SHIFT Roleplaying System from Hit Point Press
Today on Not DnD we are looking at SHIFT, a new game system from Hit Point Press. The system is centred around traits and a Shift dice mechanic, which allow the GM and players to collaboratively world build as part of gameplay. There are options rules which allow you to […]
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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 27, 2025): Spot’s IQ is Tops! (continued)
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 27, 2025): Spot’s IQ is Tops! (continued) Q: This is a two-week creative challenge, and it’s a tough one. Most people are familiar with palindromes, which read backward and forward the same. For example: Rise to vote, sir. Lid off a daffodil. The object is to […]
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Forgotten Realms Books to Have Several Digital DLCs, Including One Featuring Asterion
View attachment 412150 Game Informer released its article detailing the upcoming Forgotten Realms books for Dungeons and Dragons, and one small but important note is the inclusion of “several digital DLC” supplements. “Astarion’s Book of Hungers is one of several digital DLCs that will further expand the new setting, in […]
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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 20, 2025): An Oz, Iraq, Arizona
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 20, 2025): An Oz, Iraq, Arizona Q: This is a two-week creative challenge, and it’s a tough one. Most people are familiar with palindromes, which read backward and forward the same. For example: Madam, I’m Adam. Do geese see God? Sit on a potato pan, Otis. […]
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Cthulhu By Gaslight Keeper’s Guide Dives Into The Dark Side Of The Era
Splitting a core book is a calculated risk. What information do the players need? What information is most important to the GM. In the case of Cthulhu By Gaslight Keeper’s Guide, the split focus on things like NPC stats for historical figures, information on Mythos beasties and forbidden tomes and […]
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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 13, 2025): Take Me Out to the Ballgame
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 13, 2025): Take Me Out to the Ballgame Q: Take two different articles of clothing and place them one after the other. The result will spell something seen at a baseball game. What is it? At first I thought the answer would literally spell out something […]
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News Digest for July 13, 2025
Darryl Mott is a tabletop gaming and media journalist with bylines from outlets including Ain’t It Cool News, EN World, and Zombie Orpheus Entertainment. He also makes videos for YouTube and does live streams on Twitch as well as doing post-production and editing for the Morrus’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk […]
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New One Ring and Lord of the Rings Starter Sets Launching at Gen Con
Free League has announced two new starter sets for its parallel Middle Earth-based TTRPG lines. The One Ring uses a bespoke system for Tolkien-themed roleplaying, while Lord of the Rings Roleplaying is powered by 5E. Releasing on July 31st, Over and Under Hill will sell for $29.99 and include a […]
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NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 6, 2025): Nice Place in the U.S. to Vacation
NPR Sunday Puzzle (Jul 6, 2025): Nice Place in the U.S. to Vacation Q: This is a phonetic challenge in four parts. First, say a letter of the alphabet out loud — like B, C, or L. Then name something you might carry around in your pocket. Say it twice. […]
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