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ALL THINGS TTRPG- Reviews,News,Essays & Events in Romania
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From wargaming tables to Marvelâs multiverse! đŚ¸ââď¸ Tudor, the ultimate power gamer, takes on Marvel Multiverse RPG. From the flashy 616 dice to the somewhat clunky Karma system, hereâs the verdict on playing heroes, villains & everything in between.
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Hulk Smash or Hulk Trash?: A Review of Marvel Multiverse RPG
Editor's note: Oh gee! I am extatic to present this, first article done by my good friend of almost 10 years by now, Tudor. Those of you who have read the blog for a while might know the name, for he is the one who made me implement the infamous "Tudor Rule" in my D&D games (those he is part of at the minimum), which entails that on a turn you can't do more than 50 damage to a single enemy until level 10.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/hulk-smash-or-hulk-trash-a-review-of-marvel-multiverse-rpg/
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What if RPGs were more than games? đ˛đ 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! âď¸
#TTRPG
#RPG
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When RPGs Become Literature: From Planescape Torment to Thousand Year Old Vampire
When people envision role-playing games, they probably envision the stereotypical contents: dungeons with monsters and loot tables, game masters describing fantastical fables to others, and long campaigns driven by dice rolls in hunting maps. However, like theatre and film, the world of role-playing games is not monolithic. Some games, whether table-top based or computer-based, have ambitions well beyond entertainment and, while we normally think about literature in terms of its conventions and pages, these games get closer to things we are more accustomed to thinking about in literature.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/when-rpgs-become-literature-from-planescape-torment-to-thousand-year-old-vampire/
4 days ago
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I donât like online TTRPG play⌠but maybe you do! đ˛â¨ 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 itâs not for me - yet might be perfect for you! đ
#TTRPG
#DnD
#OnlinePlay
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I Donât Like Online Play. However, you might!
I'll confess: I do not enjoy playing tabletop RPGs online. That's perfectly fine, everyone has different preferences. Personally, playing online will never yield the same satisfaction as playing around a real table. That saying, the few times I played online the GMs were amazing and I have nothing but respect towards their craft. This piece by no means should be taken as slander against them or anyone that prefers to play or run games online.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/i-dont-like-online-play-however-you-might/
9 days ago
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đ¨ New on The RPG Gazette! đ¨ Weâre teaming up with Romaniaâs biggest TTRPG community, Taverna Aventurierilor! First up: Alex âV3rt1goâ explores how to bring Call of Cthulhuâs horror into D&Dâjust in time for WotC & Chaosiumâs Cthulhu by Torchlight! đđ˛
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Madness in the Dungeon: Mechanics worth stealing from Call of Cthulhu for your D&DÂ Game
Editor's Note: We have a few announcements weâre excited to share! Our friends at Taverna Aventurierilor, the largest TTRPG community in Romania, recently launched their website! At present, the site is only available in Romanian, but I've been given permission by the great (and delightfully mad) mind behind the website, Alex, aka V3rt1go, to translate and publish some of the most interesting articles from their site.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/17/madness-in-the-dungeon-mechanics-worth-stealing-from-call-of-cthulhu-for-your-dd-game/
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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! đŚđ˛
#ttrpg
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Stop Treating the Lore Like Scripture â Just Play the damned Game
It is, at this point, no secret that I'm an oWoD guy, mostly. I'm old and grumpy and somehow, not particularly enamored with the direction the oWoD line is going. (The rest of this opinion is probably hidden behind a paywall or has left to fight a mysterious war in the Middle East. You decide.) However, I keep talking to people about RPGs, and they keep being interested in the hobby.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/stop-treating-the-lore-like-scripture-just-play-the-damned-game/
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From 5 tables in a PiteČti cafĂŠ to arenas, cosplay, live metal, and TTRPG madness in Bucharest đ˛đĽ Dive into the full history of Romaniaâs biggest D&D Con - and my favorite highlight, the Arena! âď¸ Read now on RPG Gazette!
#DnDCon
#TTRPG
#DnD
#DnD
#RPGGazette
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A History of Imaginasâ D&D Con (And my personal highlight, The Arena)
With a little more than a month to go until the next edition of D&D Con, I felt it was the right time to look back and reflect on of my favorite experiences from previous years. If you are not familiar with D&D Con, it is the largest D&D/TTRPG focused event in Romania, and I've been lucky enough to be along for the ride since the start.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/a-history-of-imaginas-dd-con-and-my-personal-highlight-the-arena/
19 days ago
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đ⨠Is the OSR is eating its own tail? From Into the Odd to Cairn & Mausritter, the âOddlikeâ wave feels more FKR than ever. What if fiction & trust were always the hobbyâs true core? Read in RPG Gazette: where rules fade & stories shine.
