A tactical TTRPG inspired by Chainsaw Man and 90s ultraviolence is coming soon

The fantasy genre of anime has much to thank tabletop RPGs for. You may have noticed how several anime draw upon tropes typically found in Eurocentric fantasy, and there's one culprit: D&D. The 1970s saw a cult following for the classic TTRPG, with the most influential result being Records of Lodoss War. What started as a transcript of a D&D actual play soon became a franchise phenomenon, spawning novels, OVAs, and even its own RPG. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:Why Wyldwood is my top Kickstarter board game to watch in 2026Hit Kickstarter board game Dice Throne comes to PC - but some fans can't stomach the priceThis adorable new needlework board game is surprisingly sharp

Apr 18, 2026 - 22:49
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A tactical TTRPG inspired by Chainsaw Man and 90s ultraviolence is coming soon
The fantasy genre of anime has much to thank tabletop RPGs for. You may have noticed how several anime draw upon tropes typically found in Eurocentric fantasy, and there's one culprit: D&D. The 1970s saw a cult following for the classic TTRPG, with the most influential result being Records of Lodoss War. What started as a transcript of a D&D actual play soon became a franchise phenomenon, spawning novels, OVAs, and even its own RPG.

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Why Wyldwood is my top Kickstarter board game to watch in 2026
Hit Kickstarter board game Dice Throne comes to PC - but some fans can't stomach the price
This adorable new needlework board game is surprisingly sharp

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