Kickstarter - The Oracle RPG App - Less Prep. More Play

Content Generators, RPG Tools, and a Campaign Builder. D&D, Pathfinder, and System Neutral. Available on iOS, Android, Steam, and Web.

There was a period when I was genuinely focused on finding the perfect "campaign app." Never saw one that really "clicked" for me, and I looked.

The Oracle RPG App looks REALLY good, not just because of its cross-platform compatibility.

Pricing is either a discounted subscription or a $300 all-in for a lifetime subscription.  Decisions, decisions...

What Makes Oracle RPG Special?

• Content Generators: Billions of possible combinations in an instant when you use any of the Nord Games content generators.
• RPG Tools: Need a small component for your adventure? A trap, some loot, or something to fill out the dungeon? We have an RPG Tool for just about anything.
• Campaign Builder: Organize all of the components of your campaign in a clean and organized interface.
• Quick Prep: Generate interesting stories, exciting settings, memorable characters, interesting monsters, and thrilling adventures in seconds, cutting your prep time dramatically.
• On-The-Fly Editing: Add to, remove from, or change your campaign during your game session with the easy to use interface.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Seamlessly accessible on any device, Oracle RPG ensures your toolkit is always at your fingertips.
• Time-Saving Efficiency: Oracle RPG eliminates the hassle of session preparation so you can focus on the fun of storytelling and gameplay.
• Built-In Inspiration: Discover new ideas and endless possibilities with our intuitive content generators designed to inspire.

Kickstarter - Arden's Adventures/Arden's Notebook: An OSE 'Zine Series (Necromancer Games)

Quick note! Skeeter Green and Zach Glazar are the Special Guests on Talking Crit Live! Wednesday, June 5th @ 8PM ET - Skeeter worked on the Arden's series of zines for Necromancer Games, and Zach is an executive of Necromancer Games / Frog God Games. Link to the stream here.

Another note! I know Skeeter and Zach not just on a professional level but also on a personal level. Both are close friends and skilled and talented creators of old-school gaming material. 'Nuff Said! Tenkar

I'm a big fan of RPG zines. They are the perfect size for my consumption of gaming goodness and are convenient for both on-the-go reading AND when one HAS to go. Heh :)

Four zines in one Kickstarter for Old School Essentials from Frog God Games / Necromancer Games. Could I ask for more? Probably not.

I'm backing Arden's Adventures/Arden's Notebook Kickstarter at the $40 backer level - all 4 zines in print and PDF. International backers CAN opt for POD, which would make for cheaper shipping.

Arden's Adventures is a full-color zine that brings back the feel of classic adventures, where the characters are as likely to die in the second room as they are to find vast and unimaginable treasures and high adventure!

Arden's Notebook is a serialized supplement inspired by Arden's Adventures. The Notebook delivers useful information for the adventure, ideas to make your own, and regular columns such as Helman’s Haberdashery, Role Call!, Igbat's Incantarium, Zoo-Illogical, and more. And Tropes, our original comic strip, illustrated by the wonderful Chet Minton, is pretty darn cool!

All four zines are 28 to 32 pages, A5-sized, and saddle-stitched. To be precise, the page counts are as follows:

• Arden's Adventures Volume 1 is 32 pages.
• Arden's Notebook Volume 1 is 28 pages.
• Arden's Adventures Volume 2 is 32 pages.
• Arden's Notebook Volume 2 is 32 pages.

 

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Kickstarter - 13 Screams Beneath The Withering Sky

A Dystopian Fantasy Roleplaying Game Of Vengeance & Survival With OSR-Inspired Design, But Based On Simple d6-Mechanics.

Rick Hershey and Lucus Palosaari make one heck of an interesting collaborative team, and they're the creative minds behind 13 Screams Beneath the Withering Sky.

Promising a streamlined OSR-inspired system using d6 mechanics, it apparently has a grim-dark aesthetic, which I am drawn to. Damn, my experience with WFRP 1e has forever corrupted me ;)

I'm in for the POD hardcover and PDF.

