DragonSlayer RPG - New Price - $9.99

I was pleasantly surprised to see that the DragonSlayer RPG PDF has been marked down from $30 to $9.99 in PDF. That is awesome! DragonSlayer is a great game, but I found it difficult to recommend the PDF to people at the old $30 price point. At 9.99? All day, every day.

Now, the DragonSlayer PDF is a penny cheaper than the newly released Labyrinth Lord 2e PDF ($10). Looks like I'll need to grab the LL2e PDF and do a straight-up comparison video.

Did I mention there's a Black Friday Sale at DTRPG?

Step into the Golden Age of Role-Playing Games with Dragonslayer, an OSR (Old-School Renaissance) game system that brings the classic magic, adventure, and wonder of 1980s tabletop RPGs to life! Built for fans of D&D-inspired OSR gameplay, Dragonslayer combines the streamlined rules of B/X with the tactical depth and flair of First Edition, offering a single-volume ruleset packed with everything needed to fuel your fantasy TTRPG campaigns.

Dragonslayer includes all the core elements of the classic fantasy RPG experience: distinct races, iconic classes, powerful spells, terrifying monsters, and hoards of treasure — all meticulously curated for OSR-style adventures. Immerse yourself in a world where myths come alive, terrifying monsters roam, and every quest could be your last.

This beautifully designed book also features exclusive artwork by notable artists like Kennon James (cover art), Darlene, Diesel, Peter Pagano, and more, adding vivid visuals to your tabletop experience.

Unleash the true spirit of old-school RPGs with Dragonslayer, the OSR ruleset that brings high-fantasy adventures and timeless dungeon delves to your table. 

Adventure awaits: Embrace the legend of Dragonslayer today!

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Deal of the Day - Summer's End and Other One-Page Adventures (Questing Beast OSR)

Today's Deal of the Day is Summer's End and Other One-Page Adventures by Ben Minton/Questing Beast. For the next 24 hrs or so, you can grab Summer's End for $3, usually $7.50. Pretty good deal for a dozen 1-page adventures.

Summer's End is a 24-page zine containing 12 one-page adventures for Knave 2e and other OSR systems, each contained on a single spread. Six of these are dungeons to drop into your campaign, while the other six are "Six-Mile Adventure Hexes," local areas packed with action and mystery to spice up a hexcrawl.

Most of these adventures were originally released as Patreon exclusives, but have since been revised, redrawn, and redesigned to make the most use of the zine format.

Some of the adventures include:

• Summer's End: A mountain hex featuring rival factions, a tree of magic swords, and the lair of the Summer Worm.
• The Raiders of Wolfsea: An archipelago hex featuring weird pirate ships, fog wolves, civilized liches, and a treasure hunt.
• The Wizards of Sparrowkeep: A village hex surrounded by four wizard towers, whose occupants are engaged in a slow, passive-aggressive wizard battle for the affections of a local witch.
• The Alchemist's Repose: An abandoned laboratory overrun by fungal elves and programmable automatons.
• The Lair of the Keymaster: A puzzle dungeon with a chained, starving dragon and the schematics to the Lock Absolute.
• Drums in the Deep: A sewer dungeon featuring a hallucinogenic spider, three lost teenagers, and a cult attempting to summon the King of Nails

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Humble Bundle - Lankhmar (DCC RPG)

Apparently, Goodman's license for the Lankhmar setting is coming to an end, and it's a huge bargain for any who didn't back the Kickstarter years ago. I need to note, this is the ONLY time I can recall suggesting that anyone get the PHYSICAL offering in a Humble Bundle - usually, they are some nearly random "odd or end". NOT this time. This time, the physical offering is the actual Lankhmar Boxed Set, a Hardcover adventure compilation, and the final printed module in the series.

The Lankhmar DCC RPG Bundle is $40 with the printed collection, and $12 for just the PDFs. Perfect for any Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser fans out there.

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Get Some Chubby for Cheap - Chubby Funster POD Price Cuts! (ShadowDark)

 

Greg Christopher (AKA The Chubby Funster) is running a sale on his DTRPG Page.

All my POD ShadowDark content is on discount.

If you want Print-on-Demand from DriveThru RPG out for delivery by Christmas, the cut-offs are:

Order Hardcover by 11/22

Order Softcover by 12/6

I am cutting prices this week by around 20-25% for anyone looking to put a little Chubby in their stocking. 

