Word from the Burning Bird
September has been and gone, like a
memorable Earth, Wind and Fire song. “Do you remember? Nah nah na na September!” It was another full and fun month for Rising Phoenix Games, here’s a recap. We’ve also got a little preview for you.
In the Works
Our next installment in the
Undersea Sourcebook series is in layout, which I’m hoping to bring out in late October.
Undersea Sourcebook: Water Magic offers loads of new spells and magical items for your underwater or ocean-themed campaign.
Here are some sample pages from the spell lists, to “wet” your appetite.
The
Grimdark Pamphlet’s next update will include the dark rider, a saddle and shot character class for
fifth edition fantasy. We’re also looking at including rules for court battles and other wars of words.
Tips, Tricks, and Gaming Advice
It was a busy month on the blog. We talked about Pathfinder Second Edition and RPG Settings. Here’s the recap:
Why You Absolutely Must Play Pathfinder 2nd Ed.
Pathfinder Second Edition has been around for a while now, and if you’re still finding excuses not to try out the system then let me tell you why you absolutely must play
Pathfinder Second Edition.
Read Why You Absolutely Must Play Pathfinder Second Edition
Why RPG Settings are Built Like Theme Parks
Take a look at your favourite RPG setting and you’ll find odd similarities with theme parks. These settings can easily kill your group’s story if you’re not careful. Here’s why theme park settings are so popular, their inherent pitfalls, and some ideas on how to fix them.
Read Why RPG Settings are Built Like Theme Parks
Wanna be a Great GM? Get an Education!
So, you want to impress the boys at your local with your masterful storytelling? Figure you’ll show the ladies a good time with dice and an epic quest? Looking to put “Professional GM” on your CV? Well then, if you want to be a great GM (or DM, or Storyteller), then you need to get an education.
Read Wanna be a Great GM? Get an Education!
Why is the RPG Industry Growing?
Despite Covid-19’s reign of terror, the RPG industry looks healthier than ever. But why? In a time when we couldn’t get around the table with friends, this surely wasn’t what anyone predicted. So, why is the RPG industry growing?
Read Why is the RPG Industry Growing?
Mini Monday Roundup
Spaghetti bullets and a sneak peek at some of the monsters we’ll be painting soon, that’s what we had this month. Keep painting happy little minis, everyone!
Dakka-Mart, our Gretchin Gun Shop — MM 49
The Gretchin Gun Shop uses a bit of hardboard for the base, some corrugated cardboard for the walls, bits of old pens and medicinal sprays for the turret, and spaghetti for the bullets.
Read Dakka-Mart: Our Gretchin Gun Shop (MM 49)
Paint Minis While the Sun Shines — MM 50
It’s funny how some things affect others. Take the weather, for instance. Here in South Africa, in the Highveld where Rising Phoenix Games is based, we have dry, hot summers and dry, cool winters. When it rains, painting is magic.
Read Paint While the Sun Shines
Comic Reviews Too?
Love comics? We do too! Comics got me into roleplaying, in fact.
Amazing Spider-Man took me to my first convention, where I discovered and bought
Warhammer 40,000 (the second edition boxed set). That led me happily into
Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play, and the rest’s history. I figured I’d crack open my collection of unread comics and review some that stand out.
Flash #2 (July ’87) Savage Showdown
Flash #2: Savage Showdown (July ’87), written by Mike Baron, pencils by Jackson Guice, inker Larry Mahlstedt, letterer Steve Haynie, Carl Gafford on colors, and Mike Gold editing. Let’s take a look.
Read Our Review of Flash #2: Savage Showdown
Flash #5: Speed McGee (October ‘87): #CritFail
Flash #5: Speed McGee (October ‘87), by Baron, Guice, and Torrance. Let’s take a peek.
Read Our Review of Flash #5: Speed McGee
Flash: Red Trinity (#7, December ‘87)
Flash: Red Trinity (#7, December ‘87), by Baron, Guice, and Mahlstedt. This is gonna be fast, so try to keep up…
Read Our Review of Flash #7: Red Trinity
Hawk and Dove: Countdown (#7, Dec ’89)
Hawk and Dove: Countdown (#7, Dec ’89) is written by Barbara and Karl Kesel, with Greg Guler penciling and Scott Hanna inking. This one is worth a look.
I think DC just made a new fan!
Read Our Review of Hawk and Dove #7
That’s it for this month. Thank you for reading, have a great month, and be good to each other.
Finally, here’s a preview of the black rider class for
fifth edition fantasy.
Black Rider
New Class