Dig Your Own Grave: Deeper Horrors and Richer Tales Await in the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG

Fans of the eerie, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling Old Gods of Appalachia RPG have something significant to look forward to this August! Monte Cook Games has announced the upcoming retail release of Dig Your Own Grave, a brand new sourcebook set to plunge players even further into the dark heart of the fantastical Appalachia.

Slated for an August 2025 release, Dig Your Own Grave is poised to be an essential addition for anyone who has delved into the core rulebook and begun crafting their own tales of uncanny horror and struggle within this unique setting. This isn’t just an expansion; it’s an invitation to build upon the rich and complex characters you’ve already created, giving them even more depth and connection to the world around them.

So, what chilling new delights can you expect to unearth in Dig Your Own Grave?

• Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Style Character Backgrounds: Prepare to weave even more intricate personal histories for your characters. These innovative backgrounds promise a more interactive and personalized character creation process, ensuring that your hero’s past is as compelling as their present struggles.
• NPC Connections: The isolated and often dangerous communities of Appalachia are defined by their relationships. This sourcebook will provide new ways to forge meaningful connections between your player characters and the non-player characters populating the game world, adding layers of intrigue and potential peril to your narratives.
• Rules for Player Character Bonds: Relationships aren’t just for NPCs. Dig Your Own Grave introduces rules for player character bonds, allowing you to explore the dynamics, dependencies, and perhaps even dark secrets that tie your group together. These bonds could be a source of strength or a terrifying vulnerability.
• Character Arcs: Your journey through the Old Gods’ domain won’t be stagnant. The sourcebook includes mechanics for character arcs, allowing for organic growth, profound change, or perhaps even a descent into madness as your character grapples with the horrors they face.
• Player Intrusions, Descriptors, and Foci: Expanding on the core rules, Dig Your Own Grave will offer new options for player intrusions, descriptors, and foci, providing even more ways for players to influence the narrative, define their characters’ unique traits, and hone their abilities in the face of unspeakable terrors.
• Advice for Playing Horror RPGs: Whether you’re a seasoned horror RPG veteran or new to the genre, this book will offer invaluable advice on how to run and play truly terrifying and atmospheric horror games, ensuring that every session is fraught with tension and dread.

Dig Your Own Grave isn’t just about adding new mechanics; it’s about enriching the storytelling experience in the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG. By providing tools for deeper character development and narrative integration, it promises to make your journeys through this haunted land even more personal, perilous, and profoundly memorable.

Prepare to dig deeper into the mysteries and horrors of Appalachia when Dig Your Own Grave arrives in August 2025!