Whatever your relationship status or preference may be, here are some of the best romance TTRPGs for flirting with fellow players, exploring emotional roller coasters, and feeling that unmatched thrill of a good meet cute.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse announced a new sourcebook, DnD Beyond might have revived a la carte purchases, WizKids revealed an event exclusive collab miniature, and a popular YouTube show got a release date for a tie-in graphic novel.
I’ve gathered some of the top weird TTRPGs for your consideration here. Some stand out due to their unusual settings, forcing you to think of a new type of character. Others bring novel game mechanics to the table, forcing you to leave optimization behind. And one might not even be playable.
A new DnD video game is in development from a Star Wars Game Director, Mike Mearls leaves Chaosium but stays on RuneQuest, WotC is looking for a new pair of DnD leads, and Troll Lord reforged its Adventurers Backpack for Castles & Crusades.
It’s easy to recommend Pathfinder Dice Conquest. The box is small so it makes for easy setup and easy travel. It’s quick to learn but can tickle the brains of strategy fans with its mix of variables. And it captures the simple appeal of tabletop games: rolling dice and trying to come out the heroes
Grim has several definitions – so for the purpose of these recommendations I’m focusing on games with dire subject matter, gloomy settings, brutal consequences, and opportunities for serious roleplay.
A dystopian setting can create opportunities for a different kind of roleplay. It can also challenge players to think more tactically than in your typical heroic fantasy game. To start you off on your hopeless path, here are some best dystopian TTRPGs.
Whether you like complex cases that reward smart questions, uncovering eldritch lore, or sussing out a suspect’s motives, there should be something here for you.
It's a week of returns: Psion class returns in Unearthed Arcana, White Wolf returns to World of Darkness, Svavelvinter returns for Dragonbane, and Free RPG Day will return with some interesting goodies.
This week: a duo of DnD friends wins the Amazing Race competition show, Free League brings out more Dragonbane, and WizKids’ parent company buys Diamond Comics… with some complications as a result.