Author Archives: Dave McAlister

About Dave McAlister

a dedicated geek, combining his enjoyment of roleplaying games with website design and runs Modus Operandi and UK Role Players. Dave has been roleplaying for over 25 years now, having played and/or run most mainstream systems. His current favourite though is Savage Worlds. Dave also likes talking about himself in the third person!

27 February 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The following should be hitting UK stores this week. For further information please contact your usual suppleirs: ************** ROLEPLAYING ************** Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Leather Bound Limited Edition Hardcover Core Rulebook from White Wolf Pathfinder #54: The Empty … Continue reading →

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Shropshire Roleplay Group

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The Dicemen meet every Wednesday at the Oswestry Youth Café, Oswald Road, Oswestry just across the road from Iceland. They have players with a variety of levels of expirence from new to 20 + years, but any and all levels … Continue reading →

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Deus Vult/Legend – The Hoffman Legacy

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The latest adventure for Deus Vult/Legend, The Hoffman Legacy, can now be found on DriveThruRPG. Brother Hoffman is far and away the most talented inventor to have passed through the ranks of The Order. As a Prior Artifex, he was … Continue reading →

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Random Hill Encounters

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dave McAlister

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of Random Hill Encounters a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by Ben Kent. Got barely enough time to prepare the module? Want to include cool, evocative random encounters … Continue reading →

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So What’s That Shiny Thing Like, Anyway?

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Dave McAlister

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of So What’s That Shiny Thing Like, Anyway? a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by Richard Green designed to add colour and flavour to any GM’s treasure hoards. … Continue reading →

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Precis Intermedia’s 666 Clearance Sale

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dave McAlister

It’s that time again. The devil gets into everything, because he’s caused nothing but trouble over the years when it came to getting softcovers printed. We’ve got a variety of miscut, misprinted, and just plain sub-par books sitting in storage. … Continue reading →

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Agents of SWING – Untouchable

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dave McAlister

An adventure for Agents of SWING that takes the agents on a chase across Southern Europe and India after a mysterious death is brought to their attention by the Spanish government. A familiar enemy and a new threat stand against … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Beta Kappa – playtesting now!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Dave McAlister

Get into a spot of bother on your homeworld? Don’t fancy a spell on the prison planet? No problem, go and do a degree at Weber College, the fustiest, dustiest learning establishment on the East Coast. Eh? Don’t like the … Continue reading →

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Supplement 5-6: Vehicle Handbook

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The long-awaited Supplement 5-6: Vehicle Handbook is now shipping – and this is a big one for Traveller players! Penned by Colin Dunn (2300AD), the Vehicle Handbook has an all new construction system designed to be quick, easy and extremely … Continue reading →

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Vikings of Legend

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The latest sourcebook for the Legend RPG is now shipping – the 100% Open Content Vikings of Legend. A complete setting and background book for Legend, Vikings of Legend brings to life both the history and the myths of the … Continue reading →

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Hellfrost Region Guide #50: Hrimthyr Isle

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dave McAlister

Since the time of the Blizzard War Hrimthyr Isle has been a bastion of evil, home to thousands of Thrym’s barbarous servants. Although the frost giants suffered a bitter defeat a century ago, their strength is building once more. Huge … Continue reading →

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20 February 2012

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The following should be hitting UK stores this coming week. For further information please contact your usual suppliers: ************** ROLEPLAYING ************** Black Crusade: Hand Of Corruption Hardcover Black Crusade Supplement from Fantasy Flight Games Dark Heresy: The Chaos Commandment Hardcover … Continue reading →

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Arcania of Legend: Blood Magic PDF Available

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The first in an all new Open Content series for the Legend RPG, Arcania of Legend books will introduce different forms of magic into your games, allowing you to pick and choose which is right for characters and worlds alike. … Continue reading →

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Crypts and Things Unleashed!

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave McAlister

149 pages of Swords and Sorcery fun. Be a wild Barbarian, a deadly Fighter, a soul-torn Magician or a sword sharp canny Thief, fighting evil tyrants, foul sorcerers and demons in a world rapidly dying and heading towards its final … Continue reading →

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So What’s the Human Called, Anyway? II

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave McAlister

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of So What’s The Human Called, Anyway? II a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by Creighton Broadhurst. If you are as crap at naming NPCs as Creighton is, … Continue reading →

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The Rift

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The Rift previously traded as Your Story in its current location has evolved into a stockist of gaming products, trading cards and memorabilia. The premises includes a 40 seat tournament room with gaming tournaments running most Saturdays. Selling autographs, film … Continue reading →

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13 February 2012

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The below should be hitting UK stores this week. For further information ploease contact your usual suppliers: ********************** ROLEPLAYING ************** Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition: Player’s Option – Heroes of Elemental Chaos Dungeons & Dragons Supplement from Wizards of the … Continue reading →

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Buy 6d6 RPG with UK Role Players discount

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dave McAlister

A bargain bundle of the 6d6 Core + Outbreak! + Starter Pack is up for sale on RPG Now at the bargain price of $15 (about £10). This is cheaper than you can get from 6d6′s own website and it … Continue reading →

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Richelieu’s Guide to Fencing Schools 2

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dave McAlister

Two swordsmen lock blades with their rivals atop the roof of a moving carriage. One, a muscular man, swings a large sword at his opponent’s legs, hoping to trip him and send him tumbling into the roof. The other casually … Continue reading →

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Protodimension issue 11 is out now!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dave McAlister

Protodimension Magazine issue 11 is now available for your reading pleasure. This time around there are a clutch of new beasties for the BRP system, some modern-era characters and plot seeds for Call of Cthulhu, a Dark Conspiracy adventure involving … Continue reading →

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Regional Peterborough Gaming Society

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The Regional Peterborough Gaming Society has been meeting for around 15 years and is based in Peterborough, meeting every Thursday from 19:00 to 22:30 in the Millfield Community Centre. They welcome any new players and their forum can be found … Continue reading →

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Random Marsh Encounters

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dave McAlister

This week, Raging Swan Press is proud to announce the release of Random Marsh Encounters a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game compatible GM’s RESOURCE by David Posener. Got barely enough time to prepare the module? Want to include cool, evocative random encounters … Continue reading →

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Nights of the Crusades

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dave McAlister

The last couple of months have seen some intensive playtesting and streamlining of the Nights of the Crusades rulebook, and Ætheric Dreams are happy to say that it’s now in its first version! It can be downloaded here: aethericdreams.com/notc/_images/NotC_Rulebook-latest.pdf And … Continue reading →

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Beaminster Games Club

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dave McAlister

Meet every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. Beaminster Youth Centre 6 Prout Bridge Beaminster Dorset DT8 3AY Website: www.beaminstergc.co.uk

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Android Applications

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Dave McAlister

With smartphones and tablets becoming more popular amongst gamers, I felt it was time to have a look at the different applications (or apps as they are more commonly called) that a gamer may find useful. It is hoped that … Continue reading →

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