The Weekly LIVE 239 – MEKBORG, Embracer Divides, Zone Wars Retail, This is Free Trader Beowulf and Roll20 for Discord

Posted on April 28, 2024 by upturnedtable_sx8obi

MEKBORG and STEEL PSALM are two books that take the raw, old-school, d20-friendly rules of MÖRKBORG and dip them headfirst into post-apocalyptic, mechanical, MEK-KNIGHT mayhem, drawing inspiration from robot-on-robot combat, doom metal aesthetics, and more. Fight over the scraps of what little remains in an easy-to-learn campaign setting that puts aesthetics and mood before rules and crunch.

The companies that previously made Embracer’s games portfolio are also tasked with paying off its $1.5 billion debt. The company announced it is splitting into three separate entities: Asmodee, Coffee Stain & Friends, and Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends. Now, CEO Lars Wingefors claims it’s all part of a plan to eventually make good games and make money from them.

Free League announced a new tabletop miniatures game of skirmish combat today. Titled Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, and set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Mutant Year Zero, the game joins its lofty brethren Fallout: Wasteland Warfare and Fallout Factions in giving everyone, everywhere some kind of post-apocalyptic skirmish game to play.

This is Free Trader Beowulf is a history of the Traveller RPG. Traveller is the first science fiction role-playing game ever published, and its history is fascinating. If you have ever wondered where Traveller came from and how it has evolved over its many editions, this is the PDF for you.

Coordinating your online tabletop group for a game night is going to get a little bit easier. Popular virtual tabletop tool Roll20 is coming to Discord, integrating right into the chat and voice platform. So, instead of running Roll20 separately in a browser with some other voice client, you can start the activity from right inside Discord itself.

#MEKBORG #Embracer #ZoneWars #TravellerRPG #Roll20

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Physical copy from Mongoose Publishing:
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MEKBORG Kickstarter:
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The Weekly LIVE 238 – Maggot Machine, Monolith Acquires Rackham, Infinite Kickstarters, WotC CEO Resigns and Yes And… Delayed

Posted on April 22, 2024 by upturnedtable_sx8obi

Maggot Machine is a new RPG from Nightfall Games, featuring a rules-light system called V6, set in a world of lost technology and mutated monsters. Written by Dave Allsop, the game offers a blend of weirdness and wonder. The quickstart guide provides an introduction to the system, including character stats, combat mechanics, and a scenario to start playing quickly. The game’s setting is a post-apocalyptic world where Guild Knights venture into dangerous territories to retrieve forgotten treasures. The game is available as a hardback book with 128 full-color pages.

Monolith gains the intellectual property rights of Rackham, potentially reviving old games like Confrontation and AT-43. This decision was made by the Paris Commercial Court and clarifies ownership of the Rackham IPs. Previously, Monolith gained the rights to the Conan The Barbarian RPG.

Kickstarter introduces a new feature allowing creators to collect money indefinitely after their campaigns end, similar to Indiegogo’s “forever funding” model. This is similar to what companies have been doing off-site or in pledge manager with late pledges.

Cynthia Williams, President of Wizards of the Coast, resigns, leaving the company to search for her successor. Is this the Chance Kyle Brink has been waiting for?

Adventure Time’s official tabletop RPG is launching with a 5E version first, with plans for a later release of the original ‘Yes And’ system developed by Forever Stoked. The campaign is live on Kickstarter and we will have to wait and see if both systems will be published.

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Adventure Time Kickstarter’
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The Weekly LIVE 237 – Astroprisma, The Black Company RPG, Dimension 20 at MSG, Gummy Quest and Champions of AI

Posted on April 14, 2024 by upturnedtable_sx8obi

Astroprisma is a solo sci-fi RPG set in a retro-futuristic universe, emphasizing space exploration, faction conflict, and dynamic gameplay mechanics such as combat, story events, and character choices. The game includes hexcrawl exploration, faction-based quests, and customizable spaceships.

The Black Company Role-Playing Game is an upcoming tabletop RPG based on Glen Cook’s “The Black Company” series, focusing on the experiences of soldiers in a world of brutal warfare and dark sorceries. The game aims to capture the essence of Cook’s novels and will feature a new game engine designed to emulate the themes and atmosphere of the series.

Dimension 20 Live Show at Madison Square Garden! Dimension 20, a popular tabletop RPG actual play series, will host a live one-shot adventure set in The Unsleeping City’s fantasy version of New York City at Madison Square Garden on January 24, 2025. The event will feature the core roleplay crew and promises dramatic storytelling and improvisational performances.

Gummyquest is a unique candy collection offering 25 flavors of fantasy-themed gummy miniatures, including adventurers, monsters, potions, and dice. The product aims to provide an immersive and flavorful tabletop gaming experience.

The developer of the digital trading card game Champions of Otherworldly Magic reveals that they’ve paid an “AI artist” $90,000 to generate card art. The AI artist reportedly produces high-quality artwork in a fraction of the time it would take traditional artists, sparking discussion about the use of AI in game development and its implications for the industry.

#astroprisma #blackcompany #dimension20 #gummyquest

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The Weekly LIVE 236 – Black Milk D&D Fashion, Sundered Isles, Doppel LED Miniature,Troike Charity Bundle and Ed Piskor Passes

Posted on April 7, 2024 by upturnedtable_sx8obi

BlackMilk, an Australian clothing brand, has revealed a new collection in collaboration with Dungeons & Dragons to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary. The collection, featuring a variety of clothing items adorned with D&D icons, will be available for order next week. Previous collaborations by BlackMilk with franchises like Star Wars and Pokemon have been well-received for their stylish and functional designs. The collection includes items such as dresses, robes, jackets, knit sweaters, blazers, and pants, showcasing designs ranging from subtle D&D logos to portraits of iconic characters. To ensure availability, BlackMilk advises subscribing to their newsletter and creating an account on their website. Social media reactions suggest high anticipation for the collection, which is set to release on April 8th at 5pm EST.

An expansion titled “Sundered Isles” for the sci-fi RPG “Ironsworn: Starforged” has been announced, offering seafaring adventures in a fantasy Age of Sail setting. The expansion includes new gameplay options, character choices, and tools for worldbuilding, promising swashbuckling adventures amidst mariners, rebels, and empires. Developed by Shawn Tomkin, this expansion originated as a digital stretch goal in the Starforged Kickstarter campaign and is now nearing completion.

A product called “Doppel” is introduced, offering a digital miniature for tabletop RPGs. Doppel features LED screens, custom audio effects, motion detection, and compatibility with popular RPG games. It aims to enhance gaming experiences by bringing characters to life with dynamic visuals and immersive sounds. The device also includes an app for character management and customization, fostering a deeper connection with gaming personas and facilitating shared narratives among players. Doppel’s compact design and multimedia integration provide a modern alternative to traditional miniatures, while promoting social interaction among players.

Troika!, a surreal and strange tabletop RPG series, is offering a charity bundle with a 20% discount on several books, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The bundle, available through independent bookstore Iglootree, includes five physical sourcebooks at a reduced price, supporting humanitarian aid efforts.

The comics community mourns the loss of acclaimed comics creator Ed Piskor, known for works like “Hip-Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design.” Piskor’s passing follows recent allegations of misconduct, and his death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues.

#blackmilk #oathsworn #doppel #troika #edpiskor

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Sundered Isles Kickstarter:
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