Deal of the Day - Weird Heroes of Public Access (Excellent Zine RPG)

You REALLY need this. I'm not kidding. You'll regret missing out on Weird Heroes of Public Access (WHPA).

I picked up a copy of Weird Heroes of Public Access from Joey Royale at Total Con in 2024. Damn it! I should have had him sign it. I never think of that! In any case, it's a short and quirky rules system that is reminiscent of the public access TV (and obscure UHF channels) of my youth. Hard to imagine one could hit those vibes with a zine-style RPG, but it works. Perfect to play at a convention or even a few sessions distraction from your regularly scheduled campaign.

Normally, it is 5 bucks in PDF, but you can snag Weird Heroes of Public Access for only 3 bucks until tomorrow morning.

Something is amiss in Fairhaven. The mysterious station manager of WHPA-TV13, Fairhaven's public access television station, has curated a cast of show hosts who will use their niche powers to save the day!

Rules-light, d6 pool-based resolution system/homage to the personalities of 80s and 90s public access programming!

20 Page Gaming Zine of Weirdness by Joey Royale

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Humble Bundle - MegaDungeon Bundle from Goodman Games

While it says, MegaDungeon Bundle for 5e & DCC RPG on the tin, some other gems (and refuse) are thrown into the mix.

There are some 3x-era gems (Castle WhiteRock!) and some 4e clunkers. Oh, and some Castles and Crusades releases. Oh, and Dark Tower!

The DCC RPG stuff is top-notch. I own much of it, so speaking from experience.

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Backerkit - Castle Zagyg Galleries of the Arch Mage (Castles & Crusades)

Here's a little history of Castle Zagyg. Although published for Castles & Crusades, Gary Gygax wrote it for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, and it was "translated" into Castles & Crusades. Much of this material was previously published by Troll Lord Games before Gary's death and removed from sale at Gail Gygax's request after Gary's death.

Now, on to the details of the Castle Zagyg Backerkit!

This is the first of two crowdfunding campaigns. With your help, we hope to return to shelves worldwide Gary Gygax's Castle Zagyg. It is a monstrous project; one with with an incredible legacy! We hope to see all the material in Castle Zagyg released in 5 full color, hardcover volumes, each in its own box with relevant game maps.

The five Box Sets are as follows. The first three are covered in this campaign:

This campaign

Castle Zagyg Vol. 1 The Citadel (the town of Yggsburgh)

Castle Zagyg Vol. 2 The Ruins (the castle, East Mark, Mouths of Madness, and dungeon level 1)

Castle Zagyg Vol. 3 The Cellars (dungeon levels 2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5 and 5a)

Kickstarter - Shadowdark RPG: The Western Reaches Setting

I'm a HUGE ShadowDark fan. It's the only game we've live-streamed - twice - on The Tavern's YouTube Channel. I know Kelsey and consider her a friend. Which may mean I'm a bit biased :)

All that being said, the quality of her work set a high bar for others to follow.

Shadowdark RPG: The Western Reaches Setting already broke $ 1 million on the first day on Kickstarter...

Plunge into the cursed Gloaming Forest, searching for the mysterious knights who are said to stalk the demon-infested woods.

Capture a pirate ship off the coast of the Tal-Yool Jungle and sail it north, stopping to explore long-lost isles full of strange creatures and forgotten artifacts.

Ride a silver camel through the Djurum Desert, following a treasure map you stole from a mighty sorcerer's tower in the fabled city of Alkesh.   

Delve into the fathomless depths of the Shadowdark, far beyond the reach of the sun, to learn what terrible wonders and alien horrors dwell in the deep.

Scour the fetid Myre Swamp for old Uncle Grigor, who will teach worthy witches how to increase their sorcerous power.

Wear your finest costume to the ball at the royal castle in the City of Masks; there, you might be able to speak with the Duke himself.

The Western Reaches are a vast and varied land brimming with high adventure, grim secrets, and lost treasures. 

Characters could pursue knowledge, riches, salvation, power, revenge, or more. Their story is theirs to write!

 

GM's Day Sale - Knave 2e 50% Off

 

God, but I love Mullen's art - simply a fantastic cover!

