]> http://rpgcrossings.com/taxonomy/term/135/0 Pen and paper games are played using dice, rulebooks and character sheets. In this section, you'll find games such as Werewolf, Paranoia and Dungeons and Dragons.h en http://rpgcrossings.com/story/atlas_of_eslin_released_for_epic_rpg <p>June 23, 2008 (Bozeman, MT) – Dark Matter Studios, producer of the well-received fantasy rpg <a href="http://epicrpg.com">Epic Role Playing</a>, has released its latest offering, the <b >Atlas of Eslin</b>. Weighing in at over 300 pages, the Atlas contains eight continents’ worth of diverse cultures, compelling story hooks and varied professions.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:58:29 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/mind_storm_labs_releases_first_free_alpha_omega_adventure <p><a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Mind Storm Labs</a> is pleased to announce the release of <a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Milk Run</a>, the first official adventure<a href="glossary#term51" title="adventure: (n) An adventure in a roleplaying game is a single, discrete story. Several adventures in sequence form a campaign. Game companies often publish pre-made adventure supplements. These are often called modules. An adventure typically begins with a prologue which may include the meeting of the characters or PCs, the introduction of the plot, action by the characters, resolution of the plot and epilogue."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> set in the <a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Alpha Omega</a> universe.</p> Pen & Paper Science Fiction Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:36:24 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/precis_intermedia_releases_hardnova_as_a_bagged_set <p><b ><a href="http://www.pigames.net">Precis Intermedia</a></b> kicks off its new line of concise, action-packed printed games with <b >HardNova: Sovereign Space&trade;</b>. Join a team of freelance troubleshooters as they travel through Sovereign Space to mysterious destinations, discover new alien species, and uncover diabolical plots. Then continue the adventure<a href="glossary#term51" title="adventure: (n) An adventure in a roleplaying game is a single, discrete story. Several adventures in sequence form a campaign. Game companies often publish pre-made adventure supplements. These are often called modules. An adventure typically begins with a prologue which may include the meeting of the characters or PCs, the introduction of the plot, action by the characters, resolution of the plot and epilogue."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> with your own stories, and even your own custom characters.</p> <p><b >HardNova: Sovereign Space</b> is a streamlined, bagged set of the HardNova&trade; 2 roleplaying game. It includes a 52-page printed manual; loose scenario, character<a href="glossary#term53" title="character: A role-playing game character is a fictional person (or other entitiy) that inhabits the game&#039;s universe. They are typically divided into player characters, who are controlled by the players, and non-player characters, who are controlled by the GM. In any given game, there are far more NPCs than PCs, as NPCs comprise every individual in the fantasy world who is not playing at the moment. Both types of characters typically follow the same rules for creation, interests, abilities and hit points. Some monsters and odd creatures may not be available as player characters, depending on the game system. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>, reference, and starship sheets; and two dice<a href="glossary#term45" title="dice: Dice in RPGs are a little different than you&#039;re used to. Because the variables used in RPGs are often 1 out of 8, 1 out of 12, or some other odd number, six-sided dice won&#039;t cover all situations. Most RPGs use dice with many different sides on them under different situations. To clearly indicate which die to use, gamers have developed a shorthand method to refer to each type . . . the letter &quot;d&quot; followed by the number of sides the dice has. Your standard die found in any Monopoly box, for example, is called a d6. The most common dice are d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. Unusual dice that are either rarely used or just bought because they&#039;re &quot;cool&quot; include the d30 and the golf ball sized d100. Your choice of game will determine which dice you need."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>. <b >HardNova: Sovereign Space</b> puts you into the action quickly, making it perfect for beginners and those on the go. The rules are easy to learn yet flexible and fast-paced. Everything needed to play is included: dice, action-packed scenarios, and ready to use characters and starships.</p> Pen & Paper Science Fiction Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:06:45 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/aleph_gaming_blog_goes_live_cover_preview_released <p><a href="http://www.AlephGaming.com">Aleph Gaming</a> has launched it's <a href="http://www.alephgaming.com/blog/">blog</a>, which is an outlet and source for RPG information and resources, and will include thoughts on parts of the RPG Community, as well as thoughts on topics ranging from RPG Theory and Design, to reviews of game sessions and insights taken from them, along with advice for both players and GMs.</p> Pen & Paper Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:59:23 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/aleph_gaming_announces_continuous_combat_system_for_table_top <p>Aleph Gaming has announced it's first RPG, Aleph Fantasy, which will feature the Continuous Combat System for the first time.</p> <p>The Continuous Combat System is a new roundless combat system, designed to allow for detailed tactical combat as well as straight forward fight scenes.