Mechwarrior PBeM Report 2a ~ Hair of the Dog
This actual play report is the dramatized version of Scene 2, Part 1 – as experienced by Melvin ‘Mad Dog’ Winters. This flashback mech combat scene began in media res on the heels of the introductory scene of the campaign wherein the characters discovered their planet had just been annexed by the forces of the Lyran … Continue reading
Mechwarrior PBeM report I: Hair of the Dog
The following is a dramatization of the first scene of a Mechwarrior RPG campaign played by e-mail using the Time of War rules (4th Edition) published by Catalyst Game Labs. Cast of Characters Mel “Mad Dog” Winters Current Rank: 1st Lieutenant Age: 30 Eyes: Blue Hair: Black caucasian Accent: A very “standard” sort of English … Continue reading
PBeM report 9 – Long Winter Shadows ~ A Single Step
Please enjoy this ninth and final instalment of A Single Step, the first in a series of stories called Long Winter Shadows, detailing the early years of the wizard, Marlin Tyrell, and his quest to regain his lost birthright. This last instalment is entitled: Luna Beach~ While you have often been drifting along, supported by … Continue reading
PBeM report 8 – Long Winter Shadows ~ A Single Step
Continuing the events detailed in the gripping scroll of Marlin Tyrell’s autobiographical tale, “The Kobold Lair” A Harsh Journey~ The GM: “We are ready.” Setting off the collapse, according to the dwarves, will not endanger the prisoners, although they have ensured there will be collateral damage to the arena. All that remains is to organize how to … Continue reading
PBeM Report 7 ~ Long Winter Shadows – A Single Step
The Kobold Lair (continued) (Based as before on notes taken by Player the first and revised by the GM and his near-eidetic memory) This is a recounting of, what to my recollection, is the first great encounter of my young life as a wandering practitioner of the mystical arts. Please forgive the ramblings of an … Continue reading



