Call of Cthulhu
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Product Review: Call of Cthulhu Arkham
I don’t do many product reviews here. Mostly because I discourage using most RPG products other than the games themselves. However, I make an exception here. First because the original edition Arkham Unveiled, from 1995, was the start of one… Continue reading
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Call that Cthulhu
On the old Twitter, it was recently asked what’s the best version of Call of Cthulhu. This led to a cascade of thoughts in me, as well as discussions with others about the game. Before I get into that, I… Continue reading
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Insanity in AD&D 1e
This conversation discussing H.P. Lovecraft got me thinking of sanity mechanics in RPGs. The video has James Raggi and Zak Smith discussing Lovecraft — primarily his racism and how it affected his works. But, in addition, they briefly discuss the… Continue reading
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The Great Race of Yith and the Elegance of AD&D
AD&D 1e gets a fair amount of flack for being awkward and clunky. This is mostly from people who haven’t played it for any length of time. Gygax’s rather florid style which challenges their comprehension also plays a part. Yet,… Continue reading
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Call of Cthulhu RPG — Alternative Task Resolution
One complaint about the Call of Cthulhu task resolution system is that a mystery may hinge on uncovering critical information, which depends on using a skill to find. Failure of the skill roll then impedes further progress. While I don’t… Continue reading
