WE HAVE MOVED!

I am happy to announce a new website that will be replacing the one here on blogger.com. This site will include all the new newsletter updates from now on. It also provides a clearer look at the complete Micro Chapbook RPG system and makes a way for newcomers to more easily get into the game.

Check out the new website here: https://microrpg.weebly.com/

Embrace Your Evil Side

 Hello, Gamers,

It is time for the weekly update from Micro RPG. This week's theme is EVIL. Many gamers enjoy indulging in playing evil characters in games. Well, now that option is available in Micro Chapbook RPG. This week I'm thrilled to bring you the official 2nd deluxe core rulebook for the systems dark fantasy setting. Micro Chapbook RPG EVIL EDITION is sure to fulfill all your wicked wishes. Additionally, to give you a taste of darkness, I'm also including a FREE evil 2-page adventure scenario. 

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EMBRACE EVIL!

Brutal, dark, and unforgiving, a villain’s life is never an easy one. 

The Micro Chapbook RPG system is an ultra-simple roleplaying game that can be played solo or with a traditional GM if you so wish. The EVIL EDITION is the second Deluxe Core Rulebook for the dark fantasy version of the system. The main game focuses on solitaire gameplay, starring a single power-hungry villain. It uses randomly generated dungeon scenarios to make each game session a little different. The universe for this game is brutal, unforgiving, and dark. It takes notes from such classics as Dungeon Quest and Deathtrap Dungeon. Expect to die and die often.

What is the difference between this book and the previous Deluxe Core Rulebook? This book focuses on playing evil and villainous characters. These characters will tend to be more powerful than your normal goodhearted hero. However, being evil has its drawbacks. Personal corruption can make you rot inside and out, not to mention make you an outcast of society. This core rulebook features all-new EVIL classes and races. This includes Death Knights, Warlocks, Orcs, Goblins, Dire Elves, Demons, and more. These characters have special dark powers to ensure their evil reign goes on and on. Of course, there is nothing saying that any other race from other gamebooks in the system cannot also be evil. OR that the races included here might work for a normal heroic character. This book also includes new rules for Corruption, Theft, Being Arrested, Escaping Jail, Intimidation, and much more.

Get your copy for only $2.99 on DriveThru RPG! Look for the print edition in the coming week.

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WEEKLY FREEBIE!

You have heard tell of the riches held at Mordock Manor. Lord Mordock is known for stealing from the peasants in his region, insisting it is "taxes." He even pries gold from the hands of travelers simply moving through his land. Anyone who doesn't comply is met at the end of the sword of one of his brutal guardsmen. Well, those guardsmen don't scare you. Not to mention, it is about time Mordock is relieved of some of his wealth. "I'll help him lighten his load," you tell the other criminals at the Blackwater Inn. 

Siege at Mordock Manor is a Micro Chapbook RPG--an ultra-light roleplaying game that fits in a single folded chapbook. Simply print off the two rules pages back-to-back, fold in half, and you have a completely playable Micro Chapbook RPG. These rules are specially designed for solo play on a grid map or graph paper but may also be used as quick and simple rules for a traditional GM run RPG game. Combine with other Micro Chapbook RPGs for extra options! This file includes both the full-color and printer-friendly versions. Get it for FREE at Drivethru RPG.

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NEW IN PRINT!

For those of you who enjoy physical media, The Horror at Briar Academy adventure book is now in print through Amazon. 

That is all for this week. Happy gaming!

 Hello Gamers,

It's time for the weekly update from Micro RPG! This week I'm bringing you a new spooky adventure for Micro Chapbook RPG, as well as the announcement of a new physical edition of a Halloween favorite. 

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Something Evil Walks the Halls at Night

Something walks the halls of Briar Academy at night. The students all believe the school is haunted. The sounds of footsteps, clanking chains, and the cry of a girl can be heard in the darkness. The Headmistress is at her wits end trying to solve the mystery. However, when one of the girls from the school vanishes in the night, they all begin to fear there is something far more sinister at work.

Horror at Briar Academy is the newest stand-alone short adventure module for the Micro Chapbook Roleplaying game system set in the seaside city of Trabor Bay in the region of Hellick Water. (Check out the map and locations of Hellick Water in the Micro Chapbook RPG Board Game). 

This adventure can be played on its own or as part of the larger campaign game in conjunction with other Micro Chapbook products. This book includes the basics of the rules AND can be combined with any Micro Chapbook RPG system book or genre.

Get it for only 99 cents and look for a print edition coming to amazon. 

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Return to Sleepy Hollow

One last year's absolute favorite games of the Halloween season was the print and play board game Sleepy Hollow: Hunt for the Headless Horseman. This solo game sees the player take on the role of Ichabod Crane. Well, I'm happy to announce that a physical edition is now available for $29.99 from the Game Crafter. You can still download the print and play version for FREE on drivethru. 

Mild-mannered school teacher Ichabod Crane loves ghost stories and occult tales. So much so that he reads them to his classroom each morning during the witching autumn months. Upon receiving a mysterious package one day, Ichabod finds a book inside. Its pages contain frightening yarns about Horseman Hollow just outside of town, and he can’t resist the urge to read it out loud to his students. Unfortunately for Ichabod, this is no mere book and the words--read aloud--awaken the devilish specter known as The Headless Horseman from his slumber. Now, every night of October, the Horseman rides from the hollow and into town, terrorizing the residents. Unhappy with this stupid mistake, but also unwilling to face the problem themselves, the town council assigns Ichabod the duty of tracking down the Horseman’s secret lair and putting a stop to the horrors once and for all. However, Ichabod isn’t as foolish as he appears. He knows that one of the council members is the person who unearthed the book and sent it to Ichabod. Someone is working with the Horseman to bring doom on Sleepy Hollow.

Sleepy Hollow: The Hunt for the Headless Horseman is a game of mystery and horror set in 1700s New England. It uses a “point-to-point” map system as its primary form of gameplay. You also have a list of 6 statistics that measure your abilities and equipment as Ichabod Crane. The map and player sheet include useful tables for tracking damage, weather, terror levels, and more. The game can be played as a board game or as a roll+write. Before playing the first time, print off the Map, Player Sheet, and Tokens (unless playing roll+write style) and mount them on cardboard or cardstock.

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That is all for this week. I hope you are all enjoying this transition into fall! There will be many more seasonal games to come these next two months!

-Noah

 Hello Gamers,

I've returned from my break and am back at it designing new inexpensive and free gamebooks and print and play products for you to enjoy while you are at home. For the future, you can expect to see one new game a week. previously I was putting out between 1 and 4 games a week, but to prevent burning myself out, I'll stick to one game a week. You can definitely expect at least one or more new Micro Chapbook RPG products a month along with other additions to various game series and stand-alone board games coming your way!

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The Lord of the Wood Awaits

One of my game designs I've previously retired from production is the One Page game system. This included One Page Dungeon, One Page Cthulhu, and One Page Apocalypse. Well, I'm happy to announce that, for a limited time, I will be resurrecting the system. This is mainly to finish putting out a couple of new books that never got finished and put into your hands. 

This week I'm happy to give you a new One Page Cthulhu product: The Herbert West Trilogy deluxe collection. 

One Page Cthulhu is a simple and easy 1920s horror role-playing-game you can play with a single sheet of paper and this book. Perfect for a plane ride, hotel room, or anywhere else. You can even compete with your friends to see who can get the most clues and solve the mystery.

This special-edition collection brings together the 3 volumes of the game in one book. This trilogy of games in one book grants you 9 different character options, 9 different spells, 3 different horrific areas to explore, and many monsters, traps, items, weapons, outerwear, and more.

This version of the game goes into more detail on rules for the purpose of clarity. Additionally, as a bonus for buying this special edition collection, I’ve included descriptions of each monster and trap along with new Area Types charts not previously included in the stand-alone volumes. 

Pick up this new edition for only 99 cents now on Drive Thru! OR check it out in print on Amazon in the coming week.

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Try It Before You Buy It

If you want to try the One Page Cthulhu system before buying the new book, you can download any of the original trilogy volumes for free (or a small donation) on DriveThru

Volume I: Miskatonic Tunnels

Volume II: The Black Caverns

Volume III: Night in Arkham Woods

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That's all for this week, folks. Keep tuned for some great content for the Halloween season this year! New horror games, new dark fantasy adventures, and even spooky family-friendly fun. 

-Noah

Killer Sharks and Space Ghosts, Oh My!

 Hello Gamers,

Happy Wednesday! It is time once again for the weekly update from Micro RPG. This may be the last couple of game releases for the next week or two as I'm taking a quick breather from work to focus on a few home and family things. Once I'm done with that break, I'm jumping into mostly horror game designs, or at least autumnal ones, to prepare for the coming Halloween season. I know for many of us, myself included, Halloween is a favorite. However, it won't be the same this year with all of us still social distancing from one another. So, I'm determined to bring you some fun spooky games for both families and gamers alike to enjoy this coming season. In the meantime, I have two fun new game announcements for you right now!

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A Ghost Ship!

I'm happy to announce the first stand-alone adventure module for the Micro Chapbook Sci-Fi RPG and the third adventure module for the system as a whole. I know many of you have been asking, when will we get more Sci-Fi content? Well, here it is! A spooky ghost ship adventure to sink your teeth into. You can play it with JUST this book alone, in conjunction with the deluxe sci-fi book, or with any of the other deluxe core books! Bring a cowboy, vampire hunter, elf, dwarf, or whatever else you want into space! 

Curse of the Flying Dutchman is a stand-alone short adventure module for the Micro Chapbook Sci-Fi RPG. This adventure can be played on its own or as part of any current adventure or campaign. This book includes the rules basics, which may have some differences from the full rules in the core rulebook. The adventure contained herein takes the player and an away team to the outer reaches of space where an old ghost ship, thought long dead, has shown up.

