OSR curious? Two games, two philosophies. Shadowdark vs. Old-School Essentials — same door, different keys. Which one's right for YOUR table? 🎲⚔️ #TTRPG #OSR #Shadowdark #OldSchoolEssentials #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG #RPGBlog #OldSchoolDnD #TheRPGGazette

Trying new RPG systems is not about abandoning what you love. It is about learning new tools for play. From Cthulhu to Blades to worldbuilding games, every system teaches something D&D never will. #ttrpg #dnd #rpg #indierpg #tabletopgames #roleplaying #gmadvice #worldbuilding #TheRPGGazette

What if The Devil’s Advocate was a TTRPG? 🩸 I dive into why that film captures the seductive, gnostic horror at the heart of Kult—and why its appeal is so hard to explain… but impossible to ignore. #KultRPG #TTRPG #HorrorRPG #PoweredByTheApocalypse #IndieRPG #TheRPGGazette #TheDevilsAdvocate

Dungeon play feels weightless? Maybe it’s not that dungeons are boring, maybe it’s the missing clock. ⏳ In this article I argue for the return of the Dungeon Turn and why procedural time fixes modern exploration woes. #DnD #OSR #TTRPG #OldSchoolEssentials #GameDesign #DungeonCrawling

Genetically uplifted animal agents working for a space UN sounded silly at first. Untamed Worlds proved me wrong. A crunchy, ambitious sci-fi RPG with excellent worldbuilding, deep character creation, and some rough edges. Full review up now. #UntamedWorlds #OspreyGames #Review #TheRPGGazette #RPG

Do you really need a tank, a healer, and a DPS? 🤔 “The Tyranny of Party Composition” explores how roles shaped D&D, from early editions to 4e and MMO influence, and how they quietly narrow creativity at the table. What if the “perfect party” is the real constraint? 🎲 #D&D #TheRPGGazette

Malkavians were never meant to be jokes. They are not “lol so random” vampires, but cursed seers who see too much and cannot filter reality. A look at madness as horror, not gimmick, and how to play a Malkavian without fish-malking. #Blog #VTM #Malkavian #WorldOfDarkness #TheRPGGazette

Spelljammer didn’t fail as a setting. It was misunderstood. A defense of fantasy space, crystal spheres, phlogiston, and why D&D never needed NASA. A response to @Runesmith and a look at what Spelljammer was always trying to be. #ttrpg #dnd #spelljammer #osr #worldbuilding

Old School isn’t what it used to be and that’s kind of the point. From Shadowdark to MÖRK BORG, the OSR has fractured into something stranger and more interesting. A look at the post-OSR identity crisis and what “old school” even means now. #TTRPG #OSR #TheRPGGazette #RPGBlog #GameDesign

Critical Role didn’t save or ruin D&D. It changed how the world sees it. Our latest article looks at CR as a cultural moment, not a controversy and closes a year of 116 articles at The RPG Gazette. Thank you for reading. Happy holidays and happy rolling. 🎲 #CriticalRole #D&D #TheRPGGazette #TTRPG

New on The RPG Gazette: Kids on Brooms. A cosy, narrative-first magical school RPG that finally scratched my long-standing Harry Potter itch, without the baggage. Simple mechanics, clever meta-currency, and a lot of heart. Full review up now! #The RPG Gazette #Review #KidsOnBrooms #TTRPG #IndieRPG

Thin-Bloods are not outsiders. They are almost insiders, one step in the doorframe. Too human for Kindred society, too damned to return, and offered belonging only through violence. A look at liminality, exclusion, and the horror of near-belonging in Vampire. New on The RPG Gazette.

The OSR dungeon is not a story waiting to be told. It is an absurd, hostile space where meaning is forged through survival. Between Gygax and Kafka, this article explores why OSR dungeons feel less mythic and more existential. Enter at your own risk.

Comfort TTRPGs are rising fast. Wanderhome, Ryuutama and other cosy games offer rest, safety and gentle stories in a loud, stressful world. Why do they resonate so deeply right now Find out in our latest article! 🌿

The Sabbat were never just villains. They were a cultural snapshot of 80s and 90s fears: punk rebellion, cult hysteria, and the terror of absolute freedom. New article on RPG Gazette exploring the counter culture roots of the Sword of Caine. #VTM #WoD #TTRPG #TheRPGGazette

OSR vs D&D has never been about which system is better. It is about two philosophies answering the same questions in completely different ways. In our latest RPG Gazette article, we explore how each tradition imagines adventure, heroism, danger and story.

