Prismatic Tsunami / Metagamers Anonymous

30/01/2026

Erik is discussing the future of our podcast network over on our MetAnon discord channel, and you are welcome to provide your insights.

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28/01/2026

For the roleplayers in our community, what are YOU playing on the regular?

As of early 2026, the TTRPG landscape is defined by a massive surge in licensed properties (IP-driven games) and a thriving indie OSR scene. Based on sales data (ICv2, Amazon), VTT usage (Roll20, Foundry), and crowdfunding success (BackerKit, Kickstarter), here are the top 20 most popular TTRPGs in the world right now, in order (details in the comments).

1. Dungeons & Dragons (5E/2024) Wizards of the Coast
The undisputed industry leader (48%+ market share).

2. Pathfinder (2E/Remaster) Paizo
The primary "crunchy" alternative for tactical players.

3. Call of Cthulhu (7E) Chaosium
The world's #1 horror RPG; massive in Japan and Europe.

4. Cyberpunk Red / 2020 R. Talsorian Games
Sustained by Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077 hype.

5. Vampire: The Masquerade (5E) Renegade/World of Darkness
Dominates the "personal horror" and LARP-adjacent scene.

6. Warhammer 40,000: Wrath & Glory, Cubicle 7
The most accessible entry into the "Grimdark" future.

7. Avatar Legends, Magpie Games
Record-breaking crowdfunding; massive appeal to new players.

8. Shadowdark, The Arcane Library
The breakout star of the OSR movement; fast and lethal.

9. Blades in the Dark, Evil Hat Productions
Revolutionized narrative play with "Flashbacks" and "Clocks."

10. The Cosmere RPG, Brotherwise Games
2025's massive release for Brandon Sanderson fans.

11. Starfinder (2E) Paizo
Science-fantasy recently revitalized by its 2nd Edition.

12. Mothership, Tuesday Knight Games
The gold standard for sci-fi horror; high online engagement.

13. Mörk Borg, Free League
An art-punk phenomenon that spawned a whole sub-genre.

14. Alien: The Roleplaying Game, Free League
Renowned for its "Stress" mechanic and cinematic feel.

15. Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) Goodman Games,
A "gonzo" cult classic with a very loyal, growing fanbase..

16. Marvel Multiverse RPG, Marvel/Disney
Strong retail presence in mainstream bookstores.

17. The One Ring (2E), Free League
The definitive Lord of the Rings experience.

18. Daggerheart, Darrington Press
Critical Role’s homegrown system; huge promotional reach.

19. Savage Worlds (SWADE) Pinnacle Ent. Group
The "Fast! Furious! Fun!" choice for multi-genre play.

20. Draw Steel, MCDM Productions
Matt Colville’s highly anticipated high-tactics fantasy RPG.

04/01/2026

Here’s to another year of unforgettable campaigns.

Happy New Year from Roll20! 🎉

02/12/2025

EXPOSITION STREET #84: Ready Player One Movie

Note: This episode was recorded in 2023. Some discourse may be dated!

Directed by Steven Spielberg
Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, and Ben Mendelsohn
Music by Alan Silvestri

Exposition Street is the weekly filmcast from Prismatic Tsunami, celebrating geek movies in all their splendiferous glory. Join us each week for a different film.

https://expositionstreet.prismatictsunami.com/blog/episode-84-ready-player-one/

31/10/2025

EXPOSITION STREET #83: THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN

Directed by Stephen Norrington
Starring Sean Connery, Stuart Townsend, Peta Wilson
Music by Trevor Jones

Exposition Street is the weekly filmcast from Prismatic Tsunami, celebrating geek movies in all their splendiferous glory. Join us each week for a different film.

https://expositionstreet.prismatictsunami.com/blog/episode-83-the-league-of-extraordinary-gentlemen/

20/10/2025

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07/08/2025

Erik here. So here's an RPG question... while I don't typically bastardize my games much, I am definitely guilty of using mechanics from a system that I really enjoy in different systems. I particularly like FATE Core's system for setting up relationships, for example, and have occasionally used it for a D&D or Savage Worlds game. I've even added a FATE-style aspect to each character in one of my Savage games, determined by me over the course of play and activated by spending a benny.

Just a couple of examples. What system mechanics have you seen that you would like to or have had the opportunity to port over into other game systems? And if you have, how successful has it been?

17/05/2025

METAGAMERS ANONYMOUS Int43 – Brad Kelley | Midwest GameFest
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09/02/2025

07/01/2025

Wanna get into GMing? Our friends at Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Monte Cook Games, Chaosium Inc. and Evil Hat Productions - along with several of their contemporaries - are hosting a series of seminars this month for GMs interested in getting started. By the beginning of next month, you'll be running your first Savage Worlds, Numenera, Monster of the Week, or Delta Green game (and more!) for your friends and fellow gamers. Check it out!

Join Us Now and Be a GM in February! Have you thought about GMing—maybe always wanted to give it a shot—but haven’t quite taken the plunge? What if we told you that by the first week in February, you could be an honest-to-goodness GM—and it’ll be easy! New Gamemaster Month gives you what y...