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This account exists to spare my friends from my D&D obsession. Lots of Warhammer too. #OSR #TTRPG #40K. Part of the #torontOSR! My blog: save.vs.totalpartykill.ca, just like my username! He/Him.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · Oct 26

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 23h

I had started to quote post Paul's review/reflection a few days ago, but then ran out of space to fit all of my thoughts down on what he had said. Lucky I have a blog! Go read both.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 23h

I conveniently blogged about this topic, before I even made my D&D blog. The absolutely bananas DCC RPG was my intro to OSR. I never played it that much, but it was the game thing that led me to everything else.

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 1d

Blood in the Chocolate is one of my favourites. There is lots there to love, and what’s not to love is easy to fix and remove. But yes, probably way better things to blog about now.

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 1d

Lots of cool photos and minis, but it’s a lot for a book, especially when you factor in shipping. I mostly bought it to support the two guys.

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 1d

If you mail stuff to your friends and wait patiently, dreams can come true. 28 magazine in Toronto. All the best INQ28 stuff.

28 magazine spread. John Blanche interview and artwork.

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 2d

Was just coming to share AW as well. One of my favourite examples of how to teach rules. I have seen that format copied in other PbtA games, like Cartel. Mythic Bastionland does it as well in its GM section.

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 2d

I haven’t played any of those games, and am now extra curious about Fury of Dracula.

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Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 3d

Because games don’t exist in isolation we’ve introduced Sidequests, the new section of the magazine where you’ll find writing on everything from bands like Castle Rat through to fantasy inspired art exhibitions by artists like Jean Jullien…

A photo of the new issue of Wyrd Science open to an interview with the band Castle Rat

A photo of the new issue of Wyrd Science open to a piece on French artist Jean Jullien’s exhibition Juju’s Castle

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 3d

Warcry is the greatest game to come out of GW!

How I Designed Warhammer's Warcry Game

YouTube video by SPGD

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 3d

Minifreaks

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 3d

Variations in Plastic.

“In the carly spring of 2023 I'd just quit my job and started taking commissions of any variety in an attempt to bridge the gap between jobs. The most memorable was a set of Nurgle marines I didn’t get to pant. They're bloated, deformed, plague ridden creatures from the Warhammer universe. While creating I was really taken with some other versions on the same concept my friend Troy Nixey does. You'll see direct inspiration in my versions.”

Plague Marine kitbash

Everything used without permission No challenge to their status intended. All Rights Rescrved to their respective owners.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 3d

Two books from the man himself totally_not_panicking, Matt Ross. The first is a collection of his kitbashes, mixed with a little writing. The second is a collaboration with one of my favourite Warhammer YouTubers, Trent of Miscast Minis.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 5d

Magpie has shared a preview of their new game Airlock on Roll20. Airlock is the space horror version of Zombie World, one of my favourite games.

Airlock - Demo - Play on the Roll20 Virtual Tabletop

Airlock is a card-based tabletop roleplaying game in which an isolated crew investigates the mysterious fate of a lost mining station at the edge of space, learning the truth about the anomaly that...

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 5d

My friend is visiting from the US, so I should finally receive my copy of the 28 collected. I was so happy they decided to make a printed version. The magazines are incredible. You can see a flip through below.

What happens when 40K fans TAKE BACK the game

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Jez Gordon @jezgordon.bsky.social · 6d

In.

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe™️: Dragon Pearl of Destruction | Announce Trailer

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

🤘🏾🤘🏾

ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

I bought this book that is clearly meant for 10 year olds. Each page is about some 40K character. The form factor is kind of goofy, it’s like an inch of space for a small sprue. Adding to the this is very much for children effect.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

The second time I wrote about Trophy was on Bones of Contention. A review so epic we all refused to write another, apparently.

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Folie à Trois: Trophy Gold

Below is a shared review of Trophy Gold (2022) , a fantasy adventure game designed by Jesse Ross and published by The Gauntlet. Although it...

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

I have written about Trophy twice, first on my blog: save.vs.totalpartykill.ca/review/troph...

Save vs. Total Party Kill - Initial Thoughts on Trophy Gold

I ran Temple of the Peerless Star1 using Trophy Gold for some of the TorontOSR posse. We split our game over two weeks. We normally play for about 2.5 hours nowadays, and that felt a bit too tight to ...

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

Happy Birthday to Jesse! Trophy Gold is one of my absolutely favourites. Playing it with the #TorontOSR was a blast. Felt like for a while we had a posse of people obsessed. Need to come back to it, do something with Loom!

Jesse Ross @jesseross.com · 6d

Tomorrow is my birthday, and this last year has been a rough one. If any of the games or other art I’ve made have had a positive impact on you, hearing your stories would bring me a lot of joy 💖

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Jez Gordon @jezgordon.bsky.social · Aug 6

SWD6RPG starter pack is go!

lemme know if you'd like to be added to it below.

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 6d

All this time I thought the main inspiration must have been Debbie Harris from Blondie.

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False Machine @falsemachine.bsky.social · 7d

False Machine orders to North America are now open once more falseparcels.bigcartel.com

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ரமணன் @save.vs.totalpartykill.ca · 7d

With a title like that you know this RPG nonsense is going to be good.

Katt Kirsch @thiccmomswag.bsky.social · 7d

"Do not be ashamed to be tired. You look good when you're tired. You look like you could go on forever. "

Leonard Cohen's Advice for Novice OSR Referees

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Leonard Cohen's Advice for Novice OSR Referees

Leonard Cohen's (1978) speaks to a time when the public performance of poetry was transforming into what Marc Smith would call "slam poetry" some six years ...

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Jonathan Newell @edweirdian.bsky.social · 7d

Everyone's heard of owlbears. But what about leechbears?

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