The Black Company RPG Playtest Launches

Phase 2 has begun!

Something new was happening below. The canyon walls had begun to glow in stripes and spots, a deep, deep red that was barely noticeable at first. The red became brighter. Only after patches began to drip and ooze did I notice the hot draft riding up the cliff face.

“Great gods,” I murmured, stricken. Here was a deed worthy of my expectations of the Taken.

—Glen Cook, The Black Company

Arc Dream Publishing has concluded the first phase of playtesting for The Black Company Roleplaying Game.

This phase ran two months, from 1 Dec 2025 to 1 Feb 2026. It covers the most core, essential rules of the game.

Future playtest phases will cover rules for character creation, sorcery, mass combat, and more.

Are you ready to take the oath? Good. Your platoon sergeant’s waiting for you right over there. Welcome to the Company.

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