13 Screams Beneath The Withering Sky is a dark fantasy tabletop RPG designed for players who crave tension, exploration, and the thrill of facing insurmountable odds. The core rulebook includes everything you need to create characters, navigate a cursed world, and challenge the 13 Warlords that dominate the land.

 

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It's Official! I'll Be Returning to PAGE in 2026 as a Special Guest!

PAGE 2025,  held in January of this year, was a blast, plain and simple. For a con only in its second year, things ran very smoothly. Everyone appeared to be having a great time, and the weekend went by in the blink of an eye.

I am pleased and flattered to have been invited to return to the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo (PAGE) as a Special Guest in 2026. Get your tickets NOW, as the Special Guest list will simply grow to a ridiculous size, and you'll kick yourself for missing out on the festivities. You can get more info about PAGE here.

Apparently, for the candid shout used above, I was inspired by THIS man below ;)

I hope to see many of you later this month at TotalCon (Feb 20-23).

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Kickstarter - Quest for Zines: a Zine Quest Zine About Zines

"A zine about zines." It's almost Seinfeld-esque in nature. Of course, you are going to see me backing or buying pretty much anything that Phil Reed puts his name to - it's simply a no-brainer for me.

Quest for Zines is a Kickstarter to support a month's worth of interviews for Phil Reed, and Lex Morgan are doing the interview. At the end of the month, they will put the interviews in zine format, in PDF and print. You can back Quest for Zines: a Zine Quest Zine About Zines for the PDF for 3 bucks, and POD (at cost plus shipping) plus PDF for 5 bucks.

This zine is a celebration of indie RPGs, indie RPG supplements, and their creators. Within this work, 28 engaging interviews will be featured with creators of all experience levels. We'll connect with designers, artists, and publishers. We also include conversations with those involved in crowdfunding, promotion, and beyond.

Join us each day in February! We'll be posting an interview every single day, each as individual updates! At the end of the month, we'll take all the updates, give them a polish, add some nifty art, and make them into a zine. And that zine can be shipped directly to your door.

Not a fan of physical zines? You can just get the PDF, too. 

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Free OSR - Arcana Rising (Modern-Day Urban Fantasy)

I really enjoy finding OSR rulesets that push the game into less-used genres. Arcana Rising imagines a "modern-day urban fantasy" setting "that posits a world where magic and the supernatural have awakened once more after millennia of slumber beneath the frozen ice of the Antarctic."

Arcana Rising is priced at Pay What You Want.

Generations ago, the source of all raw magic was sealed away beneath the frozen ice of the southernmost continent, but now, with the breaching of the ancient seal by Russian scientists, magic once again flows throughout the world as it once did. Wizardry is once more a genuine calling, the divine influence is making itself known in greater strength than has been seen on the Earth in human memory, and with the return of magic, supernatural creatures that had long fled to the outer planes where magic still held sway are once again encroaching into the material realm and threatening mankind. 

Players will take on classic fantasy roles thrust into our world, modern day wizards, adventurers, and holy champions, who seek out the knowledge of the lost era of magic and attempt to protect mankind from the supernatural beings that now threaten it, while juggling their mundane lives around the demands of a life of danger confronting unholy threats from beyond the veil.

Arcana Rising is powered by the same core system as the critically-acclaimed Hulks and Horrors science-fiction role-playing game. The H&H Engine brings a simple to learn set of rules inspired by the classic fantasy role-playing games of Gygax, Mentzer, and Ward. 