#ttrpg
#OSR
#IntoTheOdd
#FKR
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Trust, Oddities and the ouroboros at the core of it all: The FKR Heart of the OSR
The Bulgarian seaside. What a place to write a piece for the RPG Gazette. What a way to start said piece. What a bloody atrocious system I work in, that I have to leave the godsdamned country so I could get some time to myself. Yeah, I missed you too. So, thereâs something interesting going on with the OSR, and it started ringing my alarm bells as I was increasingly absorbed by the Oddlike ecosystem.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/04/trust-oddities-and-the-ouroboros-at-the-core-of-it-all-the-fkr-heart-of-the-osr/
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âď¸đĽ Goblins, Kobolds, andâŚSean Beans?! We dive into Goblin Quest, Grant Howittâs slapstick TTRPG where failure is half the fun and death is inevitable. Cute art, chaotic rules, and lots of laughsâperfect for one-shots! đđ˛
#TTRPG
#GoblinQuest
#IndieRPG
#RPGReview
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Goblins, Kobolds andâŚSean Beans? A Review of the Slapstick Heavy Goblin Quest
By now, readers of the blog know I do enjoy and glaze Grant Howitt quite a lot. I very much enjoyed all the games penned by him I got to try so far and I am always on the look-out for more. A couple of months ago I found Goblin Quest and I finally got to play it with one of my groups and well...
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/09/02/goblins-kobolds-and-sean-beans-a-review-of-the-slapstick-heavy-goblin-quest/
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A small thank you for supporting us through 100 articles, a few words of what is to come, a contest and âď¸ âŹ§ď¸âťď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ âŹ§ď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸â§Ťď¸ âď¸â ď¸â ď¸âĄď¸âď¸â ď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸â ď¸â§Ťď¸
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Milestone unlocked: 100 Articles! What is next?
It brings us great pleasure to announce that this is our 100th article on the blog. We started this last year in November and honestly, I am humbled by the amount of traction and support this project has received. I never imagined reaching the numbers we are reachings and getting to be part of so many awesome projects (shout-out to…
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/milestone-unlocked-100-articles-what-is-next/
about 1 month ago
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đŚ Explore Romania through the lens of Vampire: The Masquerade! From Oradeaâs hidden lore to Corvin Castle and the legendary Ceoris, I blend real history with WoD myth. Perfect for storytellers and fans alike. đŠ¸â¨
#VtM
#WorldOfDarkness
#TTRPG
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Travel Guide to the Lands of Kupala: A Look at Romaniaâs Canon Locations in Vampire: The Masquerade
So, I was at Yuno's place, thinking about what article should I write next, and since she is a briliant women (and an awesome gf) she suggested me something quite fun. I guess since, you probably read the title, you know what it is. Small little factoid about myself, but I actually have a Tourist Guide certification so this article is weirdly right in my ballpark.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/travel-guide-to-the-lands-of-kupala-a-look-at-romanias-canon-locations-in-vampire-the-masquerade/
about 1 month ago
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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 â and why itâs time to bring it back.
#ttrpg
#dnd
#osr
#tabletopgaming
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The Adventurerâs Toolbox: A Case for the Humble Rope, Pole, and Oil Flask
When D&D and other such games come up, discussion at one point or another goes to the magical artifacts: the +1 Sword of Justice, a Helm of Teleportation, a fantastic Deck of Many Things, and so on. These magical items are the stuff of heroes' tales -those shiny, glimmering rewards that that drive quests and define character power. But what of the non-dazzling non-magical items?
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/08/15/the-adventurers-toolbox-a-case-for-the-humble-rope-pole-and-oil-flask/
about 1 month ago
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đŻď¸ Step into the shadows⌠The Call of Cthulhu Starter Set has everything you need to face cosmic horrorâsolo and group adventures, pre-gen investigators, eerie handouts, and sanity-shattering rules. Dare to play, but beware⌠the abyss is watching.
#CallOfCthulhu
#TTRPG
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A Review of the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set⌠in 2025
Yes. You read that right. During our Dice&Destiny Day event I've had the chance to play Call of Cthulhu for the first time, thanks to the great v3rt1go (Alex Griciuc). I don't know about you, but there's something about Call of Cthulhu that stays with you long after you've stopped rolling the dice. I've roamed plenty of RPG worlds with heroes, villains, and spectacular places, but few games stuck to my brain like Chaosium's flagship horror experience.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/08/12/a-review-of-the-call-of-cthulhu-starter-set-in-2025/
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Gods aren't just loreâthey'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
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The Pantheon Problem: Designing Gods and Religions for Your Campaign World
In the expansive, imaginative worlds of tabletop roleplaying games, few ideas are as fundamental, as resonant, or as conducive to deep player engagement as a pantheon of gods and the religions built around them. For a GM, building gods and religions is not just a lore exercise, but a way to provide meaning, conflict, and scope on a cosmic level, to the domain of the campaign world.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/the-pantheon-problem-designing-gods-and-religions-for-your-campaign-world/
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From Vancian spell slots to freeform wizardry, we explore the evolution of magic systems in TTRPGs. Discover how different games handle arcane powerâand which one suits your table best. â¨đ§ââď¸ Read the full article on our blog!
