[Legend of the Five Rings] Review: Strongholds of the Empire

I’ve probably said this far too many times on this blog, but the greatest strength of the Legend of the Five Rings franchise would be the compelling setting. Having been around for 15 years, the L5R setting has evolved and matured to the point where there’s a solid sense of culture to it. And this [...]

[Review] Cthulhu by Gaslight, 3rd Edition

I wish all setting books were this thorough. I’ve heard that Call of Cthulhu boasts some of the most meticulously researched sourcebooks in gaming (along with GURPS and HERO games) but somehow I found myself taken aback by just how damned MEATY this book is. Despite its rather small 196 page count, I can’t help [...]

[Review] Legend of the Five Rings: Imperial Histories

Imperial Histories is one of those products that is good for both old fans of an established setting while being great for new fans who are just getting into it. Given the fact that the setting for Legend of the Five Rings has been around for 15 years, it can be downright intimidating for people [...]

[Review] Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Game by Margaret Weis Productions

The Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Game is the latest rpg to bear the license of the much-loved and world-famous Marvel Comics brand. It’s a lot of pressure on Margaret Weis Productions to come out with something extra awesome that can stand the test of time and fan scrutiny, but after having had a chance to read [...]

[Review] Imperial Mysteries for Mage: the Awakening

Archmages. In a game about being able to shape reality with your will alone, the idea of reaching this otherworldly level of power is a seriously tempting motivation. Imperial Mysteries delves into the nature of reaching this level of ability with magic, and gives an incredible level of attention to the nature, conflicts and issues [...]