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The most enjoyable Superhero Tabletop RPGs This guide is for TTRPG players who want to bring superhero action to their table but aren’t sure which system will deliver the best experience for their group. Superhero TTRPGs are more popular—and more ambitious—than ever. Whether you want to tell the coming-of-age story of teen heroes, team up … Read more
The Best Licensed Tabletop RPGs What is a licensed tabletop RPG? Something that’s licensed means it uses an intellectual property (IP) owned by someone else. For example Middle-Earth Enterprises owns the exclusive rights to The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. If anyone wants to make a movie, write a book or make a game, … Read more
If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, that’s probably the best place to start; it sets up everything this post builds on: 👉 Beyond D&D: A Complete RPG Guided Tour Through Tabletop Design Philosophies By now you’ve noticed how each game shifted the way you think about RPGs, from Knave’s stripped-down clarity to Blades’ system … Read more
I’ve created this guided tour for GMs and players who’ve played D&D and want to explore what else tabletop RPGs can do. It features 12 games arranged in a specific sequence, designed to show the full spectrum of RPG design philosophies. Think of it like a cruise with carefully chosen stops, each game highlights a … Read more
The Top Full-Spectrum Tabletop RPGs What the heck is a full-spectrum game? Here’s a definition for you: A full-spectrum game is a tabletop RPG world where success requires mixing multiple gameplay modes—combat, stealth, hacking, diplomacy, magic—often in the same adventure. These are very versatile tabletop RPG systems and settings. These modes interact by design, where … Read more