QAGS (kwags) is likable and easy to learn. The cartoony artwork fits the friendly style of the text; it's as if one of your buddys is explaining the game to you, rather than reading dry text.

The downside of this product is the language. The warning is for "mature" readers only, as if people who think profanity is unnecessary are "immature". On the contrary, I cannot introduce this game to kids because the game has curse words in the text.

This is a shame, because otherwise this would be a good introductory game for beginners.

RATINGS: x out of 5

GAME PLAY: 4 BOOK LAYOUT: 4 CONTENT: 1 / without curse words? 5

Bones is a great concept that is either under-developed as a story, or it is crushed under the weight of it's own concept. Now, the concept of making the dice themselves your character "sheet" is a novel approach, and that keeps the game from being a "1". The rules are tedious at times, but they are easily understood. That makes the game better than a 2 out of 5. However, that's where it ends. Maybe this is a good time to say, that if you really like the idea of dice characters and you are REALLY creative with your RPGs, then this game would deserve a 4 or a 5. Unfortunately, I like this game (dice: good, rules: basic yet tedious, art: OK) and that's why I am giving it the rating it gets here. I just don't have time to "upgrade" it with my own style of rules and mechanics. If you do, then for the price at under $5, it is a good buy. If you enjoy other games, then this game may not be a good choice for you. It needs tender love and care; if you have that to give, it is an OK game to get. Your call.

Sometimes, there are 2 ways to look at games like MTD's Army Ants. One way is that the CONCEPT is an interesting and unique take on role-playing, pitting insects versus other insects (or aliens or robots or whatever). I really am impressed with the concept of this game, and that's what I bought it for. The game system is OK; nothing you haven't seen before and some math is necessary, though nothing an 8th grader can't handle. It is a detailed system; I think the weapons and some of the ranks are too detailed, but that is according to my tastes (I enjoy a more-ambiguous game system). However, if you are either new to RPGs or you are an experienced Game Master (or you have been playing RPGs a long time) - you will enjoy this game when you play it, if you can really grasp it's concept and embrace it's system of play. For the price, this is a top-notch game - get the supplements, too. All in all, a good game.

If you like to read, and you REALLY like space battling, such as Twilight Imperium, then MAYBE get this. If you have TE or Starcraft Board game, or the likes? Don't bother getting this download. Save your money.

Be warned: the manual is not easy to read; you will have to sit down and concentrate on it. The layout of the manual is terrible, compared to the cards, which are OK at best. The manual is not a big manual, but it is not inspired nor does it have a nice layout. I was not really happy after I bought this game.

It's a shame, because the Icon showing the game on the website makes the game look 10x better than what you actually get. It made me not want to play the game, so I don't really even know if it is a good one to play ... I like things to look nice, because it makes you believe you are playing a good game, even if you are not. This includes the rulebook; I judge everything when I buy RPGs. This is important to consider, because if you get past the look of the materials, this may be a good game to play.

Pretty much a rehash of the classic Marvel Superheroes Basic Adventure game from TSR. For the price, and if you still want to play Marvel, then this is a good download. Art and writing are functional, and the game design speaks for itself, if you know how to play Marvel SH.

Simply put: this game is a solid, standard system role-playing game, easy to play for kids and detailed enough to play for adults. The rulebook's layout is functional, entertaining, and pleasing to the eye. The writing style is easy to read, straightforward, and informative. If you have played RPGs before, then this book is a piece of cake to understand; if you are new to RPGs, this book is ideal for introducing yourself to HOW an RPG should be designed. This is important to understand about Faery's Tale Deluxe, because the subject matter is, after all, faeries (not a great subject matter for the majority of RPG players).

However, even if you are not "fantasy-oriented" as a game player, and even if you are looking for a more-mature game to play, do not pass up this game. For the price, it is a definate bargain, if you want a simple system to use for other game genres. I have designed a few personal ones for myself, based on the system of play that Faery's Tale delivers. (Admittedly, I even like playing the game with the faeries, which is odd because I usually like to play comic heroes and sci-fi generes).

It is available as a paper-back book for a few dollars more, and I bought the paper-back after I got the PDF. A good buy PDF at $10, if you consider the system as workable for all your other games, and if you like to reverse engineer systems for playing other genres. Otherwise, it is only a good buy if you are new to RPGs or you want your wife and daughter to play any kind of RPG.