Tag: rpg
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Do games have elements that they absolutely need?
There are books upon books upon books written about writing. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or pretty much anything a person can think of. Someone somewhere wrote a text about proper writing. Those same books don’t necessarily apply to tabletop roleplaying, or do they? Yes, grammar is essential. Yes, style matters. And good gravy, please make…
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What’s old is old
There is probably nothing more over-stated than trying to make old things new again. In the weird world of geekdom, that could be all kinds of things such as OSR tabletop role-playing games or retro video games. The thing is, these aren’t new things, they’re old. Probably one of the biggest examples is retro video…
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System mastery matters
No matter how many “no prep” games and supplements I see, system mastery matters. I’ll even go so far as to say that there is no such thing as no-prep gaming. The very idea is marketing more than anything else. There can be aids that cut down on prep time to an absolute minimum, but…
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I’m Gonna Be, a review
Like many people, I’ve been forced away from the gaming table, but still want to play games. How else are we supposed to pass all that alone time? You can only watch so much television, and eventually the itch to start rolling dice and telling stories creeps back up on you. Fortunately, there are solo…
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Paizo in the controversey crosshairs
Like so many things, I am late to the proverbial party. Apparently, Paizo is in the midst if a variety of accusations. I had no idea. Then, I turned on the Internet and there was angst, outrage, and many, many posts. I like Paizo, and have really enjoyed the time I’ve spent playing Pathfinder over…
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The Artefact, A Review
*Available for purchase via download at itch.io Stuck at home with due to social distancing? Maybe you’ve just got a really busy schedule and need something to do on your own? If you’re a gamer, now is as good a time as any to try a solo RPG-something like The Artefact by Jack Harrison. This…
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Odyssey of the Dragonlords. RPG Review
*This was originally posted on the British Fantasy Society Website. After a very successful Kickstarter campaign, Arcanum World has brought antiquity to the “world’s most popular role-playing game”, and created an epic quest inspired by ancient Greece. Not only is this an adventure, but it is also an entire fully-developed world that players can explore.…
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Conan : Ancient Ruins & Cursed Cities. RPG review
*This was originally posted on the British Fantasy Society Website. Someone once said that, “when it comes to role-playing games, the most important thing is location, location, location!” Or something like that, because all the action needs a somewhere. With Conan: Ancient Ruins & Cursed Cities, publisher Modiphius has added a book that helps sprinkle far-flung locations into…
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Infinity RPG. Roleplaying Game System review
*This post was originally posted on the British Fantasy Society Website. Set in the far reaches of the cosmos, Modiphius’ 2d20 version of Corvus Belli’s space opera wargame, Infinity, provides gamers with a formidable core book. Numerous politically motivated factions compete to claim territory, vie for superiority, or simply just for the right to be left alone.…
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Infinity: Ariadna, RPG supplement review
*This was originally posted on the British Fantasy Society Website. The Ariadnans are descendants of survivors and now vie for respect within the Human Sphere. The book presents a young civilization that grew up out of a re-discovered population most had left for dead. Modiphius’ supplement for Infinity explores the planet Dawn, and its place within the…
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