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The actual original source was, however, a pair of SF novels, and the only real resemblence is the (approximate) construction of the...

It isn't a myth. It's an aspiration.

Yes. I think so. I was trying to think of Runequest specific mechanics. Regardless: lovely book that I am happy that I got! Maybe check...

I'm not a big D20-sphere fan in general, but 13th Age has some virtues. It just became progressively obvious as I got up in levels (my...

Agreed. I am struggling to find the sweet spot. I want post-apocalyptic ruincrawling with mutant flora and fauna, psychic powers...

Though I watched all three seasons, I think there's a certain "acquired taste" element to The Umbrella Academy.

I don't think you'll be disappointed.

I've found the GG very instructive in areas, since I'm getting near the end of my 13A 1e game. You can definitely tell the difference...

That's TOO gonzo!

Its always hard with post-apoc games to judge how much gonzo people will like. When Gamma World first came out back in The Dim Times, I...

Didn't they have a lot of that as optional rules in the Big Yellow Book (aka the prior standalone BRP book)? I'm not sure about all of...

Its difficult to tell hyperbole from nuance some times. I have sympathy for the idea that people will sometimes project how a game is...

Its always possible they only do that if you stop talking to them, and most creators they reach out to do an old song-and-dance with...

I backed the Kickstarter so I'm getting all the stuff for the game. There is so much to like about it: the class system is fantastic...