Link to The Chubby Funster 

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GoFundMe - Help the Gardner Family Through Rocky's Cancer Battle

Where do I start? I first met Rocky at Gary Con in 2016. I had literally no idea who he was; I just knew that he had a larger-than-life personality, and I wanted to know more. Over the next few years, and well over a dozen various conventions, I came to find that Rocky and his wife, Kendra, (as well as their boys) had become friends and integral parts of this extended OSR family I find myself a part of.

Kendra reached out to me back in 2020 (yes, THAT year) to let me know about Rocky's health struggles, as I had recently had my own. What I went through is nothing compared to what Rocky, Kendrs, and their family have gone through over the last five years, let alone Rocky's recent Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

As I've mentioned before, the funds raised through The Tavern's DTRPG Affiliate Program belong to the community, and this is one of those times I get to put those words into practice.

Here is a link to a GoFundMe Page set up to help the Gardner Family in their time of need.

The Tavern will match the first $250 raised by members of The Tavern's Community for the Gardner Family. Just make your donation, then leave a comment below indicating the amount you donated.

I thank you in advance. Any amount is appreciated.

Kickstarter - Pulp-Drenched Cities of Cha'alt (Venger Does Vornheim)

Venger is infamous for publishing quality content that pushes the envelope - or even occasionally turns it inside out.

This time, Venger is doing something "completely different" and yet "done before". What, exactly? He plans to "Out Vorheim" Vornheim.

I created the campaign setting of Cha'alt because I wanted The Black Pyramid (that first book's gonzo, funhouse megadungeon) to be part of an entire world, not just on its own.  And I was inspired to create The Black Pyramid and go with high-end production values because of Zak S' Maze of the Blue Medusa.

7 years later (and hopefully not my last Cha'alt book), I now go back to something else Zak made half a lifetime ago, Vornheim, to focus my tentacles on the various cities of Cha'alt.  Again, this new book will be very loosely inspired, and will end up looking almost nothing like Vornheim or anything else you've ever seen.  

Pulp-Drenched Cities of Cha'alt is $20 in PDF and $40 in Hardcover plus PDF.

You know you want to ;)

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Kickstarter - DarkSpace (Sci-Fi Rules for Shadowdark)

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Shadowdark. In the eyes of some in the OSR, for that heresy alone, I should be forced to carry The Dice of Shame. I do strongly believe that Shadowdark has been a net boon to the OSR, and like it or not, as a system, it has brought fresh eyes and blood into the OSR. But I digress. :)

DarkSpace brings scifi to the Shadowdark system, and who doesn't want an opportunity to play some OSR (or OSR-adjacent) SciFi? It's kinda like peanut butter and chocolate.

DarkSpace is a sci-fi rules hack for the award-winning Shadowdark RPG! Use Shadowdark's lightweight rules to craft your own sci-fi adventures in whatever setting and genre of science fiction you want!

This 200-page, HARDBACK edition of DarkSpace expands on the best-selling DarkSpace Core Rules, giving GMs and Spacers many new options for their campaigns:

Revised Archetypes, including the all-new Machine-Based archetype, which expands on the Multi-Function Android archetype from the Core Rules and allows for tech-based spacers, including Power Armor!

DarkSpace PDFs are 19. Print (Hardback with Ribbon *NOT POD) plus PDF is 49. Reasonable pricing, especially for the Print version.

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Kickstarter - Full Metal Tilt (Jousting Rules for OSR)

Truth be told, I don't know how much of a use jousting rules will be for the average player, but if I were playing an Unearthed Arcana Cavalier (or Paladin), Full Metal Tilt would have been a perfect fit.

Full Metal Tilt is a dynamic supplement for the Dragonslayer RPG, a classic fantasy role-playing game inspired by Moldvay Basic and First Edition AD&D, created by Greg Gillespie. It can also be used with other OSR systems. Published by Greycloak Publishing, this work is authored and designed by Travis Fauber, with editing by Fauber and Mariah Hinshaw. It introduces a detailed jousting system, allowing players to engage in thrilling medieval tournaments, jousts, and tourneys where knights compete to prove their martial prowess and honor. The supplement includes rules for jousting matches, melee combat, chivalric conduct, new equipment, ladies’ favors, heralds, crowd mechanics, two adventures, and much more. Alongside all of this are three new Dragonslayer RPG character classes (Knight and two updated optional Paladins), jousting tables, tournament brackets, and specialized Full Metal Tilt Cards for strategic gameplay. Featuring evocative cover art by Henrik Karppinen and contributions from illustrators like Frank Avila, Carlos Castilho, Del Teigeler, William McAusland, Ryan Nilsson, Paddy's Parlor, The Basic Expert, and others. Full Metal Tilt brings the excitement of lance-wielding combat to the tabletop, perfect for players seeking to test their mettle in the lists.

