Tag Archives: Nefertiti Overdrive

How I Messed Up Nefertiti Overdrive

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Fraser

Just after I put out the Quickstart rules for Nefertiti Overdrive, I had a discussion with a respected game designer regarding the characters. He was very unhappy with what he saw as an exclusion of Africa in a game set … Continue reading →

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Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt – The First Ptolemies

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Fraser

In episode 11 of Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Dr. Brier relates the rule of the Ptolomies, descendants of Alexander’s friend and general. Now while the Ptolomies seem more like actual pharaohs than Alexander did – after all, they are … Continue reading →

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Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt – the Nubians

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Fraser

As you might imagine, my favourite episode of Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt has to do with the 25th dynasty. The Nubians, the Kushites, the Sudanese, call them what you will, the 25th dynasty is the focus of Nefertiti Overdrive. … Continue reading →

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The Great Courses Listen Throughs

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Fraser

If you’ve been around here any length of time, you’ve likely seen me write about the Great Courses. I’m a huge fan of the courses, and different ones have influenced Kiss My Axe, Centurion, and Nefertiti Overdrive. That might be … Continue reading →

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Ancient Inspiration and Immortals of Bronze

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Fraser

Immortals of Bronze was an idea that didn’t actually go anywhere. We had one, maybe two games, and then moved on to Nefertiti Overdrive. I reviewed Cities of the Ancient World, a lecture series from the Great Courses, and I … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown!

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Fraser

The end of the Nefertiti Overdrive Kickstarter is nigh. Get in on the action while you can. We’re at 129% of our goal. If we hit $4,500, there will be maps for the adventure. This mother is already funded and … Continue reading →

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Nefertiti Overdrive Inspiration: the Last Legion

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Fraser

Nefertiti Overdrive is funded at 107% as of now. That doesn’t mean I’m slacking off. The latest update uses Aishwarya Rai’s character in the movie the Last Legion as inspiration for the Serpent. There’s still 15 days for you to get … Continue reading →

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Nefertiti Overdrive Inspiration: 300

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Fraser

We’re at 90% funded with 18 days to go, and the most recent update looks at getting inspiration from the movie 300. What are you waiting for? Go check out the Nefertiti Overdrive Kickstarter!

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Nefertiti Overdrive Kickstartering

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Fraser

I would expect that if you are reading this blog you already know, but Nefertiti Overdrive is Kickstarting now, and the campaign will run until 10 February with a target of $3,000. There’s a free Quickstart to sample the game … Continue reading →

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Playing vs. Producing: Fight!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Fraser

It’s true that I’m using time I could be productive to play a computer game. I could be finishing one of my in progress stories. I could be working on improving one of my in progress RPGs. I could go … Continue reading →

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