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If it involved interstate commerce (that is, business that extends beyond a state border into another state or other country) it would almost certainly fall under federal jurisdiction in the U.S.; hence, they filed there. What does Australia call NSW and Queensland - provinces? States? What? Do...

The U.S. federal system of government is unique, and really easy to misunderstand. The state of Washington has its own courts, which try cases based in Washington state law. The same goes for Nevada, Arizona, and the other 47 states. There are federal courts (that is, both as organizational and...

Sure it can. We played CP2020 way back when with no maps or minis, and only the occasional crapmap scrawled on paper to make clear positioning. You could do TotM with the original or this version.

Okay.

Good point. On the one hand, we're surrounded by a lot of crap right now, and gaming can be a creative escape to a "happier place.' No harm in that. On the other hand, some might want to get a sense of accomplishment out of dealing with heavy things in-game as a way to take the weight off their...

Cringer trying to look badass. I concur!

I am excited about Twilight:2000, and yet still waffling over whether to back it now, or through my FLGS, as well as whether to back the standard box or the special edition. Such First World problems. Anyway, I played the original, and owned the boxed set when it first came out, although I...

It went well but each session, as time passed, took more effort - mentally and emotionally - to plan and run. Transitioning from GM to player took constant reminders to myself (internal monologue) to SHUT UP and not try to explain rules or take up the words of an NPC. It helped that we played in...

Great point. I have traditionally loved running games for the sake of the big story, surprises at the table, and drawing out of players story and character that they might not, otherwise. At least that's what I aim for. I also tend, like many GMs I know, to GM too much, too long, and my players...

Thank you - that's all really good advice, some of which I have forgotten now and again.

Update on the Twilight:2000 KS...it's already funded through all the listed stretch goals, although they've not yet updated the page to reflect that.

I actually don't know, but then, I am bewildered when people get fired up over "I like this system and NOT THAT ONE." I've seen some heated discussions on ENWorld and elsewhere about probability in the 2d20 dice system, of people ranting about how the system creates an adversarial vibe between...

That's a great game. I know, I know, 2d20 as a system tends to provoke strong reactions, one way or another. Its implementation for Conan, however, is the best I've seen for that setting, and combat is the most flexible, cinematic, and gritty (yes, all those) that I've seen in a fantasy game...

Agreed, however, I think Conan's crunch and detail works for that setting, with the high incidence of raging, bloody melee combat. The 2d20 system core is amazingly flexible, as these two games demonstrate. And yeah, STA is so perfect for one-shots, given the episodic foundation of the property...

Just downloaded and read it - it presents the KM as the great SF Academy challenge that it is, and with an added plot twist to make this group of cadets' experience with it unique. It's a short adventure, too - I can't see it taking any more than 60-90 minutes, in fact, unless players get really...

If you're interested in Klingon stuff in general, and this game info in particular, Modiphius is hosting a "Day of Honor" tomorrow, 11 July, online. The information is here for this free, blood and wine-soaked event.

Yes, sort of - it has the core rules, with some portions clarified to smooth the edges, but its focus is on Klingon play. Thus, if you want to play Starfleet characters this is not the book for you since it will not include the array of Talents, ships, and background for that setting. The...

I'll get this. I have all the books and the screen for STA already, and am a longtime fan of the property and the notion of gaming it. I'm working on a Gamma Quadrant Starfleet campaign right now, actually, but a serious Klingon story would be really interesting. I see politics and social power...

From what I have heard so far from within the STA fanbase online, there are new rules to facilitate Klingon-style play...Honor, Shame, stuff like that. And every system, after it's been out for a long drive, needs a tune-up. Perhaps there will be some smoothed edges, but MOD has signaled nothing...

This looks really interesting. I recently picked up Nights Black Agents Solo Ops, which is also a 1:1 game, and it looks like these folks have approached the challenge with some similar ideas, especially in the use of contacts and followers to fill in gaps presented by a one-PC party.