It also includes some new "space ship" rules to add onto the game.

Get it now for only 99 cents. Also look for it in print on Amazon soon. 

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Atomic Sharks!?

This week I'm happy to bring you another FREE print and play board game. This is a fun one that combines cold war submarines with killer sharks! It the first game in a possible line of board games about naval hunting. 

Dear operative,

We’ve just received intel from one of our best men in the CIA that the Russians are now implementing a new weapons project titled Project Tooth. According to our information, this new project utilizes sea life in its execution--specifically a genetically enhanced great white shark. We believe multiple disappearances of American fishing boats is related to this new project. We need you to join one of our submarine crews and hunt this creature down and kill it before it can do more harm . . . or the Russians can build a better one.

Atom Age Shark is a Sci-Fi themed alternate history game set during the cold war where the Russians are using a great white shark as part of the war effort. 

It is up to you, the player, to track down the shark and kill it. This will be no easy task as this superpowered shark can rip a sub to shreds if given the chance.

Get it for FREE or a small donation now DriveThru or Wargame Vault.

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Well, friends. That is all for the next week or so. I look forward to reporting back to you in the coming couple of months with some spooky fun and horrific games of the season. Some possible products include a gothic fantasy campaign book, a new sourcebook for Hammer+Cross, new print and play and PHYSICAL board games, and a WHOLE NEW core rule book in a new frightening theme for Micro Chapbook RPG. I guess we will see what I have time to get done and into your hands before the pumpkin drops. 

Stay safe and healthy!

-Noah

Play Over Video Chart For Free!

Hello, Gamers!

It is time for this week's Micro RPG update. I'm sending it a little early this week because this week's products are done sooner than expected. This includes TWO new deluxe gamebooks, one of which is free. Also, I really want to get the new set of Co-Op video chat rules into as many people's hands as soon as possible.

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I'm thrilled to announce the Micro Chapbook Co-Op deluxe game supplement for Micro Chapbook RPG. This is something I felt was very important to get out and into your hands during this time where we are all being quarantined (either still or again). This past two weeks, someone in my home tested positive for the virus, thus separating us even more from one another. It has shown me just how isolated we are. 

In that time I had done some digging into how we can better connect with games during this time. I was happy to see a few smaller game companies offering new rules and tips for playing games over video chat (Like rules for Munchkin by Steve Jackson Games). It made me realize how important this is to help us connect and it inspired me. I instantly set to work on a new deluxe book of co-op rules for Micro Chapbook RPG.

Micro Chapbook Co-Op is a set of add-on rules for the Micro Chapbook RPG system. The basic system is designed for simplicity, quickness of play, and ease of entry. It is ultimately a solo game . . . until now.

All of the gamebooks so far include a few tips for playing co-op, but these co-op rules give you more clear and precise guidelines to play this game and all of its adventure books with a group of players. NO GAME MASTER NEEDED!

This book also includes:

• rules for character backgrounds
• rules for party backgrounds
• rules for party cohesion
• OFFICIAL rules and tips for playing via VIDEO CHAT
• a WHOLE NEW DUNGEON for use in any game, solo or co-op.

THIS BOOK IS FREE (or pay what you want) for everyone during quarantine in order to help gamers connect and play with friends and family over video chat. 

I truly hope this book can help you connect to family and friends at this time and have some simple and easy roleplaying fun.

If you want it in paperback, you can also get it on Amazon. 

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Swimming With Sharks

I'm also happy to announce the release of a new Adventure Module. Dead Reef Sharks.

I've been wanting to do a shark-themed game all summer long. Jaws is a favorite movie of mine and I love other horrible shark movies. However, I struggled with what kind of game to put out. Do I put out extra time and effort into a print and play board game? Do I make a quick roll and write? Finally, I decided on a short adventure module for Death in Dino Valley.

Dead Reef Sharks is a stand-alone short adventure module for the Death in Dino Valley roleplaying game set in a fantastical prehistoric world. This adventure can be played on its own or as part of the larger game presented in Death in Dino Valley core rulebook. This book includes the rules basics, which may have some differences from the full rules in the core rulebook. The adventure contained herein takes the player onto the ocean near Dino Valley in search of an underwater cave called the “Dead Reef.”

This book includes:

• Rules Basics to Get Newcommers Started
• 2 New Dino Companions
• New Rules for Building a Raft
• New Rules for Swimming
• A Stand-Alone Advneture With 2 Dungeon Scenarios

Get it now for only 99 cents on Drive Thru. The printed edition is also coming to Amazon soon in full color. 

 

That's all for this week, folks! 

Hope you all stay happy and safe!

Game on

-Noah

Hello Gamers,

It is time again for the Micro RPG weekly update. This week we have one new game for you and a new edition of a popular print and play. 

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Bring the Miniatures!

Ever since I released the very first Micro Chapbook scenario, people have inquired about being able to play the game with miniatures. Well, I finally have the solution for you!

