Joe has needled new d20 company Silverthorne Games with enough questions to form our latest interview. See what the young game company has to say about the industry, PDF publishing, and finding a voice amidst all the other products out there.
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Preliminary Babylon 5 RPG schedule
Mongoose has decided to further stimulate your salivary glands with a tentative schedule of Babylon 5 RPG releases. At least one release is planned per month, starting the same time as the main rulebook’s release in May. Here’s the quick rundown of anticipated products, and you can click the “Read
New Review: Construct Mechanus
Frank brings his first contribution to the Cave’s hoard of reviews, as he takes a look at Construct Mechanus from Philip J. Reed. Will the d20 supplement function as a well-oiled machine in his game sessions, or be left to rust on the shelf? Have a look and find out.
The Last, Best Hope for Roleplaying
True to its promise, Mongoose Publishing has at last revealed the RPG project hinted at last December: a new Babylon 5 RPG. Having received the roleplaying license from Warner Brothers, the d20 game will be available in May. You can click the “Read more” link below for the full press
SRDenied?
The uproar today in the d20 portion of the industry is WotC‘s recent changes to the System Reference Document, which tells all the d20 publishers out there what they can and can’t make use of from established D&D rules. Why the concern? Well, apparently several creatures that were in the
Ding-dong! Donjon calling!
We just got word from Clinton R. Nixon of Anvilwerks that the first supplement for Donjon is now available. Donjon Pak B1: Men of Steel and Beasts of Terror!is described as “a bestiary of 41 friends and foes for your Donjon campaign, and includes such creatures as the foul Kubera
Wingnut Games Promotes Good Hygiene
The latest nuttiness from Wingnut Games, Soap: The game of soap opera mayhem, has returned from the printer and will be heading out to distributors after the weekend. Expect to see the sudsy game in stores late next week. I’m seeing a great promotional opportunity with Soap at game conventions.
Two Towers up for Best Picture Oscar
As if there was any doubt. According to the official Oscars website, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is nominated for Best Picture of 2002. It has some stiff competition in the form of fellow nominees The Hours, Gangs of New York, and The Pianist (as well as Chicago,
New Marvel RPG on Horizon
Marvel Enterprises will continue to ride their cresting wave of popularity with a new roleplaying game this May. The word on some industry mailing lists is that some of the “people who brought you Paranoia” will be involved. Whether that means Greg Costikyan, some other former West End Games designers,
HeroClix: It’s Costuming Time!!
We’ve been alerted to a planned full-size HeroClix demo. Yes, full-size, as in 1:1 scale, human-sized figures. No, they don’t come in booster packs, unless you count a car as the packaging. Yes, the idea’s a bit frightening.
Robin Laws to write for Iron Man
We’ve just learned that popular game author Robin Laws has been signed on as the writer for issues 65-69 of the Iron Man ongoing comic book. According to this interview with Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, current Iron Man writer Mike Grell is leaving after issue 64, leaving an unfinished storyline
Warhammer players protest
Following the announcement of price increases at Games Workshop, there’s now an online petition protesting the increase. Not surprising, I guess.
Even worse than Darth Jar-Jar
The dumb character virus is spreading. Or so this webpage would have you believe. Just say no to dumbing down movies “for the kids,” ‘cuz they hate him too.
Starships land at Roleplaying Tips
For you starfarers out there, the latest issue of Roleplaying Tips Weekly provides guidelines to follow when designing a starship. Hmm, that reminds me: I gotta get back into some Star Wars sessions. No, wait, I should finish the deep space Torg campaign first. So much sci-fi, so little time…
New Review: St. Anton’s Fire
I’ve been out of town all day, so this is going up a bit late, but today’s review is still worth noting. Demian’s dire warnings about St. Anton’s Fire by Troll Lord Games are meant to save you. Why did he find the adventure to be lacking? Read on to