The FIEND-ZINE
Home to news, tutorials, and behind the scenes stories about Fists & Fiends.
The Shadow Box Is Entering The Ring
The Shadow Box is a starter set for 1 to 2 players to step into the Fists & Fiends ring in an engaging mini campaign that teaches you the combat, puts you through several matches, and guides you through a story that sets up the main campaign on The Silt Road.
Is Fists and Fiends the ultimate martial arts RPG?
Check out this incredible First Look Video from Dave Thaumavore RPG Reviews. Highly professional, tight narrative, superb first impression video. Dave’s ability to put together such an amazing description, and overview of Fists & Fiends is impressive and heart warming.
Shadow Box Combat Trainer
Download this FREE preview of the Shadow Box Quickstart Booklet and begin your training today. Includes the first two matches of the mini campaign.
K.I.S.S. of DEPTH
K.I.S.S. - Some principles I kept at the forefront of Fists & Fiends development, and balancing this with deeper mechanics for long term play and customization.
WHEN CAN I PLAY FISTS & FIENDS?
At Kickstarter launch the game is X% complete. Check out the video for more details and information on the status of each Fists & Fiends TTRPG rule book that releases with the game at launch.
Dev DIARY #4 - CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON…NOT SO FAST!
Early on it a seemingly benign creative decision appeared in front of me that needed…
Dev DIARY #3 - PULP NON-FICTION
Switching engines was a giant setback, but absolutely produced a better game in the end. No regrets. Here’s why…
Dev DIARY #2 - WHAT’s THE HOLD UP?
Now that the holiday is over and our first snowfall came and went, it is time to discuss...WHAT’S TAKING SO LONG???
Dev DIARY #1 - WHY HOMEMADE?
Welcome boxers! Thanksgiving here in the USA is almost upon us. Snow is on the radar for later this week, our first of the year. As I hunker down for the winter and begin gearing up for the months long trek towards the Fists & Fiends kickstarter in the spring, I thought you might like to sit by the fire and read a bit about