Classics and Fifth Edition. Crowdfunding begins in 2027. https://www.geeknative.com/234146/goodman-games-secures-official-elric-of-melnibone-license-for-2027-release/ #ttrpg
The ships and species appearing in the latest Star Wars films were not born in a movie studio but on a tabletop character sheet from 1987. Discover how roleplaying games wrote the secret history of the galaxy and continue to influence modern cinema. https://www.geeknative.com/233916/the-dice-that-built-a-galaxy-how-roleplaying-games-wrote-the-star-wars-bible/
Upgrade your worldbuilding with vintage art. The Book of Masks takes lost masterpieces by Nielsen, Dulac and Sterrett and pairs them with structured character lore. These system-neutral books are designed to lay flat at your gaming table. https://www.geeknative.com/227053/the-book-of-masks-a-1920s-art-nouveau-bestiary-for-roleplaying-games/
Tracking the Slave Lords requires more than just steel; it takes a clever DM to plant the right clues. From hidden ledgers in Nyrond to the whispering halls of the House of Quiet in Highport, the path to the undercity is fraught with peril and intrigue. https://www.geeknative.com/233273/advanced-dungeons-dragons-lowdown-in-highport/
Discover a twisted reality where corporate fortresses rule, and ancient evils lurk in the shadows. Grab the complete Dark Conspiracy roleplaying game collection and start your next terrifying campaign today. https://www.geeknative.com/233913/survive-the-metroplex-the-massive-183-dark-conspiracy-roleplaying-game-deal/
As more players seek alternatives to traditional systems, Legend in the Mist has secured 1.75 million dollars in funding. The narrative first RPG uses 5e conversion tools to help travellers migrate to the rustic world of the Dales this summer. https://www.geeknative.com/234018/legend-in-the-mist-launchfest-begins-as-son-of-oak-prepares-for-june-shipping/
"Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse", "The Dragon Slayer's Toolkit", "Nomad Series Portable Folding Game Tables", "Shadow Fables", but the headline Kickstarter goes to the evergreen burrow's "Crit Cat dice"
https://www.geeknative.com/233236/routinely-itemised-rpg-358/#h-rpg-crowdfunding #routinelyitemised #ttrpg #dice
Matt Finch and Suzy discuss the move to Creative Commons for OSRIC 3 and the molecular approach to creativity at Mythmere Games. Read the full RPG Publisher Spotlight here. https://www.geeknative.com/231510/rpg-publisher-spotlight-mythmere-games-and-the-evolution-of-osric-3/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-GNBlogWave1
Overburdened by loot after a long dungeon crawl? Magic of Inventorying is a new zero-prep roleplaying game that turns the chaotic post-quest loot split into a hilarious standalone session. https://www.geeknative.com/232215/magic-of-inventorying-the-roleplaying-game-that-tidies-up-your-loot/
Exploring the gap between who we are and who we wish to be online. Safe Mode Disabled is a new tabletop project using dual playbooks to navigate mirrored realities and corrupted code. https://www.geeknative.com/234141/safe-mode-disabled-the-pbta-exploring-the-duality-of-digital-identity/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-GNBlogWave1
The latest Dungeon Masters tie-in features a celebrity cast and a new era for WotC's official VTT. While the first pack is free, the shift towards proprietary digital funnels marks a significant change in how roleplaying games are sold and played. https://www.geeknative.com/233969/beyond-the-maps-wizards-of-the-coast-completes-its-transition-to-an-official-virtual-tabletop-platform/
As London Film and Comic Con cancels due to rising costs, the D&D Fan Expo leans into the UK scene. Roll Britannia will bring their unique brand of roleplaying games comedy to the Indigo at The O2 this August. https://www.geeknative.com/233793/local-talent-takes-centre-stage-as-roll-britannia-joins-official-london-dd-event/
Step into a world where your choices rewrite classic literature. This new tabletop system features original mechanics for 19th-century combat and supernatural encounters, including psychological weapon proficiencies. https://www.geeknative.com/233906/flintlock-fog-a-purpose-built-victorian-gothic-ttrpg/
The siege of Meadowfen begins soon, and the early backer opportunities are disappearing quickly for this unique 5E shadow goat encounter. https://www.geeknative.com/232619/the-return-of-the-goat-demonic-caprine-chaos-for-5e/
dScryb has launched a multimodal smart search engine developed with Avrae creator Andrew Zhu. The system uses semantic mapping to find roleplaying game audio based on mood and meaning, rather than simple keywords, to help humans discover human art. https://www.geeknative.com/234104/dscryb-and-andrew-zhu-launch-semantic-search-for-ttrpg-audio/
🎧 Are you ready to face the wasteland alone? Modiphius has officially adapted the Fallout 2d20 system for solo players. We celebrate Traveller Day with science fiction deals and unpack the highly anticipated return of Nightbane. 🎧 https://www.geeknative.com/233830/audio-exp-331-openais-goblin-fear-nightbane-returns-and-cosy-roleplaying-games/
Ever wanted to own a piece of Lucille or Michonne's katana? AMC and Mini Museum just launched The Walking Dead Mini Museum on Kickstarter! We break down the 32 screen-used props and the real import costs for UK fans. https://www.geeknative.com/234082/own-rick-grimes-boots-the-walking-dead-mini-museum-kickstarter-goes-live/
Established publishers are pivoting from gritty brawls to magical lattes as the cosy movement matures. From the earliest Japanese imports to the 2026 Origins Award finalists, here is the story of the restorative revolution at the gaming table. https://www.geeknative.com/233800/the-restorative-revolution-how-cosy-roleplaying-games-conquered-the-mainstream/
British comedy podcast Roll Britannia is bringing its audience-led roleplaying show back to the NEC for the 20th anniversary of UK Games Expo. Find out what you need to know about their strict age ratings and ticket requirements before you book. https://www.geeknative.com/233796/roll-britannia-brings-its-live-improvised-dd-show-back-to-uk-games-expo-2026/ #ukgamesexpo
Less than a week remains to secure the limited edition VHS Storypak of Breathless. This survival horror roleplaying game will not fund unless the goal is met by May 7. https://www.geeknative.com/231385/breathless-frightmare-edition-the-evolution-of-vhs-survival-horror/
Free League confirms June launch for three Middle-earth titles focusing on the moral decline of Saruman. Players can explore Isengard or return to the Shire with new modules for these award-winning TTRPGs. https://www.geeknative.com/234055/hobbit-tales-and-isengard-expansions-join-the-one-ring-line-this-summer/
If you are new to the universe of Traveller, the Update bundle is the perfect starting point. It features the 2022 Core Rulebook and essential handbooks for robots and small craft. Explore the far future with the original science fiction roleplaying game. https://www.geeknative.com/233813/mayday-mayday-celebrate-traveller-day-with-these-mongoose-2e-deals/
Syncanite Games is taking its crystal punk universe to the Cannes Film Festival. With a new board game expansion live on Gamefound and a tabletop roleplaying game in development, the studio is pitching a series pilot to international producers this month. https://www.geeknative.com/234042/beyond-the-board-how-syncanite-games-is-pitching-a-crystal-punk-empire-at-cannes/