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Travel back to 16th-century England with Maelstrom, the overlooked classic RPG that blends historical realism with dangerous combat and freeform magic! 
Originally released in 1984, Maelstrom was ahead of its time, offering a brutal wound system, a creative magic mechanic, and an open-ended approach to roleplaying. But does it still hold up today? And why does it completely ignore firearms, despite their prominence in the era?
We take a deep dive into this fascinating game, its strengths, weaknesses, while also acknowledging the later reprints and supplements by Arion Games that expanded its possibilities. Read our full review to see if Maelstrom is a forgotten gem or just a historical curiosity! #TTRPG #OSR #MaelstromRPG #HistoricalRPG #TabletopGaming
A Review of Maelstrom: An RPG by Alexander Scott
Originally released in 1984, Maelstrom was ahead of its time, offering a brutal wound system, a creative magic mechanic, and an open-ended approach to roleplaying. But does it still hold up today? And why does it completely ignore firearms, despite their prominence in the era?We take a deep dive into this fascinating game, its strengths, weaknesses, while also acknowledging the later reprints and supplements by Arion Games that expanded its possibilities. Read our full review to see if Maelstrom is a forgotten gem or just a historical curiosity! #TTRPG #OSR #MaelstromRPG #HistoricalRPG #TabletopGaming
A Review of Maelstrom: An RPG by Alexander Scott