#ttrpg
#dnd
#rpgdesign
#gamemastering
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What is Fireball: An Exploration of Vancian Magic and its Alternatives
Vancian magic, the spell system created by author Jack Vance, has shaped the last forty-plus years of Dungeons & Dragons as well as the countless tabletop RPGs that have come after it. Looking back on the history of D&D, Vancian magic, aka "fire-and-forget," defined how magic is used (and understood) in tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) for generations. Players played wizards, prepared spells every day knowing they would be lost into the ether the moment they were cast.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/31/what-is-fireball-an-exploration-of-vancian-magic-and-its-alternatives/
about 2 months ago
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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.
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A case for Changeling: The Dreaming. A case for Whimsy over Banality
In the expansive, gothic-punk landscape of the World of Darkness - where vampires battle their inner Beast and struggle to maintain their true self, werewolves wage a losing war against cosmic corruption, and mages warp reality at the cost of their own sanity - there is a game that strikes a distinctly different note. This game is not about gibbering horror, but about a deep, aching melancholy.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/29/a-case-for-changeling-the-dreaming-a-case-for-whimsy-over-banality/
2 months ago
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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!
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The Role of the GM: More Than Just Another Player
I recently saw a post on r/rpg that said the Game Master (GM) is "just a player" and nothing else. The thread suggested that any player can do it and that it's really not any big deal to be a GM. This was part of a larger dialogue related to paid games and did they ruin the hobby, but I'm not going to get into that topic.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/the-role-of-the-gm-more-than-just-another-player/
2 months ago
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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 hasâŚ
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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 provided a quick way to assess the moral landscape of characters and their world perspective. Today, it often serves as an over-simplification, a prison for roleplaying, or simply as a dusty relic.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/22/alignment-revisited-is-the-classic-dd-alignment-system-still-relevant-or-useful/
2 months ago
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Quill, Paper and Rice: How Cartography Becomes a GMâs 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 MattâŚ
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Quill, Paper and Rice: How Cartography Becomes a GMâs 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 Colville, worldbuilding is more often then not something that we do for ourselves! It is my opinion however that few tools are as universally powerful, inherently inspiring, or as innately personal for Game Masters than the wonderful craft of cartography.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/quill-paper-and-rice-how-cartography-becomes-a-gms-greatest-tool/
2 months ago
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What if your vampire chronicle meant something more? 𩸠Inspired by Sinners (2025), we explore how metaphor, music, and memory can turn your World of Darkness game from grimdark to unforgettable. đˇđ Read the full piece now on RPG Gazette.
#VtM
#TTRPG
#Sinners2025
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Fangs and Folklore: What Sinners (2025) Can Teach World of Darkness Storytellers About Vampire Storytelling
So, unfortunately, and honest to gods, I do regret this, but I did not manage to see Ryan Coogler's Sinners in the theatre. But once it dropped on streaming I devoured it alongside Yuno, and in case you haven't done so already, I heavily recommend it! That's cause Sinners is the kind of vampire story that gets under your skin - not necessarily due to of how it reimagines blood-sucking fiends, but rather how it recontextualizes why vampires matter.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/fangs-and-folklore-what-sinners-2025-can-teach-world-of-darkness-storytellers-about-vampire-storytelling/
2 months ago
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Your epic campaign deserves more than lore and cool monsters â it needs clear expectations. My latest post dives into the real power of Session Zero and how it could've improved my long-running D&D game. đŹđ˛
#TTRPGTips
#DnD5e
#SessionZero
#GMAdvice
#RPGGazette
#TabletopRPG
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Managing Player Expectations: Aligning Your Tableâs Vision for a Campaign
We have all been there; the campaign starts from the best place possible, the characters are great, those story hooks are intriguing, and all is good. But at some point, hopefully not too deep in, players feel a subtle friction. One player perceives the combat as easy, another feels it is always vicious. Sometimes the tone shifts and suddenly players are left out of the engagement.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/managing-player-expectations-aligning-your-tables-vision-for-a-campaign/
3 months ago
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Looking for TTRPG inspiration? đ⨠The Princess Bride isn't just a classicâitâs a campaign guide in disguise! From iconic villains to perfect pacing, see how this fairy tale fuels unforgettable D&D adventures. đâď¸
#TTRPG
#DND
#ThePrincessBride
#RPGInspo
#GMtips
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As You Wish: How The Princess Bride Inspires Unforgettable TTRPGÂ Campaigns
So, some of you might now that I am on the younger side. I am 23, and I have been playing ttrpgs for about a decade by now. There is a talk for another article about how late did TTRPGs such as D&D and Vampire the Masquarade arrived into Romania - just as a small sidenote, from what I have been able to research via interviews with the old guard of our community, the game started to catch on during the early 2000s (the first players I believe started somewhere in 2002-2003).