Just wrapped my review of DIE: The RPG, a game that asks more of you than most and gives back something raw, strange and unforgettable. If you like your fantasy with emotional teeth, give it a read. #TheRPGGazette #DIE:TheRoleplayingGame #Review #TTRPG #IndieRPG

Every Clan in Vampire: The Masquerade is a tragedy. New article up now. Also, RPG Gazette turns one and we are running a giveaway. Follow us on Instagram and tag us in a story telling us your favorite TTRPG for a chance to win! Winners announced December 24th. #giveaway #TheRPGGazette #VTM #WoD

New article on RPG Gazette. High level D&D is epic, wild and honestly kind of a mess. We break down why the game strains when characters reach godhood. Also, to celebrate one year of the Gazette, we will run a giveaway, more details in the article. Happy reading!

New on RPG Gazette: a deep dive into how the OSR aesthetic went from scrappy blog maps to full artpunk identity. From early zines to MÖRK BORG neon chaos, here is why the look became a movement. #osr #ttrpg #morkborg #indierpg #rpgzines

New review on RPG Gazette: Icarus, the collaborative game of building a city you know will fall. It is beautiful, tense, emotional and a fantastic tool for creating the history, factions and conflicts of any TTRPG campaign. #IcarusRPG #ttrpg #collaborativestorytelling #rpgreview

New on RPG Gazette: Vampires and Faith: Theology of the Damned. An exploration of how Vampire: the Masquerade turns religion inside out, from the Bahari’s sacred rebellion to Golconda’s quiet grace. Faith, sin, and redemption in eternal darkness. #vtm #worldofdarkness #ttrpg #vampirethemasquerade

New on RPG Gazette: The Shadowed Old Gods of Game Design. A look at the quieter architects of D&D - Holmes, Moldvay, and Mentzer - who shaped how we play, dream, and imagine. Forgotten by many, their work still defines the soul of the game. #ttrpg #dnd #osr #rpghistory #rpgcommunity #roleplayinggam

New article on RPG Gazette: Martial vs Magic in D&D was never about mechanics. It is about philosophy, fantasy identity, and what power actually means. Why the flamewar never dies, and why that tension is the soul of the game. #ttrpg #dnd #osr #martialvsmagic #fantasyanalysis

“A beast I am, lest a beast I become.” Few lines capture Vampire: The Masquerade’s dark genius better. It’s not just about monsters—it’s about what happens when we realize the monster is us. My new article dives into the philosophy behind the fangs. #VtM #TTRPG #WorldOfDarkness

I finally played Troika! and it’s as wild and wonderful as I hoped. 🌈✨ A surreal mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and pure absurdity that feels like Adventure Time crashed into Monty Python. Here’s my full review of this beautiful madness. 🎲 #TTRPG #Troika #OSR #IndieRPG

Somewhere along the way, Dungeons & Dragons forgot its own name. 🕯️ The dragons got bigger, but the dungeons — the mystery, danger, and grit — slipped into the shadows. I wrote about why the crawl still matters, and why we should descend again. 🐉 #DnD #OSR #TTRPG #TheRPGGazette

Blood, neon and angst - In my opinion Vampire The Masquerade is the most 90s game ever written, and somehow also one of the coolest. From Anne Rice's romance to cyberpunk decay, it has made tragedy stylish and monsters all the more human. Read the full article today! #VTM #TheRPGGazette

Some RPGs don’t just teach rules—they speak in poetry. 🎲 From MÖRK BORG’s apocalyptic verses to Troika!’s dreamlike absurdity and Into the Odd’s quiet minimalism, their words shape how we play. Read the full piece: Designers as Poets. ✒️ #TTRPG #OSR #GameDesign

What if a whole RPG fit in just 18 pages? 📖 Cairn is free, fast to play, and elegant as hell - Hemingway with dice. Scars replace levels, choices cut deep, and the dark Wood awaits. Read my full review of this OSR gem! 🌲🎲 #TTRPG #OSR #CairnRPG

The dungeon isn’t just stone and monsters. It's much more than that, plain and simple it’s myth. From Theseus’ labyrinth to Dante’s Inferno, cultures have shaped their underworlds, and RPGs like D&D and Torchbearer reimagine them. This article dives into how dungeons echo humanity’s oldest stories.

From wargaming tables to Marvel’s multiverse! 🦸‍♂️ Tudor, the ultimate power gamer, takes on Marvel Multiverse RPG. From the flashy 616 dice to the somewhat clunky Karma system, here’s the verdict on playing heroes, villains & everything in between.

