Flying Buffalo published Starfaring for me in August 1976. Only Metamorphosis Alpha by James Ward has an earlier copyright date for a science fiction rpg. Being second at things seems to be my fate in life. The two games have nothing in common, and I didn't know Metamorphosis Alpha even existed when I was creating my sci-fi game. This game is early and crude and not much like anything else that has... [click here for more]
John Wick and I were discussing the question of how much does an rpg need in the way of rules to be playable? This is my answer. I would give it to you gamers for free, but people don't value things that are just handed to them, and so I'm asking for a minimal cover price, mostly to make up for the fact that I actually paid the artist. No dice needed. Just an ordinary deck of playing cards. ... [click here for more]
One of Ken St. Andre's earliest publications and game designs. It's not Tunnels & Trolls or even an rpg unless the r stands for roller instead of role, but there are some mentions of T & T in it. Rollerball was a fan publication inspired by the movie of the same name. The game itself is almost impossible to make and play, although I did so back in 1977, but the description and commentary are... [click here for more]
John Wick and I were discussing the question of how much does an rpg need in the way of rules to be playable? This is my answer. I would give it to you gamers for free, but people don't value things that are just handed to them, and so I'm asking for a minimal cover price, mostly to make up for the fact that I actually paid the artist. No dice needed. Just an ordinary deck of playing cards. ... [click here for more]
This edition of Xenomorph is an adaption of my previous solo game of the same name for Ken St. Andre’s minimalist role playing game Fours. The original version of the Xenomorphs and rules for mutliplayer sessions are also included. Aliens have taken over a colony installation on Prime Nexus 6. You are part of a team sent in to eliminate the alien threat. The rest of your team is dead. You... [click here for more]
Remember POW!erful Tales? Well, here's a new short story from the same universe, courtesy of Tunnels & Trolls creator Ken St. Andre, part of our summertime superhero line. Welcome to the summer of our disco tent. ... [click here for more]