The list of artists is literally second to none.

Full Metal Tilt is available via Kickstarter for $20 in PDF and $30 (plus costs) for POD and PDF. You can also back it for additional adventures for Dragonslayer/OSR.

Full Metal Tilt stands out from other jousting systems in tabletop role-playing games by offering a highly strategic and immersive experience tailored for the Dragonslayer RPG and other OSR systems. Unlike other jousting mechanics that rely on basic combat system dice rolls or static outcomes, Full Metal Tilt introduces a dynamic, updated system inspired by the Jousting Matrix from Chainmail (Rules for Medieval Miniatures). You can use pencil and paper, the specialized Full Metal Tilt Cards, or The Knight Marshall to quickly determine results. The system has multiple jousting tables (Table O, A, B, C, D, and E), providing 288 unique outcomes. This variety ensures unpredictable and engaging matches. The system emphasizes tactical depth through Aiming Points and Defensive Maneuvers, where players must balance risky and safe strategies to outwit opponents, with outcomes such as Broken Lance, Crest Strike, Fumble, or Unhorse Checks adding narrative flair. Additionally, its integration of chivalric codes, detailed injury tables, crowd momentum,  and the option for melee combat resolution sets it apart, creating a rich experience. Full Metal Tilt delivers a jousting simulation unmatched in its depth and replay ability.

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Kickstarter - Crypt Classics Miniatures (Fat Dragon Games)

Fat Dragon Games is Tom Tullis's print-on-demand miniatures company. I've known Tom for about a decade, and he is, despite appearances, one of the nicest people in our hobby. If you have questions about 3d printers, feel free to hit Tom up - he has the answers.

Crypt Classics Miniatures is Fat Dragon Games' latest Kickstarter. My 3d printer is still New-in-the-Box, but these minis are tempting me to find a place to set it up. Dwarves Ho!

To celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2025, we’re launching this Kickstarter with something truly extraordinary:

ALL stretch rewards are unlocked from day one! That’s right, every stretch goal for your chosen pledge level is already unlocked the moment you back.

Your incredible support over two decades made this possible, and this is our way of saying thank you.

This Kickstarter campaign offers 65 FDM-friendly 3D printable miniatures and also over 350 new Lost Sewers terrain models! Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of our new Crypt Classics sculpts, with intricate details and expertly crafted overhangs to eliminate the need for slicer supports. PLEDGE NOW AND GET OVER 400 MODELS FOR ONLY $49!

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Kickstarter -"Surviving the Apocalypse" (a print-and-play boardgame)

Quick note - I've known Heruca (the man behind this project) for well over a decade. He simply does "good stuff" in the gaming industry, and he truly deserves more attention than he gets.

Surviving the Apocalypse is a print-and-play board game, currently funding on Kickstarter. I've been experimenting with some solo play over the past few months, and this one—loosely based on The Walking Dead and similar titles —looks to be a fun one.

I will admit, I would have preferred an option to get a deck of POD cards via DTRPG, but I'm sure my printer can handle the job. Still, a missed opportunity, I think.

"Surviving the Apocalypse" is the working title for a solitaire post-apocalyptic board game I am developing and will soon have finished.

While the game design is very far along (as you'll see), the purpose of this Kickstarter campaign is to fund the remainder of the design and playtesting process, to finalize the rulebook, and to publish the game as a print-and-play kit.

For those who would like to play the game but don't fancy having to print it out and do a little light "crafting", I will also be offering this game in a digitally playable format (more on that later).

The game has no fixed gameboard; instead, the gameboard is dynamically-generated each time you play with randomly-drawn Location Cards that are placed on the table orthogonally adjacent to each other.

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Deal of the Day - Castle of the Mad Archmage - The Core Levels

Castle of the Mad Archmage, or CotMa, is Joe Bloch's love letter to Greyhawk, and a suitable replacement for the infamous Castle Greyhawk. I ran an earlier version of CotMA for about a year, a decade ago—good stuff.

