Geek Native’s reviewers have been enjoying Cubicle 7’s The One Ring RPG series. Ed’s review of Rivendell is just the latest in a series of positive coverage. So why as it taken me so long to spot this cracking deal? This bundle has “NYNG” in the title, I translate that as “New Year, New Game” […]
There and Back Again: A Review of Rivendell
The One Ring is a fantastic Middle Earth-based roleplaying game, but there’s one caveat: the corebook only covers Wilderland, the region in which The Hobbit takes place. What happens if you and your game group want to have adventures in Eriador, where much of the actual Lord of the Rings epic happens? Now, with Cubicle 7’s latest release, Rivendell, your group has […]
5 of the best RPG reviews on Geek Native this year
Geek Native is a fairly small blog with a community that spreads across social networks like Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter. There are no paid writers. Heck, the site doesn’t make a penny in profit. The thing is; Geek Native’s community is influential. You are influential. If you’re reading this then you can influence the […]
Breaking: Cubicle 7 leaves Rebellion Group
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 […]
