Originally posted on Sentinel Hill Press:
I’ve been hoping to get issue #4 of the Arkham Gazette before the end of the year and while it will be close, I won’t let optimism override my common sense. Nevertheless, I wanted to share an update about the status of the issue. The big news (which I…
Inner Sanctum – A Look Under the Hood [Prototype Game]
Inner Sanctum Designer: Ben Burns Publisher: New Comet Games Game Type: Card (Prototype) Prime Mechanic: Set Collection Available for Purchase: NO Recently, I had the chance to play a prototype of Inner Sanctum, a forthcoming release from New Comet Games. As both a playtester and reviewer, I want to caution readers this game is not in…
King Arthur Pendragon & Prince Valiant RPGs Return to Chaosium
It was announced yesterday by Chaosium, Inc. that the rights previously held by Nocturnal Media for King Arthur Pendragon (KAP) and Prince Valiant RPGs have returned to Chaosium. From Nocturnal’s statement in the press release, this appears to be a willing decision supported by both companies and the widow of Greg Stafford. Chaosium is retaining…
Toys for Tots Donation
I wanted to take just a moment to thank everyone who has purchased something through one of our DriveThruRPG affiliate links over the past few months. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to use the money to purchase a gift for the Toys for Tots charity program. This being our first year, but most…
Mysterious Monday – 5 Plot Hooks for Your Next Horror Game [3 Dec 18]
I recently ran a Twitter poll that asked followers to vote on the theme of the next Mysterious Monday article. Of the choices presented, historically themed story seeds that focused on Charleston, SC was the clear winner. Therefore, I give to you, five new plot hooks that are inspired by my own local history. If…
Mountjoy! Mountjoy! A look at Paladin: Warriors of Charlemagne
This review is of the PDF version of Paladin: Warriors of Charlemagne roleplaying game. Hard copies have not yet been released as the Kickstarter, that funded back in Aug of 2017, is still in the process of fulfilling. At the time of writing, the PDF is the only item released by Nocturnal Media and that…
Hourra! – A look at OWB: Stalingrad on Fire
WWII: Operation WhiteBox™ Stalingrad on Fire Author: Peter C. Spahn Artwork: Luigi Castellani, Morne Schaap, Public Domain Resources Publisher: Small Niche Games Page Count: 28 Available Formats: PDF PDF (DTRPG) – $3.99 “The Germans underestimated our artillery. And they underestimated the effectiveness of our infantry against their tanks. This battle showed that tanks forced to…
Thanks to Patrons Rolling Boxcars is Now Ad Free
Rolling Boxcars is now ad-free! I want to personally thank all of our Patrons for their continued support. It’s through Patreon support that we’re able to remove the ads for the next year! Everyone gets to benefit from a better reading experience on this site. We’d love for you to become one of our patrons…
From our Families to Yours – Happy Thanksgiving
From all of us at Rolling Boxcars, Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. ~ The Staff
Beyond the Dice: Breath of Life
I remember the first time that I cried when playing D&D. I know what you’re thinking, I probably have the waterworks going all the time, right? Well, not as much as you may think. I was playing with a bunch of dudes, so letting the tears out wouldn’t have been a good idea. Teasing aside,…
