Archive | October, 2000

Review: Autorealm

Posted on 31 October 2000

AutoRealm, from Andy Gryc Software, aims to meet every GM’s mapping needs. Well, it doesn’t quite do that, but it comes rather close!

System Monkey

Posted on 30 October 2000

My point here is just to explore mechanics. What are my credentials? None! I have been gaming for a few years now and I think I have some ideas worth having raked over the hot coals by GO readers.

The Vizier

Posted on 28 October 2000

This short fiction piece was submitted in conjunction with the Unknown Green Armies of the Delta contest, which we ran in conjuntion with Atlas Games.

Net Running: An Exploration of Online Role-playing

Posted on 27 October 2000

It is probably not surprising that there is a fairly large overlap of people who enjoy role- playing games and people who use the Internet. What may be surprising, however, are the number of ways that Internet use and RPGs are intersecting. This article will look at some of those ways from the viewpoint of a tabletop and LARP gamer.

Blue Planet 2E: Players Handbook

Posted on 26 October 2000

RUN, dont walk, to your nearest game store and pick up this book. Nearly every flaw from the first edition has been fixed. You dont need theModerators Guide to play, and the new Synergy system is a breeze to use and adapt to other (non-cinematic) settings.

Episode 17: Powers to the People, For Better or Worse

Posted on 25 October 2000

Thats right, I wear a machine-tooled lightsaber handle on my belt. A very expensive one. You know why? Because I am a geek, thats why. A damn proud geek.

Deadlands: Men in Black Dusters

Posted on 24 October 2000

This book explores the ins and outs of the Deadlands universe’s equivalent of the Men in Black. Granted, they don’t have neuralizers (a.k.a. “the flashy thing”), but they do have some neat gadgets at their disposal.

The Price Of Freedom, or, Pleasing Those Puerile Players

Posted on 23 October 2000

This and next time round I will cover ad lib gaming “versus” planned adventures, continuing my foray into the mysterious and dangerous world of the most powerful being known to roleplayers, the Game Master.

Contest Winner: Orkworld Review

Posted on 22 October 2000

This was the winner of the “Orkworld Sucks!” review contest. The grand prize was an autographed copy of Orkworld. How appropriate.

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Posted on 21 October 2000

This short fiction piece was submitted in conjunction with the Unknown Green Armies of the Delta contest, which we ran in conjuntion with Atlas Games.

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