Gamers may never notice the change but today’s management buy-out of Cubicle 7 is big news. The British RPG publisher has left 2000 AD owners Rebellion. Dominic McDowall, who led the successful management buy-out, said; I’m excited to be taking Cubicle 7 into its next phase of development,” “Rebellion’s investment and mentoring has given us […]
One Review to Rule Them All: A Review of The One Ring
“It is the year 2946 of the Third Age, and the lands east of the Misty Mountains are astir. From the cloud-shrouded peaks above the High Pass to the spider-infested gloom of the forest of Mirkwood, paths long-deserted are trodden once again. Busy merchants carry their wares to new markets, messengers bring tidings from foreign […]
Incredible One Ring with fiery Tengwar
Tengwar is the script used to write many of the languages in Middle Earth. The Black Speech of Mordor, written in Tengwar, is easy to see in this rather incredible One Ring. This ring happens to be a campfire. You can stand around this firering come Halloween, roasting marshmallows and enjoying some pumpkin laced drink. […]
The anatomy of RPG adventures
Experienced tabletop gamers will know that certain games have certain patterns. It is possible to work out how close you are to the end of the game by comparing your actions against the anatomy of the adventure itself. The chart below shows seven popular RPG adventures that span a number of genres. Feel familiar to […]
Cubicle 7 reveal new cover design for The One Ring RPG
Cubicle 7 have a revised edition of their Lord of the Rings roleplaying game on the way. The new cover, designed by Jon Hodgson, was revealed today. The One Ring RPG, designed by the award winning Francesco Nepitello, has been received well by gamers. The new edition is a single 320-paged hardback with art from […]
Exclusive art: Cubicle 7’s The One Ring RPG schedule for 2014 and beyond
Today, British publisher Cubicle 7 announced their Lord of the Rings/Hobbit roleplaying game has a range of sourcebooks and supplements due out in 2014. Geek Native spoke to CEO Dominic McDowall-Thomas and blagged a look at some of non-approved, initial, might not appear as you see here art. The pictures you see in this post […]
Between the Shadow and the Light: Review of The Darkening of Mirkwood
The Darkening of Mirkwood recounts an impressive and engaging tale of the Wilderland, encompassing all the many peoples, factions and powers of the region. The fate of Mirkwood itself lies within the richly illustrated pages of this volume, drawn from an incredibly brief source… Now, I hate to sound like some stereotypical teacher stood ramrod […]
The One gaming table to RULE them all
How’s this for a dining room set? Not something you’d find in either Argos or John Lewis, I’d imagine. Scratch that. How’s this for a table for a little D&D or Pathfinder on? Perhaps it’s more suited to a bit of dice rolling at MERP or the current LoTR RPG franchise – Cubicle 7’s The […]
Bilbo and Gollum in LEGO
We’re getting ready for The Hobbit. This will be the series of films which guide the evil of the one ring to the peaceful Shire. It’s when Bilbo finds the ring and Gollum is none to pleased. The Lego builder Iain Health has put together a fantastic LEGO scene showing that famous discovery. Look at […]
Tales from Wilderland: Dangerous Business
Cubicle 7 have released a video trailer for their forthcoming The One Ring: Adventures over the Edge of the Wild collection. Tales from Wilderland is an anthology with a set of linked adventures. Penned by Gareth Hanrahan, Tales from Wilderland is a 160-paged softback due out in May or June and available for pre-order already.
