First of all, we've got Weapons of the Gods from Eos Press
This RPG is based on a Hong Kong Wuxia comic book by artist/writer Tony Wong. Players take the roll of martial artists who fight in Mythic China. I haven't had the chance to read through the system very well, but I hear that the resolution system is unique and reviews from people who have had a chance to test it say that it's really well done. I've been itching for a Wuxia game to come out for so long, so this might be the Holy Grail of Wuxia lovin' RPG fandom.
Next up, here's The Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying Game, 2nd Edition from Green Ronin and Black Industries.
The long awaited second edition to the venerable Warhammer Fantasy Roleplaying Game (or WFRPG as it is commonly called.) This edition kicks in with a host of updates without taking out the Grim darkness of the setting. The Warhammer Fantasy world is no more optimistic than before, with humanity still struggling with survival, while being attacked by greenskins, beastmen and the Hordes of Chaos. Where D&D is all about stopping evil and taking home tons of gold and treasure, WFRPG is about barely surviving without missing limbs, losing your companions, barely fending off the bad guys and then finally coming home to be rewarded with food. Fantastic stuff, if you really enjoy getting out by the skin of your teeth.
In sharp contrast, here's the Blue Rose RPG by Green Ronin
Blue Rose is something that really isn't new in theory as much as new in the way it was packaged. Touted as "The roleplaying game of Romantic Fantasy", Blue Rose is a game that focuses on the more "feminine" aspect of things, where relationships and such count as much as being able to get a feat tree that will allow you to do multiple attacks and deal optimum damage. It's supposed to be influenced by a lot of Mercedes Lackey and Tamora Peirce, so I'm interested to see if this game becomes more popular with the ladies, and if the guys out there will actually give it a chance. Personally, I don't mind picking it up, it should be a refreshing change from the usual RPGs out there where it's all dungeon delving and killing.
Lastly, the game that I would not hesitate to buy immediately, even if I was in debt and had to whore out my body to do so would be:
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you should know that I'm a big , BIG fan of the old Mage: the Ascension game from White-Wolf games. Sure it's often a messy game where players and GMs come to blows over high concept discussions such as paradigms and the nature of a Consensual Reality, but hey, I'm still as giddy as a schoolboy again just thinking about it. Too bad the release date is waaaaay over in August.
Anyway, that's my current wrapup of the games coming over the horizon, and if I ever get my grubby hands on any of these, I'll make sure to put up a review for you guys as well. Have a great weekend guys!
2 comments:
That's quite a lot of games, teddy. We might as well start saving if we're going to get some of those. :D
:p
Don't worry, I'm saving up. I'm not really getting some of them yet, actually. Mage is the only sure purchase so far. :p
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