Recent content by Starbrat

Azuresun, that was an epic of the bizarre. Timecube finally has a true successor.

I was surprised to read the announcement, but have become quite intrigued. Whilst PF was never of interest to me as I didn't care for the system, I've enjoyed Savage Worlds for the last ten years, and I like to see what it can do with fantasy. Of course, SW already has some very good fantasy...

I shall read this with interest. On first scan, I like the love for the buckler, and the byrnie/hauberk differentiation. How do you feel about poll-axes and godentags?

I'd love to see Alternity again. There is a a new game that uses the name, but I found that the game play was noticeably different. They have some commonalities, but only some. Or am I just feeling a bit of edition-lag?

I love a bit of Savage Worlds, so I'll give this a good look later; thanks.

OK, I've been quite strict with myself in my answer. The single most expensive (and exclusively RPG - related) purchase would be the Chivalry and Sorcery hardback from last year's Kickstarter. Utterly gorgeous book, and the most extensively and attractively hyperlinked PDF in my collection. I...

Rat bites can be nasty!

I think it's important to remember that the climate that surrounds RPGs in general, and D&D in particular, seems to be changing. The older model of "New Edition - expand & accessorise - falter under the bloat - New Edition!" - is a model that generates revenue from a near-static, indeed slowly...

I have to say, that was ridiculous. And rather glorious.

The single biggest change in my style has been to fall out of love with my own creativity and creations. OK, that sounds weird. I'll try to elucidate. There was a time, a while ago, when I obsessed with prep. I loved the world-building aspect of being a GM, but it can get out of hand. It...

I'm not sure this one will quite qualify*, but Chivalry and Sorcery 5th Edition, by Britannia Games Design. *The print book won't be available until February, but the pdf came out just before Christmas.

For free-range fantasy I'd recommend, depending on your tastes, EN Publishing's own O.L.D, Pinnacle's Savage Worlds or, if your tastes run to something lighter/more story-gamish, Barbarians of Lemuria or its generic counterpart Everywhen, by Filigree Forge. EDIT: If you'd prefer a game closer...

I must admit, I also was a bit surprised by the split between create and evoke since they mean essentially the same thing: to bring into being. It seemed slightly game-ish to me, but that's just one reason why WOIN has won a place in my heart. For such a crunchy system, it is very receptive to...

A lot of fascinating cybernetics amongst that lot, and who doesn't love a sky-jellyfish? My preference is 15mm, but yes, minis would be lovely.