At GenCon, I picked up two new superhero RPGs. One of those was the official DC game, the other was a lighter take on superheros called Icons. Neither seemed anything like the superhero comics I love to read, so I’m launching a crazy project to figure out why that is.
Daniel Lofton, of Burrito Quest fame, ran some Dungeon World last Friday, and was kind enough to post this actual play report.
With one more session played and some time to think about it, I think I’ve got enough ideas for a review of sorts.
I got together with the indomitable John Harper, the fabulous Shannon Riddle, the judicious Jonathan Walton and the blog-less Paul Riddle for some Warhammer Fantasy RP 3E last week. It’s got some interesting features, so I figured I’d parse it out a bit.
Last weekend was the most awesome gaming gathering on the West Coast, Go Play Northwest. Starting Friday evening with the feast (with desserts by the amazing Shannon Riddle), I played or ran something in every slot except Sunday morning. How’d it go? Here’s some thoughts:
John did it first. I’m not the designer he is, so just a written list: