Due to various complications this week, last night’s planned science-fiction game didn’t happen. As the group has evaporated under the pressures of modern life, I am left alone with my roleplaying tomes. This morning, I’ve decided to return to the 5th Edition through the lens of Dungeonesque – an old-school presentation of basic Dungeons & Dragons. … Read More →
Yesterday a large poster tube arrived. My wife had bought me a print of one of my favourite pieces of art, “Mirador” by Rodney Matthews. The print is signed and is one of the coolest presents I’ve ever been bought. The art has a deeper resonance for me, however, and is more than a simple … Read More →
Last weekend I took the plunge and pitched a GURPS science-fiction game entitled, “Space Beyond”. On Friday I saw three of the four players for a character-making session. In-between there was a truck-load of prep. I’ve been using the very helpful “How To Be a GURPS GM” along with GURPS Basic Set to come to grips … Read More →
This weekend I’ve been prepping for some science-fiction gaming. Having pitched an exploration adventure set in the near-future, I’ve made the decision to try running the game with GURPS – both for the change and to get some more experience in running that system. The Pitch It’s 2087 and humanity has discovered the secret of … Read More →
