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.

We’ve got news of a Ravenloft tv series, a Ravenloft board game, a Castle Ravenloft premium DM screen, and a shift in power at Wizards of the Coast. Let’s break it down.

The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide takes a faster, simpler, and ultimately effective approach to building a baddie. 

Look below to find suggestions for the Dungeon Master who has every DnD book, the goblin with all the dice, or the secret santa with a vague wishlist. 

Brennan Lee Mulligan takes over Critical Role for Campaign 4 in a new world, WotC shows off DnD alt covers for the Forgotten Realms duo, Gen Con attendance sets record high, and a slew of new TTRPGs were released or announced during the convention. 

You’ve seen these monsters before. And you’ll find the fact that some now glow in the dark to be the raddest thing ever or a silly gimmick. But don’t write Underdark Expeditions off, especially not if you’re in the market for more creepy crawlies. This is the best these DnD monsters have looked in a long time.

DnD’s new Eberron book gets delayed due to quality issues, a Dungeon Master University premium experience, a bigger price point for the DnD 2024 Starter Set, Green Ronin’s legal fight to get its stock back from Diamond Comics, and Paizo’s upcoming partnership that will let you print high-quality minis based on official characters. 

For being sold as a quick-draw concept, I really like the depth provided by Ultimate RPG Worldbuilding Deck.