What if RPGs were more than games? 🎲📚 From the philosophical depths of Planescape Torment to the haunting fragments of Thousand Year Old Vampire, some RPGs are literature you can play. Read our latest feature on RPGs as living texts! ✒️ #TTRPG #RPG #Literature

I don’t like online TTRPG play… but maybe you do! 🎲✨ I miss the tactile dice, the social buzz, the table laughs. Yet online shines in comfort, speed (D&D combat flies!), and accessibility. Read why it’s not for me - yet might be perfect for you! 👇 #TTRPG #DnD #OnlinePlay

🚨 New on The RPG Gazette! 🚨 We’re teaming up with Romania’s biggest TTRPG community, Taverna Aventurierilor! First up: Alex “V3rt1go” explores how to bring Call of Cthulhu’s horror into D&D—just in time for WotC & Chaosium’s Cthulhu by Torchlight! 🐙🎲

Do you really need 30 years of lore, clans, and metaplot to play Vampire? Nope. Strip it down, keep it simple, and let the story breathe. oWoD works better for beginners (and veterans) when you cut the clutter. New RPG Gazette article up now! 🦇🎲 #ttrpg #vampire

From 5 tables in a Pitești café to arenas, cosplay, live metal, and TTRPG madness in Bucharest 🎲🔥 Dive into the full history of Romania’s biggest D&D Con - and my favorite highlight, the Arena! ⚔️ Read now on RPG Gazette! #DnDCon #TTRPG#DnD#DnD #RPGGazette

🐉✨ Is the OSR is eating its own tail? From Into the Odd to Cairn & Mausritter, the “Oddlike” wave feels more FKR than ever. What if fiction & trust were always the hobby’s true core? Read in RPG Gazette: where rules fade & stories shine. #ttrpg #OSR #IntoTheOdd #FKR

⚔️💥 Goblins, Kobolds, and…Sean Beans?! We dive into Goblin Quest, Grant Howitt’s slapstick TTRPG where failure is half the fun and death is inevitable. Cute art, chaotic rules, and lots of laughs—perfect for one-shots! 🐀🎲 #TTRPG #GoblinQuest #IndieRPG #RPGReview

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🦇 Explore Romania through the lens of Vampire: The Masquerade! From Oradea’s hidden lore to Corvin Castle and the legendary Ceoris, I blend real history with WoD myth. Perfect for storytellers and fans alike. 🩸✨ #VtM #WorldOfDarkness #TTRPG

Magic swords are cool… but have you ever saved the party with a 10-foot pole, a bag of ball bearings, and a rope? This article dives into the lost art of mundane gear in TTRPGs — and why it’s time to bring it back. #ttrpg #dnd #osr #tabletopgaming

🕯️ Step into the shadows… The Call of Cthulhu Starter Set has everything you need to face cosmic horror—solo and group adventures, pre-gen investigators, eerie handouts, and sanity-shattering rules. Dare to play, but beware… the abyss is watching. #CallOfCthulhu #TTRPG

Gods aren't just lore—they're story, stakes, and soul. This article explores how to build divine pantheons that shape your world and engage every player at the table, not just clerics. Create myths, craft meaning, and let your gods walk the earth. Read now on RPG Gazette! #TTRPG #DND #Worldbuilding

From Vancian spell slots to freeform wizardry, we explore the evolution of magic systems in TTRPGs. Discover how different games handle arcane power—and which one suits your table best. ✨🧙‍♂️ Read the full article on our blog! #ttrpg #dnd #rpgdesign #gamemastering #magic

In the gothic-punk World of Darkness, Changeling: The Dreaming stands apart - a tale of fae souls fighting to keep wonder alive against Banality itself. A game of beauty, melancholy, and the struggle to remember magic in a world that wants you to forget.

What is a GM? Is it just another player at the table? Or perhaps something more? Well, if you read the title you know my opinion on the matter. Please do read the article if you want to see why I think so and let's see if we come to an understanding!

Alignment Revisited: Is the Classic D&D Alignment System Still Relevant (or Useful)? There are probably no topics that create as much spirited discussion and disagreement as the alignment system from Dungeons & Dragons. For decades, the 3x3 space of Lawful-Neutral-Chaotic and Good-Neutral-Evil has…

Quill, Paper and Rice: How Cartography Becomes a GM’s Greatest Tool To many-a Game Masters, the world-building aspect of GMing is a labor of love, taking great care to create lore, characters, and plots, sometimes that are not even relevant to the campaign, for in the words of the great Matt…

What if your vampire chronicle meant something more? 🩸 Inspired by Sinners (2025), we explore how metaphor, music, and memory can turn your World of Darkness game from grimdark to unforgettable. 🎷💀 Read the full piece now on RPG Gazette. #VtM #TTRPG #Sinners2025