Still completely soloable, Micro Chapbook TACTICS is a set of add-on rules to make your game more immersive. IT provides guidelines on how to transfer your game from the graph paper to the play mat with miniatures. Move your hero and their companions around the dungeon. Get the tactical advantage on the monsters. Slay the day! 

From the description:

Micro Chapbook Tactics is a set of add-on rules for the Micro Chapbook RPG system. While the basic system is designed for simplicity, quickness of play, and ease of entry, some players might desire more from their solo RPG. 

These tactical rules enhance the combat experience already present in the game by introducing a map-based tactical system that utilizes miniatures. Much of combat works the same as before, but now with the addition of movement and character placement. 

This book will touch on the concepts of tactical miniatures combat and how to best integrate it into your game! This includes concepts for movement, ranged combat, line of sight, facing multiple enemies, etc. 

Finally, the end of the book contains a new stand-alone game mode called Kolobard's Arena.

Pick up this new book for only $1.99 on DriveThru. Print soon to come to Amazon.

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Take to the High Seas!

An updated version of Blood & Gold: Naval Warfare in the Age of Piracy, is now available to download! This new version includes rules clarifications as well as a few new rules to add some more excitement and tension to the game. New rules include:

• Sea Attrition: If you are out at sea too long, your crew might starve!
• Sea Rats: Most pirates are Sea Rats. They long to be on the ocean. Being on land too long makes them uneasy. Thus, the longer they remain on land, the more difficult it might become for them!

Additionally, a new JPG of the map will come with the download, allowing you to print a larger version of the board along with an extra PDF giving tips for printing the game and building it.

All of this comes in conjunction with the new PHYSICAL EDITION of the board game! That's right! You can get a physical boxed edition of the game now from The Game Crafter for $24.99. 

If you haven't tried the game yet, give it a spin for FREE (or for a small donation) with the print and play version. Get it on Drive Thru today! And those of you who already own it automatically can head to the site and download the new version!

This SOLO GAME is perfect for anyone stuck at home who doesn't have people to play games with in their household. 

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Hope in Things to Come

Well, that is all the new announcements for this week, but as we head into next week, I think there is something exciting coming your way. Something that many of you have inquired about. 

With this pandemic still running will all over the world, so many of us remain stuck at home. For some of us even, like myself, someone in our home might have the virus thus distancing us more and more from that social connection. We might even be confined to one room and feeling trapped.

But there is always hope! 

Next week I have a new project coming that is extremely meaningful to me in this time of isolation--something that will hopefully help you get your social gaming fix if you need it. AND IT WILL BE FREE.

Happy Wednesday to you all and stay healthy and sane out there! 

Thanks!

Noah

Christmas in July Sale! And Dinosaurs!

Hello Gamers! 

I hope you are all doing well right now during this crazy year we are having. I know I feel like I could use a break right now from everything. What better way to escape than with a roleplaying game? 

It is time for the Micro RPG weekly update, friends! 

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DINOSAUR VALLEY AWAIT YOU!

I am so excited to announce the release of my LARGEST gamebook yet! At 150 pages of dinosaur action, Death in Dino Valley is the most jam-packed deluxe core rulebook ever from Micro RPG! With all color images and all-new rules for dino companions, crafting, and more--you'll get hours of fun from this full-length core rule book/campaign book.

Death in Dino Valley is an ultra-simple roleplaying game using the increasingly popular Micro Chapbook RPG system. It is designed specifically for solo play but can be also played with a traditional GM if you so wish. The Micro Chapbook RPG Deluxe Game Master's Guide offers extra options for players wishing to take this route. 

The main game focuses on solitaire gameplay, starring a single tribe warrior. Your Tribe has recently discovered a new island--the one that is renowned to be the location of Dino Valley. You are dropped off alone on the shores to explore and map out the island. 

The game uses randomly generated game scenarios to make each session a little different. A scenario can be anything from an underground cave to a lush jungle.

This book also includes background on a whole new lush world for the Micro Chapbook RPG System. You may use any character from any other system core rulebook (even including cowboys, vampire hunters, and more), but this universe is focused on a fantastical prehistoric setting of cavemen and barbarians.  

Step into a lost world of many dangers. Explore deep jungles. Delve into caves and temples. Escape hungry dinosaurs. Forage for food, resources, and tools. Even take a dino as a pet.

Additionally, this game provides an open world for exploration. You will be able to craft new items from resources found.

The universe for this game is brutal, unforgiving, and dark. It takes notes from such classics as Dungeon Quest and Deathtrap Dungeon. Expect to die and die often.

Get it now for $2.99! 

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Christmas in July SALE!

That's right, folks! It is that time of year. DriveThru RPG is having their Christmas in July Sale! That means you can get all my older gamebooks for a discounted price right now! Not to mention the plethora of items that are already FREE to download. A good place to start? The Micro Chapbook RPG core set! That includes the Deluxe Core Rulebook, The Deluxe Game Master's Guide, and the Deluxe Scenario Collection for less than 5 dollars combined. If you like those, then check out our MAIN PAGE for all the discounts and freebies.

