Kobold Press Announces New RPG with their Own Open Game License

Today, while announcing that their upcoming Kickstarter, Deep Magic 2, Kobold Press revealed that they will be releasing their own RPG soon, along with an Open Game License, which they are calling “Project Black Flag,” for the time being. This could be really interesting, as they have a very large fanbase, are known for incredibly high-quality products, and are very knowledgable and experienced. You can see the press release here:

To our fellow Kobolds, 

Kobold Press has been and always will be committed to open gaming and the tabletop community. Our goal is to continue creating the best materials for players and game masters alike.

This means Kobold Press will release its current Kickstarter projects as planned, including Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns (already printed and on its way to backers this winter).

In particular, Deep Magic Volume 2 will remain fully compatible with the 5E rules. We are working with our VTT partners to maintain support for digital platforms.

As we look ahead, it becomes even more important for our actions to represent our values. While we wait to see what the future holds, we are moving forward with clear-eyed work on a new Core Fantasy tabletop ruleset: available, open, and subscription-free for those who love it—Code Name: Project Black Flag. 

All Kobolds look forward to the continued evolution of tabletop gaming. We aim to play our part in making the game better for everyone. Rest assured, Kobold Press intends to maintain a strong presence in the tabletop RPG community. We are not going anywhere. 

To receive future announcements and to register to playtest this new core fantasy ruleset, please sign up VIA THIS FORM.

Join the Kobold Press community in our official Discord to unlock new secrets about our upcoming project. Help us #RaiseTheFlag.