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Rascal plays In This World and doesn’t want to come back

There are other worlds than these, but they all have jobs.

Chase Carter Thomas Manuel Rowan Zeoli

Chase Carter, Thomas Manuel, Rowan Zeoli

May 1, 2025 — 4 min read
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In the forground an anthropomorphic monkey and bearded warrior fight a massive, fiery monster. In the background, a group of cartoon-styled players pose dramatically.

features

Bludgeon wants you to embrace roleplaying in your own, radical way

This RPG from an Indian team approaches classes, and divinity, beyond Western conventions.

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a colorful frame in pink and white with the cover of DETECT OR DIE inside

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Detect Or Die is more than just Disco Elysium brought to tabletop

There’s a hodgepodge of influences.

Khee Hoon Chan May 14, 2026
AI-generated profiles of TTRPG designers ignite fury across social media

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AI-generated profiles of TTRPG designers ignite fury across social media

4 Pillar Games’ new website adds AI-generated slop to an already ephemeral online historical record.

Lin Codega May 12, 2026
Talkback: Draw Steel

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Talkback: Draw Steel

A podcast is just a series of negotiations.

Thomas Manuel May 11, 2026
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