Happy Sunday everyone! I am excited to announce that our little team of writers is growing once again; please welcome Daniel Stack to the team! Dan is a veteran blogger and keeps his finger on the pulse of the gaming community. Dan’s going to be contributing in a variety of ways. First, you can expect…
A Pre-Kickstarter Look at Relics: A Game of Angels
Here at Rolling Boxcars, we’re very fortunate in that we get to interact with a lot of publishers and content creators from around the globe on a regular basis. We’re recently contacted by Steve Dee of Tin*Star Games to have a look at his new roleplaying game, Relic: A Game of Angels, which will be…
Mysterious Monday – 5 Plot Hooks for Your Next Horror Game [Winter Edition]
Recently, I ran another Twitter poll and asked followers to vote on the theme of the next Mysterious Monday article. Of the choices presented, winter-themed story seeds received the most votes. Therefore, I give to you, five new plot hooks that are inspired by the winter season. If you’d like to get involved in these…
Finding Myself in Horror Games
February is a time of passion and love between lovers and would-be lovers, but for me, it’s a time enlighten others as to why I love the horror genre. This genre is something that has become near and dear to my heart, but it’s a love that came to me later in life. My childhood was…
Fighting for Tomorrow – BBC’s Survivors (1975)
Survivors Created by Terry Nation Produced by Terence Dudley for the BBC Aired from 1975 – 1977 on BBC 1 Available on DVD or select episodes on Youtube An artificial plague sweeps across the globe, killing most of the world’s population with quickening speed. Those who are left now face the biggest obstacle in their lifetime, survive. “Survivors” is…
From the Silver Screen: The Lost Battalion (1919)
The Lost Battalion Directed by: Burton L. King Produced by: Edward A. MacManus Written by: Charles Logue Premiered: July 28, 1919 FORWARD. For the first time in the history of the world you are to look upon a motion picture re-enacted by those who live again the historic events for which a grateful nation commended them. There is fact and record…
Bone Marshes – A New OSR Hex-Mapping Adventure
Are you looking for something new and exciting for your OSR game? If so, have a look at David Schirduan’s newest Kickstarter, Bone Marshes. Bone Marshes is a three-part adventure, but it’s more than that! It’s a unique location, a burning swamp, that includes rising and falling tides and some other really cool thematic elements….
Will To Morrow Ever Come – The Morrow Project RPG
The Morrow Project 3rd Edition Author: Kevin Dockery, Robert Sadler, and Richard Tucholka Publisher: Timeline LTD. Page Count: 74 Available in Print: $19.99 Deep underground in bomb-proof shelters sleeps specialty trained personnel, whose sole purpose is to help the survivors of a foretold disaster. Their mission, to rebuild from the ashes of destruction and restore…
King Arthur Pendragon: Book of Sires Now Available
This one is for all of you King Arthur Pendragon fans. Chaosium just announced the newest book in the 5th edition series, Book of Sires. The following is taken from DriveThruRPG. TheBook of Sires explores events ranging from the humdrum years of garrison duty to some of the most famous historical battles seen in the years…
Harlem Unbound – 2nd Edition Cover Art Revealed
The second edition of Harlem Unbound is getting a little closer to becoming a reality. Chaosium (via Chris Spivey) just released a cover image and the new art style and direction of the cover is amazing. The art was created by the talented, Brennan Reece. I enjoyed reading and reviewing the 1st edition of the…
