PLAY

Kolb's take on Oz surprised and delighted me, challenging my assumptions about the story's depth and complexity. Packed with rich lore, diverse characters, and hidden secrets, Oz offers a whole lot more than your typical tabletop RPG setting. As a fan of OSR-style games, I found it to be a treasure trove of adventure possibilities, complete with detailed maps, unique locations, and even a monorail and an underground train system.

Kolb is an illustrator by trade, and he has made the book a work of art, with a stunning blue cover adorned with green foil and colour-coded sections for easy navigation. Inside, readers are greeted with beautiful illustrations and meticulously crafted details that bring Oz to life. Whether you're new to role-playing or a seasoned veteran, the setting offers endless opportunities for storytelling and exploration.

At the heart of OZ lies its pointcrawl adventure map, dividing the land into four distinct regions: Munchkinland, Winkie Country, Quadling Country, and the Emerald Centre. Each region is teeming with vibrant cultures, fascinating characters, and exciting encounters, making every journey down the yellow brick road a memorable experience.

One of the standout features of OZ is its pre-made 3rd level characters like a Clockwork Boxer, The Ringmaster, and Magic Bones. Even if the pre-made characters are not a player’s vibe, they give the game master a great template for guiding them to create characters thematic of Oz. Along with the setting's detailed NPCs and factions, these pre-made characters add depth and complexity to a campaign, whether you're playing D&D 5e or another RPG system.

Overall, OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting is a must-have for any RPG enthusiast who loves the fantastical, especially the world of Oz. Kolb's passion for Oz shines through in every page, offering both players and game masters a rich and immersive experience. Whether you're exploring dense and wild forests full of ancient ruins and winged monkeys or navigating the bustling streets of the Emerald Citadel, Oz is sure to spark your imagination and inspire countless adventures.

Pledge

Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game

By Cryptozoic Entertainment

Shmowzow*, yo! Have you heard there is going to be an Adventure Time RPG?

Get ready to journey into the Land of Ooo with Adventure Time: The Roleplaying Game by Cryptozoic Entertainment! With over $750,000 USD pledged so far, the excitement is bizonkers*!

Here’s some croosh* details. This tabletop RPG based on Cartoon Network's Adventure Time is not just about rules; it's about unleashing your creativity and imagination. Don't worry if you're new to RPGs or 5E rules, Jake’s Shmowzow Guide to Roleplaying Games explains how to play and is included with every Core Book.

The game has been modded out* with Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules as the foundation. With 20 new species and 12+ new subclasses to choose from, there's something for everyone to create their dream Ooo hero. Want to play as a Wildberry Person with a jacked-up* mutation, a vampire rogue with a robotic arm, a rainicorn bard, or even a BMO monk? Well, you can do that!

Imagine the radical* adventures that await in Ooo as you respond to challenges based on your character’s heroic actions. I can’t wait to finally play in Adventure Time's magical world. So get your mitts* on your dice and get ready to roll.

*Adventure time slang
Bizonkers = Crazy
Croosh = Crucial
Jacked-up = Messed up
Mitts = Hands
Modded out = Modified
Radical = Awesome
Shmowzow = Wow, cool
Slam-bam-in-a-can = Awesome

Roll

These are the only dice you need when adventuring in Oz. This Over the Rainbow Sharp Edge Polyhedral Dice Set by Roll with Advantage will keep you safe from wicked witches and winged monkeys alike.

If you missed Issue 006, where we survived the apocalypse (with Fallout: The Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook, Salvage Union, and The Walking Dead Universe RPG) you can read it here.

Next week, we'll look at tabletop RPGs of the cosmic horror variety. See you then!