The Top 10 RPG Kickstarter Fails
appelcline A look at the ten Kickstarter RPG fails that have generated the most discussion over the years, and why they failed.
Dragon Magazine Covers: Year Three
As it entered its third year, in June 1978, The Dragon went monthly and also began to focus almost entirely on fantasy covers.
The GDW Production Records, Part Two: A Traveller Overview
A look at Traveller sales through the game's first decade.
RuneQuest, Traveller, and Talislanta: Three Weird Trips
The story of three classic games that together have seen dozens of editions and almost two dozen publishers.
The Fall of Tékumel
How MAR Barker was outed as a Nazi sympathizer and what it means for Tékumel.
The Top 10 Funny RPGs
A look at ten notable humor RPGs from the history of the industry.
A Look at the Elusive Shift
How RPGs changed in the '70s. A look at the new book by Jon Peterson.
2021: The Year in Roleplaying
What happened in 2021? Pandemic and Kickstarter, of course, but also WotC booming, Paizo faltering, and new leaders emerging.
A History of Card-Based Games: 1987-Present
A look at the evolution of card-based play in RPGs over the decades.
The Evolution of the Apocalypse: A System History
A look at the evolution of the Apocalypse World game system through Yeear Zero, Forged in the Dark, and Dream Askew.