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Congratulations Bryce!
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:49:55
He is the second most prolific reviewer overall and the most prolific RPG Reviewer. He's only the second person to reach 2000 reviews!
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:49:55
by Steve
Congratulations to [username=bryce0lynch] who wrote his 2000th review this week.He is the second most prolific reviewer overall and the most prolific RPG Reviewer. He's only the second person to reach 2000 reviews!
Cardboard Edison and other updates
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:42:54
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Good kitty.
Image Credit: Still not mine.
And speaking of kitties, Game Crafter is having a design contest: Fur, Feathers & Fun. I've got an idea simmering in the back of my mind, tentatively called I sits. I'm going to let it bubble away while I continue working to get my first batch of games available on The Game Crafter. Here's today's progress report:
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Game designing in-progress...
Image Credit: Also still not mine.
1. Eight Elephants- cards done :geek_grin:! Tomorrow: the poker portfolio!
2. Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Cards done and proofed! Woot! I've got a few different versions of the logo now, but the logo that's going on the front of the box is locked in. And the board... is actually pretty close. It needs a bit more finesse and blocking, but I like what I've got.
3. Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Color fixed, cards final, and proofed!
4. VGG of the Week: working on it! More geekmails sent!
Game Over On borrowed time...
Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
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Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 02:42:54
by Rachel
The email came in late last night: Composer's Cat isn't a finalist in the 2026 Cardboard Edison. But, I got some great feedback. Mixed, but useful. Stay tuned for next steps. I'm not counting out this kitty just yet.Good kitty.
Image Credit: Still not mine.
And speaking of kitties, Game Crafter is having a design contest: Fur, Feathers & Fun. I've got an idea simmering in the back of my mind, tentatively called I sits. I'm going to let it bubble away while I continue working to get my first batch of games available on The Game Crafter. Here's today's progress report:
Game designing in-progress...
Image Credit: Also still not mine.
1. Eight Elephants- cards done :geek_grin:! Tomorrow: the poker portfolio!
2. Fireworks for the 4th: Semiquincentennial Edition: Cards done and proofed! Woot! I've got a few different versions of the logo now, but the logo that's going on the front of the box is locked in. And the board... is actually pretty close. It needs a bit more finesse and blocking, but I like what I've got.
3. Liberty, Death, or Taxes (America 250 Editon): Color fixed, cards final, and proofed!
4. VGG of the Week: working on it! More geekmails sent!
Happy Sunday and happy playing!
-Rachel
Thank you for reading my blog. If you liked it; then please click the green thumb [microbadge=23724] at the top of the page. If you really liked it; then please subscribe.
Episode 033 - Nope Seems like the Way to Nope
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:09:40
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:09:40
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Episode 033 - Nope Seems like the Way to Nope
Year 1 | Episode 48 | Oops! All Bits
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:09:31
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:09:31
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Year 1 | Episode 48 | Oops! All Bits
The Art of Insurrection 9 [Traveller]
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:07:12
Posted: Mon, 23 Feb 00:07:12
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The Art of Insurrection 9 [Traveller]
Review: Hexagram (Issue #5 - Oct 2020):: The Short Version? Hexagram #5 provides a lot of great new resources for gamemasters from monsters to rules to adventures.
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:49:15
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Hexagram (Issue #5 - Oct 2020) is a 2020 release from Steve Jackson Games. It's a house organ for The Fantasy Trip and features work by a number of SJ Games stalwarts and some less-familiar names. The artists are similarly familiar to SJ Games regulars.
Presentation
This is available in both PDF and print versions. The print version is 39 pages (including the front cover) in a 5.5" x 8.5" landscape format. The covers are heavy stock and the whole is in black & white. The book is saddle-stapled and the pages are primarily in two-column layout. Both inside covers contain content.
Content
As always, the book starts with an editorial, a table of contents, and a letter section. The editorial addresses the cancellation of FnordCon 2 and the digitial con which replaced it as well as recent kickstarter successes and deliveries.
