I often talk about how icon relationships are a powerful resource in the players’ hands. In this article, I’m going to discuss how I use the presence of multiple icons as a designer and a GM to make things interesting and challenging for the heroes. The icons provide background and context for the events in […]
A mere few weeks ago terrible heat gripped much of the northern hemisphere. Now the temperature has cooled, signaling the whispered approach of fall. Back to school is one of the Head Pelgrane’s favorite seasons. He flaps his leathery wings over quiet suburban streets, ready to swoop down and, with his piercing beak, snatch up […]
It feels like a mere month since I last peered out from the nest to let you know what’s up with Pelgrane Press. That’s because it was a month. Among our efforts to ramp up our activities with my coming on board as Creative Director, we’re endeavoring to return to regular publication for this very […]
by Jay Godden, edited by Isaac Rolfe and Rob Heinsoo, art by Lee Moyer & Aaron McConnell Read the introductory post here. In the much anticipated Second Edition of 13th Age we can expect to see a few changes to magic items. For the 13th and final article in this series, we explore a magic […]
We mentioned in our previous post that the key features of 13th Age 2e are as follows: Backwards compatible with ten years of support books. Better options for class talents, powers, and spells. Each class gets 2+ additional pages of new talents, feats, powers, and spells. Improved icon relationships. More flexible handling of kin/ancestry abilities […]
The rumours are true – a second edition of 13th Age will be coming to Kickstarter in 2023! Work on the new edition has already begun, and you can sign up to playtest the new edition by emailing Rob at 13thAgePlaytest@gmail.com. Here are the key features of 13th Age 2e: Backwards compatible with ten years […]