Until 11 AM Eastern Time or so, Castle of the Mad Archmage is the current Deal of the Day. Usually 24.95 in PDF, until the late AM on Nov 3, CotMA is on sale in PDF for 14.95.

But a few scant leagues from the walls of the bustling town of Greyheim lay the crumbling ruins known as the Castle of the Mad Archmage, Jophob Schlech, long shunned by the local townsfolk. Decades ago, a series of vast treasure hoards were discovered in the twisting mazes beneath the castle proper, along with hungry beasts and deadly traps aplenty. Legends were made in that time; the names of those early explorers will live on for centuries. Eventually, though, the dungeons lost their luster as the treasures became smaller and harder to win, the traps were dismantled, and the monsters slain; eventually only the desperate or jaded dared enter the dungeons beneath the castle.

Recently, however, reports have surfaced of renewed stockpiles of wealth in the dank passages and chambers beneath the hillock upon which the stillruined castle rests. Regions once deemed devoid of monstrous habitation have been reported to teem with renewed activity. Traps both magical and mundane have once more brought explorers to their doom. Changes both subtle and gross have been noted in the very layout of the passages and chambers, rendering old maps and knowledge dangerously unreliable if not outright useless. Something is definitely afoot, and most honest folk in the nearby city find the prospect an unnerving one indeed.

To the bold and daring, however, only one message needs to be heard. The castle and its dungeons are once more ripe for exploration, and new legends are ready to be made beneath The Castle of the Mad Archmage!

This new edition contains all 14 core levels, including the surface ruins, the wilderness immediately surrounding the castle, and several sub-levels. It also comes with VTT-friendly maps that don't show trap doors, sloping passages, secret doors, etc. (you'll still need to add your own "fog of war" according to the specific system you use). It is compatible with most old school games, specifically the first advanced edition of the world's most popular RPG. 

Note: This is not the Kickstarter edition. This version does not include the various side levels, which must be purchased separately.

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Bundle of Holding - Cthulhu Reborn

Open source Cthulhu material, compatible with CoC but released under the OGL? Say it isn't so—but it is! Check out The Cthulhu Reborn Bundle.

Investigator! This Cthulhu Reborn Bundle presents nearly two dozen Mythos investigations in many eras from the open-license Cthulhu Eternal tabletop roleplaying game line produced by Cthulhu Reborn. Compatible with your favorite Lovecraftian percentile-based systems, the Eternal open rules set, based on Mongoose Legend and the Delta Green RPG, is free under the Open Game License. More than a dozen System Reference Documents adapt the Eternal rules for Mythos adventures across history, from ancient Rome and the High Middle Ages to the Cold War and the future. Run your favorite published scenarios using these lightweight, fast-playing rules – and publish your own scenarios using the Eternal rules, without threat of Sanity-shattering licensing issues.

(The Eternal system also powers Cthulhu Reborn's newly released standalone Convicts & Cthulhu RPG. Check it out!)

This new Cthulhu Reborn Bundle gives you everything you need to snap the minds of courageous Protagonists with Lovecraftian public-domain horrors across many eras of history – because there must have been some point when the stars were right. For just US$9.95 you get all nine titles in our Jazz Age Collection (retail value $43.50) as DRM-free ebooks, including the invaluable resource HP Lovecraft's Book of Yog-Sothothery and eight Jazz Age investigations: Bitter Jungle, Bottoms Up!, Help Wanted, Second Coming, Smoke Green, Spoiled Milk, Thunder God's Curse, and To Touch the Untouchable. As a convenience to players (and designers!), the Jazz Age Collection also includes The Open Cthulhu Mythos SRD and 11 free Cthulhu Eternal SRDs that support Mythos investigations in many eras.

And if you pay more than the threshold price of $21.35, you'll level up and also get our entire Eternal Collection with eleven more titles worth an additional $43.50:

• Seven Investigations set in different eras from the High Middle Ages to the Cold War: Dead Flowers, Fathoms Below, Known Unknowns, Lord of Nombrecht, Physiology of Acquired Taste, Red in Tooth & Claw, and Starlight on the Gutter
• Two modern-day scenarios: Thou Didst Let Fall and The Usurpers
• Two "Lost Masterpieces" volumes by acclaimed Call of Cthulhu scenario designer Kevin A. Ross: Dark Visitations and House on the Promontor

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Tavern Updates - Blog, YouTube, Substack - Oh My!