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/as-you-wish-how-the-princess-bride-inspires-unforgettable-ttrpg-campaigns/
3 months ago
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Check out a full-on academic deep dive into how Baldurâs Gate 3 adapts D&D 5e for the screen! Mods, mechanics, and media theory collide in this MLA-style essay that bridges gaming and scholarship. đŽđ
#BG3
#DnD5e
#TTRPG
#RPGGazette
#GameStudies
#AdaptationTheory
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Rolling Virtual Dice: Transmedial Adaptation of D&D 5e in Baldurâs Gate 3
A bit of an informative section here, before we actually get to the article. This right here is a bit different for it is not your usual run of the mill article that you might find here, but rather an actual academic essay (MLA style) I did for my MA class on Media and Adaptation. I hope you will enjoy it, due to its nature it will explain some things that those of us more familiar to the hobby usually take for granted.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/rolling-virtual-dice-transmedial-adaptation-of-dd-5e-in-baldurs-gate-3/
3 months ago
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Magic items: rare treasure or power creep? Dive into how D&D's loot philosophy evolvedâfrom OSR scarcity to Monty Haul madness and 5eâs tricky balance. A must-read for DMs & players alike! đ§ââď¸
#TTRPG
#DND
#MagicItems
#RPGDesign
#OSR
#RPGGazette
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How Magic Items Shape (or Break) a D&DÂ Campaign
For many players magic items are the epitome of treasure in Dungeons & Dragons. This quest brings excitement derived from uncovering a legendary item: a glowing sword, a strange artifact, or perhaps a cloak of invisibility and promises power, opportunity, and a deeper connection to the fantastical. This excitement surrounding magical loot has always accompanied D&D as a product, and ensured they have become established as some of the most anticipated rewards in a campaign.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/24/how-magic-items-shape-or-break-a-dd-campaign/
3 months ago
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From cyberpunk jokes to steampunk revolutions in 1848 Transylvania, this TTRPG minicampaign spiraled into madness, Mage vibes, and magickal zeppelins. Hereâs what we learned from trusting the kaos. đĽ Fail faster. Create harder. đ Read it now on RPG Gazette (link in bio).
#TTRPG
#24XX
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Fail Faster, Create Harder: Lessons from a Transylvanian Steampunk Minicampaign
Sometimes, the biggest lessons come out of the smallest and least expected places. And, like every creative hobby, TTRPGs can and will surprise you the more you let the flow carry you, and the more you let yourself⌠listen. Case in point: I just finished a (rather) short, 17-session 24XX mini-campaign (my thoughts on the system can be found here…
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/fail-faster-create-harder-lessons-from-a-transylvanian-steampunk-minicampaign/
3 months ago
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Erik, the Phantom of the Opera, might be the best Nosferatu we've ever seen on stage. Not Orlok, but the tragic, brilliant master of shadows under the Paris Opera. Read the full breakdown on RPG Gazette. đ Full article in bio!
#VtM
#Nosferatu
#WorldOfDarkness
#PhantomOfTheOpera
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The Unmasking: Why the Phantom of the Opera is the Ultimate Nosferatu (Sorry Orlok)
In the dark alleys and twisted sewers of the World of Darkness, the Nosferatu are a testament to the horror of undeath as they are cursed with horrible looks that repel and disgust. As the sewer rats of the Kindred, they are often mischaracterized. They are often portrayed as monstrous, bestial, and plague infected. And when we think of horror, we often think of Count Orlok in Nosferatu, and his gaunt, rat-like figure.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/18/the-unmasking-why-the-phantom-of-the-opera-is-the-ultimate-nosferatu-sorry-orlok/
3 months ago
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No top 10s. No bland recaps. This is for the players who remember their first change; Who loved classic Garou; flaws & claws. W5 is different. Not worse. Not better. Just... strange. So I wrote about that strangeness and what we lost & what we gained. Link in bio.
