tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37085152.post2043068432228229045..comments2024-03-18T21:10:35.152-04:00Comments on Dreams, Dragons And A Comic Book Heart: My Top 10 Favorite RPG Products of all TimeJeff W. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08172275785507310262noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37085152.post-70436384738313188902014-03-28T08:01:41.505-04:002014-03-28T08:01:41.505-04:00BTW: That was "Covert Ops" not "Bl...BTW: That was "Covert Ops" not "Black Ops" by DWD Studios. ;)<br><br>Also, I'll throw in a bonus game, DWD Studios' BareBones Fantasy. It uses the same system as Covert Ops, the "class as skill" idea. There's a great deal of stuff packed into a small book and it's receiving a decent amount of support.Chris Nasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023925427632508504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37085152.post-85804778705643230962014-03-20T13:39:32.831-04:002014-03-20T13:39:32.831-04:00Great list! Completely agree with you about 13th A...Great list! Completely agree with you about 13th Age and Numenera. Haven't looked at Rocket Age. I know it's based on the Doctor Who game. I should give it a look. Hmmm... top 10 Free RPG's? Challenge accepted.<br><br>Jeff<br>Jeff Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172275785507310262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37085152.post-91854731012055489172014-03-20T12:21:46.556-04:002014-03-20T12:21:46.556-04:00I won't go in any particular order or include ...I won't go in any particular order or include pics, but here we go...<br><br>- Marvel Super Heroes Ultimate Powers Book (TSR) - The old FASERIP system served us quite well in the '80s. The UPB expanded your character generation options a hundred-fold. Sometimes we'd just roll randomly, letting our dice create some truly weird characters. Absolutely fun.<br><br>- Earthdawn First Edition (FASA Corp) - While the system was a bit complicated for my tastes, the mechanics worked with the game world and that was a huge selling point for me. I don't think I could ever go back to this one, except to use the setting with some other system, but it was a fun and innovative game back in the '90s.<br><br>- D&D Basic Set (Red Box, TSR) - This boxed set was my introduction to the hobby. The interior black & white art by Larry Elmore is permanently etched into my brain. I couldn't go back to this one, either, but I loved it for what it was: a great intro to the hobby.<br><br>- Star Wars D6 (West End Games) - Yes, it had some issues, but while this game was being supported it was awesome. The cinematic mechanics married well with the setting. And hey, it was a Star Wars RPG! <br><br>- Black Ops (DWD Studios) - Yes, this is very recent, but I think it's great. The BareBones d00 system is quick and easy and the small, digest-sized hardback format makes it truly portable. If I want to run a spy game, a SpecOps mission, or something similar, this is my go-to game.<br><br>- Numenera (Monte Cook Games) - Another recent game, this beautiful book has a truly unique setting filled with weird and wonderful creatures, treasures, and characters. If you can't get inspired to run a game after reading this book, you are dead inside. My only hope is that Cook supports the Ninth World line.<br><br>- 13th Age (Pelgrane Press) - If I want to play D&D, this is the version I'm playing. The use of class talents, a streamlined set of feats, and a breezy combat system keep the game from becoming a mechanical monstrosity like it's antecedents. <br><br>- Rocket Age (Cubicle 7) - 1930s sci-fi space pulp. There is never anything cooler than fighting mechanized space Nazi walkers on Mars using rocket packs and radium guns. I love pulp action, and this game fits the bill perfectly.<br><br>- Spirit of the Century (Evil Hat Productions) - Yes, more 1930s pulp action. But this time, we're powered by the FATE system and sticking to Earth. The story-driven FATE 3.0 system made its debut here.. kinda. Well, much of what would be in FATE 3.0 is in here. The game has a great setting where the players are truly iconic heroes. My only complaint is it's not a hardback.<br><br>- FATE Core System (Evil Hat Productions) - I'm not a huge fan of universal systems, but FATE is fun, and the new digest-sized hardback is a great toolkit for making your own settings come alive. <br><br>Hey, Jeff! How about your top 10 FREE Rpgs?Chris Nasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023925427632508504noreply@blogger.com