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Hollow World Campaign Setting (Basic)
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/30/2012 10:40:52

Interesting setting, but I felt that the "zones" separating the different tech levels were a little too much of an arbitrary plot device, and the whole idea just felt like lazy writing. Other than that one element, this was a cool read, and I can only imagine the reactions from players who had this setting sprung on them back in the day.



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[3 of 5 Stars!]
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BEAN! The D2 RPG
Publisher: Fabled Worlds
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/30/2012 10:37:20

An absolutely great system. Light, flexible, playable, and easy to get into. Written in a humorous tone, but could be used for any sort of campaign setting. Kind of feels like a streamlined "Tunnels and Trolls" set of rules. Very much recommended.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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World Of BEAN! Sourcebook for BEAN! The D2 RPG
Publisher: Fabled Worlds
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/29/2012 12:46:12

This sourcebook strikes a great balance between "detailed" and "open to player/GM input." There's a ton of info here, and the world is very well established, but the opportunity to mold the world and to let the players discover it is not stifled by reams of overly specified minutiae. The World of Bean is fun, creative, and best of all, inviting to both players and GMs alike. Excellent work all around.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Gone To The Dogs
Publisher: Fabled Worlds
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/21/2012 15:32:06

This is another fun, well-written adventure that should really let your players give the Bean! system a nice workout. There is a fairly strong element of railroading involved, especially in one major plot element, but if the players are willing to go along with in the light-hearted spirit of this game, that one element should make things even more fun than usual. I am really anxious to run these adventures with my group, and I am starting to get the itch to write some of my own!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Princely Ransom
Publisher: Fabled Worlds
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/21/2012 15:27:50

A fun, well-written GM adventure that does a great job of giving players a chance to test out many aspects of the Bean! system. So far, I've only read it, but I plan on running this (and Gone to the Dogs) with some of my friends soon. There is some mild rail-roading that is written in to part of this adventure, but it's nothing that I think would ruin the overall fun playing through it.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Awesomesauce The Roleplaying Game Troll Hammer Edition
Publisher: Troll Hammer Press
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/21/2012 13:32:17

I tested the basic edition of Awesomesauce with a friend this weekend, and it was a huge hit. This edition adds a few simple ideas to the basic game, making things even more awesome without weighing things down too much. This game is all about imagination and freedom, so it relies a lot on the players and the GM to have a lot of the former and to be able to deal with a lot of the latter. For example, to create a new character, you simply name them, and the only stat they have is "Awesomesauce 1." That's it. Now, play the game. What your character can do with that one stat depends on what you said they were; a barbarian, a wizard, a robot, Indiana Jones, whatever. For someone like me, and (some) of my friends, this is the best system for our time-crunch laden adult lives. No pages and pages of rules to leaf through, no "does that bonus stack with this one?" questions, no "do you have a feat for that?" nonsense. Just pure, crazy, unfettered fun. Get it. It's free. And play it. (Heck, I wrote an intro scenario by drawing a primitive map of one dungeon room in 5 minutes and freestyling from there. It was great.)



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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BEAN! The D2 RPG Second Edition
Publisher: Fabled Worlds
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/17/2012 13:57:48

This is one of my favorite RPG discoveries of the last several years. Refreshingly simple, flexible, and yet it all feels rock-solid and complete. The writing style and the presentation are charming and informative, and the whole experience of even just reading the rules is downright fun. I am officially a convert to the way of the Bean!, and anyone who still thinks that a good RPG can be still be fun should buy this game without hesitation.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Sky Pirates of Valendor Volume One
Publisher: Jolly Rogue Studios
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 08/17/2012 12:16:41

This is easily one of my favorite independent comic book series ever. The storytelling and art are very polished and well delivered, and the characters are all very engaging. It's fun, it's got action, some pathos, and is just very enjoyable all around. I can't recommend this highly enough, especially for those who are tired of the same recycled corporate superhero dreck. Awesome series, pick it up!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Oil Pressure
Publisher: Monkey House Games
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/06/2010 19:56:42

Just read through this and I have to say, if this is the sort of product that MHG is going to be putting out, then I feel very positive about the future of our dear, beloved V&V franchise :)

The cover art by Talzhemir is perfect for this product line, and I hope to see more of his stuff in the future, helping to back up Jeff Dee as needed.

As for the adventure itself, it's a perfectly written, light little encounter that could be used to introduce someone to the game just as well as it could be dropped into an ongoing game for use as a fun interlude. The presence of Living Legends stats is nice to see, too, since I know there are more than a few people who have those rules kicking around their homes (like me).

This product easily earns its top ratings from me.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Pewfell #02
Publisher: Planet Urf Entertainment
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/06/2009 21:53:08

Having just read the last trade paperback of Nodwick, I was a little worried about finding something to fill the void. Pewfell looks like it will do very nicely. This issue introduces a great new character in Lilypad, Pewfell's half-toad ex-college roomie, as well as cool concepts like Peace Patrol, Sales Demons, and the Hog's Nuts bar and grill. The format of switching between longer stories and shorter "strips" works very well again, and over all this issue expands very well on the foundation laid out by the previous offering. This is already becoming a favorite.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Pewfell #01
Publisher: Planet Urf Entertainment
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/06/2009 21:05:32

This was a very pleasant surprise. The format, alternating between long-form stories and shorter, 4-panel gags, really worked for me. The artist's style reminds me of classic Bode-family 70's era comic fantasy, but with a somewhat more modern touch added to it as well. I particularly liked the larger drawings scattered throughout, like the cutaway view of Pewfell and Tina's home, and the picture of Tina and her Wyvern flying off after pulling off a rescue. The characters are all charming and identifiable, which is quite the achievement for a first issue. I'll be buying lots more of these, I'm sure. Heck, I bought the first three just from looking at the preview files. Recommended.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Qerth Apprentice Level Rules
Publisher: Hex Games
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/06/2007 22:30:38

In many ways, QERTH is a parody of "Basic Set" D&D. Not so much a "heartfelt tribute" as some of the other games out there, but more of a "slightly too hard friendly slap on the back at the top of the stairs" kind of thing. It's cute, it's quirky, and it's kind of cruel, but I like it.

