15 Enduring and Impressive Games in 15 minutes

Posted by Runeslinger on October 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

I have been seeing this idea to blog about 15 games which left a lasting impression, listed out in less than 15 minutes on many of my frequently read blogs. I usually don’t ride along with these sorts of thematic bandwagons, but this one – and the arc of similarities and differences from blog to … Continue reading →

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Mechwarrior: Initial Comparison of 3rd and 4th Edition

Posted by Runeslinger on October 6, 2010 · 5 Comments 

First Impressions: In an initial run through character creation using Mechwarrior 3rd Edition, and Mechwarrior 4th Edition, those who have kept current with the game line will know that I did not find too many differences in terms of fundamental approach and content. What I did find, though, was a trade-off in terms of how … Continue reading →

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Saturday Seed – 17 (Battletech)

Posted by Runeslinger on September 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

This seed is blown by the winds of war, for the Battletech RPG – in whatever incarnation you might use it, or just for Battletech itself should you prefer. I played it for the first time in 1987, how about you? The soil: The PC lance is scheduled to drop in desert terrain after sunset … Continue reading →

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Influences on Character

Posted by Runeslinger on September 24, 2010 · 2 Comments 

In both of my proposed campaigns, Icons and Mechwarrior, I have a lot of lead time to prepare and I have clear themes in mind. Really, this is the second best of all possible situations. It could only be made better by having clear start dates, and known players with clear character ideas. As I … Continue reading →

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Mechwarrior:Hair of the Dog ~ part 2

Posted by Runeslinger on September 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

As you may have guessed, the working title for the campaign is ‘Hair of the Dog.’  It struck me as I was walking my dog a few days ago, that the parallels between alcoholism and the ongoing warfare of the Battletech Universe are too strong to pass up. Once that amusing thought formed in the … Continue reading →

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