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:07:08 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/dark_matter_studios_release_epic_rpg_complete_game_manual <p>April 30, 2007 (Bozeman, MT) – Dark Matter Studios, producer of the well-received fantasy rpg <a href="http://epicrpg.com">Epic Role Playing</a>, has released its latest offering, its revised Game Manual. Weighing in at over 300 pages, the Game Manual contains the complete content of Epic RPG's Rules Manual and Book of the Arcane, as well as a continent-sized setting<a href="glossary#term66" title="setting: (s) The setting of a campaign is the game world where it takes place. For a historical campaign, the setting might be the court of King Louis XVI, whereas for a superheroes campaign it might be the fictional city of Metropolis. Many RPG publishers create settings for use with their products or the GM can create one from scratch. The setting is usually presented as an atlas or encyclopedia of the area where the player characters are expected to be, with lists of important people the PCs might meet and locations they can explore. The game tries to create a fictional reality. More flexible GMs will tweak details of the world to suit the players&#039; character concepts, but the larger and more complete the setting, the more difficult this becomes. On the other hand, a deep and well-developed setting such as Tékumel or Glorantha allows the players to feel that their characters are experiencing and exploring something larger than themselves."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> (the high feudal realm of Rullaea), and a sample bestiary with a tantalizing selection of monsters and animals.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:32:29 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/order_the_pdf_get_the_softcover_for_free <p>Haven't experienced the Maelstrom yet? Now is your chance with this exclusive offer. For a limited time, <a href="http://www.pigames.net"><b >Precis Intermedia</b></a> (formerly Politically Incorrect Games) will give you the classic <b >Maelstrom Storytelling softcover for FREE when you purchase the PDF Dogbound Edition</b>. Pay only $9.95 (+ shipping) and receive $32.90 worth of products.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:10:27 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/dark_matter_studios_epic_rpg_releases_new_free_downloadable_adventure <p><b >Bozeman, MT</b> - December 2, 2006. The makers of Epic Role Playing have released another of their PDF tutorial adventures, to be found exclusively on the Epic RPG <a href="http://epicrpg.com">website</a>.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:42:35 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/dark_matter_studios_opens_epic_rpg_web_store_and_releases_free_adventure <p><b >Bozeman, MT</b> - October 11, 2006. The makers of Epic RPG have recently redesigned their <a href="http://epicrpg.com">website</a> to accommodate a new web store, which will stock Epic Role Playing products, as well as offering special discounts and exclusive free downloads to frequenters of the site.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:26:20 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/rationing_racketeering_and_the_blitz_home_front <p><b ><a href="http://www.pigames.net">Politically Incorrect Games</a></b> has released <b >Home Front</b> as a downloadable supplement<a href="glossary#term67" title="supplement: (n) A supplement is any item that expands a game system beyond its core rulebooks. Examples include pre-made settings, monster collections and rules expansions. Some consider adventure modules to be supplements while others describe them as their own category. We follow the latter philosophy here."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> for the genreDiversion i rules -- compatible with the GDi Manual, HardNova 2, and Coyote Trail. Home Front takes place in England, while Hitler and his war-machine attempt to subdue the British people with bombing and V-1 rocket raids, as well as saboteurs and fifth-columnists. Players portray discharged soldiers, policemen, criminals, and even factory workers who are trying to lead "normal" lives with all the uncertainty and devastation occurring around them. To make matters worse, these are the same men charged with protecting their own shores as most of the able-bodied have left for the front-lines in Europe. Character<a href="glossary#term53" title="character: A role-playing game character is a fictional person (or other entitiy) that inhabits the game&#039;s universe. They are typically divided into player characters, who are controlled by the players, and non-player characters, who are controlled by the GM. In any given game, there are far more NPCs than PCs, as NPCs comprise every individual in the fantasy world who is not playing at the moment. Both types of characters typically follow the same rules for creation, interests, abilities and hit points. Some monsters and odd creatures may not be available as player characters, depending on the game system. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> templates are included, as well as a sample town and plenty of story ideas to get you started quickly.</p> Pen & Paper Historical Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 01 Oct 2006 19:54:39 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/dark_matter_studios_posts_new_epic_rpg_site_updates_0 <p>Bozeman, MT - Dark Matter Studios announces yet more additions to the veritable stockpile of articles and resources available on the <a href="http://epicrpg.com">Epic RPG Website</a>, including three new guilds/occupations for the tribal Fost peoples in the chilly realm of Rimenor, presented by designer Kent Davis at the <a href="http://epicrpg.