Wizards’ attempt to undo the OGL and break up the third-party publisher… uh, party, continues to have ripple effects across the tabletop roleplaying industry. Here’s more reactions: Free League has announced two new Open Game Licenses: a revised Year Zero Engine OGL, and one for the Dragonbane RPG. Competition for
Author: Allan Sugarbaker
Wizards’ D&D OGL revision, so far
TL;DR – by WotC’s own admission, the OGL revision plan that was leaked last week caused such fear and anger in the tabletop roleplaying community, “it’s clear from the reaction that we rolled a 1.” Gotta wonder if undermining the gaming population’s faith in the brand, and sending reactionary waves
Diana Jones Award Disappears
It would seem the iconic Diana Jones Award – made from the storied remains of the final copy of the Indiana Jones Roleplaying Game – has been misplaced by the postal system. According to the official press release, the pyramidal trophy was shipped from the 2019 winner (in Canada) to
Get Bob Ross art on Happy Little Magic cards
As of 9 AM PST today, Magic: The Gathering fans can tap into some special game expansions, including cards with art by famed painter and chill dude Bob Ross. That’s right, the Bob Ross estate is providing art for a limited edition, print-to-order set of land cards for the CCG
OgreCave interview: Randy Angle on Gruesome Ghoulies
Today OgreCave was just minding its own business, and suddenly had a Random Encounter (interview) with Randy Angle of Hoppsbusch Games. Just in time for the Halloween season, Hoppsbusch is Kickstarting a silly and spooky RPG, Gruesome Ghoulies, wherein you can be a creepy guy with green skin AND throw
2020 Diana Jones Award honors Black Excellence in Gaming
This year’s Diana Jones Award has been announced, and it repairs some mistakes of the past with its list of honorees. For 2020, the Diana Jones Award committee has recognized the concept of Black Excellence in Gaming. In the announcement, the Award committee states: “We want to recognize the often-overlooked
Privateer Press going full sci-fi in Warcaster: Neo-Mechanika
Perhaps it was inevitable. After many years of stylish fantasy roleplaying and miniatures goodies, Privateer Press is going sci-fi with Warcaster: Neo-Mechanika. Set in the far future of the Iron Kingdoms, home to the Warmachine and Hordes game systems, Warcaster takes players into space to fight for dominance. Warcaster will
Ptolus returning in new Kickstarter campaign
Sometimes, you spot an impressive gamebook on a friend’s shelf, and wish you could take it home with you because it’s out of print, and you’ll never get your buddy to part with it. Thankfully, Monte Cook Games is bringing back Ptolus, one of the most impressive D&D supplements ever,
Passing the Talisman Around: Licensing the Classics
So you may have heard of the collaborations between The Op (formerly USAopoly, best known for its hundreds of versions of Monopoly) and Games Workshop (best known for Warhammer 40K and numerous fantasy or sci-fi board games). One of the first announcements to come from the team-up was on licensed
Chaosium founder Greg Stafford passes away
Founder of Chaosium and longtime game industry trailblazer Greg Stafford passed away yesterday. Greg founded Chaosium to get his work on the fantasy world of Glorantha published, and from there went on to design Pendragon, co-design the roleplaying games of RuneQuest, Ghostbusters, Prince Valiant, and HeroQuest, and influence the entire
New details on Pathfinder Adventure Card Game redesign
In his latest Design Diary blog post, Paizo’s Lead Adventure Card Game Designer Mike Selinker describes some of the adjustments gamers can expect in the revised edition of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. Fans of the game should keep in mind the main game won’t be changing too dramatically –
Gale Force 9 gets Dune license
Gale Force Nine has reached an agreement with the Herbert Estate to publish tabletop games based on the Dune property. This will include a roleplaying game in late 2019, as well as board and miniatures games timed to release just before Legendary Pictures’ Dune movie in 2020. GF9 says it
It’s Morphin’ Time as Power Rangers Kickstarter launches
Early yesterday, Renegade Game Studios unleashed the Kickstarter for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, a new cooperative board game based on Saban’s beloved series TV series. In just over 24 hours, the crowdfunding campaign has amassed pledges reaching more than $150,000 – easily funding the project with more than
2018 Origins Award winners
You’ve already read through the 2018 Origins Award nominees, right? And played all of them, as you were instructed? Okay, good – let’s proceed. As always, congratulations to all the nominees. Here’s the winners: 2018 Origins Award winners Best Board Game, Fan Favorite, and Game of the Year: Gloomhaven (Cephalofair)
2018 Origins Award nominees announced
The Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design has announced their 2018 Origins Award nominees. There will also be Fan Favorite categories, voted on by attendees of the Origins Game Fair (as usual). Let’s peruse the list, shall we? Then, hurry and play all of them so you can make