]> http://rpgcrossings.com/taxonomy/term/7/0 Travel back in time to the arcane inventions of any renaissance period, the swashbuckling adventures of coastal pirates or even struggle for survival as a caveman. en 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/quote/keep_going <div class="quotes-quote"> <p>If you're going through hell, keep going.</p> </div> <div class="quotes-author"> <p>&mdash; Winston Churchill</p> </div> Resources Historical Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:00:27 -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/quote/kill_a_man <div class="quotes-quote"> <p>Kill a man, and you are an assassin. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill everyone, and you are a god.</p> </div> <div class="quotes-author"> <p>&mdash; Jean Rostand</p> </div> Historical Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:53:29 -0400 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/interview_with_larry_harris_game_designer_axis_and_allies <p>Most gamers are familiar with the Axis &amp; Allies product line, which is having a new addition, A&amp;A Battle of the Bulge, announced for this November. Having the opportunity to speak with Larry Harris, game designer of the original Axis &amp; Allies as well as numerous other games, Wayne Tonjes asked the famous designer about his extensive experience in the industry.</p> Axis & Allies Historical Behind the Screen (Industry News) Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:33:34 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/american_indians_call_for_gun_boycott <p>Representatives of the Association for American Indian Development (AAID) have announced the launch of a boycotting 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> against Activision for publishing Neversoft's Western title Gun. In a statement on website <a href="http://www.boycottgun.com">www.boycottgun.com</a>, they complain that the game contains “very disturbing racist and genocidal elements toward Native Americans”.</p> Software Historical Behind the Screen (Industry News) Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:59:50 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/rpg_product/d20_past <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-4"><div class="form-item"> <label>Author:</label><br /> James Wyatt, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel </div> </div><div class="flexinode-select-11"><div class="form-item"> <label>Type:</label><br /> Rules Supplement </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-6"><div class="form-item"> <label>Jacket Text:</label><br /> <p>New rules for running a d20 Modern 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> set in the past.</p> </div> </div></div> d20 Modern Historical Bookshelf (Games, Books, etc) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 10:06:12 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/rpg_product/vintage_global_map_poster <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-4"><div class="form-item"> <label>Author:</label><br /> Mary Elizabeth </div> </div><div class="flexinode-select-11"><div class="form-item"> <label>Type:</label><br /> PC / Console Game </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-6"><div class="form-item"> <label>Jacket Text:</label><br /> <p>Explore the world with the Vintage Global Map Pictures. Prints are from mixed media originals by artist Mary Elizabeth. Map II features Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica. A compass rose accents the bottom; a Latin phrase, "Typus Orbis Terrarum", which means "Circle of Lands" is across the top. </p> </div> </div></div> Historical Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:12:22 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/rpg_product/rosie_the_riveter_poster <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-4"><div class="form-item"> <label>Author:</label><br /> J. Howard Miller </div> </div><div class="flexinode-select-11"><div class="form-item"> <label>Type:</label><br /> PC / Console Game </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-6"><div class="form-item"> <label>Jacket Text:</label><br /> <p>Over 6 million women from all backgrounds, and from all over the country, worked at industrial jobs that challenged traditional notions of women's capabilities and ensured American productivity that helped to win the war. The sight of women outfitted in overalls and wielding industrial tools became an icon that was popularized in the 1942 song, "Rosie the Riveter," providing a nickname for all women who worked in wartime industries.</p> </div> </div></div> Historical Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:06:14 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/story/goddess_kali_coming_to_game_consoles_next_year <p>With multiple limbs and each hand wielding a different weapon, the fearsome Indian warrior-goddess Kali is a natural video-game 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>. And next year, Kali will be coming to game consoles, PCs, and mobile phones around the globe. Indiagames, a Mumbai (India)-based company, is currently working the goddess into the first original, Indian-themed game for international audiences. Yahoo has the story: <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/20051214/bs_bw/id20051213158208">http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/20051214/bs_bw/id20051213158208</a></p> Historical Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:09:03 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/rpg_product/bitin_off_hedz <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-4"><div class="form-item"> <label>Author:</label><br /> James Ernest </div> </div><div class="flexinode-select-11"><div class="form-item"> <label>Type:</label><br /> Core Rulebook </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-6"><div class="form-item"> <label>Jacket Text:</label><br /> <p>Second Edition Players: 2-8<br /> Playing Time: 1 hour<br /> Elements: Game Board, Rulebook.<br /> You Need: Pawns for every player, two 6-sided 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>, Counters. </p> </div> </div></div> Board & War Games Historical Bookshelf (Games, Books, etc) Fri, 23 Dec 2005 19:54:18 -0500 http://rpgcrossings.com/quote/zero_wing <div class="quotes-quote"> <p>All your base are belong to us.</p> </div> <div class="quotes-author"> <p>&mdash; Zero Wing</p> </div> Historical Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:33:25 -0500