Melderyn wizard in Harn casts a lightning spell.

REVIEW: Kingdom of Melderyn

Note: Just as with my Harnworld review last year, I received my copy of Kingdom of Melderyn as a gift from my friend Ludo (of God Learners infamy) as he continues—successfully—to proselytize the world of Harn. The kingdoms of Harn—the “believable, stable, and rational” medieval fantasy setting published by Columbia Games—are currently being made available … Continue reading REVIEW: Kingdom of Melderyn

Deadpool cuddles disdainful Wolverine

REVIEW: Deadpool and Wolverine

Deadpool characterized itself as a “romance” movie. Deadpool 2—probably my overall favorite superhero film—characterized itself as a movie about family. In contrast to its predecessors, Deadpool and Wolverine decidedly feels like a “superhero” movie, with all the spectacle, action, and expanding cast of characters which that implies. It’s been a bit since I last reviewed … Continue reading REVIEW: Deadpool and Wolverine

REVIEW: Pendragon Core Rulebook

This year we’ve received a new sixth edition of a beloved classic roleplaying game—Chaosium’s Pendragon! Cover illustration by Mark Smylie. What, did you think I was talking about the new Dungeons & Dragons? In Pendragon the players play as medieval knights in Arthurian England. The game focuses on playing through the various periods of Arthur’s … Continue reading REVIEW: Pendragon Core Rulebook

REVIEW: Skull Ruins

The enemy of my enemy is my friend—but do you really believe that? Can an alliance of convenience last? Skull Ruins: Tusk Riders Need Blood!—Ricardo Shankland's debut RuneQuest (RQG)adventure for the Jonstown Compendium—explores that theme. Queen Leika tasks the adventurers with escorting the tusk rider defector Penjurlhi to the Skull Ruins so that he can … Continue reading REVIEW: Skull Ruins

REVIEW: The Three Musketeers (1973)

Of late when I want to watch a film I've never seen before, I've been drawn more toward old movies than toward new ones. That's why, when browsing on a recent evening, I wound up watching 1973's The Three Musketeers. Everyone knows the basic shape of Dumas's tale—the young D'Artagnan goes to Paris to join … Continue reading REVIEW: The Three Musketeers (1973)

REVIEW: The Night Meeting

Two people sit by a fire, sharing the same night. For one, the huddle together in the forest by a campfire. For the other, the pair crouch over a burning barrel in a busy city. Despite coming from different times, different cultures, they understand one another clearly. Who is real? Who is the dream? To … Continue reading REVIEW: The Night Meeting

Why BWT is Awesome

It has come to my attention that there's a few important RuneQuest works I've not actually reviewed on this site. I mentioned this in passing—and in bafflement—in my review of Sacred Earth, Sacred Water. Somehow, I've not actually managed to discuss the excellent Cups of Clearwine and Dregs of Clearwine by Beer With Teeth (BWT). … Continue reading Why BWT is Awesome