Knave is Ben Milton's love letter to the OSR. It is NOT your traditional D20 game, but at 50% off, Knave should be in every GM's resource collection. One of the most valuable tools you'll ever put in your toolbox.

Typically, 20 bucks are in PDF format; for the GM's Day Sale, Knave is marked down to 10 bucks.

Here's a link to other deeply discounted titles.

"Somehow, Ben has improved upon the original Knave in ways I couldn't have anticipated. I'm blown away." - Professor Dungeon Master, Dungeon Craft

"The most varied and useful smorgasbord of random tables I've ever used!" - Baron De Ropp, Dungeon Masterpiece

Knave 2e is an exploration-driven fantasy RPG and worldbuilding toolkit, inspired by the best elements of the Old-School DnD movement.

This edition expands on the intuitive core of the original game, featuring elegant, modular subsystems for hexcrawling, dungeon delving, potion making and downtime activities, all in a 80-page digest-sized hardcover lavishly illustrated by Peter Mullen. The book features:

• A world-class GM's toolkit. Roll and combine results from 75 d100 tables to rapidly generate dungeons, overworld regions, cities, monsters, items, spells, NPCs and factions, or just scan the pages for inspiration. These are especially useful for people who enjoy playing RPGs solo.
• Intuitive, unified d20 mechanics that allow new players to make characters and start playing in minutes. Ability scores, armor, and difficulty ratings are placed on a 0-10 scale, yet remain compatible with the adventures and monsters from the last 50 years of fantasy roleplaying. The rules can also effortlessly switch between player-facing and GM-facing rolls.
• A slot-based inventory system that makes tracking what you carry both easy and mechanically meaningful. If you take enough damage, wounds can begin filling items slots, forcing you to drop gear, treasure, or weapons.
• Classless character generation that lets PCs draw from multiple archetypes at once. Any PCs can cast spells, call down miracles and use any weapon or armor. Their effectiveness is only restricted by what abilities they choose to improve and how they fill their limited item slots.
• A d6 Hazard Die system that condenses tracking encounters, clues, weather changes, fatigue, torch burn, and resource depletion into the roll of a single die.
• A utility-focused magic system that empowers PCs to alter the world in creative ways with 100 level-less spells. Also, a huge spell generator for groups who want chaotic, randomized magic.
• A relic-driven divine magic system in which PCs complete missions for deities to gain their blessings. Generate new deities including their domains and symbols.
• A monster-hunting alchemy system where PCs can hunt down magical creatures for their special abilities and then refine them into potions.
• Downtime activities where PCs carouse, gamble, recruit hirelings, and build bases.
• A tactical warfare system that resolves mass battles in minutes.
• Straightforward GM and player principles for getting started running an old-school style game.
• Designer commentary that explains the reasoning behind the rules.
• Easy-to-use "control panel" layout.
• Stunning art by Peter Mullen.

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Humble Bundle - Fallout RPG

You know what? I love the Fallout RPG even though I likely will never play it - I simply want it for the lore. The setting has its own kind of magic to it - and the on-demand series did a great job capturing the setting. If you use the Alchemy VTT, the Fallout RPG Bundle is for you!

Note: Warhammer 40k: Wrath & Glory RPG Bundle

          RuneQuest RPG Bundle

It’s time to take your FALLOUT: The Roleplaying Game™ adventures to new heights! Wander the Wasteland online with the complete collection of Modiphius’ award-winning tabletop RPG made specifically for the cinematic virtual tabletop, Alchemy RPG. In this collection of Alchemy Content Modules, you’ll get core rules, expanded rules, adventures, campaigns, NPCs, and loads of new gear to collect, scrap, and craft. Dial up the immersion on game night with the Alchemy Enhanced edition of the Core Rulebook and get exclusive motion scenes, ambient sound loops, and an original dynamic score that will transport your players into the post-atomic world of FALLOUT. Every module includes: A digital adaptation of the original book Fully mechanicalized game components like NPC, items, and automations Alchemy’s core Fallout integration with dice automations and smart character sheets Hundreds of art assets to amplify your adventures Another settlement needs your help! Get this complete collection of games at one incredible price and support Direct Relief, supporting wildfire-impacted communities in California.

 

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