Sinew Dragon was such a good name and far more imaginative than D&D’s chromatic and metallic dragons that I was inspired to try to rename the TTRPG titular creatures with more interesting themes.
D&D: The Lost Episode “resurfaces” in Brazilian ad campaign
Ad agency Ogilvy Brasil partnered with Hasbro to do a nostalgic campaign for D&D’s 50th anniversary.
Who’s helping Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity? Definitely Not Goblins
The Definitely Not Goblins: Christmas Special is taking place in Blackfriars’ Basement, Glasgow, on Sunday the 15th December at 6pm (doors 5:30), and tickets are available.
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A new edition of Traveller RPG is available for just $1! Meanwhile, Hasbro ventures into iGaming with D&D, Evil Genius licenses The Return of the Living Dead, Shadow Scar faces delays, and Games Workshop may join the FTSE 100.
Tales of Riches: D&D partners with online gambling company embroiled in spying row
Games Global is in the frame for not playing fair with intellectual property. Playtech is suing for IP infringement after spying claims.
Kali Yuga: Collectible minis and 5e rules respectfully rich in Hindu myths
Switzerland-based Aradia Miniatures are close to funding Kali Yuga, a set of minis based on Hindu myths.
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Fueled by rum bought at the Edinburgh Night Market, Team Geek Native wonders if your RPG features goblin markets or floating markets while RPG news highlights include a massive Oldskull bundle, Musk’s Hasbro buyout threat boosting stock prices, a Chaosium signing event in London, and Lord of the Rings arriving on D&D Beyond.
Free STL and preview: Sol’Kesh Ynnil
. When courting for prospective mates, the males can be found gripping the fragile branches of the tallest trees, spitting their stream of venom as high into the sky as possible, in an effort to impress the darker green females watching below from behind the leaves.
Gary Gygax’s daughter calls her father “sexist” in response to recent D&D row
It’s worth noting that Gary Gygax was proudly a biological determinist. It’s unclear whether Gary would refuse any of the preface.
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Catch up on the latest tabletop gaming news, including Elon Musk’s feud with Wizards of the Coast, Steve Jackson Games’ charitable donation, a unique 5e bestiary project, a tribute to Amber Cook, and the rise of BlueSky’s RPG community.