And if that doesn't get you in the holiday mood, check out the many FREE holiday themed games we have including: Christmas Cafe: The Roll and Write, One Page Apocalypse Christmas Fallout, Merry Murder Elves, and Christmas Cop Nights.

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Weekly Freebie!

And now for this week's NEW free game! If you or your kids like anime OR you like naval games, this is for you!

This new print and play card game is a super simple naval wargame where all the commanders are anime characters! 

Welcome to Fleet Academy, Cadets--the only place where the most prestigious ladies from the world learn the fine art of naval warfare and become the great commanders of the future. During your studies here, you will engage in live naval conflicts with your fellow students. The winner will be crowned the top of their class. 

In Fleet Academy, players take on the roles of anime girl commanders learning to pilot warships. 

GOAL: To sink the other player’s ship.

COMPONENTS: 25 Ocean Cards, 6 Commander Cards, 2 Ship Cards, 3 Equipment Cards, 

WHAT YOU NEED: 2 Ship Markers, 6 Stat Trackers (buttons, cubes, etc.), 2 Dice.

Pick it up for FREE or for a donation if you want to keep supporting free games.

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That's all for this week, friends! Thank you to all of you for your constant support and I hope I can consistently give you something new to keep you occupied during these times! 

Noah

NEW RULES and PREVIEWS

Happy Weekend Everyone!

I hope all of you enjoyed the 4th of July full of gaming if you live in the U.S.A. and that those of you from other countries had a good week as well. It is time for the Micro RPG weekly update. This week as a HELLO after taking a break from releases last week I have TWO free items for you this week along with one paid item.

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FREE PREVIEW

I am happy to bring you the latest Micro Chapbook RPG scenario booklet, Revenge of the Dinosaurs! It's been a while since a new scenario book came out, and here it is! This one offers new classes as well as "Tribes" all of which are small previews of my biggest project in this game system yet. A deluxe rulebook is coming your way with over 100 pages of new content! 

While you wait for the new book, check out the Free Revenge of the Dinosaurs and fight some dinos in a hidden cave! Then, keep an ear to the ground (or our Facebook page) for news of the new upcoming deluxe book!

 

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NEW RULES OPTIONS!

Ever since I started the Micro RPG Players group on Facebook, so many of you have been sharing your own variations and twists on the system! That is great! I specifically designed the game to be simple enough to be easily modified to fit any player's desire or need. 

As a result, I've gone ahead and made up a FREE booklet of NEW rules that you can plug into your current game. Some are there to make the game easier for those wanting a more casual experience, others to make it harder (if you like to punish yourself). It has a few new cool items you can possibly find in dungeons as well as a short list of NPCs. Many of these concepts may get their own books in the future. 

Get it for FREE now.

 

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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

Do you like murder mysteries? Does Public Broadcasting's Sunday Night Mystery Theater excite you? Goes Agatha Christie's Poirot or Miss Marple make you happy? Do you have fond memories of sitting in front of the TV and watching Murder, She Wrote? Do you love cuddling up with a good Whodunit Novel?  Well, if so, you're in luck! 

Cozy Mystery The Card Game is the latest print and play game release! 

In it, players compete to make the tastiest baked treats. Those treats are used as gifts to soften up suspects and reveal clues! The first player to discover the Murderer and the Motive wins! 

Pick it up for only 50 cents for a limited time! If you decide you love it, you can get a physical copy from The Game Crafter!

That is all for this week. Stay tuned for more releases, including a new Dwarf themed supplement! 

-Noah

Happy Wednesday, Gamers,

It is time once again for the weekly update from Micro RPG. This week's games include a new adventure for Micro Chapbook RPG and something special (and a bit weird) in honor of the 4th of July here in America.

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Go Camping This 4th of July

Nothing quite says summer like a good old camping trip. Many of us love camping and hiking. I know I do. Nothing helps my creativity and motivation like being out in nature. However, any good camping trip can be ruined by a sword-wielding maniac.

Today I am happy to announce the first Deluxe Adventure Module for Micro Chapbook RPG. It is a summer themed adventure for one player that takes heavy inspirations from some of my favorite horror flicks. Before becoming a full time game designer, I was actually a publicist and journalist for the horror community. I have a great love for all things horror, especially "theme" horror movies like summer camp. 

Midnight on Black Lake makes nods to many of these films I've so loved. 

The small and remote town of Black Peak is in an uproar over a recent string of disappearances. Recently, a group of the town’s youth headed up the mountain towards an area called Black Lake on a dare. Unfortunately, the group never returned. Having recently arrived in town yourself, the town Lord and other town members are desperate to get your help to find out what happened to the missing youths, and to discover the dark secret of Black Lake.

This new Deluxe Book only costs 99 cents! I really loved working on this one, so expect more adventures in the future. 

 

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Take to the Roads . . . During the American Revolution?

I often love weird and strange themes in games. This new game is no different. 

