{"id":56106,"date":"2023-01-26T20:50:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T01:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=56106"},"modified":"2023-01-26T20:50:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T01:50:17","slug":"shawn-tomkins-galaxy-spanning-rpg-ironsworn-starforged-available-now-via-the-modiphius-store-and-in-retail-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=56106","title":{"rendered":"Shawn Tomkin\u2019s Galaxy-Spanning RPG \u2014 Ironsworn: Starforged \u2014 Available now via the Modiphius Store and in Retail Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Publisher <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=b3de8f739a&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Modiphius Entertainment<\/a> and tabletop RPG creator <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=142e0352db&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Shawn Tomkin<\/a> today released to stores <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=507eff08c0&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Ironsworn: Starforged<\/a><\/em>, the epic sci-fi tabletop RPG.\u00a0Previously only available from the original Kickstarter or as a digital download, Modiphius Entertainment brings the RPG to retail in a special Deluxe Edition hardcover version, along with a Reference Guide and Asset Decks that bring the experience to life in vivid color. These versions are available now in local game stores and via the Modiphius online storefront [<a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=8c1469c5ca&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">US<\/a>][<a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=da8b6c9cc9&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">UK<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In\u00a0<em>Ironsworn: Starforged<\/em>, you are a spaceborne hero sworn to undertake perilous quests. You will explore uncharted space, unravel the secrets of a mysterious galaxy, and build bonds with those you meet in your travels. Most importantly, you will swear ironclad vows and see them fulfilled \u2014 no matter the cost.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Starforged<\/em> is the standalone, sci-fi evolution of the <em>Ironsworn<\/em> tabletop roleplaying game. Experience with Ironsworn is not required to play. <em>Starforged<\/em> builds on <em>Ironsworn<\/em>&#8216;s award-winning innovations (including its famed solo play!) to chart a path into an exciting new frontier.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4971a85e-f9f7-70c7-e44b-bb4bb01399cb.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-56107\" src=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4971a85e-f9f7-70c7-e44b-bb4bb01399cb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4971a85e-f9f7-70c7-e44b-bb4bb01399cb.png 600w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4971a85e-f9f7-70c7-e44b-bb4bb01399cb-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4971a85e-f9f7-70c7-e44b-bb4bb01399cb-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><em>Starforged<\/em> supports three play modes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Guided:<\/strong> One or more players take the role of their characters, while a guide (game master) moderates the session.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Co-Op: <\/strong>You and one or more friends play to overcome challenges and complete quests. No guide is required.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Solo:<\/strong> You portray a lone character driven to fulfill vows in a dangerous galaxy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><em>Starforged<\/em> includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Story-driven mechanics put your character at the center of their quest-driven adventures.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Tools to help you quickly build a setting, create your character, and set off into a universe of perils and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Creative prompts to eliminate game prep and push your adventures forward \u2014 with or without a guide\/GM.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">System-agnostic generators for on-the-fly discoveries of spaceborne locations, planets, settlements, people, creatures, starships, foreboding derelicts, ancient alien vaults, and more.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Extensive advice, examples, and options for exploring the story of your characters and their fateful vows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Starforged<\/em> is designed and developed by Shawn Tomkin, the original creator of the highly regarded fantasy RPG <em>Ironsworn<\/em>, and is richly illustrated by lead artist Joshua Meehan and others.\u00a0It is co-published by indie publisher Absolute Tabletop and distributed by Modiphius.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Starforged<\/em> retail product line includes a\u00a0400+ page deluxe hardcover rulebook, a wire-bound reference guide, and a deck of character asset cards. <em>Starforged<\/em> was backed by more than 6,700 supporters on Kickstarter in 2021 and has received more than 170 five-star ratings across DriveThruRPG and itch.io since its digital release in 2022.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=53fa2315d3&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Modiphius store page<\/a> for more info!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep up with Modiphius Entertainment by following them on <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=138d58f08f&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Discord<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=fa4b0db60e&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=6c1f336557&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=40a6e24ce7&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">YouTube<\/a>, and the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/uberstrategist.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=b4300e528090154189e29235d&amp;id=10cd320e94&amp;e=2a7cc2d4be\">https:\/\/www.modiphius.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Publisher Modiphius Entertainment and tabletop RPG creator Shawn Tomkin today released to stores Ironsworn: Starforged, the epic sci-fi tabletop RPG.\u00a0Previously only available from the original [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1935,4],"tags":[3521,4757,1965,2321,820],"class_list":["post-56106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","category-rpg-news","tag-headline","tag-ironsword-starforged","tag-modiphius-entertainment","tag-sci-fi","tag-solitaire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=56106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56106\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/56107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=56106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=56106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=56106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}