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Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on one of my favourite systems that pulled in almost $1 million on Kickstarter, is…
Starfinder: Afterlight, a CRPG based on the Starfinder 2e ruleset, has garnered significant attention, raising nearly $1 million on Kickstarter and securing voice acting from talent behind Red Dead Redemption and Baldur's Gate 3. While the current Steam demo is rough, particularly in performance and customization, it shows marked improvement from earlier builds, offering a cautiously optimistic glimpse into the game's potential.
How do I Pick the Right Game?
This guide helps prospective Game Masters select the right tabletop role-playing game by prompting self-reflection on preferred playstyles, genres, tones, and rule complexity. It suggests considering available community support and provides examples of various RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Blades in the Dark. The article emphasizes finding a game that aligns with both the GM's and players' enjoyment.
Paizo Reaches New Agreement with Pathfinder Fan Directory, Archives of Nethys
Paizo and the fan-run website Archives of Nethys have reached a new agreement, ensuring the continued availability of Pathfinder and Starfinder rules and lore. The new arrangement is less formal, with reduced oversight and no royalty payments, though volunteers will receive advance PDFs less frequently. This deal is seen as a positive outcome for both the publisher and its community, especially given Paizo's recent financial challenges.
Paizo Inc. Ends its Partnership with Fan Directory Archives of Nethys
Paizo Inc. has terminated its official partnership with the fan-run reference website Archives of Nethys after eight years. The termination is due to the site not generating enough revenue to pay royalties to Paizo. While the partnership has ended, Archives of Nethys will continue to operate under Paizo's Community Use Policy, which will result in the removal of official artwork and the Paizo PRD, and a slowdown in content updates.
Paizo Inc to Release Limited Printing of 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026
Paizo Inc will release a limited printing of the 13 Omens: Preview Edition at Gen Con 2026. This 64-page book offers an early look at the new tabletop RPG, featuring playable rules and a scenario called 'The Haunting of Hollybrook Inn'. The game introduces a unique dice mechanic with 'Omen Dice' that increase danger as play progresses.
D&D rival Paizo forced to make layoffs after "devastating" loss stemming from $10m in stock being held…
Pathfinder publisher Paizo has announced layoffs affecting 12 staff members due to significant financial losses stemming from its former distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors, going bankrupt and holding onto approximately $10 million in Paizo goods. The company also faces challenges with declining book-trade sales and increased production costs, leading to a reduction in organized play scenarios and a shift towards community-created content.
As a Pathfinder 2e sicko, I'm excited for Starfinder: Afterlight after playing an hour of its playtest—but Epictellers has a lot of work to do before demo time this summer
Starfinder: Afterlight aims to bring the Pathfinder 2e experience to video games, utilizing the Starfinder 2e ruleset. While the combat mechanics are promising and the visual presentation, including voice talent like Neil Newbon and Roger Clark, is strong, the game is currently in a very unfinished state. Epictellers Entertainment needs to implement missing actions, improve the user interface for conveying information, and add a robust tutorial before its public demo this summer.