No time like the present :)

I was initially going to kick off the Revised Tavern in January of 2026, but then I figured November 1st, 2025. Well, it's the last week of October, and I'm kicking some of it off now.

Below is the new Tenkar's Tavern Weekly Content Calendar, for both long-form content and livestreams.

Free OSR content, for subscribers and members, will be released on Saturdays going forward. See The Tavern's YouTube postings for the links.

Going forward, I hope to have a daily calendar shared here that is updated with the coming week's video topics and the special guests for livestreams. I'm also looking into sharing some transcripts of recent videos here on the blog. 

I expect there will be surveys asking viewers about future topics ;)

Oh, and the Substack should relaunch shortly...

🍺 Tenkar’s Tavern YouTube Daily Content Calendar 

Note: All videos drop at 6PM ET unless otherwise listed

Day             Series / Focus

Sunday             OSR Chronicles (History & Legacy)

Monday             Rules That Matter (Mechanics Deep Dives)

Tuesday             The Modern OSR (Spotlights & Reviews)

Wednesday        Tavern Talk (Opinion & Industry Commentary)

Thursday            DM’s Toolbox (Practical GM Tips)

Friday 2PM       Collab Video (with Joe the Lawyer & Greyhawk Grognard)

Friday 6PM        B/X Deep Dive (Members First)

Sat 2PM       Public Premiere of B/X Deep Dive

Tavern Livestreams

Sunday (1st & 3rd)      9PM ET Sunday Knight Special with Joe Bloch and JoetheLawyer

Wednesday                   8PM ET Talking Crit with Bad Mike & Jim Kitchen

Thursday                      8PM ET Vlog of Many Things w/ Don Semora +

Friday (1st & 3rd)        8PM ET Dungeons, Dragons, & Discourse w/ Glen Halstrom

Friday (2nd & 4th)       8PM ET The Random Party Generator w/ Random

Saturday                       8PM ET Gamers' Health with Rach

Deal of the Day - Ravensrook: A Grimdark Urban Fantasy Setting (OSR & 5e)

 

It was pointed out to me earlier today that "grimdark" is currently "hot", and here we find a self-described "grimdark setting" as the Deal of the Day at DTRPG.

Ravensrook: A Grimdark Urban Fantasy Setting is today's Deal of the Day. Usable with 5e and the OSR, Ravensrook is on sale for $5 in PDF until tomorrow morning (usual price $10).

The Lands of the Free Lords is a patchwork of petty kingdoms, bandit lords, and misfit war camps sandwiched between evil empires, do-gooder nations, and religious zealots. While regional warlords rose and fell over the ages, there was one constant within this chaotic land - the famed city of Ravensrook. The Black-Winged City of Bandits and Brigands. The only proper city within the Lands of the Free Lords.

This supplement is fully compatible with 5th edition as well as the OSR.

Includes:

• A history of Ravensrook and its region, the Lands of the Free Lords.
• A full overview of the city’s government; Guilded-law, the Members of the Council of Lords, and the new Governor.
• A full breakdown of the four tiers of the city, along with the prominent businesses and Guilds to be found in each one.
• A full city map showing the locations of all the important businesses, Guild Halls, and governmental buildings.
• Information on 14 different factions within the city that are vying for power and control.
• Entries on the top 16 Guilds of the city.
• 23 entries for the most important NPCs to be found within the city along with role-playing notes.
• A listing of all the Gods worshiped within Ravensrook along with monsters specific to the city and their statblocks.

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We Launched a New Livestream This Past Weekend - Sunday Knight Special!

Yep, Joe Bloch (the Greyhawk Grognard), JoetheLawyer, and I kicked off a new twice-a-month livestream this past Sunday night - Sunday Night Special will be the first and third Sundays of the month @ 9 PM ET.

We had a VERY active live audience, and we want to reward our viewers by asking for their input on the topic for the next episode, on Nov 2nd. So, we put up a survey:

Vote and control our destiny...

Kickstarter - Torch Fail RPG and Miniatures

OSR-compatible tabletop role-playing game and iconic 3D miniatures!

I am a huge fan of Dirk Stanley/Simean Circle Games. Their Far Away Land RPG is one of my all-time favorite RPGs - light, atmospheric, and tons of content for it.

