Can’t believe nobody wanted to read the articles nobody bothered to write
That's good to hear. I did have one single mad claw run in StS1 that worked but you really had to get lucky (lots of All For One helped).
Yes. Aklu values those who fight against the limitations imposed on them - cultural or physical.
Honestly the MS paint art is charming :)
Overall, it's been well worth the wait. I'm still working through the unlocks, haven't tried daily or ascension yet. Doubtless I'll grab it for the phone as well when it's available.
With the necrobinder, I've had some very successful Doom builds, which is a nice mechanic. I've not yet made an Osty build work despite many attempts - sometimes just the cards not turning up, but also it seems quite weak.
The Regent and Necrobinder, the 2 new characters, are both fun to play. The Regent feels the trickiest of all. I've had some good stars builds, but haven't made a sword build work yet, and there seems to be a colourless card build that's possible, which I haven't tried yet.
I've now won with all 5 characters (very narrowly in many cases). I appreciate that one can now aim for a new vulnerability build for the Ironclad and the very fun Sly build for the Silent. If there's a new direction to take the Defect I've not found it yet.
So, being a big fan of the original, I've been playing the (remarkably complete) early release of Slay the Spire 2. Overall review: it's excellent. Very much an update of the original game, playing fundamentally in the same way but with lots of new content. Perfect update.
@aptshadow.bsky.social, The Maestro of British SFF, reads from Pretenders to the Throne of God
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No no I am serious geopolitical writer now.
We dive into the upcoming "Children of Time RPG" from @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social, based on the award-winning sci-fi novels by @aptshadow.bsky.social. ttrpgfans.com/children-of-... #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #rpg #childrenoftime #scifi
Yes, it's really good. I've also found it harder, though not sure if that's a lack of familiarity with new metas.
I have - enjoying it, and will likely post about it soon.
Newcon Press are producing a David Gemmell-themed anthology, the Iron Code, for which I've contributed a story - one set in the world of the Tyrant Philosophers no less (you don't need to have read the novels!). The Kickstarter pre-launch page is here www.kickstarter.com/projects/igw...
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So today’s Slay the Spire (1) daily is Watcher with terminal, single path and starting with 5xBlasphemy and I would rather pull my own teeth out :)
The eagerly awaited follow-up to @aptshadow.bsky.social's bestselling Children of Time series, Children of Strife follows our MC as she tries to determine what has happened to her crewmates who left the ship to explore an interstellar ark.
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I’ve yet to get it to the table but it looks really good.
Just seen a new board game touted as scythe meets twilight imperium, so I assume estimated play time extends beyond the heat death of the universe.
That rather feels like it goes against absolutely everything in the setting :)
Thanks!
Yes, afaik it’s all the same, credit or not.
Thank you!
Been sitting on this news for a while! There's going to be a Children of Time TTRPG courtesy of the amazing folk at Rowan Rook and Decard (Heart, Spire, DIE, Eat the Reich and many more).
#Booksky! Today is RELEASE DAY for BONE & BLOOD!
There is a story of a widow & her two daughters, Snow White and Rose Red, the most perfect & darling little girls who had ever lived.
This is not—quite—that story.
I'm so proud of this one, guys! Please RT! :)
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Well I am scheduled to return there some time soon, so that will expand the setting a bit, maybe enough room for a game...
I understand "university" is a protected term in the UK and it's legally actionable to claim you are one, if you're not.
