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gaming2 hours ago•36 min saved

D&D World of Warcraft Crossover Introduces 16 Species and Flexible Class Translations

Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard Entertainment are releasing the Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft crossover on November 17, 2026. The supplement introduces 16 playable species from Azeroth, including new options like Dracthyr and Haranir, alongside adaptations of existing D&D races. Designers have translated World of Warcraft classes into D&D builds, such as mapping Shamans to Barbarians, while allowing greater flexibility than the MMORPG. The book includes a Renown system for faction interactions and will be available on D&D Beyond with digital tools.

via Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics|

#blizzard-entertainment #dungeons-and-dragons #gaming

gaming22 days ago•7 min saved

D&D: World of Warcraft adapts Azeroth as a flexible tabletop toolkit, not a direct MMO translation

Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard are releasing a 256-page Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book on November 17, 2026. The release functions as a modular toolkit rather than a linear campaign, featuring 16 playable races, 60 new spells, and iconic Azeroth dungeons. Designers emphasize that the adaptation paraphrases MMO concepts for tabletop play, avoiding direct mechanical translations like raiding or grinding. Key figures include James Wyatt and Joey Haeck, who highlight the shift from digital mechanics to narrative flexibility and small-group encounters.

via Game Informer|

#blizzard-entertainment #dungeons-and-dragons #gaming

gaming23 days ago•6 min saved

D&D: World of Warcraft adapts Azeroth for tabletop, not MMO mechanics

Wizards of the Coast will release a 256-page Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft book on November 17, 2026. The expansion adds 16 playable races, new subclasses, and 60 spells, but adapts MMO concepts like raids and grinding into small-group encounters and narrative exploration rather than direct mechanical translation.

via Eurogamer.net|

#blizzard #dungeons-and-dragons #gaming

gaming1 month ago•18 min saved

Games Workshop unveils Necromunda Roleplay, a miniatures-driven RPG set in the underhive

Games Workshop has revealed Necromunda Roleplay, a new miniatures-driven tabletop RPG that expands the Necromunda franchise beyond gang skirmishes into immersive, narrative-driven adventures. The game features a Core Set with 18 new plastic miniatures, a 224-page rulebook, and two starter adventures, allowing players to control bounty-hunting Venators in the underhive and ash wastes.

via Warhammer Community|

#games-workshop #gaming #necromunda

gaming3 months ago•12 min saved

White Dwarf 527 Unveils New Warhammer 40,000 Rules and Armageddon Lore

White Dwarf 527, released on July 29, 2026, provides an in-depth look at the new edition of Warhammer 40,000, featuring lore from Armageddon, a 16-page designer commentary on new miniatures, and rule changes for terrain and movement. The issue also includes solo missions for Warhammer Quest: Darkwater and a Skaven fiction series, with pre-orders opening August 8.

via Warhammer Community|

#armageddon #games-workshop #gaming

gaming3 months ago•17 min saved

Necromunda: Skirmish Overhauls Gang Rosters and Combat Mechanics for 2026

Games Workshop has detailed the core rule changes for the new Necromunda: Skirmish edition, focusing on streamlined combat, expanded gang customization, and faster campaign cycles. The update consolidates nine years of patches into a more intuitive system that reduces rulebook lookups while preserving narrative depth. Key updates include new specializations for basic gangers, simplified armor mechanics, and territory-based battlefield effects that influence ongoing skirmishes.

via Warhammer Community|

#games-workshop #gaming #necromunda

gaming6 months ago•5 min saved

Glass Cannon Network Bets on Non-D&D Play, Tours With Call of Cthulhu to Stand Out

Glass Cannon Network, a prominent TTRPG actual‑play group since 2015, differentiates itself by avoiding D&D in favor of a broad slate of games (Pathfinder, Blades in the Dark, Traveller, Call of Cthulhu, etc.). To boost brand awareness, it’s taking Call of Cthulhu Live on a nine‑city tour, pairing Lovecraftian horror with rotating casts and live performances, as the team aims to grow an audience beyond fellow D&D fans.

via GameSpot|

#call-of-cthulhu #dungeons-and-dragons #gaming

gaming11 months ago•4 min saved

Fantasy Grounds Offers Free Access to Top D&D Virtual Tabletop

Fantasy Grounds, a long-standing D&D virtual tabletop, has shifted to a free-to-play model, offering core features at no cost while keeping its licensed content and assets behind a paywall, aiming to increase accessibility and lower barriers for players.

