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The Last Session Vol. 1
by Eddy W.
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Date Added: 10/16/2022 12:07:41
pixel_trans.gif The Last Session Vol. 1 One part D&D-style comic adventure, one part drama about a group of friends struggling to come to terms with the changes in their life. An excellent story!

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Over the Ropes Vol. 1
by Eddy W.
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Date Added: 10/16/2022 10:38:57
pixel_trans.gif Over the Ropes Vol. 1 A fun comic about the drama of a small pro wrestling promotion. A bit rushed near the end -- it probably needed one more issue -- but definitely a must-read for any wrestling fan.

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook
by COREY M.
Publisher: Greater Than Games, LLC
Date Added: 10/08/2022 02:03:01
pixel_trans.gif Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook I had no interest in the Sentinel Comics setting and character, so I spent two years trying out everything I could (Mutants & Masterminds, Icons, MASKS, and the newer Champions--I had 2nd ed. in the 80s) before giving SCRPG a shot. I joined an online Play-by-Forum and played for 6 months before we had to end it. I didn't want to stop--it's such a great system (and the other reviewers can give you more details). So now I am using Mythic Game Master Emulator and playing a solo campaign. Other systems try to either codify comic book physics or go heavy interpersonal drama (MASKS--hated it), but SCRPG somehow lets you be specific in your hero and villain creations without limiting you in how your chosen powers work. In fact, every action is a mini-game in how creatively you can justify the use of one Power with one Quality (like Self-Disciplined, Close Combat, or Leadership) to get the best result. With practice and experience, you'll discover the great combos and syner...

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Masks: A New Generation
by Charles W.
Publisher: Magpie Games
Date Added: 09/29/2022 16:18:31
pixel_trans.gif Masks: A New Generation Not only is Masks my favorite Superhero roleplaying game, it's currently my favorite TTRPG right now. If you'd like to run or play in games that emulate Young Justice and other teen superhero series, this game is for you! This game is SO much fun!

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Ascendant
by D. M.
Publisher: Autarch
Date Added: 09/29/2022 09:04:10
pixel_trans.gif Ascendant Update: My group is on our second campaign of Ascendant at this point, and it continues to shine. Using the SP system has become second nature for just about every member of our group and it works exceedingly well. == Just gave this a spin with my group for our final session of 2021, and we REALLY liked it. It looked complicated at first, but actually it's not a hard game to learn. The core mechanic is simple enough: AV + Hero Points vs DV + Hero Points = RV. Check that RV on the CHART, and roll a d100 to see what color result you get. Once we had that down it was very fast to use in play--by the end of the night a round of combat was going as fast as D&D, and we've spent years using d20 systems. We thought the SPs lining up with real-world numbers was cool. I like to run more simulationist-style campaigns in general, and my players like the idea of being able to see what the heroes they made would actually be capable of rather than just me riffing the results. The se...

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Ascendant
by Jan L.
Publisher: Autarch
Date Added: 09/23/2022 09:34:29
pixel_trans.gif Ascendant Ok, let me start with the one thing that might color this just a little bit. I *like* mechnically crunchy systems. I cut my teeth on D&D 3.5 in table top. I like lighter systems as well for certain things, don't misunderstand me, but I like crunchy systems too. During character creation, character upgrading as you earn points and advance in the game, and if your on the GM side of the screen, the system is crunchy. For me, that's a boon, but I understand not everyone is going to feel that way. However, if you don't feel that way? You will still like the system because, once you get past character Gen, it only stays crunchy during character upgrading and if you take on GMing. If your in the player seat? It gets a whole lot less mechanically intense most of the time. I'm currently playing a game and having a blast with it in an ongoing campaing. This is a sequel too a game this same game group played in Mutants and Masterminds 3rd edition. We rebuilt the 4 re...

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Ascendant
by Jordan M.
Publisher: Autarch
Date Added: 09/21/2022 10:43:00
pixel_trans.gif Ascendant The image that comes to mind when most people hear "Simulates the physics of a comic-book world" is one of a book that is impossibly complex, full of math that no one would want to use at their table, and reduces the amazing and fantastical worlds to something dull. Almost like a physics textbook. The brilliant mind behind ASCENDANT has managed to make sure that's not the case. Not only is the action as high paced and spectacular as any comic book, the actual play is as smooth of a system as I've ever seen. ASCENDANT addresses the common criticism of effects-based games by grounding every effect in the physical reality of the world, such that a fire blast and a cryoblast are equally easy to run but do distinct things both in the direct resolution of the blast and in what kind of other abilities you can Power Stunt off of them. It's a game where meticulous care was taken when choosing the baseline numbers so that the actual play consideration of things like, &qu...

