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Sargent, Carl
Carl Lynwood Sargent (11 December 1952 – 12 September 2018) was a British parapsychologist and author of several roleplaying game-based products and novels, who used the pen name Keith Martin to write ''Fighting Fantasy'' gamebooks. Early life and education Sargent was schooled in South Wales and the West of England. He then attended Churchill College, Cambridge, majoring in the natural sciences, and graduated with honours in psychology in 1974. He received a PhD in 1979 for a work which bore on parapsychology, and went on to undertake post-doctoral research in parapsychology at the Psychological Laboratory of the University of Cambridge. Sargent was the first parapsychologist to obtain a Cambridge doctorate. He taught psychology at the same university. Many of his experiments were made using students from the science and geography departments opposite the Psychology department on the Downing Site, paying £2-3 per experiment; the main task would be to guess the colour or value ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roleplaying Game
A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game, RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of player character, characters in a fictional Setting (narrative), setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making regarding character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal role-playing game system, system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of role-playing games. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing game, live action role-playing (LARP), players physically perform their characters' actions.(Tychsen et al. 2006:255) "LARPs can be viewed as forming a distinct category of RPG because of two unique features: (a) The players physically embody their characters, and (b) the game takes place in a physica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skeptical Inquirer
''Skeptical Inquirer'' is a bimonthly American general-audience magazine published by the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) with the subtitle: ''The Magazine for Science and Reason''. Mission statement and goals Daniel Loxton, writing in 2013 about the mission and goals of the skeptical movement, criticized the idea that people wanted to read about the paranormal, Uri Geller and crystal skulls not being relevant any longer. Paul Kurtz in 2009 seemed to share this sentiment and stated that the organization would still research some paranormal subjects as they have expertise in this area, but they would begin to investigate other areas. S.I. "has reached an historic juncture: the recognition that there is a critical need to change our direction." While editor Frazier did expand the scope of the magazine to include topics less paranormal and more that were an attack on science and critical thinking such as climate change denialism, conspiracy theories and the influence of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Restless Dead (Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay)
''The Restless Dead'' is a series of adventures published by Games Workshop in 1989 for the fantasy role-playing game ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay''. Contents ''The Restless Dead'' contains a set of seven connected scenarios titled ''The Rest Without Peace Campaign'', the first six of which appeared previously in various issues of ''White Dwarf'': *"Night of Blood" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 87 - March 1987) *"On the Road" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 85 - January 1987) *"Eureka" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 93 - September 1987) *"A Rough Night at the Three Feathers" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 94 - Oct 1987) *"The Affair of the Hidden Jewel" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 101 - May 1988) *"The Ritual" (''White Dwarf'' Issue 99 - Mar 1988) *"The Haunting Horror" - new adventure A second section of the book contains a single scenario, "Grapes of Wrath" (originally published in ''White Dwarf'' Issue 98 - Feb 1988), that provides a link between two previously published supplements in ''The Power Behind the Thron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhammer Fantasy (setting)
''Warhammer Fantasy'' is a fictional fantasy universe created by Games Workshop and used in many of its games, including the table top wargame ''Warhammer Fantasy Battle'', the ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'' (WFRP) pen-and-paper role-playing game, and a number of video games: the MMORPG '' Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning'', the strategy games '' Total War: Warhammer'', '' Total War: Warhammer II'' and '' Total War: Warhammer III'' and the two first-person shooter games in the Warhammer Vermintide series, '' Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide'' and '' Warhammer: Vermintide 2''. Warhammer is notable for its "dark and gritty" background world, which reference a range of historical cultures, along with other fantasy settings, in particular Tolkien's Middle-earth. From Michael Moorcock, its creators took the theme of "Chaos" as a force unceasingly attempting to tear the mortal world asunder. The world itself was populated with a variety of races such as humans, high elves, dark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Enemy Within Campaign
''The Enemy Within'' campaign (abbreviated to TEW) is a series of adventures for ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'' originally published by Games Workshop in the late 1980s. The campaign was voted the best RPG campaign of all time by ''Casus Belli'' magazine. History ''The Enemy Within'' (1986-1989) is a series of linked adventure scenarios published by Games Workshop for ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'' that was praised as a detailed campaign that actually told a story. The first adventure in the series is ''The Enemy Within'' (1986) by Jim Bambra, Phil Gallagher, and Graeme Davis, followed by: ''Shadows Over Bögenhafen'' (1987) by Davis, Bambra, and Gallagher; ''Death on the Reik'' (1987) by Gallagher, Bambra, and Davis; ''Power Behind the Throne'' (1988) by Carl Sargent, ''Something Rotten in Kislev'' (1989) by Ken Rolston with Graeme Davis, and ''Empire in Flames'' (1989) by Sargent. ''Shadows Over Bögenhafen'' (1995) from Hogshead Publishing is the first in a series of publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadowrun
