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Daily TTRPG Blog Posts – Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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Mutated, dismembered, afflicted, & doomed

TRAIPSE – Wed, 30 September, 04:58 AM

Before he met his tragic end, Vørpé the Magic-User underwent just about every negative non-death setback a PC in my game could experience. I use death and dismemberment rules similar to this and a mutation table similar to probably every other one you've seen. I also have a boutique list of curses a... read more.

Random GM Tip – Open Table Communal Events

The Alexandrian – Wed, 30 September, 03:00 AM

In my Mothership open table, a character named Manny Vasquez recently died. One of the other PCs, Dürmig Ableton, decided to use one of his downtime actions to arrange a memorial service for Manny — a chance for everyone who had worked with him to share their memories and commend him to the wisdom ... read more.

Great Outdoors Map Icon Patreon Previews

Inkwell Ideas – Wed, 30 September, 02:08 AM

Below are our two previews of the month for our monthly map icons: Great Outdoors Battlemat and Settlement icons. Support us/get them via Patreon! (On the last day of the month we make a pinned post to get the icons via DriveThruRPG at no extra cost.) Out Battlemat set is huge (80+ icons), which is ... read more.

Games Unplugged Review – Hera & Zeus

The Alexandrian – Wed, 30 September, 01:31 AM

Originally Written June 2000 Hera & Zeus is a two-person card game designed by Richard Borg, who won the coveted Spiel des Jahres in 1993 for Bluff. The title of the game should be a highly suggestive give-away of the concept which is being put into play: Hera and Zeus are feuding, and this time th... read more.

New Microscope launches October 6th

ars ludi – Wed, 30 September, 12:57 AM

The Kickstarter for the new Microscope is launching in one week: Tuesday, October 6th. This has been a long time coming. I’ve been tweaking and testing and experimenting for years, so I can’t wait to deliver a leaner, cleaner Microscope to you. Spread the word!... read more.

Adapting 60 Years Worldgen for Classic Traveller

Throne of Salt – Tue, 29 September, 11:31 PM

Via NASAPart 1Part 2The absolute madman, he can’t keep getting away with it, etc etc.This is a cobbled-together hackjob (as all good planet generation systems are) pulling from Classic Traveller, 60 Years in Space, Jon Zeigler’s CT adaptation of Architect of Worlds, the RTT Complicated Star System G... read more.

Celeste Conowitch hired by Wizards of the Coast as Senior Game Developer for Dungeons & Dragons

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Tue, 29 September, 10:19 PM

Conowitch joined the team last week.... read more.

Isle of the Abbey

Dyson's Dodecahedron – Tue, 29 September, 10:17 PM

This series of releases is new to my Patreon – these are adventure locations based on maps I’ve drawn for official products over the years. The low-resolution sample version of the map is available for everyone, but the high-resolution versions are only available to patrons and people who purchase t... read more.

Rash of Trading Card Thefts Continues, D&D-Themed Restaurant Next to Game Store, and a Visit to the Biggest Game Store in Waco

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 08:52 PM

Game Shop Talk, September 2026... read more.

Stock Update: D&D: World of Warcraft Collector's Edition Ultimate Bundle on D&D Beyond

D&D Beyond – Tue, 29 September, 08:20 PM

D&D: World of Warcraft Collector's Editions are sold out on D&D Beyond. You may still be able to purchase a Collector's Edition at a local game store starting November 3.... read more.

World of Darkness and The Problem With Playing a Monster

The Rpg Gazette – Tue, 29 September, 08:16 PM

I feel like there is an amusing contradiction in role-playing a supernatural character. Like, we are constantly being told that vampires are not human beings, that werewolves live in the world of Rage and instinct, that changelings live between the real world and their imagination, or that wraiths a... read more.

8 Non-Player Characters from John Prine Songs

To Be Resolved – Tue, 29 September, 08:01 PM

I got kicked off of Noah's Ark I turn my cheek to unkind remarks There was two of everything But one of me And when the rains came tumbling down I held my breath, and I stood my ground And I watched that ship go sailing Out to sea Sweet Revenge, John Prine John Prine (1946-2020) is probably my f... read more.

Paizo Opens Pathfinder and Starfinder Society to Fan-Made Content

TTRPG Fanatics – Tue, 29 September, 07:48 PM

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Article Summary Paizo has officially opened the Pathfinder and Starfinder Society for fan-made adventure scenarios through the existing Infinite open-license publishing program. The goal is to increase the amount of PF2E and SF2E organized ... read more.

Observatory of the Beyond: A Dungeon for GAMMA WORLD

Save vs. Worm – Tue, 29 September, 07:00 PM

I set a goal for myself of making at least one post a month every month this summer. It's now the tail end of September, and I've got one post to show for it. Shameful! My RPG juices have been really not flowing, busy with personal life events (moved in with my girlfriend which is lovely!) and NOT r... read more.

'One Piece: Nakama - Friends & Enemies' Heads to Hobby Retail

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 05:15 PM

Cooperative Board Game from Ravensburger... read more.

'Fable Quest' Coming Soon to Gamefound

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 04:49 PM

New Campaign Game in the World of 'Arcadia Quest'... read more.

The Squatters’ and the Old Ladies’

Mycoleum Mind – Tue, 29 September, 04:00 PM

Hall Court, Teddington. This used to be The Squatters’, and to the right, The Old Ladies’. Source: Google Street ViewIt must have been 1980, because there were Olympics. It was hot, dry, sticky.Matthew Hilliard pulled a stick from the bonfire. He ran round the field, until the flame fell off his tor... read more.

