Now that April 1st shenanigans are behind us for another year, we have new wallpapers for you to add to your computer, smartphone, and other electronic device! These come from our Kobold Press 2016 Calendar, and they feature April’s art by Florian Stitz.
April 2016 Kobold Press Calendar Wallpapers Read More »
Since we’ve been busy today doing “other things,” we decided to put up this guest article by one of those writers over at Gnome Stew. We just found it somewhere, but we might as well run it… It will fill the gap while we’re away and totally not doing anything nefarious with technology… Technology and
Guest Article: You Got Technology in My Fantasy Setting Read More »
Todd Gdula, who makes wonderful items and shares information about the process and more in his Real Steel blog posts, has crafted an item to serve as inspiration for a contest. Here’s the fun part for all of you: We would love to see people stat up this item as a magic item in 5th
Real Steel Magic Item Contest Read More »
I make some fairly unusual blades and metalwork, but it’s not often that I get commissioned to make a pure fantasy piece. When I got the initial call on this one, I knew it was going to be fun. I did a fairly comprehensive WIP (work in progress) that I’m very excited to share with
Real Steel: Cthulhu Cutlass—A Work in Progress Read More »
Reina and Todd are at it again! They’re building 3-D terrains from recycled materials, and adding new enthusiastic players to the D&D rosters on Bainbridge Island. Take a look at what they have to say about their ongoing work, plus check out the gallery at the end! The more we experiment with materials and techniques,
Dragon’s Island 3-D Terrain from Recycled Material Read More »
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been posting interviews with several awesome Kobolds in honor of the 10th anniversary of Open Design and Kobold Press. Additionally, we’ve had some other fun blog posts and a sale (detailed below)! The sale ends soon, so don’t miss out! And if you missed any of the 10th anniversary
Celebrate Kobold Press’s 10th Anniversary! Read More »
Trolls are rampaging through the countryside, destroying farms and killing entire herds of livestock. A band of freelance warriors have offered to put an end to the beasts. Before they agree to set out, though, they ask for a contract. As any savvy adventurer knows, it’s easy to offer a promise and to shake a
The Raven’s Quill Criers Read More »
On Sunday, March 20th, Open Design and Kobold Press turned 10 years old! To celebrate, we’ve posted interviews with various and sundry wonderful Kobolds, plus we’re sharing fun things — like these 10th anniversary wallpapers! You can also visit our store to see what’s in our anniversary sale.
Kobold Press 10th Anniversary Celebration Wallpapers Read More »
It’s been my privilege to work with Kobold Press almost since its inception—first as a copywriter and marketer, and later as a designer, developer and editor. My favorite Kobold books to work on have been for the 13th Age Roleplaying Game by Rob Heinsoo and Jonathan Tweet. So, to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kobold
Scaler’s Alley: A 13th Age Compatible Battle Read More »
Wolfgang Baur, “Kobold in Chief” for Kobold Press, has been writing, editing, and designing professionally since 1991. He was editor at Dragon magazine and an assistant at Dungeon magazine. His work appeared in many places, including the Al-Qadim setting for TSR and the Alternity science fiction RPG for Wizards of the Coast. During the d20
Interview with Wolfgang Baur Read More »
As we continue our celebration of the 10th year anniversary of Open Design, this time we venture into an artist’s studio with Marcel Mercado. Learn more about him and his work for Kobold Press. Marcel Mercado brings a decade’s worth of experience working in video games. His cover illustrations are becoming synonymous with Kobold Press’s
Interview with Marcel Mercado Read More »
We are fast approaching the 10th anniversary of Open Design, which officially happens tomorrow (!!!). Today’s interview takes us into the editorial and development world of Amanda Hamon Kunz! Read on to learn more about her, her work, and her fun times with Wolfgang and the Kobold Minions below. Amanda Hamon Kunz was a developer
Interview with Amanda Hamon Kunz Read More »
Welcome back to another interview that celebrates the upcoming 10th anniversary of Open Design! This time, we talk to Ben McFarland. When you look around for the kobold minion who can bench press the development of book with one hand, double-check the numbers on a stat block with another, all the while scribbling out an
Interview with Ben McFarland Read More »
The poster map included in the Southlands setting guide is truly unlike anything that’s been attempted in RPG gaming, representing a level of detail for fantasy geography that’s just amazing. As interesting is the “fly-by” view of the Southlands that was posted as part of the incentives to participate in the Southlands kickstarter. Both were
Interview with Anna B. Meyer Read More »
One of the ceremonies adventurers might witness involves burning an effigy, large or small. If the PCs have reason to check the inside of one before it is burned, they might find some interesting things. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out
Collection of Curiosities: Inside the Effigy Read More »
The worlds adventurers live in are full of dangers. Between sickness, sunstroke, frostbite, and the spears and swords of their enemies, along with less mundane dangers like basilisk venom, dragon fire, and mummy rot, it’s a wonder any of them survive to middle age, much less old age. While clerics can pray for their allies’
The Order of the Healing Hand Read More »
Stay informed with the newest Kobold Press news and updates delivered to your inbox weekly. Join now and receive a PDF copy of Shards of the Spellforge
