So, you want to play a pulp genre game? Part 2
Last time we defined the pulp genre and I even recommended a few games worth checking out. And you probably guessed it that I already made a decision on what game I want...
February 26, 2009
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Sneak peek: Dungeonslayers character sheet
The translation of the free, old-fashioned roleplaying game Dungeonslayers is finally nearing completion. I’ve finished translating the rules yesterday and the editing and layout process will probably done this week. An english site...
February 25, 2009
So, you want to play a pulp genre game?
One of the genres that have seen quite a lot of renewed interest in recent times is the pulp genre. That statement is true and not true at the same time. Why? It’s...
February 24, 2009
Yes We Can
I just stumbled upon Obamicon.me, a free service that turns your photo into an “Obamicon”, an image in a style inspired by Shepard Fairey’s iconic poster. This isn’t really RPG related, but I...
February 23, 2009
Mutant Future
Some time ago I posted about Labyrinth Lord and other retro clones based on old-school D&D. I didn’t know that the creators of Labyrinth Lord also released Mutant Future, a game based on...
February 23, 2009
Two new upcoming Savage Worlds settings
Evil DM Productions, an indie game design studio, has announced two new settings for use with the Savage Worlds rules. The first setting “Legends of Steel” will be a sword and sorcery setting:...
February 23, 2009
RPGbomb
Some days ago I stumbled upon RPGbomb, a social network for roleplaying game fans. Here’s what the creators of RPGBomb tell us about their service: RPGbomb.com is an online service that allows their...
February 22, 2009
New Edition of “Space: 1889” in the works
The German publisher “Uhrwelt-Verlag”, a sublabel of Ulisses Spiele, has secured the rights to produce a new version of the classic steampunk roleplaying game Space: 1889. Instead of using the rules of the...
February 20, 2009
Why you should give the D6 System another chance
Do you remember West End Games? WEG was the company that brought us many successful roleplaying games including Paranoia and Star Wars. Star Wars used a very cinematic and easy to learn rules...
February 20, 2009
Will WotC shut us down next?
According to a post at ENWorld Wizards of the Coast has sent a Cease & Desist letter to 4epowercards.com. This time a site has been hit that offered power cards for 4E for free....
February 20, 2009
What’s new with Dungeonslayers?
Some time ago I introduced Dungeonslayers to you, a free and easy beer-and-pretzels roleplaying game. I have finished the translation of the everything but the introductory adventure and the character creation section has already been...
February 19, 2009
My first CC3 map
Yesterday I finally sat down to create my first map in Campaign Cartographer 3. I bought the software and played a bit around, but never actually made a proper map with it. Now...
February 19, 2009
Stargazer’s RPG podcast recommendations
When I got my first iPod I fell in love with podcasts. I commute by train for about an hour every day. And the best way to spend this hour is by listening...
February 17, 2009
Some free games I found at RPGNow
I am looking for new and exciting games. A simple and cheap way to try out some new games or to at least broaden your horizon is to check RPGNow‘s free game downloads....
February 17, 2009
Fear of Girls Episode III
“Fear of Girls” is a hilarious, ongoing webseries about two gamers that probably fulfill every single silly stereotype. The series isn’t as great as my all-time favorite “The Gamers“, but no roleplaying game...
February 13, 2009
Stargazer’s RPG Stuff
Inspired by fellow RPG blogger Zachary’s post “Using Google Sites For Your Campaign” I created a Google Sites site of my own that I will fill with everything that goes beyond the scope...
February 12, 2009