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Sunderfolk Devs Discuss Why It Uses Your Mobile Device as a Controller

Jack Peachey — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:14 GMT

Sunderfolk will be bringing TTRPG fans and novices alike together for a new digital experience inspired by tabletop fantasy. Dreamhaven's Sunderfolkwill also be taking advantage of mobile tech to deliver an asymmetrical gaming adventure, one that truly reflects being at the table.

Why Gloomhaven Fans Should Check Out Sunderfolk

Jack Peachey — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:30:14 GMT

The upcoming Sunderfolk will combine TTRPGs and video games in a whole new way, utilizing the strengths of both mediums. In particular, the team behind Sunderfolkhas taken inspiration from Gloomhaven.

Sunderfolk's Title is Deeper Than You'd Expect

Katelyn Mitchell Jewett — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:15 GMT

Sunderfolk brings to life the feeling of playing a tabletop game with friends in video game form. Players work together to protect the town of Arden, nestled deep within the often dangerous Sunderlands. The meaning of the game's title, Sunderfolk, is not immediately obvious. Does it simply refer to the townspeople of Arden themselves, or the player characters and their party, the foes they face, or all or perhaps none of the above? As the team at Dreamhaven and Secret Door explained, the meaning of "Sunderfolk" is a multi-layered one that effectively captures multiple elements of the game.

Sunderfolk Dev Praises Anjali Bhimani's Performance as the Game Master

Katelyn Mitchell Jewett — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:30:14 GMT

Sunderfolk strives to recreate as much of the tabletop role-playing game experience as possible in a video game format, and that includes having a Game Master to narrate the story. The GM introduces players to each mission, provides a variety of voices for the NPCs residing in the town of Arden, and narrates during combat encounters with the many types of foes inhabiting the Sunderlands. Sunderfolk's Game Master role is played by actor and TTRPG veteran Anjali Bhimani, who has previously served as a Game Master in a number of tabletop events such as Puppy Roll (produced by Bhimani herself via Bad Auntie).

Sunderfolk's Rogue Class Explained

Amber Warnock-Estrada — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:15 GMT

Sunderfolk is a turn-based tactical RPG, and it wears its inspirations firmly on its sleeves. Chief among these inspirations is undoubtedly Dungeons and Dragons, which appears to have had a particularly strong influence on the game's classes. In keeping with its tabletop inspirations, Sunderfolk heavily prioritizes collaborative play.

Sunderfolk's Arcanist Class Explained

Katelyn Mitchell Jewett — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:30:14 GMT

Wizards are known as both one of the trickiest and most satisfying classes to play in tabletop role-playing games. They can access a staggering array of spells, but also typically need to manage resources such as spell slots or Mana. Sunderfolk'sArcanist class is no exception. They possess some of the most powerful damage-dealing spells of the tactical RPG's six classes, but need to use their Fate Deck and abilities to gather enough Mana to cast them. As one of the more complex classes, Sunderfolkplayers looking for a bit of a challenge should definitely give the Arcanist a try.

Sunderfolk's Berserker Class Explained

Amber Warnock-Estrada — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:14 GMT

Sunderfolk transforms the collaborative play of tabletop RPGs into a couch co-op experience. Sunderfolk can be played as a single-player campaign but is designed for everyone to bring a full party of friends along for the ride. Sunderfolk allows parties of up to four players, with six playable classes to choose from.

Sunderfolk Devs Talk Fate Decks, Equipment, and More

Joshua Duckworth — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:30:13 GMT

In Sunderfolk, players will step into the shoes of one of six classes (Berserker, Bard, Pyromancer, Arcanist, Ranger, and Rogue). While the cooperative storytelling approach will keep players immersed in the world of the Sunderlands, it is the gameplay that will feed the complex tactical choices players make. Within that is a selection of Sunderfolk builds based on Fate decks, weapons, trinkets, and so forth, with a little customization sprinkled in to make each character really feel like the player's.

Secret Door Devs Discuss the World and Characters of Sunderfolk

Jack Peachey — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:14 GMT

The upcoming Sunderfolk promises to offer a fantasy RPG experience through a wholly unique means. Inspired by TTRPGs, Sunderfolk's hybrid gameplay will open the door to a rich world and a varied range of character classes.

Sunderfolk Has a Unique Approach to Co-Op Gameplay

Jack Peachey — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:30:14 GMT

The upcoming Sunderfolk will soon take the digitization of tabletop gaming in a whole new direction. Dreamhaven's fantasy tactical RPG will take advantage of mobile devices as controllers for remote and couch co-op, making Sunderfolka big step toward combining video games with TTRPGs.