Occasionally a tabletop role playing game will appear out of nowhere and immediately distance itself from its peers. Today’s review, Overlight, is perhaps the quintessential example of unconventional fantasy. It has been sitting on the back burner of my review schedule for some time, yet never out of mind. Today is the day to getContinue reading “Overlight: Review”
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Alien the Roleplaying Game Review
When you think of horror and role-playing games, I bet one of the first thoughts that come to mind center around the likes of cosmic horror, made popular by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Titles like Call of Cthulhu have ascended from cult status to nearly the gold standard of horror RPGs despite being aContinue reading “Alien the Roleplaying Game Review”
BattleTech A Time of War Review
While talking to a friend not too long ago, the subject of BattleTech came up and I was reminded of a particular TTRPG book called BattleTech A Time of War. Even though this edition has been surpassed by another book called MechWarrior Destiny, I find the original fascinating. After borrowing a copy, I decided toContinue reading “BattleTech A Time of War Review”
Cora’s Guide to Dinosaurs: Review
Cora’s Guide to Dinosaurs is the eleventh (of 12) of Chamomile’s guides to everything. This is the guidebook to Dinosaurs, and focuses around barbarian types, and most importantly, giant lizards. I’m loving the cover for this one. I’m using a hard copy for the review with screenshots cropped from the pdf (with permission). You canContinue reading “Cora’s Guide to Dinosaurs: Review”
The One Ring: Review
Lord of the Rings is often considered the foundation of modern fantasy. Every fantasy series gets compared to it, and most of them draw from it. As such, most RPGs owe a debt in the same way. There was a long period where every table had a Legolas, Gimli, or Aragorn knock off in theContinue reading “The One Ring: Review”
Power Rangers the Role Playing Game Review
Over the past few years, I have noticed a considerable uptick regarding the conversion of nostalgic intellectual property into TTRPGs. To my complete surprise, I was told that Power Rangers is now a role-playing game along with Avatar the Last Airbender, and Alien! So without further ado, grab your skintight body suit… It’s MORPHIN’ TIME!Continue reading “Power Rangers the Role Playing Game Review”
Orbital Blues: Review
I know I mention every now and again buying a book based on art and assuming it will be good, but truth is, I can usually guess what mechanics the game will use, and how much Ill like it, so I know the art buy is a safe guess. Orbital Blues is the exception toContinue reading “Orbital Blues: Review”
Ozaka’s Guide to Legions: Review
Ozaka’s Guide to Legions is the tenth of Chamomile’s guides to everything. I have high hopes for this one for a lot of reasons. Chief among them, I played the titular Ozaka in a campaign. Secondly, and probably more importantly, its focus is around things I’m obviously interested in, “Big” races, skirmish battles, cohorts andContinue reading “Ozaka’s Guide to Legions: Review”
Metroville: Preview
The Creator of Metroville reached out and sent a preview pdf of their upcoming game (Kickstarter launches Jan 11) and asked for our thoughts. Metroville is a superhero RPG designed to focus on the comic book elements more so than the grind of battle. Superhero games are a great concept, and IMO one that’s hardContinue reading “Metroville: Preview”
Caspar’s Guide to Elementals: Review
Caspar’s Guide to Elementals is the ninth of Chamomile’s guides to everything. This zine focusses on elementals, obviously, but also the elemental adjacent creatures you see in games. Think Genies, Giants, and the like. I’m working off a hard copy for the review with screenshots cropped from the pdf (with permission). You can pick oneContinue reading “Caspar’s Guide to Elementals: Review”
The TTRPG Factory 