Torch Fail RPG and Miniatures is Dirk's latest Kickstarter, and while it may be his latest Kickstarter, his art style remains consistent, and I love it. I may need to finally set up my 3D printer.

In any case, I backed for the rules and STL files. 

What is this Project All About?

This project has two parts: the Torch Fail RPG and the Miniatures. All rewards will be delivered as digital rewards: the Torch Fail books in PDF format and the Miniatures in STL format. Backers have a choice to get the game, the minis, or the game and the minis. The Torch Fail RPG is OSR-compatible. The minis in this project feature your stock fantasy heritages (dwarves, elves, etc.) along with commonly found OSR monsters (like rust monsters, spiders, zombies, etc.).

Why do we need another OSR game?

Torch Fail creates a space between barebones/rules-lite and complex rule systems. The systems in Torch Fail are condensed to keep play fast and lite and allow space for narrative gaming while also sticking to an OSR framework. Torch Fail also takes steps to make elements of more traditional play a bit unique while still remaining compatible with existing OSR systems. The 64-page black and white book comes in digital format (PDF) and features...

 

 

 

Kickstarter - Gygax Memorial Fund - Put a Fork in IT!

Nope - It won't even be a picnic table

Short of some MAJOR Angel Backers stepping up - and they would have done already if they planned to at all, you can call this done.

The Gygax Memorial Fund Kickstarter is NOT going to fund. It's currently sitting at $47,333 with two weeks to fund - less than a third of its goal. Paul hasn't posted an update in over a week.

Personally, I feel this was a foolish way to try to put money into the GMF, but what do I know? I've only followed this trainwreck for over a decade...

Baggage is just that - baggage - it weighs you down. This Kickstarter had enough baggage to choke a whale.

DCC RPG Bundle - Over a Dozen Goodman Games DCC RPG Titles for less than 10 Bucks

I find it interesting to observe where different publishers are sharing their bundles. Fanatical has become an interesting third-party bundler.

There are three buy-ins for the Goodman Games Tabletop Horror Collection. Aside from the Dungeon, Monster, and Cthulhu Alphabet books (worth the price of admission itself), the value here is the DCC RPG Modules (and maybe the DCC D20 adventures). As always, expect a few filler titles, as shown in the following screenshots. My advice? Grab three titles for a buck (two are keepers) or go all in for 9.99

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Humble Bundle - WAAAGHTOBER Warhammer Computer Game Bundle

If you are a fan of Warhammer Computer Games, the WAAAGHTOBER Warhammer Computer Game Bundle for $12 might just be for you. That's $1 per game!

WAAAGH! War on an apocalyptic scale has arrived—how will you defend the Imperium? Gather your arms for the exciting Warhammer adventures within this action-packed bundle running throughout October! Sink your teeth into the very best from the Warhammer universe with brutal gunplay, blood-soaked narratives, and so much more. Bring glory to mankind as Captain Titus, a hardened hero tasked with retaking the Imperial Forge World from Orks in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition. Or test your tactical mettle in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the turn-based strategy experience steeped in grimdark warfare.

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Humble Bundle - Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company & More

Glen Cook's Black Company series is a classic series often discussed by RPG players. Well, it's now a bundle on Humble Bundle. Fill the holes in your connection.

Get 16 books from Glen Cook's Black Company series and more for $18 in ePub format.

From the Godfather of Grimdark, read the series that started it all!

Welcome the most legendary Book Bundle across the Sixteen Worlds—Glen Cook's bestselling Chronicles of The Black Company & More! The Black Company is Cook's acclaimed epic fantasy series following a group of hard-bitten mercenaries waging war on behalf of The Lady, who may be the very manifestation of evil itself.

"With the Black Company series Glen Cook single-handedly changed the face of fantasy."— Steven Erikson, New York Times bestselling author

Get Glen Cook's finest works, headlined by the complete Black Company collection—and gear up for the next installment arriving in late 2025! Pay what you want and help support the Call of Duty Endowment with your purchase!

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Deal of The Day - Belowdown for Shadowdark RPG

ShadowDark is one of the hot properties today in the RPG world, OSR, and beyond. It's not surprising, then, that several third-party publishers take advantage of the ShadowDark third-party license.

Today's Deal of the Day is Belowdown for Shadowdark RPG. Usually $15.99 on PDF, Belowdown is on sale until tomorrow morning for $8.00.

