Greetings from somewhere in the tabletop multiverse!
Having a family, with a three-month-old baby, really changes your priorities. So blogging has been on the back burner for a while. Being realistic, I am going to guess that it will continue like that for a while longer, despite my efforts to correct it and get back to writing. Oh well, we will see how it goes moving forward.
Tabletop games. Right. Especially Tabletop RPGs. That's what this blog is about, lest I forget. So I guess I might as well get back on topic again.
As you might imagine, having a little baby hampers my ability (or rather the time I have availiable) for playing tabletop rpgs, or other games, with my friends like I used to. It is a shame, but it is also a part of life. I do still read a lot of rpg books, talk rpgs with my friends, and work on my own rpg when I have the time, and energy, to do so. It is not quite the same as sitting down and actually playing though. The 5e D&D game on Saturday is on a mini-hiatus atm, while our GM is dealing with some technical issues. I'll get back to talking more about that game another time.
Back in 2016 I wrote a post on this blog about 11 tabletop horror games for Halloween which you can check out if you want some ideas for games to play. I highly recommend it.
A friend of mine will be doing his annual halloween game this year as well. As per what has become the custom, we'll be playing the Slasher Flick rpg. My participation in this years game depends largely on my little baby however, and how much energy I have. We shall see what happens. It's a fun game though. I might write a review on it at some point down the line.
I think that is all for me for this time.
See you all next time!
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lördag 27 oktober 2018
lördag 28 juli 2018
A spot of D&D, and my life at the moment.
Greetings all, from somewhere deep inside the Tabletop Multiverse!
A lot of things have happened since my last post here, earlier in the month. Not least of which, that I have become a father for the first time. That's right folks! The Tabletop Multiverse has finally gotten an heir.
In more tabletop RPG related news, there really isn't much news. Most of my time has gone to changing diapers, helping the baby's mommy any way I can, and taking naps with the baby.
The new 5e campaign - where we are starting off by playing through the Storm King's Thunder adventure module, and then see where we go after that - I mentioned in my last post has been put on hold until August 11. Partly due to my baby situation, but mostly due to our DM having some IRL stuff that got in the way until then. I look forward to when it returns though. :)
A lot of things have happened since my last post here, earlier in the month. Not least of which, that I have become a father for the first time. That's right folks! The Tabletop Multiverse has finally gotten an heir.
In more tabletop RPG related news, there really isn't much news. Most of my time has gone to changing diapers, helping the baby's mommy any way I can, and taking naps with the baby.
The new 5e campaign - where we are starting off by playing through the Storm King's Thunder adventure module, and then see where we go after that - I mentioned in my last post has been put on hold until August 11. Partly due to my baby situation, but mostly due to our DM having some IRL stuff that got in the way until then. I look forward to when it returns though. :)
My young wizard, and his raven companion, is a lot of fun to play for me. It has been ages since I last played a wizard, and I have strangely never played one in either 5th or 4th edition D&D.
Yes. I have played 4th edition. And you know what? I had fun. I don't necessarily think that 4th edition is a bad game system. It is very good for what it is. Mostly though, I have fond memories of playing it because I have had a lot of fun with my friends while doing it. We have a 4e campaign that is currently in its... 6th year, I think it is? While it is nearing its end, it IS still ongoing. Once that ends though, I have no idea whether we will continue the next campaign using 4th edition, or switch it to 5th edition instead. I am fine either way, though I think I would prefer giving 5th edition more of a chance as I haven't yet played it very much.
Other than that, I am spending what little free-time I have at the moment, working on the game system, and world, for my own fantasy tabletop rpg. It still doesn't have a name unfortunately. Mostly because I can't make up my mind on what I want to call it. Though I am sure it will get one eventually, and when it does, I will probably mention it in here. :) Apart from that, I am also doing a bit of work on the side, on a separate tabletop rpg project that is more focused on mystery and horror. It has a name, but it is still very early days, so I won't reveal it just yet. I have a ton of other ideas as well. :)
Anyway, time for me to go help with the baby.
Until next time!
Other than that, I am spending what little free-time I have at the moment, working on the game system, and world, for my own fantasy tabletop rpg. It still doesn't have a name unfortunately. Mostly because I can't make up my mind on what I want to call it. Though I am sure it will get one eventually, and when it does, I will probably mention it in here. :) Apart from that, I am also doing a bit of work on the side, on a separate tabletop rpg project that is more focused on mystery and horror. It has a name, but it is still very early days, so I won't reveal it just yet. I have a ton of other ideas as well. :)
Anyway, time for me to go help with the baby.
