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RuneQuest Starter Set Design Diary #2: Cover art reveal and what's inside the Box
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 26th Mar 2021
By Jason Durall, RuneQuest creative directorAs outlined in my initial Design Diary post, we had several main goals with the RuneQuest Starter Set. First and foremost was to make it a wholly accessible product for newcomers to RuneQuest and the world of Glorantha. But another important goal
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RuneQuest Starter Set Design Diary #1: What to expect in the RQ Starter Set
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 22nd Mar 2021
By Jason Durall, RuneQuest creative directorThe Starter Set for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha is coming! Between now and its release later this year, RuneQuest creative director Jason Durall's Design Diary will share insights about the development of this exciting new boxed set which
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New to Roll20: Gateways to Terror
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 5th Mar 2021
The Call of Cthulhu release Gateways to Terror is now available on Roll20!Three Portals into NightmareGateways to Terror contains three short-play scenarios for the Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition roleplaying game, ideal for beginning and experienced players and Keepers alike. The scenarios can be
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Unnatural Selections #40 - reviews for the new year
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 27th Jan 2021
The 'Unnatural Selections' series is our regular round up of notable Chaosium reviews worth a look. Here are some new reviews for 2021...Call of Cthulhu
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society gives Mansions of Madness Vol 1: Behind Closed Doors an overall 5/5: "This collection of tales of
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The Red Book of Magic - From Concept To Page
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 12th Jan 2021
By Brian HollandThe Red Book of Magic is the latest release for the RuneQuest RPG. It expands the rules for Rune and spirit magic, and catalogs more than 500 spells amidst its 260 pages. While the final product is the perfect addition to any RuneQuest player’s library, The Red Book of Magic had
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Lords of the Middle Sea RPG update: the cover art, a work-in-progress
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 3rd Jan 2021
In July last year we announced Lords of Middle Sea: The Roleplaying Game is in development. Based on Lynne Willis's 1978 futuristic proto-Steampunk board game, set in the post-apocalyptic ruins of a flooded North America, the tabletop RPG utilizes a streamlined version of th
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Unnatural Selections #35 - early reviews of The Children of Fear are stunning
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 5th Nov 2020
Early reviews of The Children of Fear, our new epic multi-part campaign for Call of Cthulhu, are stunning!Paul St John Mackintosh, paulstjohnmackintosh.com, says, "Unreservedly recommended... a gem and an instant classic. What an incredible odyssey this is through different mythologie
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Here's what reviewers and fans are saying about the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set
Posted by Michael O'Brien on 2nd Nov 2020
Praise for the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set, from critics and fans alike!
Reviews from R’lyeh says the Starter Set is "the best introduction to Call of Cthulhu and best starter set for any roleplaying game currently available.""Freaking Fantastic" says Seth Skorkowsky in his YouTube review, "… this
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