John Farrell - GAMINGTREND (Page 18)

Paizo Publishing at PAX Unplugged–the genesis of Starfinder

While Paizo will always support Pathfinder, Starfinder is its major focus at the moment, and its booth at the con was an array of demos for the game. I got

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

Paizo Publishing at PAX Unplugged–the genesis of Starfinder

Studio Woe at PAX Unplugged–mutated goat battles are only the start, and it’s a good start

Studio Woe is a company of two artists whose hands have touched some of the most lush visual feasts of the past few years. Darksiders, Warhammer 40k, and League of

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

Studio Woe at PAX Unplugged–mutated goat battles are only the start, and it’s a good start

North Star Games at PAX Unplugged–exceeding in all directions

North Star Games has been a powerful force in the tabletop industry for a long time, and it shows no chance of stopping soon. With a history of successes and

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

North Star Games at PAX Unplugged–exceeding in all directions

Game On Tabletop at PAX Unplugged–remaking crowdfunding for the tabletop industry

Crowdfunding is a massive force for tabletop, and one that Game on Tabletop feels has been underserved. While Kickstarter is the watchword of tabletop creators, its infrastructure is not specifically

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

Game On Tabletop at PAX Unplugged–remaking crowdfunding for the tabletop industry

Babageek Games at PAX Unplugged–Robit Riddle and the reveal of the Storybook Adventures engine

Babageek is a fresh company with a story-based game which works to guide children through the basics of roleplay. Robit Riddle, featuring the artist behind Mice and Mystics, will feature

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

Babageek Games at PAX Unplugged–Robit Riddle and the reveal of the Storybook Adventures engine

Onyx Path Publishing at PAX Unplugged–creator owned games will be a new focus

Onyx Path has spent the last few years shepherding and redefining the World of Darkness franchise, and has finally been able to stabilize enough to explore other avenues. I spoke

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

Onyx Path Publishing at PAX Unplugged–creator owned games will be a new focus

PAX Unplugged–an overwhelming success

The inaugural PAX Unplugged was an astonishing success for all involved. The Philadelphia convention center was packed to the gills, with designers and fans stretching in all directions. I was

By John Farrell

/ 21 Nov 2017

A great becoming–Tyranny of Dragons Roll20 edition review

It’s said that a poor workman blames his tools, but when you’re given Tyranny of Dragons to work with, there is only so much anyone can expect from

By John Farrell

/ 20 Nov 2017

A great becoming–Tyranny of Dragons Roll20 edition review

The shadow of evil– Daemon Trilogy: Subrosa review

An empire in crisis, the noble houses are preparing to bring all of their daemonic power to bear in the power struggle that is to come. For now, they must

By John Farrell

/ 14 Nov 2017

The shadow of evil– Daemon Trilogy: Subrosa review

One game to bring them all: Adventures in Middle-earth player’s guide review

Adventures in Middle-earth is more than a game. It is a reunion of two franchises that in many ways directly created the modern conception of fantasy wholecloth. Whatever Gygax may

By John Farrell

/ 9 Nov 2017

One game to bring them all: Adventures in Middle-earth player’s guide review

Dragons Conquer America – Coatli Stone preview

With the new Faith core book soon to grace our tables, Burning Games has set its sights on an ambitious new project that explores the nature of religion, conquest, and prejudice in visceral and direct ways.

By John Farrell

/ 1 Nov 2017

Dragons Conquer America – Coatli Stone preview

Ross Watson, lead developer on Warhammer 40k: Wrath and Glory, shares insights on the past and future of his career

Ross Watson, a designer with a storied career in design, shares some hints aobut the future of Warhammer 40k roleplay and touches on what it takes to be a professional RPG designer. His work has touched gaming far and wide, including Shadowrun, Rifts, Star Wars, Marvel Superheros, and his own settin

By John Farrell

/ 16 Oct 2017

Ross Watson, lead developer on Warhammer 40k: Wrath and Glory, shares insights on the past and future of his career