Until next time!
fredag 14 april 2017
Kickstarter for Journey to Ragnarok for 5th edition D&D
Greetings once more from somewhere within the Tabletop Multiverse.
History is one of my great interests in life, along side world-building, role playing games, and a few other things.
When it comes to my interest in history, one of the things I have read the most about is the Viking age. Not that strange really, since I am Swedish after all. The viking age was part of my people's history. There's a lot more to it than just plundering "heathens", going out killing and raping for fun. That's not a very accurate description of the "vikings" (though I much prefer to call them Norsemen, so I will do so henceforth).
Anyway, this isn't a history blog, so let's connect this to something tabletop-related.
I've played a few Viking-based tabletop rpgs in my days, for example games like Viking (a swedish game), Yggdrasil (by Cubicle 7), as well as GURPS viking supplements, and a few others. I might come back to those in a different post (or a few posts), as well as games based on other historical periods, because I do think some of the games are really good.
What I want to talk about today though is a new supplement for 5th edition D&D that is up on Kickstarter called Journey to Ragnarok, where you get to be part of a story that culminates with Ragnarok itself. The video on the Kickstarter mentions you fighting side by side with the gods themselves.
From the Kickstarter page:
Then again, Norse mythology is full of enough uncertainties that there is ample room for that. :)
Either way, I am looking forward to seeing how it goes.
Currently (at the time of writing this), they are already more than 4 times over their goal, with 22 days to go on the Kickstarter. If you think it sounds interesting, or already know enough about it and want to help them unlock even more stretch-goals, head over to the Kickstarter and check it out!
I'll see you all again, somewhere on the winding roads of the Tabletop Multiverse!
History is one of my great interests in life, along side world-building, role playing games, and a few other things.
When it comes to my interest in history, one of the things I have read the most about is the Viking age. Not that strange really, since I am Swedish after all. The viking age was part of my people's history. There's a lot more to it than just plundering "heathens", going out killing and raping for fun. That's not a very accurate description of the "vikings" (though I much prefer to call them Norsemen, so I will do so henceforth).
Anyway, this isn't a history blog, so let's connect this to something tabletop-related.
I've played a few Viking-based tabletop rpgs in my days, for example games like Viking (a swedish game), Yggdrasil (by Cubicle 7), as well as GURPS viking supplements, and a few others. I might come back to those in a different post (or a few posts), as well as games based on other historical periods, because I do think some of the games are really good.
What I want to talk about today though is a new supplement for 5th edition D&D that is up on Kickstarter called Journey to Ragnarok, where you get to be part of a story that culminates with Ragnarok itself. The video on the Kickstarter mentions you fighting side by side with the gods themselves.
From the Kickstarter page:
It will be very interesting to see how they have handled the mythology and what, if any (though this is D&D so there will probably be some at least), fantasy elements they've worked in.The idea behind Journey To Ragnarok was to merge our biggest passions: the 5th Edition of the most famous roleplaying game of all time and, of course, Norse Mythology.Every single event, NPC or encounter that will cross Adventurers' path is the result of more than 15 years of love and research, readings and travels.Our intent is to let the Adventurers discover and explore the true origins of Norse Mythology, that has deeply influenced Fantasy literature, games,comics and movies.
Then again, Norse mythology is full of enough uncertainties that there is ample room for that. :)
Either way, I am looking forward to seeing how it goes.
Currently (at the time of writing this), they are already more than 4 times over their goal, with 22 days to go on the Kickstarter. If you think it sounds interesting, or already know enough about it and want to help them unlock even more stretch-goals, head over to the Kickstarter and check it out!
I'll see you all again, somewhere on the winding roads of the Tabletop Multiverse!
torsdag 20 oktober 2016
11 tabletop horror games for Halloween.
Greetings!
As Halloween is fast approaching I thought I would talk a bit about tabletop games that you can play this Halloween. They may not necessarily be inherently Halloween-themed games, but I think they will fill the purpose anyway. :)
So, let's get started! You can click on the heading for each game to get to a site where you can learn more about the game and buy it should you so wish.
