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We are a TRPG fan group from China.
These two games were also featured at Portal Con, China's largest TTRPG exhibition, where trial versions were available at Joypie's booth.
August 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
These two games were also featured at Portal Con, China's largest TTRPG exhibition, where trial versions were available at Joypie's booth.
The other is a girls' band TTRPG inspired by "Bang Dream!" and "THE IDOLM@STER," titled "少女乐队物语". In this game, player is members of a girls' band. (1/2)
August 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The other is a girls' band TTRPG inspired by "Bang Dream!" and "THE IDOLM@STER," titled "少女乐队物语". In this game, player is members of a girls' band. (1/2)
One is a xianxia TTRPG inspired by the novels "Investiture of the Gods" and "Journey to the West," titled "千劫封神录" . In this game, players take on the roles of practitioners or cultivators. (1/2)
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
One is a xianxia TTRPG inspired by the novels "Investiture of the Gods" and "Journey to the West," titled "千劫封神录" . In this game, players take on the roles of practitioners or cultivators. (1/2)
One of the highlights of this crowdfunding campaign is the exclusive alternative cover art specially designed for the Chinese edition.
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
One of the highlights of this crowdfunding campaign is the exclusive alternative cover art specially designed for the Chinese edition.
The Chinese translation of AGON is titled "神海羁旅", which directly translates to "Odyssey in the Divine Sea." (1/3)
August 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Chinese translation of AGON is titled "神海羁旅", which directly translates to "Odyssey in the Divine Sea." (1/3)
This is a Greek mythology TTRPG designed by John Harper, the designer of the Blades in the Dark.
August 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This is a Greek mythology TTRPG designed by John Harper, the designer of the Blades in the Dark.
Agon and the Paragon System, localized by Joypie (also the agent for the Chinese version of Sword World), are now launched on crowdfunding.
August 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Agon and the Paragon System, localized by Joypie (also the agent for the Chinese version of Sword World), are now launched on crowdfunding.
Similarly, the OSR influenced by early editions of D&D, like Old-School Essentials and Cairn, cannot be overlooked.
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August 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Similarly, the OSR influenced by early editions of D&D, like Old-School Essentials and Cairn, cannot be overlooked.
osgliangjun.itch.io/oldschooless...
zznoah.itch.io/cairn-chs
osgliangjun.itch.io/oldschooless...
zznoah.itch.io/cairn-chs
Influenced by European and American TRPGs, Narrative TRPG brought by indie TRPG, such as Fabula Ultima and Daggerheart, are gaining traction in China.
August 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Influenced by European and American TRPGs, Narrative TRPG brought by indie TRPG, such as Fabula Ultima and Daggerheart, are gaining traction in China.
With no official Chinese edition of 5e, alternatives such as Soul of Mist and The One Ring TRPG have found success in the market.
August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
With no official Chinese edition of 5e, alternatives such as Soul of Mist and The One Ring TRPG have found success in the market.
【The Current State of D&D in China】
Today, 5e and 3.5e are the two rule sets most commonly played in China, with 5e having now surpassed 3.5e.
Pathfinder—often jokingly called “3.75e”—is also very popular and is sometimes seen as China’s third most-played TRPG.
Today, 5e and 3.5e are the two rule sets most commonly played in China, with 5e having now surpassed 3.5e.
Pathfinder—often jokingly called “3.75e”—is also very popular and is sometimes seen as China’s third most-played TRPG.
August 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
【The Current State of D&D in China】
Today, 5e and 3.5e are the two rule sets most commonly played in China, with 5e having now surpassed 3.5e.
Pathfinder—often jokingly called “3.75e”—is also very popular and is sometimes seen as China’s third most-played TRPG.
Today, 5e and 3.5e are the two rule sets most commonly played in China, with 5e having now surpassed 3.5e.
Pathfinder—often jokingly called “3.75e”—is also very popular and is sometimes seen as China’s third most-played TRPG.
The Chinese original commercial TRPG Journey Through the Martial World (侠界之旅), crowdfunded last year, was also deeply influenced by D&D.
August 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Chinese original commercial TRPG Journey Through the Martial World (侠界之旅), crowdfunded last year, was also deeply influenced by D&D.
D&D influenced the earliest original commercial TRPG in China. The novel Chronicles of Nine States I (九州志 I), published in 2007, included the Nine States D20 (九州 D20) system, created based on the 3.5e OGL.
August 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
D&D influenced the earliest original commercial TRPG in China. The novel Chronicles of Nine States I (九州志 I), published in 2007, included the Nine States D20 (九州 D20) system, created based on the 3.5e OGL.
Later on, Baldur’s Gate 3 exploded in popularity, bringing D&D into the mainstream. For context, the most-watched CoC video on Bilibili has about 3.5 million views, while the top Baldur’s Gate 3 video has over 17 million.
August 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Later on, Baldur’s Gate 3 exploded in popularity, bringing D&D into the mainstream. For context, the most-watched CoC video on Bilibili has about 3.5 million views, while the top Baldur’s Gate 3 video has over 17 million.
