Deconstructed: Demon of Despair

A Tier 3 Adversary that preys on those who have lost all Hope.

Vol 26: Fey & Feline

Anger management, milestones, and a sneak peek at a new VTT. Then, Elven kingdoms, Dwarven cities, and Fey cocaine. A Bastion of Hope and a beacon of brooding. Plus: the ultimate GM screen, dungeon design tips, and guidance on rules and lore.

Knowing the Unknown

Star Trek writer Carlos Cisco talks to the German trio behind the The New Unknown, the ambitious Daggerheart sci-fi system.

Deconstructed: Gorgon

A Tier 2 humanoid with deadly aim and a stony gaze. Look upon them at your peril!

Vol 25: Hope & Heroes

Hope & Fear draw near while an alchemical VTT appears. Duets take the stage—but perilous play takes a spotlight. Then, plunging the dagger into your player’s heart, mapping the perfect encounter, and cultivating the commons. Plus: a new 80-page ocean adventure.

Deconstructed: Acid Burrower

A Relentless Adversary with a mouth full of acid—a Tier 1 burrowing monster to spring on your unsuspecting party!

Vol 24: Wonders & Wilds

A forest fiend, Fantasy Grounds, and free illustrations. Then, nine optional rules, a monster design guide, and a tag team flowchart. Plus: knight time, a Severance starter, and resources without robots. Bonus: Map Prepper, a gambler's die, and building a local gaming community.

Vol 23: Traps & Tension

Devious devices, army antics, and Dungeon Crawler Carl. Then, a planetary playtest, gnolls and demons, and a Bastion of Hope. There’s a primer on pacing, an analysis of armour, and meditations on metaphysics. Bonus: a Daggerheart database and a narrative mystery framework.

The Cisco Kid

The Colossus of the Drylands writer had a hit with Pistolheart. Now he’s back with a bullet.

Vol 22: Sinners & Saints

Sinful Adversaries, waggish Dodos, and colossal capers. Then, using pre-game maps and timelines, pointcrawl dungeons, and node-based design. There's a Wolverine and golden retriever, and executive appointments and industry accolades. Finally, lore casts and blocks.

Vol 21: Homebrew & Heartache

Medieval dungeons, tourneys, and one-shots. Then, how to direct the spotlight, craft NPCs, and build-a-boss. A space saga reveal, Predator vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs Kill Bill, and a chorus of demons and undead. Then, it’s Brigands vs Knight and a final girl’s dreams.

Vol 20: Slashers & Shadows

Panic attack, melee math, and necrotic adventures. Then, deep dives with the devs, ten house rules for your table, and the final hours of the final girls. Plus: some golden nuggets, Incan intricacies, and rules for hexcrawls and traversals. Finally: learning the medieval mindset.