#WtA
#TTRPG
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From Primal Roar to Polished Ritual: Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5th Edition review
Iâve always preferred werewolves over vampires. Even though my debut into the World of Darkness began with Vampire: The Masquerade (under its different forms), it didnât take long before Werewolf: The Apocalypse sank its claws deeper into my soul. WtA was the first game I ever ran as a storyteller, and it quickly became clear that its raw, almost primal emotion, mythological vibe, and spiritual horror resonated with me far more than the seductive politics of the undead.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/from-primal-roar-to-polished-ritual-werewolf-the-apocalypse-5th-edition-review/
3 months ago
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The Dice Behind the Drama: Mechanics, Math, and Narrative Impact The most common aspect in all tabletop roleplaying games is, at least indirectly, a method of managing unknowns: the dice. Dice are more than simple random number generators; they embody a key design decision that will affect theâŚ
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The Dice Behind the Drama: Mechanics, Math, and Narrative Impact
The most common aspect in all tabletop roleplaying games is, at least indirectly, a method of managing unknowns: the dice. Dice are more than simple random number generators; they embody a key design decision that will affect the player experience greatly, as they will affect the feelings of success, feelings of failure, and ultimately, the feel of the campaign and every story within it.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/the-dice-behind-the-drama-mechanics-math-and-narrative-impact/
4 months ago
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Dive into the epic clash of sword vs. sorcery! âď¸â¨ From OD&D to 5e and the OSR, explore how Fighters and Magic-Users shaped D&Dâs heart â power, balance, and storytelling through the ages. Who truly rules the realm? Link in bio to read!
#DnD
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#FightersVsWizards
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Magic-User vs. Fighter: A Look at Class Design Philosophy Across Editions (and OSR)
Throughout the evolution of tabletop roleplaying games, few relationships have been as famous, and as controversial, as that of the Magic-User and the Fighter (yes, originally the Fighting-Man). From the earliest editions of Dungeons & Dragons to the OSR revival of today, the tension between the squishy spellcaster and the stalwart warrior has been an important, motivating element of class design.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/10/magic-user-vs-fighter-a-look-at-class-design-philosophy-across-editions-and-osr/
4 months ago
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đŽ Occult horror with no fixed worldâSigil & Shadow is a modular RPG toolbox for urban fantasy & supernatural struggle. With flexible powers, meta-currency & gritty vibes, itâs perfect for veteran GMs⌠but beginners may miss a setting or intro story. Full review in bio!
#review
#indierpg
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From the Depths of the Umbra: A Review of Sigils &Â Shadows
Sigil & Shadow is a contemporary occult RPG that builds on the legacy of World of Darkness, Kult, and other RPGs that fuse horror, personal transformation, and occult conspiracies, but it does not offer one particular, defined world like those games. Instead, Sigil & Shadow functions as a modular toolbox. It provides a structure to create your own modern horror or urban-fantasy setting, examining supernatural identities in a world of occult knowledge, breathing shadows, and magical struggle.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/from-the-depths-of-the-umbra-a-review-of-sigils-shadows/
4 months ago
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đ˛ TTRPGs are for everyone â but blind and low-vision players still face barriers. This guide breaks down how to run inclusive games with real tips on tools, language, and mindset. Letâs make the table open to all! 𦯠Click on the link in bio to read!
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GMing for the Visually Impaired: AÂ Guide
Tabletop roleplaying games are inherently built on storytelling and shared imagination, which unite players together. While TTRPGs do rely heavily on the theater of the mind, a TTRPG experience can still be gatekept (often unintentionally) through barriers for disabled players and GMs. For many blind and visually impaired people the barriers can exist from inaccessible character sheets to visual playstyles that could provide critical information that excludes them from table discussion.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/gming-for-the-visually-impaired-a-guide/
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đ˛ What can classic OSR modules teach todayâs GMs? From Hommlet to Tomb of Horrors, we explore timeless lessons in worldbuilding, pacing, and player agency. Plus: a peek at our June 15th dungeon event! đ§ đ đ Read more by checking our link in bio!
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Old School Adventures Worth Stealing From: Classic Modules and Their Enduring Lessons
We stand on the shoulders of giants, even if sometimes we fail to admit it so. OSR however is a movement that aims to celebrate that... and remind everyone of that. It, however, encompasses much more than rolling dice uphill, punji sticks, and grimy realism; it is a living tradition that reflects continually on the fundamentals of tabletop role-playing. At the core of this venerable tradition are some classic modules whose design principles offer meta-lessons on adventure design, lessons that are still amazingly relevant to Game Masters of all kinds, regardless of the rules.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/old-school-adventures-worth-stealing-from-classic-modules-and-their-enduring-lessons/
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Step into the fog of 19th-century Sweden... đŤď¸ Vaesen blends folklore & horror into a stunning TTRPG where myths walk the land again. Investigate, survive, and face ancient beings beyond human reason. đ Full review now on RPG Gazette!