It is said a hole runs straight to blackest Hell. The Belowdown, a 19-level catacomb-skein of old ruins, misbegotten terrors, dark dwarf reliquaries, shuddering magic. Sharpen your blade to find riches or death for Shadowdark RPG.

Dyson Logos released a series of 23 relatively compact maps with a theme: all these maps are connected via a central shaft. Logos calls this “Iseldec’s Drop” and made these maps available to all creators. We’ve used the first 19 maps, placing an entrance to the Utter Below at the bottom. I imagine this as the home of the Shadowdark, as much as any world-wide malaise can have one.

We’ve decided to put our spin on this concept, calling it Belowdown. You’ll find forgotten civilizations, eldritch runes, bestial mutants serving brassine masters, serpent-people waiting for the End Times, necro-wizards preparing to create an army of slimy undead, and far more within.

A massive megadungeon of 19 interconnected levels, each with B&W maps, described in terse, evocative prose with crucial features outlined.

Factions such as brass automatons, the devil-lich, snake-people awaiting the end of the world, ooze worshipping toad-men, drow exterminators, mutant servitors, daemons seeking penultimate Chaos, and more.

Written with a focus on getting into play, designed so you can place the Belowdown in almost any campaign with little fuss. Menagerie Press makes Shadowdark-friendly modular adventures that are plug-and-play with your existing worlds.

 

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Deal of the Day - Adventure Anthology for Shadowdark

I truly enjoy ShadowDark. It's a great crossover game for those who wish to go beyond the 5e environment and dip their toes into the OSR.

Today's Deal of the Day is the Adventure Anthology for Shadowdark. Usually $19.95 in PDF, it is on sale for $7.98 in PDF until tomorrow morning.

Adventure Anthology is our Adventure Framework Collection #1 converted to Shadowdark, with some updates to formatting, editing, and art, compiled by myself and Shadowdark veteran William Murakami-Brundage of Menagerie Press (or Facebook page here). I supplied the adventures, Will did the layout and conversion work :) 

22 adventures

220 pages

PDF and Full size B&W hardcover (8.5″ x 11″)  

The book consists of twenty two short, sharp, independent adventures, designed for low prep, improvised play. Each adventure has a hook/rumours, core scenario, random encounters, NPC details, and B&W illustrations. Nineteen have hand drawn maps. The settings are common locations such as cities, forests, mountains, underground, etc, for easy insertion into your sandbox campaign. They're suitable for PC Levels 1-7 and generally run around six to ten hours of session time.

Originally written for Low Fantasy Gaming RPG, the adventures tend to be lower magic, with a sword & sorcery bent. There are some references to the people and places of the Midlands of Argosa, but these are easily swapped out for your favourite setting.

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Kickstarter - Arduin's Portal to Adventure

A few quick things. I'm a huge fan of Arduin - not to run as is, but to use it for inspiration in my creations. It's simply fun and gonzo. I'm a huge fan and friend of the Emperor's Choice Games guys. Such solidly good gamers and people. My name is Tenkar, and I'm a Kickstarter addict ;)

Arduin's Portal to Adventure Kickstarter is more than just Arduin. It's also Barrows & Borderlands, gonzo science fantasy. And it's Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg, one of the oldest dungeons in gaming.

It's going to take me a while to figure out the level I am backing, as there are literally a plethora of choices. It's all good stuff though ;)

A Treasure Hoard of Old School Gaming! Starting with a awesome custom box to fit all the cool items you get in this bundle! You start off with getting the other two Rewards in the Kickstarter; Digital - PDFs of the Core Volumes! and The Legendary Arduin Trilogy Box Set Limited Edition! This gives you 7 PDFS, 5 Arduin Volumes, 4 Arduin Character Sheets, 1 Monster & 1 Magik Item Card and a set of Dice! In addition, because one box set is not enough...we give you the amazing Barrows & Borderlands Box Set Limited Edition, which contains 6 B&B Volumes, 4 B&B Character Sheets and a set of Dice!, The historic Lost Dungeons of Tonisborg (RPG history/philosophy, tips and tricks on how to be a better DM from the people who invented the game, a complete 10 level mega-dungeon module with OSR rules!), 5 Portal to Adventure Combined Character Sheets, 4 Arduin Art Prints, 2 Continent Maps of Khaora (Large and small size) and 2 Decks of Cards (Swords & Dragons Card Game) Playable with any old school roleplaying gaming system! A retail value of $304!!!

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