Posts By John Farrell
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2.9KReviewsI Turn We All Turn: U-Turn Review
The essence of a good abstract game is a simple set of rules that hide evolving depth to challenge players. U-Turn absolutely...
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3.9KReviewsTrial and Errors: High Treason! The Trial of Louis Riel Review
Louis Riel, the leader of a military rebellion against the Canadian government, has been captured and now stands trial. Two forces step...
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2.1KReviewsOf Froghemoths and Men: Pathfinder Bestiary Pocket Edition Review
There can be no heroes without villains. No light without dark. No Player’s Guide without a Bestiary. As a part of the...
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2.4KAnnouncementsCool Mini Or Not and Cranio Creations to Publich Lorenzo il Magnifico and Updated Council of 4
Cool Mini Or Not and Cranio Creations have already been collaborating to bring foreign games to the English language, starting off with...
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5.4KReviewsLess is More: Pathfinder Core Pocket Edition Review
When Wizards of the Coast took a big chance with Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, fans of the series were divisively intrigued...
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3.2KReviewsAlia Iacta Est: Valeria Card Kingdoms Review
As beasts swarm into the Kingdom of Valeria, the loyal Dukes and Duchesses know what they must do: manipulate the situation for...
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2.8KReviewsOn the Hunt: Nosferatu Review
The work of many nights has proven a link between the madman Renfield and the mysterious deaths that have been haunting the...
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2.9KInterviewsRichard Thomas of Onyx Path on Kickstarter and a Changing Industry
Since its launch in 2009, Kickstarter has spearheaded a revolution in tabletop game production. In the last seven years, Kickstarter raised funds...
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3.0KReviewsNothing to Guard or Explore: The Guardians: Explore Review
Spring break has come for you and your middle school friends, and with it there will be games, relaxation, and a hoard...
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3.9KReviewsCommerce and Corsairs: Francis Drake Review
Sir Francis Drake, legend of the age of sail, defender of the realm, and rumored lover of the Queen herself, is the...
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2.4KReviewsLike a Rolling Stone: Roll Through the Ages Bronze Age Review
Civilizations take generations to rise out of the dust, fighting through famine, disease, and warfare in order to help mankind ascend. Roll...
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3.8KReviewsHaunted Heroes: Pathfinder Horror Adventures Review
Continuing in a recent trend of expanding Pathfinder into new genres, Horror Adventures takes us to the untouched territory of fear. Sure,...
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2.5KReviewsReturn to the Past: Labyrinth Second Edition Review
We just descended to the fourth level and I am beginning to doubt if we will make it out alive. Back a...
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3.0KReviewsSilvered Tongues and Gilded Blades: Pathfinder Ultimate Intrigue Review
To my dearest Lord Dumas, I write to render a report on Ultimate Intrigue, the most recent in the line of supplements...
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2.3KReviewsMaybe Not This Rabbit Whole: Carrotia Review
Starvation looms, birds stalk the skies, and you can only save the warren by braving the forest and returning home safe. Carrotia...
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3.1KReviewsAssemble the Horde: The Cohort Review
In the barbarian lands of Gaul, Emperor Caesar has called his armies to assemble. The Cohort casts you, the players, as generals...
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2.3KReviewsThis Airship is Sinking: Dastardly Dirigibles Review
An airship legacy is ripe for the making, with only the other players in your way. Dastardly Dirigibles is a game of...
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4.7KFeaturesKevin Crawford on Religion and Gaming
Religion has always had a troubled presentation in roleplaying games. Faith is one of the deepest mysteries of humanity and roleplaying is...
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2.5KReviewsLiving up to the Name: Stinker Review
Language is a thing of beauty. As I write this I navigate a flow of multiplicitous intentions and representations to ultimately communicate...
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4.2KReviewsThe Limits of a Bluff: Prohis Review
Successful smugglers can only move their wares past the authorities with careful planning, deep intuition, and a sense of daring. Prohis is...
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2.2KReviewsTeaching Children to Branch Out: Best Treehouse Ever Review
Parents trying to get their younger children into gaming often have the difficult choice between something above their children’s skill level or...
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2.1KReviewsLife Finds a Way to Fight: Jurassattack Review
Jurassattack has all the might and brawn of an epic dinosaur showdown, but adds a layer of deep strategy that catches you...
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4.8KReviewsHeart of the Cards: FAITH: the Scifi RPG
Jump through a wormhole, hack alien interfaces, and leverage the favor of a higher power with Faith: the Scifi RPG. Faith is...
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4.1KReviewsJust Corrupt Enough: Tumult Royale Review
Tumult Royale casts you and some friends as medieval royals. Your goal is to rule over the land, creating statues so that...
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Tabletop Strategy Meets the Power of the PC in Labyrinth
Free Range Games seeks to bring the tactical elements of deck building, hand management, and combat strategy to the video game world...
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2.7KFeaturesTop Tabletop Games of 2015 — John’s Top Picks
2015 saw grand expansions of the Tabletop genre, and it was a great sign of what we can all expect from the...
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2.2KReviewsSang Impur — The Bloody Inn Review
France’s countryside in the 1830s was a treacherous place to travel at night. As the tavern masters of The Bloody Inn, you...
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3.5KReviewsA Low Flame — Dragon Riders of the Berk Review
Dragons: Riders of the Berk Collector’s Edition adds to the story of viking dragon-riders from the popular film and television series. This...
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2.9KReviewsA Grave Dishonor — Samurai Omnibus Vol. 1 Review
I love little else like a good mystery, memorable characters, and a taste of foreign culture. Samurai gave me none of these...
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4.0KReviewsA Pocket Full of Mystery — Dark Stories Review
A man walks into a restaurant and orders an albatross sandwich; he gets his order, takes one bite, swallows it, and goes...
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3.5KReviewsA Toolkit Like Never Before — Dungeon Master’s Guide
Just as every game needs a Dungeon Master, all dungeon masters need their own tricks, tools, and options. While not strictly essential...