This week's FREEBIE is Road Patriots, an alternate history, steampunk skirmish wargame set during the American Revolution.

Players will build steam cars to battle on the field alongside militia and military in this miniatures game! 

Mount a cannon on your car, or simply fire muskets from the cab. It's up to you. 

This game is FREE to download in honor of the 4th (or you can make a small donation to support more free games).

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That's all for this week. I will be spending the rest of the month relaxing at home with some historical American Rev wargames and celebrating the 4th with friends and family. So, no new games next week. Please enjoy the many FREE ones I already have up online. Stay happy. Stay safe. Game on.

-Noah

Hello Friends and Gamers,

It is time once again for the Micro RPG weekly update! Summer is upon us and for some reason that puts me in the mood for games! I had many a happy summer day spent in the cool air-conditioned living room of my childhood home or on vacation visiting grandma's house crowded around a board game with my two brothers. We played anything we could get our hands on from Chess, to Checkers, to Monopoly, to Clue, and even the old 1993 Jurassic Park Game. Nothing quite says "summer time" to me like a board game. 

That's why, this week, I'm thrilled to bring you a fully fledged print and play board game!

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Don't Be BOARD at Home . . . Make it an Adventure!

I am happy to announce a large project I've been working on. The Micro Chapbook RPG Board Game! Taking the basics of the system you all know and love and distilling it into a board game, I've created a compact adventure for 1-4 players. Travel an open world map. Explore the wilderness. Visit towns. Delve into dungeons. But it's more than that. It is also a fully compatible game supplement if you want to combine your other Micro Chapbook RPG products with it! You can also expect new gamebooks, campaigns, and adventures set in the region depicted here on the game map! Pick up this print and play version today for only $2.99. A fully printed retail version with game pieces will also be available for order down the road--depending on the interest and success of this version.

Included in the print and play version is:

• A two-section square board game. The World Map and the Dungeon Map.
• A Deck of Character Portraits.
• A Deck of Quest Cards.
• A Deck of Location Cards.
• A Deck of Spell Cards.
• Damage Cards
• Character Sheets
• Game Instructions
• Build Tips

The physical version, if printed, will also include 8 quest markers, dice, and character portrait standees. If you want to see an official version in print, make sure to drop me a line on the Micro RPG Facebook page or the Micro RPG Players group page.

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Weekly Freebie!

Now, it wouldn't be a weekly update without a new FREE game! My current goal is to have one inexpensive paid game and one free game (at least) every week. It matters to me that those who love the gaming hobby, but may not have disposable means for said hobby, have access to cheap and free products! I find it is especially important right now when many of us have less money coming in but are looking for breaks from the craziness around us. Sometimes, sitting down to a simple game can be the best relaxation and therapy a body needs!  

This week I'm bringing you the 3rd entry in the Micro Chapbook Wargame series. This time, I bring you Crusader Vs. Skeleton! 

A necromancer has raised a great Skeleton Army. The righteous army of the crusaders are determined to thwart this unholy evil. Who will win?

Crusader Vs Skeleton is a Micro Chapbook Wargame--an ultra-light miniatures skirmish game that fits in a single folded chapbook. Simply print off the two rules pages back-to-back, fold in half, and you have a completely playable Micro Chapbook Wargame. 

These rules are specially designed for solo play but may also be used as quick and simple rules for a one on one miniatures game. Combine with other Micro Chapbook Wargames for extra options!  

This file includes both the full-color and printer-friendly versions.

Pick this up for FREE (or for a small donation) on DriveThru and Wargame Vault!

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Upcoming Hints

It is summertime, so expect some coooool summer games to be heading your way. Some things you might see in the works include.

• A Dinosaur Themed Roll and Write
• A Shark Themed Roll and Write
• A Summer Camp Themed Game
• A 4th of July Themed Adventure Module
• A Medival Low-Magic Game
• The Previously Announced Super Hero Micro Chapbook RPG
• And MORE! 

That's all for this week, friends! Keep cool! Stay safe. Be kind to one another! Have fun! 

-Noah

Hello, Friends,

It is time for the weekly update from Micro RPG! This week I'm sending the update a few days early as I will be taking an extended weekend to "recharge the batteries" so to say. Also, I couldn't wait to let all of you know about the new Deluxe Core Rulebook that just dropped on DriveThru! 

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To The Stars and Beyond

So many of you have asked for it. In my recent survey, the #1 genre people wanted to see more of (after fantasy, of course) was science fiction. So, I am happy to announce that the Micro Chapbook SciFi RPG now has its own official deluxe core rulebook! You can download it now for only $1.99! The book includes all the rules and then some. Most exciting of all, it has a "Mission Generator" which allows for mixed up scenarios whenever you play. 

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WEEKLY FREEBIE!

If you are a bit strapped for cash at the moment, no worries. You can get the new stand alone Scifi scenario chapbook for FREE (or a small donation). A crew of Space Pirates have abducted a peaceful convoy ship transporting politicians. Can you board the ship and kill the Pirate King before it is too late? 

