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New Year, New Goals for Beyond the Veil TTRPG | 2026 Plans & Update
2025 was a whirlwind year for Beyond the Veil, from our first conventions to major website updates and new investigations. As we step into 2026, we look back on what we learned and share our goals for the year ahead.
Wrenegade Studios
2 hours ago3 min read
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Manifest Destiny - Items and the Environment in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, the concept of manifest destiny keeps gameplay fast and flexible. Instead of tracking long inventories, players make reasonable assumptions about items and environments, while Overseers guide the results. From tools and weapons to secret passages, if it makes sense in context, it exists. This system balances structure with creativity, letting your table shape each investigation together.
Wrenegade Studios
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Belief in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, an Investigator’s Belief shapes their reactions, survival, and story. Will your character cling to rationality or embrace the unknown? Learn how this mindset mechanic fuels tension, fear, and narrative depth in every investigation.
Wrenegade Studios
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Reality checks - Overseeing success in Beyond the Veil
In Beyond the Veil, Reality Checks do more than determine success or failure — they help shape the story. This guide explores how Overseers can set dynamic, flexible RCs to build suspense, reward player creativity, and maintain narrative flow across investigations.
Wrenegade Studios
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Beyond the Veil - Mechanic focus: Lend a Hand
Explore Beyond the Veil’s standout ‘Lend a Hand’ mechanic — a powerful, flexible rule that inspires collaborative play, cinematic scenes, and team-driven storytelling. A UKGE playtest favourite!
Wrenegade Studios
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Meet the Pre-Generated Characters for the Beyond the Veil Prologue
Meet the cast of characters for the Beyond the Veil Prologue. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal investigator or a first-time player, these pre-generated characters provide rich backstories and unique skills, ready to step into the shadows and confront the unknown. Perfect for quick-start sessions and one-shots.
Wrenegade Studios
May 19, 20259 min read


The Fear Factor: Adapting a mechanic in Beyond the Veil
When we first added a mechanic to manage the mental state of our brave investigators there was little doubt about the gold standard in...
Wrenegade Studios
Oct 31, 20224 min read


All Aboard! – Railroading in TTRPGs
When putting a campaign together one of the first decisions a GM has to make is whether or not to make their story linear, sandbox, or...
Wrenegade Studios
Mar 20, 20224 min read


Size Matters
One of the defining features of playing in a TTRPG is the concept of ‘Theatre of the Mind’ or, more simply, using one’s imagination to...
Wrenegade Studios
Mar 5, 20224 min read
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