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Discworld is being turned into a tabletop roleplaying game.Tabletop publisher Modiphius Entertainment has secured the rights to the series, and will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for the tabletop roleplaying game later this year. The first roleplaying game published by them will be set in and around the city of Ankh-Morpork, a prominently featured location in the Discworld series.Modiphius previously released an adventure board game based on The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, as well as a title based on Fallout which allowed you to paint miniatures and take control of a faction within the post-apocalyptic universe.“Terry had a lifelong affection with roleplaying games and it’s an entirely logical path along which you can follow his career from Dungeon Maser to him becoming one of our most celebrated and beloved fantasy authors of all time.
We are delighted to be partnering with Modiphius. We love their work and we love their ethos and we entirely trust them to get things right,” Rob Wilkins said on the behalf of the Pratchett Estate in a new press release.In the same press release, the founder of Modiphius and chief creative officer at the company, Chris Birch, spoke about how excited the company is to start working on a Discworld RPG.“I’m sure many of us have Terry’s unique world in our mind’s eye when we’re roleplaying.
Spring is a magical time in Scotland when the landscape comes alive with new life.
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Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played 'Big Keith' Bishop, the oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing, saying: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." The star previously shared his trips to hospital amid mysterious health issues. He posted on X - formerly known as Twitter - in February 2022 and shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed, hooked up to some machinery.
Ewen MacIntosh, who portrayed “Big Keith” on the UK version of The Office, has sadly passed away at the age of 50.
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