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Unnatural Selections: Recent Chaosium Reviews of Note #9: Gloranthan Goodness

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 27th Jun 2018

RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha was launched in PDF to critical acclaim earlier this month: here are some early reviews, plus what reviewers have had to say about some other recent releases set in Greg Stafford's mythic realm.Andrew Logan Montgomery has written a deeply insightful 7000 word revi … read more

Women in Tabletop Gaming Month #21: Chaosium interviews KatyaThomas

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 26th Jun 2018

Lynne Hardy interviews assistant game developer Katya Thomas for Women in Tabletop Gaming MonthSerious ones first:1. What is your background?I left education fairly early at 17 after becoming very unwell, with only GCSEs and a diploma in Fine Art in my pocket. I always knew I’d to go into a creativ … read more

Ellie A. Akers: diving into a bold colourful world

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 25th Jun 2018

A fan breaks down how RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha brought the setting to life for herBy Ellie A AkersWhile I’ve been a long time fan of the Glorantha setting, first discovering it via the King of Dragon Pass video game, RuneQuest was never really on my radar. I never expe … read more

Women in Tabletop Gaming Month #20: Chaosium interviews Jo Kreil

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 25th Jun 2018

Lynne Hardy interviews Call of Cthulhu RPG writer Jo Kreil for Women in Tabletop Gaming MonthSerious ones first:1. What is your background? My day job is a receptionist for a property management company, though I admit my long-term goal is to get into the gaming industry full-time. I studied Film … read more

Women in Tabletop Gaming Month #19: Chaosium interviews Liz Gridley

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 24th Jun 2018

Lynne Hardy interviews painter and graphic designer Liz Gridley for Women in Tabletop Gaming MonthSerious ones first:1. What is your background? I studied a Bachelor of Visual Art (Honours) degree with Monash University Caulfield and Churchill (Australia), finishing in 2010, but also have a back … read more

Last call for Gen Con GMs!

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 21st Jun 2018

With Gen Con approaching rapidly, it is time to match volunteers to our huge schedule of 188 events. Because of the still unmet demand for Chaosium games—particularly Call of Cthulhu—Gen Con have offered us the opportunity to add several additional tables, so we can add to our offerings if we h … read more

Women in Tabletop Gaming Month #16: Chaosium interviews Claudia Loroff

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 21st Jun 2018

Lynne Hardy interviews RPG writer and Gloranthan chef Claudia Loroff for Women in Tabletop Gaming MonthSerious ones first:1. What is your background?I have a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in computer science, and I’m currently working in a management position for a company w … read more