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The Last 12 Hours, GMZero RPG 8
Publisher: post world games
by Alan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 08/04/2017 09:35:04

The Last 12 Hours is the GMZero game I use to teach others the concepts of GMZero. It's got a wonderfully easy to understand as a genre and concept (everyone has seen a Cohen brothers film, or something close), the art captures the mood right, and the revolving nature of the supporting characters lets experienced players get into their scene based play, while the two more "static" characters allow new players to really learn and experience what makes this sort of GMless narrative game fun.

If I had to make a complaint (and I do because this is a honest review), it's that the game doesn't try hard enough to distinguish itself thematically from the "big dog" in the room: Fiasco. It has a bit of a throw-away line around "This isn't innocents making bad choices, but bad people getting what they deserve", but I feel a full called out page or section about that would go a long way to helping prospective buyers and players understand they're not purchasing Fiasco-lite, but instead a fully new game with a totally different focus.

It's a minor complaint in the grand scheme of it.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
The Last 12 Hours, GMZero RPG 8
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Toolcards: Fantasy
Publisher: post world games
by Alan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/19/2017 10:38:15

Toolcards: Fantasy is a great accessory to a GM who has to prep or create on the fly (so all GMs). Packed to the tip with useful information, great prompts and some clever ideas, I find this deck to be pretty handy to have next to me when I'm running any fantasy game. It's pretty good bang for the buck too.



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Map Folio: Early Phase
Publisher: Chaosium
by Alan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/08/2017 14:23:43

As a frequent and longtime Pendragon Gamemaster I find this product among the most useful of the optional products offered! Having a giant map to print out and show my players or share online during games through the internet is simply a fantastic resource!



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Map Folio: Early Phase
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Solomon Guild: A Gallery of Rogues Part I
Publisher: post world games
by Alan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 05/04/2017 10:49:00

Probably the best NPC supplement I've read.

The pros:

  • Just loads of compelling details. All the NPCs are fully formed, well realized, and consistantly written and handled.
  • Tons of plot hooks. Just, oh so many plot hooks.
  • Interesting organization and detail. Part historical accuracy, part dramatic license, the structural organization of Solomon Guild, it's members, and their operations is detailed enough to be compelling, while vague enough to be easily used anywhere.
  • the writing is easy to read, and keeps you moving through the book.
  • layout is spacious, minimalist, and great.
  • Solid art throughout (see below)

The cons:

  • A few of the art pieces didn't do it for me. It's likely just a matter of personal preference and style over "bad" art, but I'd be remiss if I didn't mention it.

All in all, a book I'm already in the process of heartily recommending to friends and fellow GMs.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
Solomon Guild: A Gallery of Rogues Part I
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Death of Ulfstater, GMZero RPG 5
Publisher: post world games
by Alan B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/03/2017 17:12:26

I love this game. I freaking love this game. It plays well, and the crescendo of drama around the table is often a surprsie to players unfamiliar with this style of game. It's well researched, evocative and accurate, while still being interesting and not "dry" (as someone complained about when I pitched it poorly). The art ranges from great to better than servicable, and the layout and graphic design are spot on.

Probably the best GMless game I've ever played. I'd recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat.



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