The classic horror-themed tabletop role playing game from Chaosium. Comes warmly recommended. :) There are a lot of Cthulhu games out there, other than the classic Call of Cthulhu, so I am sure your gaming group will be able to find one that suits its need. H.P. Lovecraft's mythos is very popular.
Another strong contender is Dread, a tabletop role playing game that takes a slightly different approach to horror in its mechanics.Published by The Impossible Dream, it uses a tower of Jenga bricks, with the players drawing a brick each time they attempt to do something. The player can also refuse to draw, but then automatically fails whatever it was they were attempting to do. If the tower falls, the character dies, which helps add extra tension to the game play.
A horror themed board game from Fantasy Flight Games that I haven't had a chance to play myself but have heard a lot of good things about. Using the H.P. Lovecraft mythos to great effect. It's a game for 1-8 players.
The original Kult tabletop role playing game was a Swedish horror game from the early 90's. It is now getting a new edition courtesy of Swedish game-developer Helmgast (website is in Swedish). I am not sure if this has been released yet, but I wanted to put it in here anyway as I used to really like the old Kult game.
A tabletop role playing game in the survival horror genre from Eden Studios where you fight for your survival in a world where the dead has risen again. Pretty straight forward really.
Noctum is a tabletop role playing game designed by Mischa L Thomas, and released through his company Wicked World Games 1.1 - although some sources claim that Mongoose Publishing has the 3rd edition of this game I have not been able to find anything about it on their website. Either way, while I haven't had a chance to play it myself yet, I do like the look of it and I have only heard people speak positively about it. Read up on it by following the link and if you like it I would suggest getting it. :)
A tabletop role playing game from Evil Hat Productions where you all play as insomniac protagonists with super powers. Just make sure your character doesn't push him- or herself too far...
Curse of Strahd for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, made by Wizards of the Coast, have been a huge hit so far with the D&D community. It is classified as a Fantasy Horror game, and one I highly recommend.
A zombie survival tabletop role playing game, from publisher Hunters Books. It presents itself as a "Zombie Survival Simulation RPG" on the website. I haven't tried this one myself, but it looks interesting and the few bits I have heard about it seems promising.
Are you a fan of movies such as Friday 13th, Halloween, and other such "slasher" movies? If so, then this tabletop role playing game from Spectrum Games might be what you are looking for.
Tabletop roleplaying game from Alligator Alley Entertainment, according to DrivethruRPG. I have unfortunately not been able to find an official website for the game, so the link leads directly to the DrivethruRPG webpage for it. I haven't looked at the second edition myself yet, but the first edition seem interesting. If you enjoy hunting demons and other things in the late 1600's (the first game is set in 1689, I think it was), then this is a game for you. It labels itself as a horror game, which is why it is on this list.
The links I have posted for these games go to the developer's website, with the exception of Witch Hunter where I couldn't find one. That one instead links to DriveThruRPG.
I know that Halloween isn't quite here for another week or so, but I wanted to compile this list in advance to give people a chance to look up these games in their own time and possibly decide on one they would like to play for Halloween with their friends.
See you all next time!
As Halloween is fast approaching I thought I would talk a bit about tabletop games that you can play this Halloween. They may not necessarily be inherently Halloween-themed games, but I think they will fill the purpose anyway. :)
So, let's get started! You can click on the heading for each game to get to a site where you can learn more about the game and buy it should you so wish.
The classic horror-themed tabletop role playing game from Chaosium. Comes warmly recommended. :) There are a lot of Cthulhu games out there, other than the classic Call of Cthulhu, so I am sure your gaming group will be able to find one that suits its need. H.P. Lovecraft's mythos is very popular.
Another strong contender is Dread, a tabletop role playing game that takes a slightly different approach to horror in its mechanics.Published by The Impossible Dream, it uses a tower of Jenga bricks, with the players drawing a brick each time they attempt to do something. The player can also refuse to draw, but then automatically fails whatever it was they were attempting to do. If the tower falls, the character dies, which helps add extra tension to the game play.
A horror themed board game from Fantasy Flight Games that I haven't had a chance to play myself but have heard a lot of good things about. Using the H.P. Lovecraft mythos to great effect. It's a game for 1-8 players.
The original Kult tabletop role playing game was a Swedish horror game from the early 90's. It is now getting a new edition courtesy of Swedish game-developer Helmgast (website is in Swedish). I am not sure if this has been released yet, but I wanted to put it in here anyway as I used to really like the old Kult game.