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A Review of Vaesen â Call of Cthulhu meets The Witcher
Free League's Vaesen transports players to the fog of 19th-century Sweden, where old folktales are no longer merely stories but frightening realities. Based on the captivating work from Johan Egerkrans, the game depicts players as those with "the Sight"- the ability to see vaesen, the enigmatic creatures from Scandinavian folklore. These are not silly fairies; they are sentient beings growing increasingly aggravated and violent towards mankind.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/a-review-of-vaesen-call-of-cthulhu-meets-the-witcher/
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⨠Total freedom. Real choice. Wild stories. ⨠Why do we love sandbox TTRPGs? Because they let players drive the narrativeâand thatâs magic. Check out our latest piece on the joys (and GM tips!) of open-world play. đ Link in bio!
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Why I Love Sandbox Games â And Why You Might Like Them Too!
I have a particular style of campaign as a Game Master, that I am fond of, and I believe creates some of the most enjoyable experiences at the table: the sandbox. If you're used to playing campaigns more plot driven and linear then the idea of "sandbox" probably sounds a little... unstructured. But I assure you there is a lovely method to the madness and it may be exactly the refreshing angle your TTRPG group could benefit from.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/28/why-i-love-sandbox-games-and-why-you-might-like-them-too/
4 months ago
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Some musings penned by Horia after our con, some GM-ing advice and really now, we are so sick of free Dacians!
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Maybe You Should Try New Stuff
Itâs 23:02 and Iâve been mowing all day, too tired for an intro. Editor's note: I shall do the intro, for this piece by Horia is an extended feedback coupled with a couple of musings following Dice and Destiny Day! So yeah, here you go, an intro, I guess! The nice thing about cons is, they allow you to be as weird as you godsdamn want.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/maybe-you-should-try-new-stuff/
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MĂśrk Borg is a doom-soaked, blasphemous RPG that spits in the face of traditional fantasy. With OSR-inspired rules and a world clawing through its own apocalypse, itâs as much art piece as it is game. Savage, stylish, and soaked in despair. The end is comingâand you wonât survive it. đ Link in bio!
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A Review of MĂRK BORG: A Black Metal Album of a Game
MĂśrk Borg is a blasphemous sermon of a game, a curse written in blood and bile and screamed through the throat of a world that should have ended already. Created by Pelle Nilsson (Ockult Ărtmästare Games) and Johan Nohr (Stockholm Kartell), this Swedish-made RPG is a gauntlet thrown in the face of traditional fantasy. It is savage, stripped-down, and soaked in the aesthetics of black metal album art, medieval woodcuts, and avant-garde graphic design.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/a-review-of-mork-borg-a-black-metal-album-of-a-game/
4 months ago
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A small report on our first event, our thoughts and impressions, those of the attendees and most importantly, a special announcement for the near future! XX.VII.MMXX
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Short Report on the First Edition of Dice & Destiny Day And A Special Anouncement
AČ vrea sÄ ĂŽncep acest, mai mult sau mai puČin scurt, raport prin a le mulČumi din suflet oamenilor fÄrÄ de care acest eveniment, cel mai probabil, nu ar fi avut loc. Ăn primul rând, ĂŽi mulČumesc minunatei mele partenere, Yuno, care a trebuit sÄ mÄ suporte timp de câteva sÄptÄmâni ĂŽn care n-am vorbit despre altceva decât despre eveniment. Ea m-a ajutat cu designul paginii evenimentului, cu ĂŽntocmirea listei de artiČti care au populat micul nostru Artist Alley, cÄrora le mulČumesc cu aceastÄ ocazie.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/short-report-on-the-first-edition-of-dice-destiny-day-and-a-special-anouncement/
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đ˛ What makes TTRPGs fun? From autonomy and mastery to social bonds and emotional immersion, our latest article dives deep into the psychology of play. Written with the insight of my amazing partner Yuno - this oneâs for the curious minds! đ§ â¨
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The Psychology of Fun: What Makes a TTRPG Engaging and Enjoyable?
Our event, Dice and Destiny came and went and we will have a billingual info post later this week detailing our experience and that of our local community, but for now we get back to the writing room and write articles. This one was done with the help and support of my wonderful gf and partner in crime, Yuno, since afterall, I am dabbling in her domain - psychology.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/20/the-psychology-of-fun-what-makes-a-ttrpg-engaging-and-enjoyable/
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đ In a world dominated by screens, TTRPGs like D&D bring us back to what matters: face-to-face storytelling, laughter, teamwork, and real connection. đ˛â¨ Dive into our latest article exploring why rolling dice together still matters so much. Link in bio!
