by latindog

I have really enjoyed all of the Legend of the Five Rings novels and novellas published by Fantasy Flight and they have given me a good handle on Rokugan's history, politics and customs that would be useful if I had the opportunity to actually play the game more. I am currently reading the older Wizards of the Coast Clan Wars books (on book 6 of 7 now) and am enjoying them as well although they are not quite as good as the more recent stuff. The Daidoji Shin novels are fun detective books with a Rokugani spin on the typical Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot character. FFG also had some good novels and novellas set in the Android universe (which is a sourcebook for their Genesys system).

I have read about a dozen Pathfinder Tales novels - the quality varies by author but they generally offer some decent escapist fantasy set in Golarion. They are a bit better than the D&D stuff I've read (mostly Drizzt novels).

A new rpg designer has been added to the database: Peter D Gray

A new rpg designer has been added to the database: Stephen Green

by Moonlight_Fox

I don't think I've read any books based on a TTRPG world, though if we include books where there's a TTRPG setting based on, then...

...Mirror Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold, my favourite of the Vorkosigan Saga - The structure, themes, and characterization of that work is McMaster firing on all cyllanders for me, though you do kind of need to have read at least a few earlier works in the series to fully appreciate what it's doing.

Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga Sourcebook and Roleplaying Game For proof that that's been converted to a TTRPG setting.

by Inkwan

Related Item: Odyssey of the Dragonlords

I read some review somewhere that it was a bit railroady. Is that not the case?

by Huddyrx

An item RPG: Paranoia Perfect Edition has been added to the geeklist Origins 2026 Virtual Flea Market-Mark it "sold" you got this!

by notafish

Banned for passing on the fried okra. So cold! /s

by TomTi89

Banned for letting the case go cold

by notafish

Banned for having cold toes, but also not solving crimes.

by Ksurls

Related Item: Blood in Darkness

That was easy enough you think as you stroll towards the elevators. As you wait for one of the four to open you watch the man gather his coat and leave. The soft ding announces the arrival of one of the cars and you step in a as the doors close you go to push 29. That is when you realize that you have been duped, the numbers only go up to 27. To hit the door open button and try to chase down the old man turn to page 48

by RetroFlav2000

I had a peek at your Discord server and I found it very confusing and overwhelming.

What roleplaying system are you using?
What are the rules?
Where can a new player find the rules?

If someone is interested in joining, what are the steps to joining?
What is the expectation regarding posting?
Where to post? How to post? How often to post?

How do you create a character?
Is there a character template players are supposed to be following?

How much background knowledge and history of Star Trek do folks need to have to join this game?

I don't think I'm going to join this game, but I thought you should know what my initial reaction was, as most likely there are other people who are feeling just as lost as me.

by Rachel Carpenter

[WIP] Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition (1-4 players, 60-90 min, Ages 16+, cooperative game) - 2026 Two-Player Game Design Contest entry (Contest Ready!)

The rulebook for Unlucky Spirits is looking better and reading even better. The Uncooperative Spirits campaign is still brewing, but it's starting to come together into a more cohesive experience. It's not just the narrative elements, it's formatting and layout too. In-game triggers for story moments. Connections between games. And using keywords so that the "campaign" knows what you've done. Characters and story arcs have their place. I'm also experimenting with some extra components/component swaps to help carry some of the thematic weight.

The updated Tabletop Simulator workshop module isn't live yet, but I'm closer to happy with it and expect to launch it this weekend :geek_grin:.

Unlucky Spirits, Revised Edition coming soon to TTS!

Happy Wednesday and happy playing!
-Rachel

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