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/45-Three-New-Fost-Guilds.html">Designers’ Blog</a>. The mercenary company Gjohopa’s Herd, the ascetic sect known only as The Godless, and the wily brew-tricksters, the Saghaudi, are ready for immediate incorporation into your Epic RPG campaign<a href="glossary#term52" title="campaign: A campaign is an ongoing storyline revolving about a continuous group of characters. It is generally made up of a series of adventures within a specific setting. Since the word &#039;campaign&#039; implies a series of military conquests, games wishing to distance themselves from such martial pursuits have alternate names for their campaigns. For example, Ars Magica campaigns are known as sagas and Vampire: The Masquerade campaigns are known as chronicles. Several games, attempting to invoke the serial dramas of television, have used the term series. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:10:33 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/pig_brings_story_engine_back <p><b ><a href="http://www.pigames.net">Politically Incorrect Games (PIG)</a></b> is pleased to announce that it has acquired the intellectual property rights to the <b >Story Engine</b> and <b >Maelstrom Storytelling</b> roleplaying products originally created and published by Hubris Games.</p> Pen & Paper Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:23:55 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/the_award_winning_sengoku_goes_diceless <p>Gold Rush Games' award-winning Sengoku: Chanbara Roleplaying in Feudal Japan continues to thrill gamers, Japanese history buffs and fans of Japanese samurai movies alike! BUT NOW YOU CAN PLAY IT DICELESS! Politically Incorrect Games (PIG) has released the highly-anticipated Sengoku(tm) Diceless. This 146-page PDF download is based on Japanese history and myth, and chanbara (Japanese "swordplay" films) and jidai-geki (Japanese period films). Set in 16th century Japan, the age of civil war, Sengoku Diceless is a setting<a href="glossary#term66" title="setting: (s) The setting of a campaign is the game world where it takes place. For a historical campaign, the setting might be the court of King Louis XVI, whereas for a superheroes campaign it might be the fictional city of Metropolis. Many RPG publishers create settings for use with their products or the GM can create one from scratch. The setting is usually presented as an atlas or encyclopedia of the area where the player characters are expected to be, with lists of important people the PCs might meet and locations they can explore. The game tries to create a fictional reality. More flexible GMs will tweak details of the world to suit the players&#039; character concepts, but the larger and more complete the setting, the more difficult this becomes. On the other hand, a deep and well-developed setting such as Tékumel or Glorantha allows the players to feel that their characters are experiencing and exploring something larger than themselves."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> book for use with Active Exploits(tm) Diceless Roleplaying.</p> Pen & Paper Historical Bookshelf (Games, Books, etc) Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:54:12 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/dark_matter_studios_posts_new_epic_rpg_site_updates <p>Bozeman, MT - Dark Matter Studios celebrates the summer heat with yet more additions to the veritable stockpile of articles and resources available on the <a href="http://epicrpg.com">Epic RPG Website</a>, including an insiders’ examination of beginner and expert character<a href="glossary#term53" title="character: A role-playing game character is a fictional person (or other entitiy) that inhabits the game&#039;s universe. They are typically divided into player characters, who are controlled by the players, and non-player characters, who are controlled by the GM. In any given game, there are far more NPCs than PCs, as NPCs comprise every individual in the fantasy world who is not playing at the moment. Both types of characters typically follow the same rules for creation, interests, abilities and hit points. Some monsters and odd creatures may not be available as player characters, depending on the game system. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> sheets by designer Kent Davis at the <a href="http://epicrpg.com/cblog/index.php?/archives/42-Character-Sheet-Example-Case-Study-Aven,-from-Squire-to-Sentinel.html">Designers’ Blog</a>. Full example character sheets for the “before” and “after” character are available on the Epic RPG <a href="http://www.epicrpg.com/downloads.htm">downloads page</a>.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Behind the Screen (Industry News) Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:07:44 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/official_harp_tm_disposable_heroes_announced <p><b ><a href="http://www.pigames.net">Politically Incorrect Games (PIG)</a></b> announces that it will be developing <b >Disposable Heroes Paper Minis</b> for use with <b >HARP - High Adventure<a href="glossary#term51" title="adventure: (n) An adventure in a roleplaying game is a single, discrete story. Several adventures in sequence form a campaign. Game companies often publish pre-made adventure supplements. These are often called modules. An adventure typically begins with a prologue which may include the meeting of the characters or PCs, the introduction of the plot, action by the characters, resolution of the plot and epilogue."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> Role Playing</b>, under license from <b >Iron Crown Enterprises (ICE)</b>. Select, customize, and download paper miniatures and counters to enhance your HARP gaming experience.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Mon, 15 May 2006 17:31:46 -0400