Welcome to the next installment of the “For Your Listening Pleasure” series—a series in which we highlight and showcase podcasts and radio dramas that we enjoy. In this installment, I (Modoc) will introduce you to two radio dramas and one investigative podcast I have been listening to lately. I invite you to get comfortable, stay…
The Beginning of the End — Part 1: Primal Punk [Degenesis]
Degenesis: Rebirth Edition Primal Punk Author: Christian Günther, Alexander Malik, Marko Djurdjevic, Vedran Pilipovic Publisher: SIXMOREVODKA Page Count: 360 Available Formats: PDF & Print PDF (degenesis.com) – Free Print – €99.00 March 13, 2073 – the beginning of the end. A storm of meteors rained down, cratering the Earth and sending hot ash into the skies. Hail, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic…
A Million Beastmen Can’t be Wrong! – Barbarians of the Ruined Earth
Barbarians of the Ruined Earth Author: Mike Evans Publisher: DIY RPG Productions Page Count: 164 Available Formats: PDF & Print PDF (DTRPG) – $15 Print/PDF Combo Options – $40-$59 Two thousand years into our future, the world as we know it has drastically changed. A rogue planet collided and shattered the Earth’s moon—showering the planet…
Punching Nazis – A Review of Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 Quickstart
Achtung! Cthulhu 2d20 Quickstart Author: Brad Bell, John Houlihan Publisher: Modiphius Page Count: 44 Available Formats: PDF & Print PDF (DTRPG) – Free Print – Free (Free RPG Day’ 21) Achtung! Cthulhu is a blending of genres and themes that has always appealed to me. The ham-fisted world of Achtung! Cthulhu is not new. Kickstarted in 2012, the…
Mary Had a Twisted Lamb… A Review of A Groats-worth of Grotesques
A Groats-worth of Grotesques Author: G. Edward Patterson III Publisher: The Skull as a Complete Gentleman Co Page Count: 251 Available Formats: PDF & Print PDF (DTRPG) – $4.99 Softcover/PDF Bundle – $14.99 I often refer to my “GM’s Toolkit,” and for a good reason. I like having resources available before, during, and after a…
Rolling Boxcar’s Best of 2021
This year, like 2020, was a rollercoaster ride, with the continuing global pandemic, lockdowns in various countries, the Delta variant, and vaccines, glorious vaccines! Despite the challenges, it’s been another fantastic year for us here at Rolling Boxcars. So much has happened this year. We’ve re-affirmed our “influencer” relationship with Chaosium, began “influencer” relationships with…
Embracing “Yes, and”
I’d never heard the term “theater kid” back in the 1980s when I was in high school, but given the number of musicals I was part of, it’s probably safe to describe me as one. (I’m not entirely sure how we were able to include the song “Cabaret” in a Catholic High School Musical now that…
Happy Holidays!
Dear Reader, From all of us at Rolling Boxcars, we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays in whatever way you choose to celebrate. May your new year be filled with bright blessings, prosperity, and amazing people. Be safe, be well, and happy gaming! ~ The RB Team
Perfection in A Box – A Review of the RuneQuest Starter Set
RuneQuest Starter Set Author: Greg Stafford, Jeff Richard, and Jason Durall Publisher: Chaosium Available Formats: PDF & Print PDF (DTRPG) – $14.99 Print – $29.99 The world of Glorantha is one made by the gods but shaped by the deeds of mortals. Magic is part of everyday life, and mythology is the basis of reality….
Let’s Have A Cuppa and Solve A Murder – Matrons of Mystery
Matrons of Mystery Author: Sue Savage Publisher: Self Published Page Count: 41 Available Formats: PDF/Print PDF (DTRPG) – $6.73 Print – $10.57 Matrons of Mystery has garnered quite an initial following of fans and supporters after quietly appearing on the roleplaying game scene. Inspired by British television shows such as Miss Marple, Rosemary & Thyme, Agatha…
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