The Dee Sanction

The Sanction of Magic

August 31, 2020September 1, 2020

When Elizabeth Tudor succeeded to the throne in 1558, she found herself under assault from all sides, paying for the arrogant machinations of her father. Henry VIII enraged the Church of Rome and made himself an enemy of Catholicism. But worse, that collapse in solidarity of faith combined with the … Continue ReadingThe Sanction of Magic

Game Mechanics Open

Tradecraft Marks the Spot

January 6, 2024

Tradecraft is a mechanic peculiar to The Dee Sanction, included to lend a certain vibe and flavour to the adventures as Agents seek to overcome significant threats. It’s peculiar enough that I suspect many people don’t use it, or just use the bit that provides generic skill support for the … Continue ReadingTradecraft Marks the Spot

Abilities

Playing with Abilities

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Abilities set characters apart. In a session, a player can use all kinds of personal resources generated at the genesis of their character. A simple thing like coming from the same town as someone, for example, can sway a decision or a reaction. If the character possesses a Swiss Dagger, … Continue ReadingPlaying with Abilities

Maps

The Ossulstone Hundred – Digital Map

June 16, 2022

You can now buy a digital PDF copy of the Ossulstone Hundred map, previously only available to Kickstarter backers and those picking up the physical A3/A2 sublimation printed fabric versions (available from All Rolled Up). This hand-drawn and coloured map covers the streets and alleyways from the Skinners’ Hall and … Continue ReadingThe Ossulstone Hundred – Digital Map

Awards and Recogntion

The Peoples’ Choice of Adventures

June 7, 2022

The Dee Sanction: Adventures won the Peoples’ Choice award for Best Role-Playing Game Adventure at UK Games Expo 2022 (over the Jubilee weekend). You voted for that award, loyal followers and those fresh in their discovery of the game, and it feels all the sweeter for the achievement. I appreciate … Continue ReadingThe Peoples’ Choice of Adventures

Reviews

Hell’s Bells and Buckets

November 30, 2021

The Dee Sanction released in April, won the Best New RPG judges’ award at UK Games Expo at the beginning of August, and successfully funded a print edition of six Adventures in September, which sees face-to-face release to customers at Dragonmeet the first weekend of December. That’s a lot to … Continue ReadingHell’s Bells and Buckets

Adventures Third Party Licence

Adventures and Abaddons

November 21, 2021November 27, 2021

The Dee Sanction: Adventures sees release this month, and I’m really pleased to see a release using the Third-Party Licence under the title Abaddon’s Puppet. Adventures Adventures features six investigations — both in London and across the countryside of Tudor England. The adventure is available in All Rolled Up’s web … Continue ReadingAdventures and Abaddons

Sale

Cthulhu Hack on Bundle of Holding

October 5, 2021

I wanted to let you all know that the awesome Bundle of Holding launched a nearly complete PDF bundle for my multi-award-winning horror role-playing game Cthulhu Hack. And for good measure, there’s the already-award-winning The Dee Sanction in there, too. The Bundle includes ELEVEN investigations of cosmic horror — and 10% of your payment (after gateway … Continue ReadingCthulhu Hack on Bundle of Holding

Kickstarter Sale

Five Days for Kickstarter and DriveThru

September 10, 2021

Until September 15, 2021, DriveThruRPG has a September Historical Settings Sale that feels very much like it’s in our wheelhouse!For anyone longing to give the game a try, you can grab the PDF of The Dee Sanction Core Rules for $7.17 (about 25% off the standard price). In addition, you … Continue ReadingFive Days for Kickstarter and DriveThru

International

ShadowLands to Publish The Dee Sanction

September 10, 2021

ShadowLands—publisher of Robotta, Starport, supplements for 5e and Cthulhu d100, and Pelgrane Press’s The Esoterrorists—will be publishing a Spanish translation of The Dee Sanction with additional translated and original material to follow. As they announced on their YouTube Channel last night and a blog/podcast this morning, The Dee Sanction has joined their … Continue ReadingShadowLands to Publish The Dee Sanction

Kickstarter

Adventures Kickstart in September

August 30, 2021

As a game with potential to see troubled and wary Agents sent across all the counties of England and beyond into the troubled depths of Europe, a Dee Sanction GM is always in need of adventures. Simple mechanics and fast character generation combine to provide a great way to have … Continue ReadingAdventures Kickstart in September

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