A tabletop role playing game in the survival horror genre from Eden Studios where you fight for your survival in a world where the dead has risen again. Pretty straight forward really.
Noctum is a tabletop role playing game designed by Mischa L Thomas, and released through his company Wicked World Games 1.1 - although some sources claim that Mongoose Publishing has the 3rd edition of this game I have not been able to find anything about it on their website. Either way, while I haven't had a chance to play it myself yet, I do like the look of it and I have only heard people speak positively about it. Read up on it by following the link and if you like it I would suggest getting it. :)
A tabletop role playing game from Evil Hat Productions where you all play as insomniac protagonists with super powers. Just make sure your character doesn't push him- or herself too far...
Curse of Strahd for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, made by Wizards of the Coast, have been a huge hit so far with the D&D community. It is classified as a Fantasy Horror game, and one I highly recommend.
A zombie survival tabletop role playing game, from publisher Hunters Books. It presents itself as a "Zombie Survival Simulation RPG" on the website. I haven't tried this one myself, but it looks interesting and the few bits I have heard about it seems promising.
Are you a fan of movies such as Friday 13th, Halloween, and other such "slasher" movies? If so, then this tabletop role playing game from Spectrum Games might be what you are looking for.
Tabletop roleplaying game from Alligator Alley Entertainment, according to DrivethruRPG. I have unfortunately not been able to find an official website for the game, so the link leads directly to the DrivethruRPG webpage for it. I haven't looked at the second edition myself yet, but the first edition seem interesting. If you enjoy hunting demons and other things in the late 1600's (the first game is set in 1689, I think it was), then this is a game for you. It labels itself as a horror game, which is why it is on this list.
The links I have posted for these games go to the developer's website, with the exception of Witch Hunter where I couldn't find one. That one instead links to DriveThruRPG.
I know that Halloween isn't quite here for another week or so, but I wanted to compile this list in advance to give people a chance to look up these games in their own time and possibly decide on one they would like to play for Halloween with their friends.
See you all next time!
fredag 9 september 2016
Great news for Tolkien lovers!
Greetings!
For all you Tolkien lovers out there, who also happen to enjoy a bit of D&D, Cubicle 7 have released the Players Handbook for their new game Adventures in Middle Earth, a game whose setting is based in the world of The Hobbit and Lord of the Ring. It contains setting-specific rules and guidelines for creating your characters, and adventuring in the setting, and is based on the OGL for D&D 5th edition.
A link to the Players Handbook on DriveThruRPG can be found here, or if you click on the "Players Handbook" link in the paragraph above.
According to the website they also have a Loremaster's Guide in the works, as well as adventures. Though we will have to wait a bit longer for that to come out.
I know one or two people who are HUGE Tolkien fans, and I know they will be VERY pleased to know that the PDF for the Player's Handbook is out. :)
Personally I have read both The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings books, and while I really like Tolkien's works I don't really consider myself an expert. At least not compared to my friends.
I'm pretty sure we will end up getting the PDFs and playing in the world of Middle Earth at some point. It is probably just a matter of actually finding a slot in our schedules to actually do it, and that might take some time. When I have tried it I will return with some more thoughts on it though.
For all you Tolkien lovers out there, who also happen to enjoy a bit of D&D, Cubicle 7 have released the Players Handbook for their new game Adventures in Middle Earth, a game whose setting is based in the world of The Hobbit and Lord of the Ring. It contains setting-specific rules and guidelines for creating your characters, and adventuring in the setting, and is based on the OGL for D&D 5th edition.
A link to the Players Handbook on DriveThruRPG can be found here, or if you click on the "Players Handbook" link in the paragraph above.
According to the website they also have a Loremaster's Guide in the works, as well as adventures. Though we will have to wait a bit longer for that to come out.
I know one or two people who are HUGE Tolkien fans, and I know they will be VERY pleased to know that the PDF for the Player's Handbook is out. :)
Personally I have read both The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings books, and while I really like Tolkien's works I don't really consider myself an expert. At least not compared to my friends.
I'm pretty sure we will end up getting the PDFs and playing in the world of Middle Earth at some point. It is probably just a matter of actually finding a slot in our schedules to actually do it, and that might take some time. When I have tried it I will return with some more thoughts on it though.
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