• 7 core classes with rules up to level 12 and beyond, each a new spin on the classics: Gunfighter, Gladiator, Rogue, Wizard, Cleric, Champion, and Forestwalker
• A Day Job system, representing the characters' day to day careers
• A new skill system that aims to provide the skilled with better talent and success without blocking off options
• Arcane magic and Divine prayer, with spell lists for each up to level 6
• Rules for generating magical treasures and artifacts from the ancient era
• Over 100 classic fantasy and folkloric monsters
• GM advice and tools for modern and urban fantasy adventuring
• Alternate 'genre packages' and rules for other game concepts from traditional medieval fantasy to post-apocalyptic horror

 

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Update Backerkit - Stars & Sails - Stretch Goal Added

Well, the more I learn about Stars & Sails, the more I can't wait to give it a play-through at Wizard Con in April. 

Now that we have a sneak peek at an S&S character sheet, we can learn more about Stars & Sails. Apparently, resources are essential (rations and water have their own tracking boxes ;)

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Humble Bundle - The Complete ElfQuest

Back in my college days, I was a huge fan of the ElfQuest series of comics. Well, for 18 bucks, you can own The Compete ElfQuest Bundle. I'm all in, 'nuff said!

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Kickstarter - Dark Visions - For the Shadowdark RPG

Here's the point where I talk about "connections." I've known Jeff Jones for several years. He laid out and edited the two issues of our Torchlight zine. He simply does good, professional work in a timely fashion.

Dark Visions is a current Kickstarter project for the ShadowDark RPG. Starting as low as 12 bucks in PDF (I'm backing at $50, BTW), Dark Visions is: 

"An expansion for the Shadowdark RPG focusing on cults, their gods, and their domains. Featuring 3 Player Classes (Cultist, Inquisitor, and Knight of the Covenant), 25 New Spells, and 16 Cultist Domains, each containing their own dedicated creatures, magic items, and tables. Not just a resource guide, DARK VISIONS includes a pair of stand-alone adventures that have the party following an occult trail into dank dungeons. You can string both of the adventures together plus add THE TOWER OF SIX companion zine to form a three adventure campaign!"

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Bundle of Holding - CBR+PNK (Minimalist Cyberpunk)

I must confess, when I look at new rulesets (or at least ones that I've never encountered before), I look for ones that will be convention-play friendly. I have plenty of potential rulesets to use at my home table, but convention play, IMHO, goes best with light rules that play fast. 

The CBR+PNK Bundle looks to be PERFECT for convention gaming. YMMV ;)

Adventurer! This new CBR+PNK Quick Deal presents the complete line of CBR+PNK minimalist Forged in the Dark cyberpunk pamphlets from Cabinet of Curiosities. In low-prep, fast-playing one-shot sessions, your team of Runners, living on the edge in the shadows of a gritty, ultra-violent world, make their last run. Maybe you'll recover a payload from an abandoned AI-run hotel – or buy an encrypted Hosaka key in the corporate megalopolis Mona Rise – or search lunar habitat Biosphere-5 for the escaped APX PRDTR. The CBR+PNK core rules fit in three four-panel pamphlets; you can print each pamphlet on one legal-size sheet of paper, double-sided. Read the entire game on a lunch break, then create characters and start running one of this offer's one-sheet adventures in 15 minutes.

For just US$6.95 you get all eight titles in our CBR+PNK Collection (retail value $36.50) as DRM-free ebooks, including the complete CBR+PNK Core rules sheets, along with the Rookie character expansion; the plug-ins (rules options) Cyberpunk Hunters and +Weird; and four runs: The Ghost of Adelaide, Mind the Gap, Mona Rise Megalopolis, and PRDTR.

We presented the original 2021 version of the CBR+PNK core rules in our December 2021 Forged in the Dark Bundle. This is the 1.5 Augmented Edition funded in a March 2022 Kickstarter campaign. If you purchased the Dec 2021 Forged offer, check your Wizard's Cabinet download page for the new edition of the core rules.

 

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OSR Christmas 2024 - Days 11 & 12 - Big Gifts Are Going Out the Door - See if They Are Yours!

Alright! We are finally here—the wrap-up of OSR Christmas 2024—the final Days—Days 11 and 12!

