Like it’s namesake, the Terminator CCG is proving hard to kill. Despite Precedence’s demise, the game now has a second chance with Tyranny Games, which has just acquired the rights to the game’s Game Design System. I haven’t tried Terminator, but it uses the same system as Aliens vs. Predator,
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New Review: Mean Streets
Demian gives us his impression of Mean Streets, the film noir RPG from Deep7. Will he tell us to “Play it again, Sam,” or will he tell us not to play at all? Find out here.
Come Chat about Things Vile and Dark
Otherwise known as The Book of Vile Darkness. Come chat with Uber scribe Monte Cook about his new tome detailing all the disgusting things you and your D&D-playing friends used to have to make up yourself. The Book of Vile Darkness is described by Wizards of the Coast thusly: the
A Free Gift from the Prophet
Mongoose Publishing has posted a free PDF enhancement for the Gary Gygax supplement, Slayer’s Guide to Dragons. This six page supplement is comprised of information that was cut from Ravage of Gorkai to conserve space. You get some additional background information and other goodies all for free. Make sure to
Interview: Goodman Games
We put a few questions to Goodman Games in our latest interview. So how’d the idea of deep-space Confederates with laser guns and giant lizards come about? Find out more about the company that’s bringing dinosaurs, Aerial Adventure Guides, and more to the d20 industry.
Z-Man to Bring Cartoon Action Hour RPG to Print
Z-Man Games just announced plans to publish its first roleplaying game, Cartoon Action Hour. Sound familiar? That’s because CAH was originally designed and electronically published by Spectrum Game Studios. Z-Man President Zev Shlasinger is confident people will enjoy the game, stating “I think people are going to be surprised at
Deadlands D20 Freebies and More Savage Worlds
Pinnacle Entertainment has posted their latest column on the making of Savage Worlds. In update number seven, Pinnacle lets you in on the mechanics of playtesting, group dynamics and the like. It’s a really interesting article and there’s a nice photo of the playtest work space, along with some good
Battle Cattle 3 Cover Looks Cool, Area Artist Held In Suspicion
That Wingnut Aldo alerts us that you may now preview the cover, created by our own Colin Adams, of the third edition of Battle Cattle. You can also peep out a PDF of the new Bovine Record Sheet. The cow on the cover is meant to resemble one of the
Be a Groupie…Or Just Play one in your Basement
Third World Games has posted some previews of cards to be included in their forthcoming expansion, Back Stage Pass for the Battle of the Bands game. Battle of the Bands is a card game where you get to play one of a set of messed up music folks. Until the
Playtesters Needed for Unbidden
Three Sixty Publishing is ready for some serious playtesting. Three Sixty is now accepting applications from groups to playtest Unbidden, “a role-playing game of horror predicated on secrets, legend and myths as perpetuated by a displaced people seeking a sense of mission.” There’s supposed to be more information on the
Goodman Games Contracts Rare Form of Lycanthropy
Next January, Goodman Games will expand upon its Complete Guide line with the Complete Guide to Wererats. The d20 sourcebook will be usable in any setting, and will give details on the “secretive Council of the Flesh” (which sounds rude, but I’m sure it isn’t), along with new feats, classes,
Queen’s Tier gets the Nod from Wizards of the Coast
The fan run campaign setting, The Queen’s Tier, has been given permission by Wizards of the Coast to reference certain copyrighted material on their site. WotC is allowing the site’s administrators to use material from a wide range of their products. Soon you will see references to books such as
Mutants & Masterminds Skips d20 Logo
This just in: Green Ronin Publishing has announced that Mutants & Masterminds, the upcoming superhero RPG, will be released under the Open Game License only. Yes folks, this means the d20 logo will not be on the cover (though the book will still use the d20 System). “The game was
New Reviews: Tower Siege & GURPS Prime Directive
For our latest salvo of new reviews, we’ve got a card game and a trip down Trek memory lane. First, Craig gives us his impression of Tower Siege from Arcane Games. Then Matthew spills the details of GURPS Prime Directive, which follows the Star Fleet Battles version of Federation history.
Total Carnage! I Love It!
I’m sorry, but this is just cool. Why didn’t I hear about it earlier? [‘Cuz you didn’t see the huge ad in Dragon this month. – Allan]