Monthly Archives: December 2008

Humanydyne – the system

Posted on December 29, 2008 by matt

Also posted here Cubicle 7, those cheeky London chappies (see the entry for 23rd August 2007 ) are meant to be releasing a translation of Humanydyne, a somewhat-post-apocalyptic superhero game originally from 7éme cercle (you know them, they originally did … Continue reading →

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Star of the Commonwealth

Posted on December 26, 2008 by matt

Great Britain was, at the time, in the throes of a terrible war, a world war, which assailed them from without as well as within. While bombs rained upon London and young men lost their lives overseas in the pursuit … Continue reading →

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Zombi: spitballing a ‘lookout’ mechanic

Posted on December 14, 2008 by matt

After playing Left4Dead probably a little too much, I’m left with the interesting problem of wanting to emulate a little of the in-game mechanic in my (and your) favourite RPG about Zombies. I’m also somewhat inspired by the Trust mechanics … Continue reading →

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Zombi: resurfacing on RPG.net

Posted on December 13, 2008 by matt

ZOMBI got mentioned on RPG.net tonight. Originally Posted by CHARLIBANANAS I’d also say ZOMBI The earth won’t hold the dead…I was surprised to see mentioned so quickly, I have AFMBE and Savage Worlds but zombi does exactly what I want … Continue reading →

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SinglePlayer AI vs MultiPlayer

Posted on December 12, 2008 by matt

Scott Anguish writes about Left4Dead: The other game I just tried out today was Left 4 Dead. This is one hardcore shooter that really ramps up the ‘fast zombie’ genre. Again, you come away feeling like you’ve been immersed in … Continue reading →

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Get Carter

Posted on December 11, 2008 by matt

I started this evening sitting down to watch The Bourne Identity on ITV2 but as it happens they run ad breaks every 18 minutes and I’m reminded why I hate linear television. The content is either shit or broken up … Continue reading →

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Left4Dead, on Expert

Posted on December 10, 2008 by matt

“It’s a ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE, I can’t be held accountable for my actions!!!!” Some of us (me, Savage_MF, kinnygraham and Pulse4333) have been playing this in the evenings and I must say it’s probably the best FPS I’ve played in a … Continue reading →

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Jorune Revisited

Posted on December 9, 2008 by matt

After a long hiatus, I’ve decided to revisit Jorune. From Wikipedia “Skyrealms of Jorune was based on a science-fantasy background (of the planetary romance subtype) created by Andrew Leker, initially for a school writing assignment. The setting was somewhat comparable … Continue reading →

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23rd Letter RPG

Posted on December 3, 2008 by matt

The time is now. Psychics exist, not many, but enough – enough to worry those in power, and interest those who seek power. Governments and Corporations fight over them. The Network provides an imperfect refuge for those that escape the … Continue reading →

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Not the first time I’ve been Left4Dead

Posted on December 3, 2008 by matt

From the Wikipedia page for Left4Dead Left 4 Dead is a co-operative, survival horror, first-person shooter game by Turtle Rock Studios. “Left 4 Dead puts four human playable or AI-controlled Survivors of an apocalyptic pandemic against hordes of aggressive “Infected” … Continue reading →

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