What is "Dogs in the Vineyard"?
The game is set in a fictional, faith-driven version of the early American frontier, reminiscent of Utah/Deseret before statehood. Players take on the role of God's Watchdogs (often called "Dogs") – traveling guardians who are also judges, jurors, and executioners. They ride from town to town, investigating moral sins, resolving conflicts, and rooting out demonic corruption. dogs in the vineyard pdf
As of 2024–2025, Dogs in the Vineyard is out of print and not legally available as a PDF from the original publisher. D. Vincent Baker has stated that the game has significant issues (particularly its treatment of faith, violence, and real-world religious parallels) and has chosen not to re-release or sell PDFs anymore. He has moved on to other games. What is "Dogs in the Vineyard"
Dogs in the Vineyard (DitV) is a critically acclaimed, indie tabletop role-playing game (RPG) designed by D. Vincent Baker. It was first published in 2004 by Lumpley Games. They ride from town to town, investigating moral