The Weekly Podcast no.323 – Blades 68, Pathfinder Beginner Box & STLs, Avatar Card Game and Hasbro Loves AI

Posted on February 15, 2026 by upturnedtable

Blades ’68 is an official 450-page expansion for the TTRPG Blades in the Dark. This supplement advances the timeline 100 years to the “Swinging Sixties” in the city of Doskvol, an age of electroplasmic fusion and “Bluetime” spy games. The expansion introduces new playbooks, crews, and a revamped setting, alongside new rules for Harm, Resistance, Keys, Deadlocks, and an adapted Trouble Engine. The campaign has been overwhelmingly funded, with an expected delivery date of August 2026.

Paizo, the publisher of Pathfinder, announced the new Pathfinder Beginner Box: Secrets of the Unlit Star, an all-inclusive entry point to Pathfinder Second Edition set for release on May 6th, 2026. The box set features a solo adventure, a 72-page Hero’s Handbook, an 88-page Game Master’s Guide, and updated rules for character options and adventure scenarios. Additionally, Paizo confirmed its commitment to the Pathfinder 2E Remaster with the release of Dark Archive Remastered and the announcement of Season of Ghosts Remastered. The company also partnered with One Page Rules to launch Paizo Printables, a new line of 3D printable wargaming miniature STLs compatible with the Age of Fantasy system, starting in Spring 2026.

Maestro Media unveiled Avatar: Pandora’s Power, a two-player asymmetric lane-battling card game based on the Avatar films. The game pits the resource-extractive RDA against the adaptive, land-rooted Na’vi factions, with the goal of reaching 30 points to decide Pandora’s fate. CEO Javon Frazier emphasized that the core experience is the asymmetry, with each faction playing a distinctly different game. Designed for ages 12 and up, the game plays in approximately 20-45 minutes and includes 170 Faction Cards, 18 Location Cards, and various tokens.

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks touted the company’s AI integration as a “clear success” during a recent earnings call, though he primarily referred to its deployment in non-creative, operational workflows such as financial planning, supply chains, and general productivity. Cocks stated that AI, in partnership with platforms like Google Gemini and OpenAI, is expected to free up over 1 million hours of lower-value work within the year. While he maintains a “human-centric creator-led approach,” Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has an explicit policy prohibiting its artists and writers from using generative AI for final D&D products, a stance that aligns with a user survey indicating over 60% of consumers would not buy D&D products made with AI.

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The Weekly LIVE 217 – On the Odder Side RPG, Dungeon Dwellers, Pathfinder Revolution and YouTube AI Policy

Posted on November 20, 2023 by upturnedtable

Pizza Games is running a Kickstarter campaign for a dark fantasy tabletop RPG called “On the Odder Side,” inspired by Neil Gaiman’s novel Neverwhere.The game uses the “Mark of the Odd” system and draws inspiration from Into the Odd, featuring a realm with bizarre horrors and Victorian aesthetics. Set in the city of Carcosa, players navigate the “shadow side” after crossing an invisible boundary, facing mysterious laws and faerie tale-like intricacies.

The game draws inspiration from Neil Gaiman, Ray Bradbury, and Lewis Carroll, catering to both Old School Revival and narrative-driven RPG fans. The campaign has been successful, surpassing its initial goal, with stretch goals including additional rulebooks and content.

DDRPG by Reaper Miniatures is a tabletop RPG where players seek fortune and glory in a perilous fantasy world. Designed for 3-6 participants, with one as the Gamemaster controlling the game world and others as Players with characters. The game emphasizes intuitive, consistent gameplay, blending elements of Old School Renaissance and modern mechanics.

Features four core classes, four core folk, six ability scores, and a d20-based resolution system for challenges and combat. The Kickstarter campaign offers various pledge options, including digital and physical editions, miniatures, and additional accessories.

Steve Jackson Games is releasing “Pathfinder Revolution,” a crossover of the strategy board game Revolution! with the Pathfinder RPG. The game involves three to six players vying for control of factions within the city of Korvosa, integrating elements from the original game and its expansions. Players use tactics like blackmail, bribery, and statecraft to gain control of factions, with a hidden war in the fantasy realm of Golarion. The game combines social deduction, resource management, and double-bluffing, and it will be available in local game stores and retail outlets.

YouTube is implementing new policies for AI-generated content, requiring creators to disclose when they upload realistic synthetic content using AI tools. Creators who fail to disclose such information may face content removal, suspension from the YouTube Partner Program, or other penalties. YouTube will label AI-generated content in descriptions and prominently in the video player, especially for content discussing sensitive topics. Users will be able to request the removal of AI-generated content simulating identifiable individuals or their voices through YouTube’s privacy request process. Music partners can request the removal of AI-generated music content mimicking artists’ voices, considering factors like news reporting or critique of synthetic vocals.

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