It’s that time of the month where we serve up some hot new RPG products that are coming via Kickstarter!! Let’s jump right into it because this month the list is jam packed with some great items!
The Arcane Library- Shadowdark RPG: Old- School Gaming, Modernized
For those of you familiar with Kelsey Dionne and her website The Arcane Library you will be glad to know that Shadowdark RPG has finally arrived! Not familiar with either well here you go: “Shadowdark RPG has familiar elements of classic fantasy gaming, but it isn’t a retro-clone. A lot of new game design ideas have emerged in the last 50 years, and we wanted to bring our favorite concepts together into a nostalgic-but-new adventuring system. In this game, torches only last one hour of real time. The characters (and players) must make decisions quickly, or they’ll run out of precious light!”
Check it out below: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowdarkrpg/shadowdark-rpg-old-school-gaming-modernized
“5E players will find what they’ve been waiting for: an intuitive and complete TTRPG that serves as a seamless bridge into the heart of the Old School Renaissance. Old-school gamers will find a system that is familiar and nostalgic, but with major quality-of-life upgrades that modernize the old-school experience.” If you want a sneak peek into Shadowdark RPG head on over to here for more information.
Game Envy- Innovative Painting Tools for Artists & Hobbyists
Looking for some new items to help get all those tabletop minis ready for your next session? Well Game Envy has you covered with their latest Kickstarter. “New additions to their line of high-quality, versatile miniature painting and art products include the all new Pop-Up Rinse Cup, Magical Sinking Brush Scrubby, and Phalanx SQUAD 3-Brush Variety Set, which includes a #00 Nylon Brush, #2 Sable Brush and a Small Dome Drybrush.”
Find everything here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameenvy/innovative-painting-tools
Come for the Pop-Up Cup and stick around for the extra’s. Game Envy has been producing products for mini painters for nearly 7 years. And every product tops the next (I’m a tad bit biased as I own quite a few). While over at their newest Kickstarter be sure to check out the Exemplar Wet Palette, Hobby Holder Miniature Holder with Grip, and their assorted brushes and accessories.
SolGood Creations- 3D printable fantasy, post-apocalyptic, and modern dioramas, miniatures, and terrain for Hobbyists of all types!
Need some new mini’s to go with your new painting supplies? Look no further SolGood Creations has you covered. This STL pack combines a large range for any TTRPG enthusiast. From fantasy and Norse Mythology to modern warfare and post-apocalyptic settings. Including miniatures, busts, dioramas and even full terrain pieces. Also be sure to check out the extensive add-ons that are included with the campaign for FREE!!
Goodman Games- Dungeon Denizens
Goodman Games is at it again with another great supplemental release for use with either 5E or Dungeon Crawl Classics. Dungeon Denizens is a full-color hardcover book of 500+ monsters, and is also available in PDF and VTT tokens. This supplement is a mixed bag of goodies from previous Goodman Games releases and contains over 250+ brand new monsters!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/devillich/dungeon-denizens
There is even a ton of stretch goals which make this Kickstarter even more interesting. Piecemeal the perfect set for your play style. Add-Ons include Limited Edition “Reptile Skin” Hardcover’s, GM Screens, cardstock pawns, dice, tee shirts, VTT Tokens and much more. Oh, did I mention that if you pledge at least $30 you’re eligible to submit a monster of your own creation to potentially be added to the book!!
Teos Abadía, Scott Fitzgerald Gray, and Mike Shea- The Lazy DM’s Forge of Foes for 5e
The Lazy DM Series is back with this installment “The Lazy DM’s Forge of Foes for 5e.” This 128-page book offers tips, guidance, instructions, and examples on how to make monsters and creature-based combat encounters more dynamic. You’ll learn how to do more with monsters while reducing the amount of prep work needed.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/the-lazy-dms-forge-of-foes-for-5e
Below are just some of the topics included in the book.
Monster Toolkits
- Building a Quick Monster
- Building Legendary Monsters
- Building Spellcasting Monsters
- Building and Running Boss Monsters
- Creating Lair Actions
- General-Use Stat Blocks
Monster Tips and Tricks
- Lazy Tricks for Running Monsters
- Bosses and Minions
- Evolving Monsters
- The Layers of Reskinning Monsters
- Running Minions and Hordes
- Monster Abilities and Theater of the Mind
Monster Discussion and Philosophy
- Balancing Mechanics and Story
- Building the Story to Fit the Monster
- Choosing Monsters Based on the Story
- Decolonizing Monster Design
- Defining Challenge
- The History of Challenge
Also if you have missed out on any of the “Lazy DM” series, this is a perfect opportunity to purchase all four books. You can pledge for either physical copies or PDF. And did someone say add-ons? If you still want more there is plenty to choose from. All three writers have added a selection of their back catalogue of game supplements and adventures to choose from at the time of your pledge.
EN Publishing- Keep Your Powder Dry: Firearms for 5E Fantasy Campaigns
Now that you’ve got all the monsters and dungeons you need to run a campaign, let’s talk about some firepower. EN Publishing brings gunpowder to your 5E roleplaying games with mundane and fantastical firearms inspired from the late medieval period through to the industrial era in this 33 page softcover book. The book contains 40+ types of firearms, customization options, magic items, feats and even a full 5E player class!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/keep-your-powder-dry
And if you’re looking for more RPG supplements or just want to burn a little extra money on them, boy do they have you covered. The “I’m New Here” bundle has books for everything from new Archetypes, pre-gen NPC’s, spells, loot, bestiaries and even more adventure modules.
Happy Gaming!
If there is anything you would like to see us cover, or if there is a product you think we missed and just needs a little love, please Contact Us and we will be sure to take a look for next months Kickstarter roundup.
