Hello and welcome to this week’s big headlines in tabletop RPGs! We’ve got three of the most major events in the hobby that you can catch up on while waiting for your session to start.
This week: Dungeons & Dragons boss talks candidly about rebuilding trust after the OGL blowup, Modiphius updates the Solo Star Trek RPG rules, and Humble Bundle brings a big discount on Legend in the Mist.
DnD Head Talks Candidly About Losing Trust & Building It Back Up
Wizards of the Coast’s new face of DnD Dan Ayoub has been making big announcements at Gen Con and the like. Yet alongside the big drops like a World of Warcraft crossover and return of Dark Sun is a lot of talk about regaining trust. Of repairing the rift between fans and the company in addition to bringing back old properties like Dragonlance with the original creators.
Ayuob recently did an interview with Wargamer about how he plans to slowly regain player trust, honor the DnD of old, and chart a new path for the storytellers of the future. The summary is the he realizes that it is a slow process, began by listening to players and store owners alike, and intends to open doors for both classic creators and new talent to ensure DnD is about everyone telling their stories their way.
New Star Trek Solo RPG Beams Onto Shelves In October
A new version of the Star Trek Adventures Solo rpg is set to release in a month. This updated edition builds on the 2023 version with updated rules and errata, along with a new cover featuring various captains. It comes with the lengthy title Star Trek Adventures: Captain's Log Solo RPG 2026 Edition. It plays out sort of like a solo journaling RPG where players update their captain’s log in between adventures. The book comes to stores on October 30 courtesy of Modipihus.
Humble Bundle Has Everything You Need To Play Legend In The Mist Or Otherscape
Humble Bundle is back at it again with an extreme deal on TTRPGs. This latest endeavor brings Legend in the Mist and Metro:Otherscape to you in digital form. For $18, you’ll get the full set that includes both core books, setting guides, character packs, maps, and more. This is a particularly great way to instantly get everything needed to play a Legend in the Mist campaign. The award-winning game created a big buzz through its playtest, and its release was a popular event with StartPlaying users. And every purchase supports the World Wildlife Fund!
With that wonderful deal, we bring this week’s news to a close. Thanks for reading, and may your dice be kind!
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