Having just come back from seeing Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow at my local megamovieplex, I find Deep7‘s latest release, The Aviator’s Handbook, quite timely. A supplement for the pulp 1PG RPG Dime Heroes, this new 15-page PDF supplement includes new character options, rules for aerial combat, sample
Author: Allan Sugarbaker
More ways to help former TSR artist
We’ve received word from Paul J. Stormberg, the fellow who is helping to run the Ebay auctions for ailing former TSR artist David Sutherland. In addition to the auctions, a PayPal account has been established to allow Sutherland’s family to receive donations from his many fans (click “Read more” for
OgreCave review: Omlevex
Sounds like a futuristic shopping complex, doesn’t it? But no, Omlevex by Z-Man Games is a multi-system superhero RPG supplement, and the latest addition to our reviews. Have a look at what Matthew had to say, and get into the proper mindset for some Silver Age comic book heroism. But
Early TSR artist ill, auctioning game collection
Many in the industry have been saddened to learn that David C. Sutherland III, one of the first well-known TSR artists, has a terminal illness. An auction of Sutherland’s gaming collection is currently being held on Ebay to help pay for his medical bills and supplement his estate for his
Stealing an expansion
The new expansion for MLB SportsClix hits the streets today, according to the Wiz Kids press release below. Extra Bases brings another 104 figures to the popular miniatures game, including “hot rookies,” which sounds a bit pornographic. What’ll be the next set’s title? Extra Innings?
OgreCave reviews: Hero Force, Disaster, & Snipe Hunt
We’re going back to our Tuesday-Thursday pattern of review updates, starting with a batch of three fun little games. First, Demian gives us his take on two 1PG titles from Deep7, namely Hero Force: Super Adventure and Disaster! Survival Adventure: Third Edition. Then Merwin points out a lesser-known company, Pegamoose
OgreCave review: The Dragonfiend Pact
A new d20 product has entered our review library, compliments of Matthew. This time, it’s Dungeon Crawl Classics #11: The Dragonfiend Pact from Goodman Games. Will the $2 module pull in new players and live up to the hype? Find out inside.
Phythyon resigns from GAMA
So while ICv2 seems to be trying to find some closure with the multiple GAMA Board of Directors interviews (the first part has links to the other three), this new development was posted: GAMA announces today that Public and Member Relations Director John Phythyon has left the company. Mr. Phythyon
Must be championship season
WizKids has announced the results of the 2004 World Championships of Mage Knight and MechWarrior (see the press release below). Funny how this is being announced on the same day that WotC‘s 11th Annual Magic: The Gathering World Championship kicks off out here in San Francisco. A couple of OgreCave
GAMA plays musical chairs
Perhaps in an attempt to quiet its recent critics, GAMA has taken a few steps toward rearranging its staff and Board of Director positions. Late last week, Mark MacKinnon of was named Treasurer, taking over the position vacated after Ryan Dancey’s resignation. Now GAMA has appointed Mike Stackpole to fill
OgreCave review: Now Playing
To start the week, Matthew gives us a review of Now Playing, the roleplaying game for channel surfers from Carnivore Games. Did the game keep him glued to the – uh, book? Or did it drive him to put it down and go watch reruns? Read on to find out.
Dragonlance is the Key
Sovereign Press has announced that Dragonlance: Key of Destiny has sold out of its entire 5,000 copy print run in just over a month. During these times of slower sales, this is encouraging news, especially for D20 and D&D products. Sovereign Press plans to reprint the adventure module, its first
WizKids releases MechWarrior: Falcon’s Prey
The latest expansion for MechWarrior has been unleashed in retail stores everywhere, bringing Clan Jade Falcon into the mix. The expansion, Falcon’s Prey, also has yet another chance for players to win a DropShip. Check out the press release below for more info.
It’s official: White Wolf owns Pendragon
Added details have been released regarding White Wolf and its plans to publish materials for the Pendragon Arthurian roleplaying game. Apparently this is not just a mere license, as we thought earlier: Green Knight Publishing has sold ownership of the game to White Wolf’s imprint, ArtHaus Publishing. Even the remaining
Gen Con Indy ’04 Wrap-up: OgreCave T-shirt Throwdown – Postgame analysis
I warned you not to take me on, Steve. Your t-shirt gathering prowess is no match to my own. You went down like the Hyatt elevator overloaded with sweaty gamers (which isn’t that funny if you’ve been there, believe me). I’ll take my victory lap now, and recount the story