Gamma World is the post-apocalyptic RPG made by TSR, and part of the iconic TSR boxed sets that include such other notable games of Boot Hill, Gangbusters, and Star Frontiers. The game is set in the mid-25th century, more than a century after a second nuclear war had...
At the heart of Dungeons and Dragons are monsters – and naturally the fear that monsters should evoke. This is especially true of some of the OSR style of play where a miscalculation by players on when to enter combat can be lethal. It should be avoided if...
As a game designer you are often dipping into items that have inspired you. One such item for me is the fabulous fantasy quest book “The Tasks of Tantalon” written by Steve Jackson of Games Workshop and Fighting Fantasy fame, and illustrated by Stephen Lavis,...
Steve Jackson Games Car Wars was a fun table-top game that grew out of the 80’s and the sudden fame of Mad Max and Star Wars. I took a moment to do a high level overview of the Car Wars table top role playing game, highlighting some of the basic game mechanics...
In this episode of the Dieku Podcast we discuss design trends in the RPG industry, and in particular the OSR, where much of the innovation is taking place. Reviewing a recent episode of the Questing Beast, we dive into the idea of having unique voices within the...
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