translation

Art from the cover of the Sword World 2.5 boxed set, a manga illustrations of adventurers on the attack.

tabletop

Sword World may no longer be revolutionary, but Japan’s dominant fantasy RPG is still more than a historical curiosity

Down the tabbit hole.

Caelyn Ellis Mar 24, 2026

A weapons spread from the Japanese localization of MORK BORG -- black-and-white weapons, a yellow background, and intense Japanese kanji.

tabletop

Localizing MÖRK BORG required a deft hand and a dedication to the details

An interview with Malstrom’s Montro on translation, new fonts, and how to create an aesthetic.

Lin Codega Nov 13, 2025

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