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For me, this is why TTRPGs are so special:
In a rapidly digitized world, where so much life is spent interacting with screens, there remains strong appeal in sitting around a table with friends, rolling the dice, to participate together in the co-creation of a tale. Tabletop Role-Playing Games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and many others, represent more than an escape mechanism into worlds of fantasy; they represent a unique and potent method of building genuine human connection and cooperation within a highly social, face-to-face setting.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/15/for-me-this-is-why-ttrpgs-are-so-special/
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⨠The Last Caravan is a cozy, melancholic road trip through a post-alien-invasion North America. Think The Last of Us meets Fallout, with a dog you can play. đś We break down what works, what doesnât, and why you should care. Read the full review at RPG Gazette!
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Probably my favorite Forged in the dark game: A Review of The Last Caravan
Ted Bushman's Last Caravan is a rich combination of post-apocalyptic grittiness and emotional depth. It's set in a North America following a brief but devastating alien war, not even a year after a two-month conflict that doesn't appear to have any victor. As alien presences linger and otherworldly threats emerge, they are driving a road trip along ice-coated roads westward in search of refuge: the aforementioned Republic of Saint Francis.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/13/probably-my-favorite-forged-in-the-dark-game-a-review-of-the-last-caravan/
5 months ago
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Unlock epic TTRPG worlds! đşď¸ Learn worldbuilding & exploration secrets from Skyrim & Oblivion to craft unforgettable adventures for your players. Dive into our new blog post!
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Beyond the Quest Marker: What Skyrim and Oblivion Can Teach Us About Worldbuilding &Â Exploration
The Remaster for TES IV: Oblivion took the world by storm and while I still haven't got the chance to jump into it as of yet, seeing that game brought over me a wave of nostalgia. The Elder Scrolls series, particularly the massive open worlds of Skyrim and Oblivion, has captivated millions. For me it was actually a big part of the reason I later got into D&D and TTRPGs as a whole as it provided the first fantasy world I got myself comepletly lost into and enamored by.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/beyond-the-quest-marker-what-skyrim-and-oblivion-can-teach-us-about-worldbuilding-exploration/
5 months ago
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The RPG Gazette just hit 100K views! Huge thanks to everyone whoâs been part of the ride: readers, players, GMs, artists, all of you. Letâs keep building this TTRPG community!
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5 months ago
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Feeling drained behind the screen? đŠ GM burnout is realâbut you're not alone. Learn the signs, causes, and recovery tips in our latest article: The GMâs Empty Tank. Fuel up and fall back in love with running games. đ˛đĽ
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The GMâs Empty Tank: Recognizing and Combating Campaign Burnout
So, you're the Game Master. The weaver of worlds, the voice of a thousand NPCs, the author of epic quests, and the long-suffering guardian of a (occasionally wayward) flock of player characters. In the words of a good friend of mine, CÄlin Strâmbu - you are encompass the whole game world, its gods, its history, its people, its monsters, each dawn and dusk…
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/the-gms-empty-tank-recognizing-and-combating-campaign-burnout/
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Dice & Destiny Day May 18 @ 1UP Gamers Pub, Bucharest, Romania! 10+ demo sessions TTRPGs, Artist Alley & cool merch. 80 RON/person= play + raffle Free to browse & vibe. Sign-up :
therpggazette.wordpress.com/1up-gamers-p...
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1Up Gamerâs Pub and The RPG Gazette presents: Dice & Destiny Day
Public Anouncement â Before you proceed, read below! AnunČ mai neaoČ (adicÄ ĂŽn RomânÄ) ĂncÄ din primele postÄri de pe acest blog (pe când eram tineri Či plini de speranČÄ), am spus clar cÄ vrâŚ
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/1up-gamers-pub-and-the-rpg-gazette-presents-ttrpg-day/
5 months ago
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Level up your game! Tired of bland battles? Learn to craft NARRATIVE COMBAT with vivid descriptions, dynamic objectives, and intelligent foes (without the rules bog!). Make every fight MEMORABLE.
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#GameMaster
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Beyond Hit Points: Crafting Memorable Combat
Combat. The blinding clash of steel, the pop and crackle of magic, the struggle for life. In tabletop role-playing games, it's generally where character and circumstance intersect, making memories that last an eternity. Combat, though, can sadly devolve sometimes be but a dry fist-bouncing, a game of tactics without the storytelling weight it needs to have. This article delves into system-agnostic techniques for making your combat battles more engaging, transforming them from mere rolls of the dice into vibrant, dynamic, and story-rich events that players will be remembering long after the last enemy has fallen.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/beyond-hit-points-crafting-memorable-combat/
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Jack into our Cyberpunk RED review! đťâď¸ Preem style & kinetic combat vs. a dumpster-fire rulebook & balance issues? Can your crew take on Smasher too easily? Get the street-level debrief âĄď¸ Link in bio!