If you see your name/screenname/handle below, you must email me at tenkarsDOTtavernATgmailDOTcom with "OSR Chrismas 2024 Days 11&12" in the subject. In the body of the email, we'll need your real name, screenname/handle, and the gift you are claiming.

Good luck to all!

1 - Frog God Games 50% off Coupon

Hyrieus & rockmonolit

2 - $200 Frog God Games Store Credit (Note, Outside US MAY be limited to digital purchases)

GMJasonGURPS

3 - Free Holiday PDFs from Frog God Games:
How Orcus Stole Christmas,
Orcus on 34th Level,
Orcus in a Winter Wonderland,
Beware of the Yule Cat, &
The 12 Days of Orcus


FallenAngel

4 - The New Adventures Dark and Deep Core Rulebook and Core Bestiary in pdf from BRW Games

Tim Baker

5 - Fat Dragon Games - DRAGON TILES: Dungeon Core Set

Narmer

6 - Fat Dragon Games - DRAGON TILES: Caverns Core Set

DungeonMapper

7 - PIG Games - Worlds Beyond in PDF

macloud

8 - PIG Games - Swords & Six-Siders Expanded Edition in PDF

Matthew

9 - $10 DTRPG Gift Certificate

Doug

10 - $50 DTRPG Gift Certificate

Jeff Bernstein

11 -Emperors Choice - 1 BIG Bundle - US Only

ch\/\/olfgang        

2 x Continent Maps of Khaora (Large and small size)

2 x 2024 Arduin Maps

2 x Original Arduin Maps

2 x Chorynth Country Maps 2024 versions

2 x Arduin Map Index Books

2 x Sets of Arduin Art Prints (Set of 4)

2 x Arduin Map Tubes

2 x Back Scratchers

Merry Christmas to all!

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Bundle of Holding - Faster Than Light – Nomad Bundle

Quick note! Return here tomorrow as we gift the gifts of the final days of OSR Christmas 2024! - Tenkar

I'm still trying to find the "perfect" sci-fi ruleset that isn't too complicated. Until now, White Star has filled that niche for me, but everything I've read about Faster Than Light – Nomad has made me think it could have competition. Based on the SRD of the Traveller rules, this 2D6 system has been well received by reviewers at  DTRPG.

You can get the entire Faster Than Light – Nomad bundle for 12.95 (the core rules alone are 19.99 at DTRPG).

Adventurer! This FTL Nomad Bundle presents Faster Than Light: Nomad, the high-adventure science fiction tabletop roleplaying game from Stellagama Publishing. An evolution and expansion of Stellagama's Quantum Starfarer, Nomad's streamlined and approachable old-school rules support any kind of future space setting from cyberpunk to space marine firefights, free-trader interstellar travelling to mecha melodrama, and the galactic escapades of far-future star heroes.

Nomad roleplaying gameFor just US$12.95 you get all five titles in our Nomad Collection (retail value $56) as DRM-free ebooks, including the complete Faster Than Light: Nomad corebook, plus the free Quickstart; three supplements – Mecha, Spacecraft Go!, and Synthoids; and Adventure 1: The Customs Job.

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State of The Tavern - January 2025 - Time to Reroll!

Wow! We're almost a full month into the New Year, and we've already checked off one con for the year (PAGE 2). Con season is off to a great start.

The Tavern's Substack, regretfully, has not been off to a great start. Lots of distractions and a number of time sinks, but I'm cleaning off the plate and hoping to get back to the weekly posting of the Substack.

This past week, on Thursday to be exact, we DID kick off the Weekly Midday Livestream, or Random Tavern Chat. The plan is to have a livestream, likely around 1PM Eastern time, on a random weekday afternoon. Why random days? Because of family responsibilities, appointments for Rach and myself, various conventions, and travel, pinning down free time on a weekday is NOT easy. It WAS a well-received livestream hosted by Glen and me, and we would like to make the livestreams at times that are more convenient for those across the pond.