The rules to this game are based on the second edition of Hex Games' QAGS (Quick and Easy Game System), which is a system I've had no previous experience with. Thankfully, this PDF includes the "Qik Start Rules" for QAGS, which provides all the rules you need to make use of QERTH. In fact, a full understanding of QAGS 2E might be detrimental to "grokking" QERTH, seeing as the rules deviate so much and so often from the standard system. (It's part of the parody, of course, that the rules should be more "sophisticated" than standard QAGS)

Even with all that unfamiliarity arrayed against me, I had no trouble reading through this book. In fact, I've only read it through twice, and I already feel like I could sit down and run a session. The book is just written very well and organized smartly. The book is also uses affable, irreverent, and sometimes mock-arrogant tones that switch off at just the right times to get a point across to the reader.

If the idea of a tongue-in-cheek D&D game featuring "Rabbis", "Cheese-Makers", and "Murderers" among the character classes appeals to you, then by all means grab this up. The humor is a bit on the "frat-house" side at times, but not always, and even the frat-house moments are funny.

What's more, the game is skillfully designed, and fully playable all in this one text. Player's Rules, GM Rules, Monsters, and a default Dungeon Setting are all included. It's a full package, and a good one at that.

I've only had this PDF for a few days, and it has fast become one of my favorite things. I haven't had a chance to play-test the game, yet, but merely reading the text has made me a happier person than I was before.

Liked: Pretty Much Everything. The Jobs available to player characters are just priceless, even if the Knomes get a bad rap :) This game just screams out to be played with friends who like to laugh and perhaps have a drink whilst they slaughter whatever they decide to call "monsters" that evening.

Disliked: This is only the "Basic Set." Job Levels 1 through 3 are all that's covered, character-wise. Sure, it fits the theme of the parody and all, but I want those Journeyman Rules right now!

Overall: Easily a 5 star effort from Hex Games.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Forward... to Adventure!
Publisher: Better Mousetrap Games
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/01/2007 08:05:43

Sure, there are hundreds of "old school D&D...my way!" products out there, but this one really stands out and has its own character. From the character class system to the truly engaging combat system (like tunnels and trolls with some twists...very well done), this game stays focused on its own path, making something very original in the process.

The game just seems so "playable" right from the start. There's even a highly detailed and easy to use random dungeon generator included to get things going right away. That yawning portcullis on the cover isn't just for looks...this game wants you to get on into that labyrinth and show the bad guys what you're made of!

Liked: Unique flavor of rules focused tightly on central "mission' of the game. Rules aren't too long or too complex; every element seems to be balanced just right. Great combat system and random dungeon generator.

Disliked: Not much. Could have used more monsters in the bestiary, maybe. The art is mostly suited to the task, but the style used kind of "falls" down when it comes to certain monsters.

Overall: Great game, 4 stars.



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[4 of 5 Stars!]
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BASH! Basic Action Super Heroes (Original Edition)
Publisher: Basic Action Games
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/18/2005 00:00:00

This is a very welcome and easy to jump into supers game. There is plenty of room for "rules expansion", but very little need to use that room. BASH has an exceptionally on-target feel to it, and it inspires comic-book roleplaying just by its sheer design.<br><br> <b>LIKED</b>: A small, focused product, with great art (samples, yes, but very good ones). Easy to pick up system, and the rules actually invite the players and GM to expand on the game w/o dragging out some laborious algortihms on how to do so. BASH has captured the fun of hero gaming. Can't wait to see more!<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Well, if I had to choose one thing.....maybe I would have liked the option to order a print version? But, the printer friendly file takes care of that, I guess!<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Very Good<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Creator Reply:
Thank you, Max. We aim to please. We are also planning to get into the print on demand thing, relatively soon!
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Intercrime: Hostile Takeover for Living Legends
Publisher: Monkey House Games
by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/11/2005 00:00:00

This is an absolutely great product. The sourcebook in the beginning gives a very good overview of Intercrime without dragging things out too much. And the adventure that follows is a top-notch, fun super-hero scenario. <br><br> <b>LIKED</b>: "The Leash." Finally, an explanation for why the evil gang's minions always rush off to certain death without question! The details on the inner structure of Intercrime, and the extra NPCs provided to "scale-up" the challenge.

There is some really great new art by Jeff Dee all through this thing, along with well-drawn maps, and color counters! I love sheets of counters :)

There are plenty of fully-written up example characters in the back of this book, too. Excellent job all around.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Well, the "Bank Heist" portion of the adventure was previously offered for free in rough draft form, but that's the only knock against it that I can think of. <br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Excellent<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>



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