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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.

What is "Dogs in the Vineyard"?

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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.

If you must have the original setting , seek out a secondhand physical copy from a used bookstore or RPG reseller. Then, compare it to DOGS to see how the mechanics work.

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.