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A Review of: Cyberpunk RED â Sleek Chrome, Glitching Edges
Listen up, edge-runners. Five years ago, Cyberpunk RED arrived on the tabletop realm with a data-slug the size of a Militech C-RAM. It had to bear the ghost of Mike Pondsmith's legendary Cyberpunk 2020, reviving Night City's neon hellworld for a new generation of tabletop mercenaries, and riding the hype train chugging along in Cyberpunk 2077's wheel marks. No problem, huh?
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/05/02/a-review-of-cyberpunk-red-sleek-chrome-glitching-edges/
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Mechanics aren't just rules â they're the heartbeat of your TTRPG. đ˛â¨ Discover how systems like Dog Eat Dog, Blades in the Dark, and Honey Heist shape the emotions and themes at your table. Full article now live!
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Mechanics Are Vibes Too: How Rules Shape the Feel of Your TTRPG
This interesting question is one that was asked as a thoughtful comment following my article on "high-brow" tabletop roleplaying games like Bluebeard's Bride and Dog Eat Dog. The commenter asked, plausibly, "Why on earth do you even need mechanical support for themes like colonialism? Can't the players just roleplay it?" The query strikes at the heart of the question of what it is about TTRPGs that makes them so wonderful as a medium for story and group experience.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/28/mechanics-are-vibes-too-how-rules-shape-the-feel-of-your-ttrpg/
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Steal like a TTRPG designer. đĄ Bring the drama of Blades in the Dark into your D&D game with Progress Clocks, Faction Games & Crew Sheets. Build tension, reshape your world, and make your party feel like a crew. Full post in bio!
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Blades in the Dungeons: Mechanics to Steal from Blades in the Dark for Your D&DÂ Campaign
Iâve long said that folks should try playing more TTRPGs outside of Dungeons & Dragons. This isn't because D&D is inherently lacking, but because there's a whole universe of fascinating design out there, offering incredibly unique tools for storytelling, player collaboration, and fostering genuine agency within the game world. But I do recognize the practical issue: getting your gaming group to leave the comfort zone they so enjoy for 5e is not always going to be simple.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/blades-in-the-dungeons-mechanics-to-steal-from-blades-in-the-dark-for-your-dd-campaign/
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OSR games donât care about your destiny â only your torch, wits, and a spare character sheet. Survive if you can. Die often. Tell great stories. đĄ Read âThe World is a Bastardâ now!
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#oldschoolrevival
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The World is a Bastard: Embracing the Harsh Worlds of OSRÂ Games
Let me skip the pleasantries and jump straight into it by telling you one the primary reasons I love OSR games: so, you've heard of these OSR games, full of all these monsters and where the world's got teeth and isn't afraid to bite. The central conceit, the one that gets people nodding wildly or edging away slowly, is that the world of the game is, bluntly, a bastard.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/24/the-world-is-a-bastard-embracing-the-harsh-worlds-of-osr-games/
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New on the blog: TTRPGs as Folk Art: Oral Storytelling in a Digital Age đ˛ This is the article closest to my heart. Itâs about dice, people, and the strange, beautiful magic of sitting in a room and telling stories together. đ This is my love letter to the hobby.
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TTRPGs as Folk Art: Oral Storytelling in a Digital Age
Hi there! Sorry for the delayed post, but Easter came and went by and I don't really know the degree y'all celebrate this holiday, but here in Romania, it is quite a big deal and a wonderful excuse for big family gatherings. If you celebrate Easter, I do hope you had a good time and if you don't... well, I do hope you also had a good jolly time.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/ttrpgs-as-folk-art-oral-storytelling-in-a-digital-age/
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đ˛ One sheet. One session. Endless chaos. Forget 400-page rulebooksâsome of the best tabletop RPG experiences come printed on a single page. From vengeful familiars to honey-obsessed bears to action heroes all outta bubblegum, one-page TTRPGs deliver fast, hilarious, and unforgettable sessions.
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Why One Page Systems are awesome and a quick review of my top 3Â favorites
Tabletop RPGs don't have to come in the form of rulebooks the size of bricks or 400-page books of lore. Sometimes, all you need is one sheet of paper, some dice, and a group of eager players willing to have fun. One-page RPGs have carved out a niche in the gaming world, offering big experiences in little packages. Regardless of whether you must introduce new players, fill in a session gap, or you just want to do something really completely different, one-page RPGs are a perfect solution.
https://therpggazette.wordpress.com/2025/04/18/why-one-page-systems-are-awesome-and-a-quick-review-of-my-top-3-favorites/
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