Today, since Wizards of the Coast has largely pulled out of the Chinese market, neither the 5e 2014 version nor the 5e 2024 version has an official Chinese release. That said, because D&D remains so popular, English editions of the books are easy to find on Taobao.
August 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today, since Wizards of the Coast has largely pulled out of the Chinese market, neither the 5e 2014 version nor the 5e 2024 version has an official Chinese release. That said, because D&D remains so popular, English editions of the books are easy to find on Taobao.
Also in 2008, Wizards of the Coast launched D&D 4e. The next year, Perfect World (完美世界)’s "Zongheng Chinese Network" (纵横中文网) acted as the agent to distribute the simplified Chinese version of DND 4e.
August 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Also in 2008, Wizards of the Coast launched D&D 4e. The next year, Perfect World (完美世界)’s "Zongheng Chinese Network" (纵横中文网) acted as the agent to distribute the simplified Chinese version of DND 4e.
In 2008, the same group went on to translate the simplified Chinese edition of D&D 3.5e, which published by Shantou University Press. (汕头大学出版社)
August 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In 2008, the same group went on to translate the simplified Chinese edition of D&D 3.5e, which published by Shantou University Press. (汕头大学出版社)
In 2002, the company “Third Wave” (第三波) —also responsible for the Chinese editions of Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 and the Dragonlance Chronicles—released the official simplified Chinese edition of D&D 3e, translated by the fan group “Fantasy Monks Association.” (奇幻修士会)
August 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
In 2002, the company “Third Wave” (第三波) —also responsible for the Chinese editions of Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2 and the Dragonlance Chronicles—released the official simplified Chinese edition of D&D 3e, translated by the fan group “Fantasy Monks Association.” (奇幻修士会)
Around the year 2000, thanks to the influence of Magic: The Gathering, CRPGs like Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2, and novels such as the Dragonlance Chronicles, many players got their first taste of D&D.
August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Around the year 2000, thanks to the influence of Magic: The Gathering, CRPGs like Baldur’s Gate 1 & 2, and novels such as the Dragonlance Chronicles, many players got their first taste of D&D.
D&D was the very first TRPG to reach China. In 1998, the magazine Popular Software (大众软件) ran a special issue introducing the origins of the hobby.
August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
D&D was the very first TRPG to reach China. In 1998, the magazine Popular Software (大众软件) ran a special issue introducing the origins of the hobby.
【D&D Is as Big as CoC in China】
While CoC tends to dominate discussions on Chinese social media, D&D is just as popular. In fact, D&D is widely regarded as either sharing the top spot with CoC or ranking just behind it as the second most popular TRPG in China.
While CoC tends to dominate discussions on Chinese social media, D&D is just as popular. In fact, D&D is widely regarded as either sharing the top spot with CoC or ranking just behind it as the second most popular TRPG in China.
August 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
【D&D Is as Big as CoC in China】
While CoC tends to dominate discussions on Chinese social media, D&D is just as popular. In fact, D&D is widely regarded as either sharing the top spot with CoC or ranking just behind it as the second most popular TRPG in China.
While CoC tends to dominate discussions on Chinese social media, D&D is just as popular. In fact, D&D is widely regarded as either sharing the top spot with CoC or ranking just behind it as the second most popular TRPG in China.
Additionally, Joypie actively focuses on Indie TRPGs, distributing titles like Don't Rest Your Head from the same publisher, with plans to distribute others like Agon, Blades in the Dark, and Monster of the Week – all featuring highly modern mechanics.
August 8, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Additionally, Joypie actively focuses on Indie TRPGs, distributing titles like Don't Rest Your Head from the same publisher, with plans to distribute others like Agon, Blades in the Dark, and Monster of the Week – all featuring highly modern mechanics.
Joypie is a Chinese TRPG company. Besides Sword World and Oukahoushin, its core distributed product is Evil Hat Productions' Fate Core System, for which it has developed many original Chinese settings and adventures.
August 8, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Joypie is a Chinese TRPG company. Besides Sword World and Oukahoushin, its core distributed product is Evil Hat Productions' Fate Core System, for which it has developed many original Chinese settings and adventures.
Oukahoushin RPG is a Chinese-style TRPG influenced by the classical Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (封神演义). It is reported that the artwork for the Chinese Oukahoushin will receive a modern redesign.
August 8, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Oukahoushin RPG is a Chinese-style TRPG influenced by the classical Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (封神演义). It is reported that the artwork for the Chinese Oukahoushin will receive a modern redesign.
【Future of Sword World in China】
Joypie has established a deep partnership with Group SNE. Plans include releasing the Sword World 2.5 rulebook and the Chinese version of Oukahoushin (央華封神) RPG.
Joypie has established a deep partnership with Group SNE. Plans include releasing the Sword World 2.5 rulebook and the Chinese version of Oukahoushin (央華封神) RPG.
August 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
【Future of Sword World in China】
Joypie has established a deep partnership with Group SNE. Plans include releasing the Sword World 2.5 rulebook and the Chinese version of Oukahoushin (央華封神) RPG.
Joypie has established a deep partnership with Group SNE. Plans include releasing the Sword World 2.5 rulebook and the Chinese version of Oukahoushin (央華封神) RPG.