''Shadowrun'' is a science fantasy tabletop role-playing game set in an alternate future in which cybernetics, magic and fantasy creatures co-exist. It combines genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy and crime, with occasional elements of conspiracy, horror and detective fiction. From its inception in 1989, ''Shadowrun'' has remained among the most popular role-playing games. It has spawned a vast franchise that includes a series of novels, a collectible card game, two miniature-based tabletop wargames, and multiple video games. The title is taken from the game's main premise – a near-future world damaged by a massive magical event, where industrial espionage and corporate warfare runs rampant. A ''shadowrun'' – a successful data theft or physical break-in at a rival corporation or organization – is one of the main tools employed by both corporate rivals and underworld figures. Deckers (futuristic hackers) who can tap into an immersive, three-dimensional cyberspace are o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Of Greyhawk
Greyhawk, also known as the World of Greyhawk, is a fictional world designed as a campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game. Although not the first campaign world developed for ''Dungeons & Dragons''— Dave Arneson's ''Blackmoor'' campaign predated it by over a year—the world of Greyhawk closely identified with early development of the game beginning in 1972, and after being published it remained associated with ''Dungeons & Dragons'' publications until 2008. The world itself started as a simple dungeon under a castle designed by Gary Gygax for the amusement of his children and friends, but it was rapidly expanded to include not only a complex multi-layered dungeon environment, but also the nearby city of Greyhawk, and eventually an entire world. In addition to the campaign world, which was published in several editions over twenty years, Greyhawk was also used as the setting for many adventures published in support of the game, as well as for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greyhawk
Greyhawk, also known as the World of Greyhawk, is a fictional world designed as a campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy roleplaying game. Although not the first campaign world developed for ''Dungeons & Dragons''—Dave Arneson's ''Blackmoor (campaign setting), Blackmoor'' campaign predated it by over a year—the world of Greyhawk closely identified with early development of the game beginning in 1972, and after being published it remained associated with ''Dungeons & Dragons'' publications until 2008. The world itself started as a simple dungeon under a castle designed by Gary Gygax for the amusement of his children and friends, but it was rapidly expanded to include not only a complex multi-layered dungeon environment, but also the nearby city of Greyhawk, and eventually an entire world. In addition to the campaign world, which was published in several editions over twenty years, Greyhawk was also used as the setting for many adventures published in support of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
From The Ashes (Dungeons & Dragons)
''From the Ashes'' is a supplement for ''Dungeons & Dragonss World of Greyhawk campaign setting. Contents ''From the Ashes'' includes a pair of booklets containing close to 130,000 words. Sidebars and summaries are included, as is an alphabetical directory of the Nations of Flanaess which reveals at a glance the races, populations, and other key data for more than 50 countries. A listing of adventure locations tells where all previously published Greyhawk scenarios occurred. The rune and glyph display from the original ''World of Greyhawk'' boxed set is included. A packet of reference cards is included, with most of them containing encounters and short adventures, in a format similar to that of ''The City of Greyhawk'' set. The trio of poster maps have the grid coordinates printed along the borders. "Book One, Atlas of the Flanaess", presents a broad overview of the eastern portion of Oerik, Oerth's major continent and the primary locale for Greyhawk campaigns. It starts with a l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'' or ''Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play'' (abbreviated to ''WFRP'' or ''WHFRP'') is a role-playing game set in the ''Warhammer Fantasy'' setting, published by Games Workshop or its licensees. The first edition of ''WFRP'' was published in 1986 and later maintained by Hogshead Publishing. A second edition developed by Green Ronin Publishing was published in 2004 by Black Industries. Fantasy Flight Games published a third edition under license in November 2009. This edition used a new system retaining few mechanics of the original. A fourth edition rooted in the first and second editions was released under license by Cubicle 7 in 2018. Publishing history First edition ''Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay'' was first published in 1986 by Games Workshop. The product was intended as an adjunct to the Warhammer Fantasy Battle tabletop game. A number of GW publications – such as the '' Realm of Chaos'' titles – included material for ''WFRP'' and WFB (and the sci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Games Workshop
Games Workshop Group (often abbreviated as GW) is a British manufacturer of miniature wargames, based in Nottingham, England. Its best-known products are ''Warhammer Age of Sigmar'' and ''Warhammer 40,000''. Founded in 1975 by John Peake (game designer), John Peake, Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson (UK), Steve Jackson, Games Workshop was originally a manufacturer of wooden boards for games including backgammon, mancala, nine men's morris and Go (board game), Go. It later became an importer of the U.S. role-playing game ''Dungeons & Dragons'', and then a publisher of wargames and role-playing games in its own right, expanding from a bedroom mail-order company in the process. It expanded into Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia in the early 1990s. All UK-based operations were relocated to the current headquarters in Lenton, Nottingham in 1997. It started promoting games associated with The Lord of the Rings (film series), ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy in 2001. It al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagine (AD&D Magazine)
''Imagine'' (printed under the long title ''Imagine: Adventure Game Magazine'') was a British monthly magazine dedicated to the first edition ''Advanced Dungeons and Dragons'' and ''Dungeons and Dragons'' role-playing game systems published by TSR UK Limited. History Shannon Appelcine explained, "TSR tried to horn in on the British magazine market in 1983 with ''Imagine'' magazine, but they folded it just two years later. Gary Gygax would much later claim that ''Imagine'' had usually been operated at a loss and was kept around mainly for its useful marketing of TSR's lines. ''White Dwarfs lead in Britain was pretty much unassailable." ''Imagine'' was published monthly between April 1983 and October 1985. The print run lasted for 31 issues (30 issues and one special edition) before its cancellation. Don Turnbull was cited as publisher and Paul Cockburn as assistant editor for the majority of the life of the publication. Neil Gaiman wrote film reviews for several issues of ''Imagi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