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Ascendant
by Mark C.
Publisher: Autarch
Date Added: 09/21/2022 02:50:25
pixel_trans.gif Ascendant Firstly and most importantly, let's deal with the actual gameplay. Ascendant plays great - it's fast, smooth, and can handle plenty of characters without getting bogged down in the details. It uses a d100 system (with a very few cases where other dice are used), and charts and tables rather than directly rolling for damage. Character design is extremely flexible, and not too difficult to master - although you will want to make use of spreadsheet software rather than doing it by hand. When it comes to the design of the PDF... it's beautiful. The artwork (and there's a lot of it) is first rate, and the layout is very clean, with everything nicely colour-coded and easy to read. Not quite sure how so much information was squeezed into so few pages (I mean, yes it's 500 pages, but it feels like it should be a lot more), but at any rate, it's impressive. All in all, 10/10 for both mechanics and presentation....

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Ascendant
by Matthew M.
Publisher: Autarch
Date Added: 09/21/2022 00:55:46
pixel_trans.gif Ascendant I grew up in the 80s playing Marvel Super Heroes and Mayfair's DC Heroes, and later got into Champions in college. Ascendant manages to take the best of each of those systems and goes far beyond, offering a totally comprehensive supers system that actually makes mathematical sense. The only way I could think to improve it would be with supplemental materials such as a chargen program - point buy paralysis is an issue with more casual players. The system itself though? Extremely well thought-out, logical, and *easy* once you "get" the basic mechanic. I really cannot imagine trying to use another system for superheroic gaming after digesting Ascendant. It's just that good....

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Love Witch
by Timothy B.
Publisher: NUELOW Games
Date Added: 09/20/2022 13:14:58
pixel_trans.gif Love Witch Originally posted here: [https://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2022/09/100-days-of-ha-
lloween-love-witch.html](https://theotherside.timsbrannan.co-
m/2022/09/100-days-of-halloween-love-witch.html) Something a little different tonight. NUELOW Games has given us a lot of off-beat supplements for d20; many using old comics that have fallen into the public domain. It is a good idea really, some of these older comics are actually good and some are kinda creepy and many lend themselves well to all sorts of games. That is what we have tonight. Though I will admit I am not 100% sure if the comic used IS public domain OR if it is one they licensed for this use. The copyright notice seems to indicate that Marv "Teen Titans" Wolfman still owns and it is used with his permission. **Love Witch** PDF. 56 pages. Color Cover. Black & White interior art. Not to be confused with the similar-sounding movie out the same year. This product is split into four major parts. Parts 1 to 3 a...

Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Coddlesworth's Clockwork Circus, Issue One
by Samantha B.
Publisher: Rem Alternis Productions, Inc.
Date Added: 08/06/2022 09:06:53
pixel_trans.gif Coddlesworth's Clockwork Circus, Issue One This comic isabsolutely amazing! The illustrations are so well done, be sure to look closely as there is so much going on in the background. The story telling is awesome, I can't wait for issue 2 to be released.

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Atom Jacket Issue 1
by Matthew R B.
Publisher: The Atom Jacket Anthology
Date Added: 07/30/2022 18:47:22
pixel_trans.gif Atom Jacket Issue 1 This is a seemingly entirely random collection of short comics, mostly on the dark side. I know nothing about the artists or the publication of this, but I'd call this the work of very talented amateurs. I enjoyed all the stories and strips. Since it's free, I'd say it's definitely worth getting and reading. It's fun.

Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Pepper&Carrot - Book 1: The Potion of Flight
by Pedro G.
Publisher: David Revoy
Date Added: 07/28/2022 08:44:14
pixel_trans.gif Pepper&Carrot - Book 1: The Potion of Flight Lovely and beautiful comics by David Revoy , IMHO recommended for everybody.

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Deckbox (large)
by David B.
Publisher: OneBookShelf, Inc.
Date Added: 07/24/2022 07:53:14
pixel_trans.gif Deckbox (large) I love these boxes. They fit the cards perfectly, and it is such a great way to keep your cars stored without rubber bands. And they are protected in the box, too.

Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Masks: A New Generation (Phone Edition)
by Aidan B.
Publisher: Magpie Games
Date Added: 07/24/2022 00:23:25
pixel_trans.gif Masks: A New Generation (Phone Edition) I think we all know how good Masks is, so just focussing on the phone version: it is really well put together and the navigation for half the book is amazing. However the character sheets are much longer in this format and the internal navigation was awkward. Trying to compare the different classes was notably painful. However, once you have picked your class it's pretty straightforward, and there shouldn't be a problem mid-game. I was very impressed.

Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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