The stats for the Space Pirates is also in the core rulebook! 

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COMING SOON

Also coming down the project line are two more deluxe books. The first is a Campaign book for the Micro Chapbook RPG core fantasy system. The other is another deluxe core rulebook in a new genre! Keep your ear to the rail for these books in the coming month or two. Also look for new freebies each week! 

Have a happy rest of your week

-Noah

Hello Gamers,

Its Noah here again sending you out the weekly update for Micro RPG! We have a lot to show you this week! Things are really hard for so many people right now, financially, emotionally, physically, socially, so I've made sure to include LOTS of freebies this time around! Enjoy! 

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Blast Bugs in Space!

I've been tons of requests to do more in the SciFi Micro Chapbook RPG series. Up to this point, there has only been the singular chapbook--System Breach. Well, I am happy to announce the release of the second chapbook in the series: BUG SHIP. 

A derelict ship left floating in space. You fear it may be infested with a race of bug aliens who attach to a host ship and feed off the crew. Can you exterminate these bugs before they eat you?

Bug Ship is an ultra-simple science fiction roleplaying game where you explore a derelict ship.  It can be played solo or with a traditional GM if you so wish. This game is based on the extremely popular grimdark fantasy Micro Chapbook RPG system.

These rules are specially designed for solo play on a grid map or graph paper but may also be used as quick and simple rules for a traditional GM run RPG game. Combine with other Micro Chapbook RPGs for extra options!  

This file includes both the full-color and printer-friendly versions.

As always, pick it up for FREE right now (or by making a small donation if you wish to support continued free games!)

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MORE Weekly Freebies!

In addition to the new free Scifi book, I also have a number of other free products out this week for you! This includes a new Monster Roster to make keeping track of bad guy HP easier. There is also a new stand-alone fantasy chapbook and the first book of abilities for your player characters. 

Mistress of Shadow

A strange woman haunts the local cave in the woods. Some believe she is a ghost, others a witch, and others something far worse. Can you investigate and rid the town of fear?

Mistress of Shadow is a Micro Chapbook RPG--an ultra-light roleplaying game that fits in a single folded chapbook. Simply print off the two rules pages back-to-back, fold in half, and you have a completely playable Micro Chapbook RPG. 

These rules are specially designed for solo play on a grid map or graph paper but may also be used as quick and simple rules for a traditional GM run RPG game. Combine with other Micro Chapbook RPGs for extra options!  

This file includes both the full-color and printer-friendly versions.

This chapbook contains the basic rules. For the full rules check out the Micro Chapbook RPG Deluxe Core Rulebook.

GET IT FREE (or for a small donation)

Dwarven Talents

Find the power of the axe!

Dwarven Talents is a Character Supplement for the Micro Chapbook RPG system and is usable by Dwarf characters. It adds depth to dwarf characters by providing new powerful abilities called Talents. It includes a progressive tree of talents for any dwarf character to use.

Additionally, these rules are a preview for the Dwarves of the Hellforge Deluxe Campaign Book. 

This file includes both the color and printer-friendly versions.

GET IT FOR FREE (or for a small donation).

Micro Chapbook RPG Monster Roster

Tired of constantly scribbling random notes and monster damages on a piece of scrap paper? Look no further. This Monster Roster provides organized blank charts for Micro Chapbook RPG players to easily write down monster stats and track the damage by filling in a bubble for each hit inflicted on an enemy. 

GET IT FOR FREE!

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TAKE THE GAME WITH YOU!

At the request of a few gamers, I've gone ahead and made the pocket edition of Micro Chapbook RPG Core Rulebook available in a PDF format in addition to the print format. It contains most of the same content as the Deluxe rulebook, minus a few elements. You can print out the pages 4 to a sheet and then cut them out and bind them to create your own miniaturized version of the book. It only costs 99 cents. You can also get a printed copy on Amazon for $4.99.

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A Last Thought

Finally, I wanted to take a quick moment to respond to many of you who filled out my survey this past week. First and foremost, thank you for your time and opinions. It was awesome to see such a large response from the community. Second, many of you had many good ideas. I wanted to let you know that many of these games were/are already in the works. One person asked about being able to play a vampire or werewolf in some of the games. Rest assured, that idea is being played with. Another player liked the idea of a paleolithic setting. That is also being worked on! In fact, I have an old board game titled Neanderthal: Danger of the Wilds I made a couple of years back but never published that should be coming to print and play format in the next month or so. Another person wondered about an RPG that didn't rely on violence. Yes, in fact, I even have a Micro RPG gamebook that is about a different concept or topic than fighting enemies that I think many will enjoy. The vast majority of people said they loved the fantasy and sword and sorcery stuff the most, so that will get the main focus of my attention--but that doesn't mean other genres will go untouched. This is a one-man show. I work full time at this, but even then I can only put out new books so quickly. Thank you all for the support and you expect new gamebooks every week! I'll be announcing the winner of the free upcoming deluxe gamebook soon as well!