We launched The Tavern's Swag Store yesterday. More items will be added weekly. It's a great way to support what we (Tenkar and all of the co-hosts) do on the blog and the video channels.

Tomorrow, Sunday, January 25th, at 7PM ET, I, Ryan David, and Grim Jim D will be hosting Inappropriate Characters: Rerolled. Hope to see you visiting the live!

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Deal of the Day - D&D Gamma World RPG (GW7e)

Somewhere, I have the physical boxed set of D&D Gamma World (GW7e). I didn't even know what edition it was before seeing it as today's Deal of the Day. Usually 19.99 in PDF, Gamma World 7e can be snagged for 11.99 until tomorrow morning.

A wacky, wily roleplaying game of post-apocalyptic peril.

Earth. After the apocalypse. Never mind the radiation—you’re gonna like it here.

The D&D Gamma World Roleplaying Game offers hours of rollicking entertainment in a savage land of adventure, where the survivors of some mythical future disaster must contend with radioactive wastes, ravaged cities, and rampant lawlessness. Against a nuclear backdrop, heroic scavengers search crumbled ruins for lost artifacts while battling mutants and other perils.

This product is a complete, stand-alone roleplaying game that uses the 4th Edition D&D Roleplaying Game system as its foundation. It appeals to D&D players as well as gamers interested in fantasy science fiction set in a bizarre, post-apocalyptic world.

• 160-page book with rules for character creation, game rules, and an adventure
• 2 sheets of character and monster tokens
• 2 battle maps
• Character sheets and mutation power cards
• Mutation power card deck
• Loot power card deck

OSR Christmas 2024 - Days 11 & 12 - The BIG Gifts Are On the Table!

Here we are: Days 11 and 12 of OSR Christmas 2024. And my God, do we have some gifts for you to wrap things up!

Comment below by 6 PM ET, Sunday, January 26th, 2025, to be considered for a gift.

In no particular order:

1 - Frog God Games 50% off Coupon

2 - $200 Frog God Games Store Credit (Note, Outside US MAY be limited to digital purchases)

3 - Free Holiday PDFs from Frog God Games:
How Orcus Stole Christmas,
Orcus on 34th Level,
Orcus in a Winter Wonderland,
Beware of the Yule Cat, &
The 12 Days of Orcus


4 - The New Adventures Dark and Deep Core Rulebook and Core Bestiary in pdf from BRW Games

5 - Fat Dragon Games - DRAGON TILES: Dungeon Core Set

6 - Fat Dragon Games - DRAGON TILES: Caverns Core Set

7 - PIG Games - Worlds Beyond in PDF

8 - Pig Games - Swords & Six-Siders Expanded Edition in PDF

9 - $10 DTRPG Gift Certificate

10 - $50 DTRPG Gift Certificate

11 -Emperors Choice - 1 BIG Bundle - US Only

        2 x Continent Maps of Khaora (Large and small size)

2 x 2024 Arduin Maps

2 x Original Arduin Maps

2 x Chorynth Country Maps 2024 versions

2 x Arduin Map Index Books

2 x Sets of Arduin Art Prints (Set of 4)

2 x Arduin Map Tubes

2 x Back Scratchers

 

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Backerkit - Stars & Sails RPG

“Stars and Sails” is a swashbuckling role-playing game set in a setting that combines planetary romance, pulp science fiction, and old-style adventures on the high seas.

Stars & Sails is $35 in Softcover plus digital and $55 in Hardcover plus digital.

Thank you for helping see this whimsical and magical Role Playing Game by Pauli Kidd come to life. We would like to introduce you to Pauli who is a legendary author and game designer.

Pauli has been in the RPG / Game industry for over 35 years. Pauli was the writer, director and lead designer of Nightshade, an action-adventure title for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and  she was the lead designer for the mega hit video game Shadowrun. 

Pauli has written novels for Wizards of the Coast such as Descent into he Depths of the Earth, and also White Plume Mountain. Stars & Sails is her full line Role Playing Game, that is a stand alone game. This means, you get everything you need to play the game in ONE book, so there is no other hidden charges or materials you will need.

