Exploding Rogue and DTRPG

by | Aug 30, 2015 | Announcements | 5 comments

Effective immediately, Exploding Rogue Studios has suspended sales of all of its titles via DriveThruRPG. A game was released to DriveThru called Tournament of Rapists. It is a horrendous title for a product that makes the RPG industy less inclusive and welcoming. In fact, it is openly hostile to everything we feel RPGs should represent or stand for.

DriveThruRPG has not pulled the title, and has responded extremely poorly to the situation.

This suspension of sale is indefinite. We are working to get our own sales portal active immediately. If you agree with our choice of action on this matter, please let DriveThruRPG know.

EDIT (8-30-15): Our own webstore is now active! 

Go ahead and browse our games and books. If you come across any issues, please let us know!

EDIT 2 (8-31-15): A Product Bundle+Charity Support

 

 

Hey, don’t look here! Check the update below!

EDIT 3 (8-31-15 – evening): Why just a bundle?

Bundles are weird. And we have a store full of products. Instead of the product bundles, here’s what we’re going to do: For the month of September, 35% of all sales of Exploding Rogue Products will go to an anti-rape charity.

Rather than do the bookkeeping that the bundles require, we’ll track all sales now through Sept 30, and donate 35% to a yet-to-be-determined rape prevention charity. We’re still doing research on which one, and we’re happy to take suggestions!

Check out the Exploding Rogue online store, and support a great cause!

EDIT (9/4/15): Moving in the Right Direction

We’ve got a response to DTRPG’s new content policy. Check it out here.

5 Comments

  1. Rose Fitzpatrick on August 30, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Thank you so much for doing this! I’m posting this link to friends so they will know. Thank you for helping to keep games inclusive.

    Reply
  2. michaelatighe on August 31, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    I bought the digital bundle, and I was emailed a receipt, but how do I actually get the files?

    Reply
    • Tracy Barnett
      Tracy Barnett on August 31, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      I will be sending out the files to Digital Bundle purchasers tonight. Thank you!

      Reply
    • Tracy Barnett
      Tracy Barnett on September 2, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      We saw that, and have been talking about it. Expect a post on the subject tomorrow.

      Reply

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