Thanks,

Noah

Hello Gamers!

It is time, once again, for the weekly update from Micro RPG!

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Become the Game Master!

This week I am happy to announce the release of the next Core Rulebook for Micro Chapbook RPG! This time I give you the Deluxe Game Master's Guide for the system.

This complete stand-alone book will give you all the tools and tips you need to run a traditional RPG using the Micro Chapbook RPG system. 

This book contains:

• Tips and Tables for World Building
• Tips and Tables for Generating Random Quests
• Rules For Designing Your Own Dungeons and Dungeon Scenarios
• Rules For Creating Your Own Monsters
• Rules For Creating NPCs
• A NEW Dungeon Scenario
• A NEW Mini Aventure Module
• And MORE!

Pick it up for $1.99 right now and keep an ear to the ground for a print edition coming soon.

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Weekly Freebies!

This week's free (or pay what you want) games include a brand new game supplement for Micro Chapbook RPG, the second rule book in the Micro Chapbook Wargames series, and a brand new roll + write game. Get any of these for FREE by typing $0.00 into the payment box (or leave a donation to support more games!)

Animal Companions

What is Animal Companions? It is a supplement for the Micro Chapbook RPG system that offers extra rules for adding Animal Companions to your game. Never enter a dungeon alone. Bring your trusty furry or feathery companion along with you!

Knight Vs. Goblin

A Goblin Tribe has been ransacking small villages in the kingdom. The king and his army of knights march to meet them. Who will win?

Knight Vs Goblin is a Micro Chapbook Wargame--an ultra-light miniatures skirmish game that fits in a single folded chapbook. Simply print off the two rules pages back-to-back, fold in half, and you have a completely playable Micro Chapbook Wargame. 

Tropical Tribes

You are the chief of a small island tribe, looking to grow to the most mighty tribe in the Pacific. It is up to you to collect resources, build new buildings and boats, and go to war with enemy tribes. 

Tropical Tribes is a simple roll+write game of tribe building and ocean warfare for 2-4 players.  

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NEW IN PRINT!

The increasingly popular Hammer + Cross (a gothic vampire rendition of the Micro Chapbook RPG) is now out in print via Amazon. Check it out for only $6.99.

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And Now For Something Completely Different

And now for something "out of this world." Nearly 6 years ago when I was first dipping my toes into game design, I created a fully-fledged printed board game. I had a prototype made and playtested it with various friends and family. It was an exciting time. Then, I put it up online. Back then, there was very little interest in the game. My graphic design and art skills were less than great. So, after a short time, I took it down. Now, I've finally decided to revamp the rules and some of the art and republish it as a 2nd edition (even though I was the only one to ever own a copy of the 1st edition). So, here it is. Brain Suckers From Mars. A cooperative board game of surviving the night in a farmhouse while aliens attack! Get it on The Game Crafter for $39.99. The rulebook is free to download.

Happy Friday Gamers,

It is time for this week's update from Micro RPG. 

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Slay Vampires With The New Deluxe Core Rulebook

I am thrilled to announce the release of my newest game: Hammer + Cross. It is a gothic horror game for solo players that uses the popular Micro Chapbook RPG system. In fact, this game is completely compatible with ALL other products in the line. Is playing an old school Victorian vampire hunter not your thing? No problem. You can use any of the fantasy characters from the original core rulebook here. 

On the other hand, if playing a Victorian-style vampire hunter (a la Hammer Horror Films from the 60s) then this is just the thing for you! 

In Hammer + Cross, players take on the roles of Vampire Hunter's seeking out the evil fiends of the night to drive a stake through their heart! 

INCLUDED in the CORE RULEBOOK:

• The complete rules for the game. Compatible with any Micro Chapbook products.
• Rules for creating Vampire Hunter characters.
• Items and Equipment specific to the Victorian Gothic vampire theme.
• Rules for adding Faith (the power to resist vampires) to the game.
• Special rules for vampire enemies including Bloodletting and Power rating.
• A FULL-LENGTH MINI-CAMPAIGN with SEVEN NEW DUNGEON SCENARIOS!

And it is only $1.99 through DriveThruRPG! Get yours today. Also keep an ear to the rail for the print edition coming in the next couple weeks!

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THIS WEEK'S FREEBIES

As always, I've put out a handful of new FREE products for you to download this week, including 2 new books of magic for Micro Chapbook RPG and the very first Mini Adventure Module for the system

Books of Air and Earth Magic! Harness the last two elements in the cycle with these two new magical chapbooks!

Even more exciting than that, check out the first free mini adventure module for the system. The modules follow the same chapbook formatting but offer premade adventures for you to embark on. The first one is a sequel to the original Skeleton Cavern scenario: Skeleton Waters!

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AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

It has been a while since I put out any new print and play card or board games. So, I figured it was about time. This week I give you the print and play version of After School Ghost Club! It is a card game for two players about Japanese ghosts haunting a high school! Check it out for FREE!