This past weekend, I finally had the chance to run a session of Sacrifice (Branded Edition) by Black Oath Entertainment. I’ve had the book for a while and read through it, but haven’t had the opportunity to actually play. Now that I’ve run a session, I’m definitely more motivated to make time for it—even if … Continue reading RPG Reviews: Sacrifice (Branded Edition)
The State of the Almanac
Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I updated here. If you’re wondering what happened, I’ve been reviewing over at http://www.youtube.com/@tabletopalmanac. You can also find some Actual Plays there! I’m posting here because it’s too big for a tweet. I’ve been out of regular work for a while and the walls are starting to close … Continue reading The State of the Almanac
RPG Reviews: Perils & Princesses
"Soon, I'll be Queen of Summertime! I mean King! King!" -Martin Prince, The Simpsons, Bart of Darkness S06E01 Those of us around in 1994, when this episode aired, would recognize his rapid response. Having just had his backyard pool completed, he was ready to steal the title from Lisa Simpson, and had a slip of … Continue reading RPG Reviews: Perils & Princesses
2022/01 CCC #2 Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4E
After a brief MERP and Palladium Fantasy dalliance, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay was my “next” fantasy rpg after D&D. The first edition was weird and brutal and we didn’t play enough of it. I picked up the 2nd edition when it came out, regrettably let it go in a move, grabbed the entire line when it … Continue reading 2022/01 CCC #2 Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4E
2022/01 CCC #1 Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition
I discovered the Mutant Chronicles universe when I was 11 or 12 through the game Warzone. Already a Warhammer 40K player, the more identifiable earth-aspects of the setting were a draw, but I never got too deep into the game and never played the RPG (though I wanted to.) When Modiphius published the third edition … Continue reading 2022/01 CCC #1 Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition
2022 Character Creation Challenge (2022/01 CCC)
Hello readers! My output in the latter portion of 2021 slowed down for all sorts of life reasons, so I’m looking forward to getting back into the groove and bringing you a pile of new reviews, along with a project I meant to get to, and some new features that expand the scope of the … Continue reading 2022 Character Creation Challenge (2022/01 CCC)
RPG Reviews – Pathfinder 2E: Secrets of Magic (Paizo)
I love magic. Despite that, I don't often play magic-users in RPGs unless I'm playing Ars Magica or Mage. Honestly, I think it's because I like swords/weapons and having them be an integral part of the character (my Ars character is basically a fighter-mage type.) Thankfully, Pathfinder: Secrets of Magic comes to my rescue with … Continue reading RPG Reviews – Pathfinder 2E: Secrets of Magic (Paizo)
RPG Reviews – Pathfinder 2E (Paizo)
I'm going to admit that I never played Pathfinder 1E. When it came out I'd played and run more than my share of D&D 3.0/3.5 and felt burned out by it. Without cracking what looked like a mammoth book (I saw the tomes my coworker was carrying around), I pre-judged it as being "not what … Continue reading RPG Reviews – Pathfinder 2E (Paizo)
RPG Reviews – World of Darkness: Ghost Hunters (Onyx Path Publishing)
A friend once asked me what I thought the hardest game to play was. It only took the time required to type “Wraith: The Oblivion” to provide an answer. I didn’t mean that it’s unplayable - I’ve played it and loved it - I just meant that the core concept and setting, supported by the … Continue reading RPG Reviews – World of Darkness: Ghost Hunters (Onyx Path Publishing)
RPG Reviews – Old School Essentials Classic & Advanced Fantasy (Necrotic Gnome)
Recently I got hit with a real bout of nostalgia. Browsing around DriveThruRPG I looked at, and read the histories of, scores of old D&D products that I missed out on the first time around. I remember the ads and being intrigued, but either cost or over-investment in other games held me back. So I … Continue reading RPG Reviews – Old School Essentials Classic & Advanced Fantasy (Necrotic Gnome)
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