The first article, A Primer on the Enigmatic Gargoyle by Greg Miller is about the mysterious origins and culture of the gargoyle. Donning Rings, Taking Potions, Etc., in Combat by Steve Jackson discusses some rules clarifications and changes on using items in combat. Skarg's Tavern by Steve Jackson describes the titular tavern and its owner, Skarg the orc; it's a disreputable place and they don't mind fighting but discourage killing. The Kraken, Expanded by Henry J. Cobb provides more information on the tactics and powers of the Kraken. The Gallery of Glitching Gates by Stefan Jones is an adventure, which starts in a labyrinth beneath the wizard's guild, asks them to move through some gates, take notes and return; the biggest problem is some of the gates are broken and may not have a stable destination or may have other side-effects. There are a number of randomizers and the adventure ends with some suggested destinations and random lands where the players could be sent. Adventure Hook: The Ship of the Seven Hands by David Austin provides some rumors and hooks about the titular ship which is commanded by a seven-armed octopus who leads a cutthroat crew of pirates so terrible they can't visit civilized ports. Archer Crab by Steve Jackson details the ecology, value, and habits of a new monster which can shoot a jet of goo at opponents. Pick Your Poison: Toxins in The Fantasy Trip provides a lot of information on various types of poison and antidotes for use in the game. Questions Three: Dyson Logos finds Steve Jackson talking with the famous cartographer. Giant Ants by David Pulver, Guy McLimore, and Greg Poehlin combines their independent efforts into a cohesive and lengthy article about several types of giant ants and their habits and their abilities in combat. Death Test Refresh by Peter von Kleinsmid revisits the Death Test (2nd Edition) module to include fighters with talents to help keep things even in combat. Naturalist's Notebook by Anthony Shostak provides details on a new group of monsters, The Lurker; each of the several monsters is given combat stats and abilities as well as a paragraph which tells the story of them attacking an adventurer who lived to tell the tale. The final article, Breaking the Breaker by James Eisert discusses the problem of optimized characters and tactics and suggest some ways to counteract them.
Presentation
There's a lot in this issue for GMs: many new monsters or expanded monsters, some tips on player and power creep management, several new locations, and a bunch of info on toxins. For both sides of the table, there are new rules on using potions and rings in combat and a nice interview with Dyson Logos. The writing is solid and the new content is interesting. Some of it may cross into rules for things you don't want rules for, but the wargame roots of TFT probably mean many fans like to have rules for most everything. This one is more useful for gamemasters than player, but it's still a great issue and one I'd recommend.
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:49:15
by sdonohue
Presentation
This is available in both PDF and print versions. The print version is 39 pages (including the front cover) in a 5.5" x 8.5" landscape format. The covers are heavy stock and the whole is in black & white. The book is saddle-stapled and the pages are primarily in two-column layout. Both inside covers contain content.
Content
As always, the book starts with an editorial, a table of contents, and a letter section. The editorial addresses the cancellation of FnordCon 2 and the digitial con which replaced it as well as recent kickstarter successes and deliveries.
The first article, A Primer on the Enigmatic Gargoyle by Greg Miller is about the mysterious origins and culture of the gargoyle. Donning Rings, Taking Potions, Etc., in Combat by Steve Jackson discusses some rules clarifications and changes on using items in combat. Skarg's Tavern by Steve Jackson describes the titular tavern and its owner, Skarg the orc; it's a disreputable place and they don't mind fighting but discourage killing. The Kraken, Expanded by Henry J. Cobb provides more information on the tactics and powers of the Kraken. The Gallery of Glitching Gates by Stefan Jones is an adventure, which starts in a labyrinth beneath the wizard's guild, asks them to move through some gates, take notes and return; the biggest problem is some of the gates are broken and may not have a stable destination or may have other side-effects. There are a number of randomizers and the adventure ends with some suggested destinations and random lands where the players could be sent. Adventure Hook: The Ship of the Seven Hands by David Austin provides some rumors and hooks about the titular ship which is commanded by a seven-armed octopus who leads a cutthroat crew of pirates so terrible they can't visit civilized ports. Archer Crab by Steve Jackson details the ecology, value, and habits of a new monster which can shoot a jet of goo at opponents. Pick Your Poison: Toxins in The Fantasy Trip provides a lot of information on various types of poison and antidotes for use in the game. Questions Three: Dyson Logos finds Steve Jackson talking with the famous cartographer. Giant Ants by David Pulver, Guy McLimore, and Greg Poehlin combines their independent efforts into a cohesive and lengthy article about several types of giant ants and their habits and their abilities in combat. Death Test Refresh by Peter von Kleinsmid revisits the Death Test (2nd Edition) module to include fighters with talents to help keep things even in combat. Naturalist's Notebook by Anthony Shostak provides details on a new group of monsters, The Lurker; each of the several monsters is given combat stats and abilities as well as a paragraph which tells the story of them attacking an adventurer who lived to tell the tale. The final article, Breaking the Breaker by James Eisert discusses the problem of optimized characters and tactics and suggest some ways to counteract them.
Presentation
There's a lot in this issue for GMs: many new monsters or expanded monsters, some tips on player and power creep management, several new locations, and a bunch of info on toxins. For both sides of the table, there are new rules on using potions and rings in combat and a nice interview with Dyson Logos. The writing is solid and the new content is interesting. Some of it may cross into rules for things you don't want rules for, but the wargame roots of TFT probably mean many fans like to have rules for most everything. This one is more useful for gamemasters than player, but it's still a great issue and one I'd recommend.
Boundless Tides
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:48:01
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:48:01
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Boundless Tides
Roadhouse Feast
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:47:50
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:47:50
A new rpg item has been added to the database:
Roadhouse Feast
Eldritch Insting: Cosmic Horror & Pulp Action
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:47:48
Posted: Sun, 22 Feb 22:47:48
A new rpg item has been added to the database:
Eldritch Insting: Cosmic Horror & Pulp Action