PSA Offers Up Exclusive 'Absolute Batman' Variant Signed by 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Artist

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 03:49 PM

Variant Cover Limited to 400 Copies... read more.

Scratchbuilding Ork Kanz Drop Pods for WH40K

Azukail Games – Tue, 29 September, 03:07 PM

A YouTube video in which some Kanz-style drop pods inspired by the original Epicast model are scratchbuilt from junk. The post Scratchbuilding Ork Kanz Drop Pods for WH40K first appeared on Azukail Games.... read more.

TCG Retailing Hits Video Game Consoles

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 02:40 PM

'TCG Card Shop Simulator' Offers Fans a Taste of the Hobby Retail Owner Experience... read more.

Here's the list of monsters from the D&D World of Warcraft book

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Tue, 29 September, 02:12 PM

There are 48 monsters listed in total, including four characters from the MMORPG.... read more.

Catalyst Game Labs is Developing 'He Who Fights With Monsters' Games

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 01:57 PM

Based on the Popular LitRPG Novel Series by Travis Deverell... read more.

Announcing Big Upgrades to the Cypher Character Builder

Monte Cook Games – Tue, 29 September, 01:33 PM

The Cypher Character Builder, part of Monte Cook Games’s Cypher Tools suite of digital RPG tools, received a big upgrade […] The post Announcing Big Upgrades to the Cypher Character Builder appeared first on Monte Cook Games.... read more.

Announcing: Mousetrap

Backwards Tabletop – Tue, 29 September, 10:48 AM

In prelaunch with Violent Delights, another game inspired by Shakespeare:Follow the CampaignIt’s game night. You and your friends gather to play a Hamlet-inspired game manuscript from 1983. But there’s a catch… The game is cursed. By the end of the night, some of you will be sucked into the game — t... read more.

9-inch Tarrasque statue coming from Iron Studios

EN World: D&D & Tabletop RPG News & Reviews – Tue, 29 September, 09:42 AM

Iron Studios has a 9.5-inch Tarrasque statue available for pre-order. It'll set you back $399.99, though!... read more.

The author of this game hates you.

Skeleton Code Machine – Tue, 29 September, 09:28 AM

They don’t really hate you. You are perfect just the way you are.Tumulus Issue 8 is shipping now! Rounding out two years of publication, this issue is all about dead malls, abandoned arcades, roguelikes, soulslikes, and more. This new issue ships right away with new 4-issue subscriptions.1 And don’t... read more.

Silver Sprocket to Release New 'Fungirl' Volume

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 07:44 AM

In December... read more.

How To Play: Kithkin of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor

Rashundai Games – Tue, 29 September, 06:30 AM

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes This article is a part of a How-To series aimed at both players and DMs (or whatever equivalent works for you). You will find role-playing, worldbuilding, and storytelling tips for you to make the most of the kind of game you’d like to play. If you’re only here t... read more.

Sandro's Beautiful Play Order for Goddess Victory: Nikke

Fail Forward – Tue, 29 September, 05:48 AM

I keep telling my friends I'll write them my Play Order game for the sprawling game narrative that is Nikke, so here we are 4 hours later...GETTING STARTED...Right off the bat you'll be faced with a choice of Server and VO. If you want to be my friend or join my union make sure you play on the NA se... read more.

Dry-Erase Status "Droppables"

The Crafter DM – Tue, 29 September, 05:12 AM

As a GM, I'm always looking for ways to communicate game states to my players efficiently and directly. I often run with a dry-erase grid, and keep track of status effects and damage taken by monsters alongside the monsters themselves. This is more efficient for me, as I know visibly which monster... read more.

Better Descriptions: d7 Ways To Steal Great Words

Roleplaying Tips – Tue, 29 September, 04:55 AM

A CampaignCraft member recently asked me how to master the lexicon when running a new genre for the first time. The game mechanics and general narrative were no problem, but technical and insider details stumped her in certain cases. Describing vehicle manoeuvres, piloting controls, gear, and how NP... read more.

Seven-Part Pact

Birdmilk's RPG Cafe – Tue, 29 September, 04:47 AM

(Header image is a sketch from Justine Jones for shared in 7pp’s kickstarter)This review was written by Robinson, good friend of the blog. In the 4th grade, all the girls at MacArthur Elementary attended a sex ed talk. The boys, less physically and emotionally mature, were put into a single classro... read more.

The Villa of the Fallen Star, Floor 3 (Not My Destination)

Archon's Court – Tue, 29 September, 04:39 AM

 Floor 2: Venus - Not My Destination Index - Floor 4: Jupiter  Random Encounters 1d4 Star-Spirit Servants.Ice Elemental, 4 HD, 5 AC, movement 9"/15" (flying), immune to nonmagical damage except mundane fire, which deals 2x damage. looking for people it can nonlethally freeze and then drag back to be... read more.

Roguelike Megadungeon with Cairn, Solo Journal 1

Planets & Monsters – Tue, 29 September, 01:42 AM

I've decided to journal a solo campaign using my setting generator, Roguelike Megadungeon. I'll be using Cairn 2E as the system. It'll be my first time playing Cairn, so I am excited to try it out, although it is not my first time playing a Mark of the Odd game. RLMD is a setting generator, but it h... read more.

Knife-Wielding Man Charges into Comic Shop, Mission Comics Opens a Second Location, Black Retailers Form Alliance

ICv2 RSS Web Feed – Tue, 29 September, 01:40 AM

Comic Shop Talk, September 2026... read more.

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