Around the Hearth

In this "bonusode*" for Roll for Mutation: Post-Apocalyptic TTRPG History, we talk with Wil Hutton aka Rivetgeek, lead developer for Tribes in the Dark. TitD reworks and re-imagines Tribe 8, Dream Pod 9's fantastical post-apocalyptic rpg from the late 1990s. This new version adapts the Forged in the Dark mechanics to this game of tribes, outcasts, and prophecy.

Tribes in the Dark is Kickstarting through September 14 2025.
Tribe 8 on Wikipedia
Tribe 8 on DTRPG
Tribe 8 on RPGGeek
Wil on Bluesky  @rivetgeek.aggregatecognizance.com‬

*term borrowed from the Ranged Touch podcast...

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Around the Hearth features discussion on a wide range of topics relevant to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) featuring members of the Open Hearth Gaming Community. We talk games, gameplay, design, and the games being played at the Open Hearth Gaming Calendar. Our online games are free and open to all! If you'd like to join the fun, visit openhearthgaming.com for more information.