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Welcome back to Insight Check! This is my experiment in a weekly roundup of TTRPG news and trends you may have missed. From nostalgic franchises making their tabletop debut to beloved indie darlings expanding their realms, we’ve got a little magic for every gaming group. This week’s roundup covers everything from a transformative bundle that’s more than meets the eye to Root’s woodland creatures delving into dungeons, community highlights from Tabletop Scotland, and even a liminal deal that bridges our world and the next. So, grab your character sheets and settle into your comfiest chair (I’ve got my trusty tankard of coffee right here) as we explore the latest happenings in the TTRPG world. Whether you’re a dungeon master looking for new tools or a player seeking your next great campaign, I promise there’s something here to spark your imagination and fuel your next adventure.

Welcome to the first Insight Check! A small experiment I’m trying out to see if there is any interest in a weekly news and trends series. In this first weekly round-up, we’ve got everything from digital tools leveling up (and changing their character name) to video game developers crossing the planes into our tabletop realm. We’ll explore how D&D is rolling natural 20s in helping folks with autism, and we’ll peek behind the DM screen at a horror game that’s sure to give your Charisma score a fright.