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{{AIAM}} is an upcoming tabletop roleplaying game based on the Discworld novels. It was announced on 29 February 2024, and is expected to be funded by a Kickstarter campaign in late 2024.
{{AIAM}} is an upcoming tabletop roleplaying game based on the Discworld novels and using a simple “Narrativium” rules system which encourages the use of wordplay. The game was announced on 29 February 2024 as part of publisher Modiphius’ larger licensing deal to make tabletop Discworld games. It was funded via a Kickstarter campaign October-November 2024.


== Blurb ==
== Books ==
''To be added''
Like many roleplaying games, ''Adventures in Ankh-Morpork'' has a core rulebook, a free “quickstart” version, and many supplements which add rules or expand the world.
 
The books released or planned for the game so far are:
* ''[[Book:Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Quickstart Guide|Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Quickstart Guide]]'' - a free PDF which includes all the basic rules, plus pre-generated characters and a pre-written adventure revolving around a break-in at the [[Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons]].
* ''Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Core Rulebook'' - the core rules for the game, including setting information for [[Ankh-Morpork]] around the time of {{T!}}
* ''Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Gamemaster’s Toolkit'' - resources for the Gamemaster, including a Gamemaster’s screen (to hide dice rolls and notes behind)
* ''Tales From the Big Wahoonie'' - a collection of pre-written adventures set in Ankh-Morpork
* An as-yet untitled “Hogswatch Adventure”, set during the events of {{H}}
* ''The Lesser Known Streets of Ankh-Morpork'' - compiles three stretch-goal PDF-only releases of extra setting material:
** ''The Guilds'' - information on the various [[Guilds]] of Ankh-Morpork
** ''Lesser Known Streets'' - additional Ankh-Morpork locations not covered in the main rulebook
** ''Anthropomorphic Personifications'' - information on lesser gods and other supernatural entities not covered in the main rulebook
* ''Ankh-Morpork Through the Ages'' - compiles three stretch-goal PDF-only releases of extra setting material for other time periods:
** ''The Glorious Revolution'' - for playing during the era depicted in {{NW}}
** ''The Bad Old Days'' - for playing during the early Discworld books (roughly the era up to {{G!G!}})
** ''The Industrial Revolution'' - setting information for playing around the time of {{RS}}


== Credits ==
== Credits ==
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=== Major appearances ===
=== Major appearances ===
These are episodes primarily devoted to discussing this game.
These are episodes primarily devoted to discussing the game.


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=== Actual plays ===
These podcasts and videos present the game being played. Many feature the scenario and pre-generated characters from the Quickstart.
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| 2024-10-12 || ''[https://modiphius.net Modiphius]'' || “Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork TTRPG - WORLD PREMIERE ACTUAL PLAY”<ref>A paid promotion for the Kickstarter campaign, hosted by Quentin “Quinns” Smith of ''Shut Up and Sit Down'' and ''Quinn’s Quest'' fame. Uses the Quickstart adventure and characters.</ref> || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laQ_QoZfaBk YouTube]
|-
| 2024-10-15 || ''[https://www.oxventure.com Oxventure]'' || “Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork | Oxventure One-Shot | (ft. Dominic Allen)”<ref>A sponsored episode of this show to promote the game’s Kickstarter. Uses the Quickstart adventure and characters.</ref> || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATV8TbbDqsI YouTube]
|-
| 2024-12-03 || ''[https://www.recklessencounters.com Reckless Encounters]'' || “S1 E10 Of course you can be a librarian! (Discworld - Silver Linings part 1 of 2)” (1/2) || [https://www.recklessencounters.com/episodes/s1-e10-of-course-you-can-be-a-librarian-silver-linings-discworld-part-1-of-2 Website]
|}
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Revision as of 23:16, 5 December 2024

Adventures in Ankh-Morpork is an upcoming tabletop roleplaying game based on the Discworld novels and using a simple “Narrativium” rules system which encourages the use of wordplay. The game was announced on 29 February 2024 as part of publisher Modiphius’ larger licensing deal to make tabletop Discworld games. It was funded via a Kickstarter campaign October-November 2024.

Books

Like many roleplaying games, Adventures in Ankh-Morpork has a core rulebook, a free “quickstart” version, and many supplements which add rules or expand the world.

The books released or planned for the game so far are:

  • Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Quickstart Guide - a free PDF which includes all the basic rules, plus pre-generated characters and a pre-written adventure revolving around a break-in at the Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons.
  • Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Core Rulebook - the core rules for the game, including setting information for Ankh-Morpork around the time of Thud!
  • Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Gamemaster’s Toolkit - resources for the Gamemaster, including a Gamemaster’s screen (to hide dice rolls and notes behind)
  • Tales From the Big Wahoonie - a collection of pre-written adventures set in Ankh-Morpork
  • An as-yet untitled “Hogswatch Adventure”, set during the events of Hogfather
  • The Lesser Known Streets of Ankh-Morpork - compiles three stretch-goal PDF-only releases of extra setting material:
    • The Guilds - information on the various Guilds of Ankh-Morpork
    • Lesser Known Streets - additional Ankh-Morpork locations not covered in the main rulebook
    • Anthropomorphic Personifications - information on lesser gods and other supernatural entities not covered in the main rulebook
  • Ankh-Morpork Through the Ages - compiles three stretch-goal PDF-only releases of extra setting material for other time periods:
    • The Glorious Revolution - for playing during the era depicted in Night Watch
    • The Bad Old Days - for playing during the early Discworld books (roughly the era up to Guards! Guards!)
    • The Industrial Revolution - setting information for playing around the time of Raising Steam

Credits

To be added

Podcast episodes

Major appearances

These are episodes primarily devoted to discussing the game.

Date Show Episode External link

Actual plays

These podcasts and videos present the game being played. Many feature the scenario and pre-generated characters from the Quickstart.

Date Show/Channel Episode External link
2024-10-12 Modiphius “Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork TTRPG - WORLD PREMIERE ACTUAL PLAY”[1] YouTube
2024-10-15 Oxventure Oxventure One-Shot | (ft. Dominic Allen)”[2] YouTube
2024-12-03 Reckless Encounters “S1 E10 Of course you can be a librarian! (Discworld - Silver Linings part 1 of 2)” (1/2) Website

Other appearances

Episodes where the game is discussed, but not as the main topic. We’ve included speculative episodes based on the announcement in this list.

Date Show Episode External link
2024-03-11 Loot Mechanics “SQUEEEEEEEEEE!” scormey.com

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ A paid promotion for the Kickstarter campaign, hosted by Quentin “Quinns” Smith of Shut Up and Sit Down and Quinn’s Quest fame. Uses the Quickstart adventure and characters.
  2. ↑ A sponsored episode of this show to promote the game’s Kickstarter. Uses the Quickstart adventure and characters.
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