The first offering from Monte Cook Games is the ultra far-future, science fantasy RPG, Numenera. Although Mr. Cook is best known for his work with the D20 System and the Dungeons & Dragons RPG, Numenera utilizes a completely new system designed with a focus on storytelling and bringing this unique setting to life. Although Numenera […]
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Wizards without Coats: Package
This was the last time that anyone called them ‘honey’! < PreviousWizards without CoatsNext > Hey honey, your rogue starting package is here… How adverntures really begin. Is this how adventurers collect their initial gear? I thought as much.
Warhammer marathon for charity
Here’s why you should tune in for the Battle for Sophia; it’s an impressive feat of wargaming for charity. The Innsmouth Gaming Club will embark on a 48 hour long marathon of Warhammer Fantasy Battle playing in order to raise donations for Sophia’s Stepping Stones. The charity is in place to help a young Witney […]
The Realmsound Project returns and rockets to success
[Back this Campaign] I’ve certainly spent ages tracking down some background music for a key scene or battle and then left it on my laptop running in loop while I GM the scene. I think three things happened; firstly my scene was improved, secondly I forgot it was running until a few scenes later and […]
Cyborg Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
One of the first RPGs I really got into in a big way was Palladium Book’s TMNT RPG. I loved the fact you could pick an animal, spend you bio-points to build a mutant and then start the usual character gen process. Talk about control. These Turtle Tech illustrations from deviant artist Justin Currie get […]
Gaming history: A First Survey – Science Fiction Hobby Games
Do you know much about the origin of the roleplaying games hobby? Perhaps you know Gary Gygax published Dungeons & Dragons in 1974? A gamer geek might remind you that it was Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax who published the game. D&D was actually a cariation of the Chainmail war game too. Neal Tringham is […]
Wizards without Coats: Barbarian
You’ve levelled up and unlocked a new skill. Hurrah! There’s a big difference between reaching the cast “spell” skill and the “spell skill”, though. This blogger needs both and has neither.
GMM’s ATC Warhammer 40K carry on Army
GMM Studios, aka Brandon Palmer painted this Warhammer 40K army for a friend. The nose of the plane is a drop pod, the Terminators you see are Arjac, Logan and Wolf Guard while the Inquisitor with Runefang is a Rune Priest. You can read more over at Dakka Dakka.
Carved tree decoration for your RPG den
Need something bold and brave to decorate your gaming den? Need it to be in keeping with the style of your games? Need it to add to the atmosphere? This design by Sabiha Mujtaba might just be what you need then. It’s great. It’s also between $15,000 – $20,000 to pick up. If you see […]
The Settlers of Catan go to the Mountains of Madness
Fancy having a Mountains of Madness-themed set of Settlers of Catan? Frankly, this is a wonderful idea. A perfect idea. The dark whispers in my soul tell me so. Part six in the “Cultists of R’lyeh” series from MRX Designs shows us the way to awakening. Glue-guns and foam help transform the famous game into […]
