May 152014
 

Valiant-RPG-Digital-Initiative-Covers_Unity500 Have you seen the new quick start rules for Valiant Universe RPG? I have. They made me reminisce on some of my early RPG days. In high school we role-played like it was our life. I can’t tell you how much D&D we played. We also played Marvel Super Heroes, Rifts, and even a little bit of DC mingled its way in. We had countless night where we would sneak out of our respective houses and meet up to play in a tent. Yes, I said a tent. Which didn’t do so well in the winter, but we managed to find a barn. There wasn’t any heat at first but we made it work.

I was and I still am very fond of the Marvel Super Heroes Game. It was the first RPG that expanded my vision of what RPG’s could encompass. The game also had a unique flair to it with karma and and power shifts. Valiant is going to be a game that does that same exact thing. Catalyst has introduced some very unique concepts that might just influence the future of story telling games. Two of these are the cue system and the introduction of a lead narrator, at least I have never seen it before.

The Cue system in a nutshell is this; character definition. On each character sheet there is a series of sentences that depict the characters personality. Some of these reflect the hidden identity of the character while others display attitude of the hero, and some exemplify the approach taken in combat. Basically, they are a guideline to influence the players decision making while attempting to stay in character.

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Words With Brennan Ashby on Pure Steam

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May 142014
 

At An Con 2014 we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Brennan Ashby. Brennan was part of the team that recently kickstarted Pure Steam. Pure Steam is a Pathfinder campaign setting set against the back drop of a steam punk “America”.

Brennan discusses the highlights of kickstarting the setting and some of the unique features of the book. He also shares how the Pure Steam world differs from a traditional setting.

 

 

You can learn more about Pure Steam here.

You can read their monthly articles on Dungeon Mastering.com.

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Box Breaking 99 Southern Pack Infantry from DP9

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May 122014
 

DP9-LogoB&WsmallIn this Video Matt Takes a look at the Southern pack Infantry for Heavy Gear Blitz.  I do believe I am going to enjoy painting these models.

 

 

Check back soon for our first Figure Forge on the Southern Army Task Force Deal.
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Box Breaking 98 Southern Special Infantry for Heavy Gear Blitz

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May 062014
 

specinfantryIn this Box Breaking Matt takes a look at the special infantry models for the Southern army in Heavy Gear Blitz. These sculpts are unique because each has six poses that reflect the special weapons infantry  can carry in HGB.

 

 

 

 

Heavy Gear Blitz is produced by Dream Pod 9.

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May 012014
 

hetaroiIn this episode Matt takes a look at the Hetaroi Spark for the Southern army in Heavy Gear Blitz.  The Hetaroi Spark is a hover tank used by the Southern army. Watch and take a look at the detail this model has been given  by Dream Pod 9

 

 

 

Check Back soon for the Figure Forge on this model.  I may even use the Hetaroi for a painting tutorial, I will clearly demonstrate my lack of skill.

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Box Breaking 96 Myth from Megacon Games

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Apr 102014
 

myth7In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look at the smash hit Myth from Megacon Games.  Myth is a semi-cooperative miniature board game.  It features highly detailed miniatures.  The rules incorporate an almost arcade like style of gaming on to the table.  Watch as Matt shares its contents.

 

You can learn more at Megacon Games.

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Box Breaking 95 Southern Task Force Part 4 Recon Cadre

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Apr 032014
 

strIn part 4 of the Southern Task Force series Matt  Takes a look at the Recon Cadre and infantry for Heavy Gear Blitz.  this kit contains 4 Iguanas, a Black Mamba and various upgrades.  Heavy Gear Blitz is Produced by Dream Pod 9

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Box Breaking 94 Southern Task Force Part 3 Strike Cadre

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Apr 022014
 

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In this Box Breaking Matt takes a good look at the Strike Cadre for the South.  It is part three of his look at the Southern Task Force army deal.  This kit Contains 3 Black Mambas and 2 Jagers plus upgrades.   So watch as he shows you all the pieces parts.

You can learn more at Dream Pod 9.

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Box Breaking 93 Southern Task Part 2 Fire Support Cadre

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Apr 012014
 

sfscIn this Box Breaking Matt Takes a look at the contents of the Fire Support Cadre that comes in the Southern Army Task Force. It Contains 2 Jagers (one command), 2 Spitting Cobras, and one Black Adder. Watch as Matt demonstrates how easy it is to to use the book to figure out which weapon is which.

 

 

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Box Breaking 92 Southern Task Force Part 1 General Purpose Squad

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Mar 312014
 

In this Box Breaking Matt starts his journey into the Southern Terra Nova. He begins in part one of four by taking a look at the GP squad in the Southern Task Force deal.     You can learn more about Heavy Gear Blitz at Dream Pod 9. Thank You Music Alley for pod safe music

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