via wargamer.com|

#dandd #fantasy-grounds #free-to-play

entertainment1 year ago•9 min saved

Critical Role Launches Campaign 4 with Brennan Lee Mulligan as New DM

Brennan Lee Mulligan, known for 'Dimension 20,' will serve as Game Master for Critical Role's upcoming Campaign 4, marking a new era for the series. He has also signed a three-year deal with Dropout to continue his work on 'Dimension 20' and develop new projects, while taking a break from his usual role as DM for 'Dimension 20' during this campaign. The season premieres on October 2, with details on cast and story to be revealed later.

via Variety|

#brennan-lee-mulligan #campaign-4 #critical-role

gaming1 year ago•8 min saved

After 8 Years of D&D, I Tried Its Biggest Alternative

After eight years of playing D&D 5e, the author explores Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC), an OSR-inspired tabletop RPG that emphasizes deadly encounters, randomness, and old-school aesthetics, offering fresh lessons on game balance and player rewards that can enhance modern D&D campaigns.

via Polygon|

#dungeon-crawl-classics #dungeons-and-dragons #game-design

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Tabletop RPG: Explore Space in a New Game Adventure"

NASA has created its first-ever tabletop roleplaying game called The Lost Universe, set on the rogue planet of Exlaris and involving the disappearance of researchers and the Hubble Space Telescope. The game is designed for 4-7 level 7-10 characters and is available for free download, with an educational focus on science skills. This creative project aims to engage TTRPG fans and science lovers, offering an exciting quest to unlock more knowledge about the universe.

via Gizmodo|

#nasa #roleplaying-game #science-and-technology

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"D&D Players Caution Against Adapting Baldur’s Gate 3 Gear"

Dungeons & Dragons 5E players caution against incorporating items from Baldur’s Gate 3 into the tabletop RPG due to their unbalanced nature, as the video game places a heavier emphasis on combat and provides stronger magic items, which could disrupt the balance and flow of the tabletop experience. Players are advised to consider the differences between the two games and to avoid directly porting items from Baldur’s Gate 3 into their D&D campaigns, as it could lead to overpowered characters and unrealistic expectations.

via Dexerto|

#baldurs-gate-3 #dungeons-and-dragons #game-balance

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"10 Must-Play Games Revealed in the RPS Advent Calendar 2023"

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the first fully-fledged Warhammer CRPG, offers an epic and immersive experience in the Warhammer universe. Developed by Owlcat, known for their previous CRPGs like Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Rogue Trader showcases improved gameplay mechanics and a polished turn-based combat system. The game serves as a crash course in the nuances of the Warhammer 40k universe, allowing players to lead a squad in service of the Imperium of Man. With its engaging gameplay and love for min/maxing, Rogue Trader is a must-play for Warhammer fans and CRPG enthusiasts alike.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#000-rogue-trader #crpg #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Exclusive Details on Brandon Sanderson's 2024 Stormlight RPG Release"

Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson has revealed details about his upcoming tabletop role-playing game, Stormlight Role Playing Game, during his annual Dragonsteel Con. The game, developed in partnership with Brotherwise Games, features a unique d20-based system with a "plot die" for dramatic rolls and a skill-based magic system. Players can join knightly factions and playable factions, and the game promises flexibility in character growth. Brotherwise Games also teased a Mistborn deck-building game and a standalone card game called Shards of Creation. Stormlight Role Playing Game will be crowdfunded through Kickstarter in 2024, with a digital release the same year and a hardcover version in 2025.

via Polygon|

#brandon-sanderson #brotherwise-games #gaming

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"BlizzCon 2023 Unveils Diablo Tabletop RPG"

Blizzard Entertainment, Glass Cannon Unplugged, and Genuine Entertainment have announced a tabletop role-playing game adaptation of Diablo, set to launch in fall 2024. The TTRPG will be based on the popular video game Diablo 4 and will explore the overworld and underworld of Sanctuary. It will be accompanied by a co-op adventure board game, with both games featuring interchangeable components and complementary expansions. The announcement was made at BlizzCon 2023, and the TTRPG will be available for pre-order through a Kickstarter campaign.

via IGN|

#blizzcon-2023 #diablo #diablo-4