Category Archives: Reviews

My reviews and playtests.

WR&M v2 Review

Posted on August 26, 2010 by willhopkins

A while back I ran a playtest of Warrior, Rogue & Mage because it had captured my attention as a real DIY fantasy roleplaying game with a lot of potential.  The playtest was a success, and my understanding is that … Continue reading →

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Open Game Table Vol. 2 at your FLGS, Lulu, RpgNow.com

Posted on August 4, 2010 by willhopkins

Jonathan Jacobs, blogger and organizer extraordinaire, announced on The Core Mechanic today that you can buy the Open Game Table: The Anthology of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Vol. 2 on Lulu and RpgNow, as well as local gaming stores thanks to … Continue reading →

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Warrior, Rogue & Mage Version 2 on DriveThruRpg [Free Stuff]

Posted on July 31, 2010 by willhopkins

Michael Wolf’s excellent Warrior, Rogue & Mage is available for free on DriveThruRpg.  You can check out my earlier review here.  The new edition is as good as the first.  Always room for improvement, of course, but WR&M is a … Continue reading →

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Monster Week: Vashta Nerada [Monsters]

Posted on July 31, 2010 by willhopkins

Here’s my 11th hour submission to Nuketown’s Monster Week 2010.  While not strictly a creature feature, I thought that Doctor Who Series 4 Episodes 8 and 9 (“Silence in the Library” and “Forest of the Dead”) would make an excellent … Continue reading →

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The Genius Guide to the Armiger [Review]

Posted on July 25, 2010 by willhopkins

I love OtherWorld Creations, and I love their Genius Guides.  Their Pathfinder creations are worth every penny for the extra content they provide.  My favorite so far is the Genius Guide to the Shadow Assassin, but today I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Inception and RPGs [Game]

Posted on July 21, 2010 by willhopkins

Like many people, I saw Inception over the weekend.  Also like many people, the film made me oooh! and aaah! and then stop and think about it.  Before I continue, let me say that I was a fanboy from the … Continue reading →

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Legends of Steel: Savage Worlds Edition [Review]

Posted on July 14, 2010 by willhopkins

Let me start by saying that Legends of Steel gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.  I love the tone and style, which are right on.  The cover drew me in from the start, and the illustrations maintained a consistent feel throughout … Continue reading →

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The ROLPUNK of Reviewing [Blog]

Posted on July 14, 2010 by willhopkins

From Berin Kinsman: Take what works, leave the rest, and have fun. A truer sentence has never been spoken.

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OneBookShelf Blogger Program [Site]

Posted on June 16, 2010 by willhopkins

Dearest readers, I thought it might be wise to advise you all that I have elected to participate in a OneBookShelf affiliate program that gives me access to review copies of more than a few products, as well as an … Continue reading →

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Warrior, Rogue, & Mage Playtest [Review]

Posted on April 20, 2010 by willhopkins

Previously I wrote about Warrior, Rogue, & Mage, a free, old school, rules light RPG from Michael Wolf.  I announced my intention to do a playtest, and did so just a few days later.  Now I present to you my … Continue reading →

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