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An escaped Mad Adventurer on the loose! After playing tabletop RPGs for a decade and a half and GMing for most of that I turned my hand towards writing for/about them! Since then I've added another decade on top of that, oh gods. I got my start with the Gaming Security Agency, and then joined the Mad Adventurers Society for a few years before setting up CHG. I write about games here, have written for games such as Transit: The Spaceship RPG and materials published by Raging Swan Press and Beer Star Games, and have written entire games such as Lost Among The Starlit Wreckage. You can find me personally @RGM79Ace or under cannibalhalflinggaming on the various socials.
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Meet the Party: Dark Heresy 2E, The Enemy Within

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A novice of the Adepta Sororitas, incorruptible and unyielding in her faith. An aberrant mutant determined to make up for his curse through service to the God-Emperor. A pistoleer from the frontier with sly words as fast as her bullets. A knight from a world frozen in time, on a holy quest across the stars. Every Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. It’s time to head back to the grim, dark, far future of Fantasy Flight Games’ Dark Heresy Second Edition, there to join the Ordo Hereticus and fight the Enemy Within!

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The Independents: Interface Zero 2.0

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Welcome back to The Independents, your source for reviews of out-of-the-box tabletop roleplaying games. The small outfits, the crazy geniuses, the little projects, the ‘Indie’ creators who are simply out to make a name for themselves and a game people can enjoy. Here at The Independents we aim to highlight some of these games, for a change of pace and a new (and great) experience!

The Tendril Access Processor, generally shortened to TAP and called Interface Zero by its creators, has allowed the people of the world to plug their brains right into the net, creating a new era of inter-connectivity complete with all-new dangers. The human genome has been molded and tweaked, leading to the creation of enhanced humans, vat-grown simulacra, and animal hybrids. Technology has allowed others to enhance themselves with augmentations, while at the same time creating full androids that can, with the right spark, think for themselves. National borders have collapsed or shifted, and the corporations have risen to power. The year is 2090. Good luck. You’ll need it.

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Meet the Party: Age of Rebellion #2

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A veteran of the Clone Wars determined to avenge the Jedi and crush the Galactic Empire in space. A genius mechanic with a chip on her shoulder and credits in her future. A hotshot pilot determined to face the Empire’s best and burn them down. A back-seat gunner with a recorder, broadcasting the Alliance’s victories from his turret seat. Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. It’s time to travel back to a galaxy far, far away and launch your Y-wings after you Meet the Party for Age of Rebellion from Fantasy Flight Games!

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Meet the Party: Dark Heresy Second Edition #2

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A keeper of the Imperium’s laws who has taken his shock maul to the darkest shadows. A priest of the God-Emperor who brings light to His adherents and flame to His foes. A killer-for-hire on ‘permanent retainer’ to the Holy Ordos. A shaman without a soul, wielding her tribe’s knowledge and the void in her heart in defense of Man.

Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. It’s time to travel back to the grim darkness of the 41st millennium and Meet the Party, acolytes of the Ordo Xenos, from Dark Heresy Second Edition by Fantasy Flight Games!

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Meet the Party: D&D 5th Edition Psionics

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A sage who uses his mind as a weapon, and no, that’s not a turn of phrase. A warrior who uses inner focus to make blades break on her skin.  Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. However, this time we’re doing something special: we’re taking a look at the new Unearthed Arcana: Awakened Mystic article from Wizards of the Coast. It’s time to see how Psionics will work for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition!

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The Independents: Paranoia

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Welcome back to The Independents, your source for reviews of out-of-the-box tabletop roleplaying games. The small outfits, the crazy geniuses, the little projects, the ‘Indie’ creators who are simply out to make a name for themselves and a game people can enjoy. Here at The Independents we aim to highlight some of these games, for a change of pace and a new (and great) experience!

Welcome to Alpha Complex, Citizens! You have been granted temporary Security Clearance ULTRAVIOLET, enabling you to view the following text: a Troubleshooter’s account of his team’s noble efforts working for Friend Computer! HOWEVER, if you are a Communist, a Mutant, a Traitor, or a Mutant Commie Traitor, your Security Clearance is hereby revoked! Please report for termination immediately! Otherwise, read on! Remember to report anything that you read that might be considered a treasonous rumor. Spreading rumors is treason. And Happiness is Mandatory!

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Meet the Party: 5th Edition D&D Waterborne Adventures

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A Minotaur who served with the marines and couldn’t stay away from the sea. A rogue who left the shadows to fight on a rolling deck with a taunt on her lips. A sorcerer with the power of a storm and the blood of dragons. A sailor whose shanties inspire his comrades to valorous deeds. Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. Pull up anchor and ready the sails, because it’s time join the crew for Waterborne Adventures in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons!

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Meet the Party: Iron Kingdoms RPG (Greylords Covenant)

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A Magziev arcanist of the Greylords Covenant and an heir of noble blood, tasked with leading a team of the Covenant’s hand-picked agents. A Widowmaker, a master of the rifle and the wilds, sending her foes to Urcaen before they hear the gunshot. An Assault Kommando, veteran of war and a leader of troops, a father to his men. An agent of the Prikaz Chancellery, blessed with the gifts of a warcaster and climbing the ranks of the Covenant. Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. This time we’re heading back to the Iron Kingdoms of Western Immoren to meet a team from Khador’s Greylords Covenant, from the Iron Kingdoms RPG by Privateer Press! For the Motherland!

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Meet the Party: Shadowrun Fifth Edition

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An elf with a silver tongue and a quicksilver pistol draw. A dwarf with magic at his fingertips and dragonfire in his soul. An ork so heavily augmented he’s barely a metahuman anymore. A human with his brain jacked right into the grid. Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. Remember, chummers: Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever, cut a deal with a dragon, because it’s time to Meet the Party for Shadowrun 5th Edition from Catalyst Game Labs!

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Meet the Party: Edge of the Empire Colonists

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Not every criminal on the Edge of the Empire finds the big score and retires to a life of luxury or ascends to lordship of the criminal underworld. Sometimes the jobs go badly, the debts pile up, and the unwanted attention becomes too much. When that happens, it might be time to see how life on the right side of the law treats you.

Each Meet the Party article gives you an entire group of ready-to-play adventurers (maybe even some heroes) for your gaming needs for a variety of systems and settings. We’re going back to a galaxy far, far away to Meet [a] Party of criminals-turned-Colonists for Edge of the Empire from Fantasy Flight Games!

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