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Sword Noir Fatality

Over at Sword’s Edge Publishing, I’ve revealed the huge gaping hole in my definition of sword noir—that being the lack of the femme fatale. I’m not going to re-write everything I wrote over there, but considering that women are often Read more…


Edge of the Story

There was a very loose collection of RPG rules I had worked on back in the day as kind of a mental exercise. I introduced it some time ago on the Accidental Survivors forum, and I just ran across it Read more…


Chatty DM’s Gears of Ruin

Do yourself a favour and go read about Chatty DM’s Gears of Ruin setting/concept. The Campaign Genesis article is awesome in how it breaks down the creation structure into What If questions. This had never occurred to me, and it Read more…


Gamers Help Haiti

This is being cross-posted everywhere I can. I’m betting you’ve all heard about the disaster in Haiti. I’m sure that you would love to be able to positively contribute to helping the people of Haiti. There are lots of ways Read more…


In the Alban Empire

Unfortunately, my Viking True20 campaign ended without a real conclusion. I’m glad, though, that I got the chance to run it. One of the reasons is that I learned a heck of a lot about the Varangian trade route through Read more…


More RPG AP Goodness?

It looks like, barring a disaster–which is always possible!–that the Ottawa Warband will reassemble. We won’t be continuing the True20 Viking campaign. While many of the original players will return, I’ve got something else I’ve promised to run that has the majority Read more…


Got the S&S Spell Thing Covered!

I am actually in pain, across my back, from a day of painting. I have many more to look forward to, at least two more. Woe is me, indeed. Anyway, the good thing is that all of the other stuff Read more…


Cubicle 7 On Fire!

Yet another announcement of a further partnership from Cubicle 7: Cubicle 7 Entertainment and John Wick are pleased to announce they have signed a publishing agreement. This partnership will see Cubicle 7 bring award-winning author and game designer John Wick’s games to a wider audience through distribution Read more…


Street Date for Doctor Who RPG

This just in (well, actually in on June 26!) from Cubicle 7: Hi there, the cover for Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space, the official role-playing game can be seen over at Cubicle 7 and we’ve confirmed the release Read more…


To 4e or Not to 4e

I’m thinking not. I have no beef with Fourth Edition Dungeons & Dragons. I don’t own it, mind you, but I’ve read through parts. Two things turned me off: how class-based magic is handled and the requirement for minis. Having magic Read more…