OSR Christmas 2024 - Days 9 & 10 - Giving the Gifts

We got back from PAGE 2 Sunday afternoon, and both Rach and I escaped Con Crud: The Reckoning. Still, we had a bunch of catching up to do, so gifting the gifts from Days 9 and 10 of OSR Christmas 2024 Got delayed, but I'm caught up, so here we go.

If your name/screen name/handle appears below, email me at tenkarsDOTtavern @ that Gmail thing. Please put "OSR Christmas Days 9 & 10" in the Subject Header. In the body of the email, indicate what your name/screen name/handle is, as well as what gift you are claiming.

Without further wait, let's get 'er done!

Gift 1 - Dragonlock Lost Caverns: Master Set FDG0410 ($50.00) 

davrion

Gift 2 - Dragonlock Lost City of the Dwarves: Master Set FDG0411 ($25.00) 

Rob F.

Gift 3 - Frog God Games 50% off Coupon 

Brian S

Gift 4 - A 2nd Frog God Games 50% off Coupon

Ikaros

Gift 5 - What Price Glory

FallenAngel

Gift 6 - Worlds Beyond

macloud

Gift 7 - $10 DTRPG Gift Cert

Jeff Bernstein

Gift 8 - Another $10 DTRPG Gift Cert

David T (via Discord)

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Bundle of Holding - Designers, Dragons, and More

The Designers & Dragons Collection is incredible. I own it in print and PDF, and I really should circle back and reread the history. It really is that good.

For just US$7.95 you get all three titles in this revived offer's Starter Collection (retail value $35) as DRM-free ebooks:

• Designers & Dragons: The '70s: The first volume in Shannon Appelcline's history of RPG publishers (now supported by the Designers & Dragons Patreon campaign). This debut installment covers Dungeons & Dragons, the turbulent history of TSR, and the first generation of RPGs. Foreword by Greg Stafford.
• Family Games: The 100 Best: A hundred famed designers review and discuss their favorite games: Blokus, Can't Stop, Gloom, Kill Dr. Lucky, Prince Valiant, and dozens more.
• 40 Years of Gen Con: A photo-filled anecdotal reminiscence, compiled by Robin D. Laws, of the hobby's leading US convention. It's the best four decades in gaming!

And if you pay more than the threshold price of $19.22, you'll level up and also get this revival's entire Bonus Collection with four more titles worth an additional $40:

• Hobby Games: The 100 Best: From Amber Diceless Roleplaying to Wiz-War, a hundred leading designers praise their favorites.
• Designers & Dragons: The '80s: GURPS, West End, Palladium, Champions, and much more. Foreword by Cyberpunk designer Mike Pondsmith.
• Designers & Dragons: The '90s: World of Darkness, Wizards of the Coast, Warhammer 40K, Atlas Games, and more. Foreword by Peter Adkison, founder of Wizards and owner of Gen Con.
• Designers & Dragons: The '00s: D20, Pathfinder, the indies, and more. Foreword by Paizo Publishing founder Lisa Stevens.

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PAGE 2 - It's Almost a Wrap!

 

Yep, they had me warming the bench this morning for none other than Zeb Cook in the Autograph Booth ;)

Afterwards, I tried to tae a picture of every booth in the Vending Hall, but I know I missed a handful, especially GaxLand - Heidi and Erik's booth was constantly mobbed, and that's a damn good thing! I may swing by the Vendor Hall tomorrow in the AM.

This afternoon's SWL/B&A game was in Conference Room A at the Hilton Garden. One small problem - there was no Conference Room A at the Hilton Garden. There was, however, a board room, and by an 8 to 0 vote, we designated the Board Room "Conference Room A". Problem solved ;)

Sad to see the con is already wrapping up. Ah well, Total Con in a month. One needs to pace one's self ;)