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First 2026 Hobby Project: Flames of Orion Terrain

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I don't just play my own games; I love playing games from other creators too. I have recently discovered Flames of Orion , a grimdark 6mm - 12mm mech-fighting game that checks a lot of my boxes for a great skirmish scale game:  Miniature agnostic -- use whatever you want!  Small model count -- about 4 per side.  Campaign friendly -- comes with campaign rules baked in.  Small play area -- 2' x 2' is where it's at for me these days.  Solo / Co-Op Adaptable -- while mostly PvP, this seems like an option.  The game has a very intentional punk rock aesthetic in its art style and presentation:  I have pre-ordered this tight little hardcover. So what models will I use? Well, I have dozens of BattleTech models painted, but I don't want the models I use for this game on hex bases.  I thought about the awesome CAV line from Talon Games , and I may get some, but something else was winking at me. The Heavy Gear line from DP9 . In 2021 they put out their secon...

Grimme Perils Free Quick-Start Rules Are Out!

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  The Grimme Perils Quick-Start Rules  are out as of today! This will be a great way for folks to try GP completely free. The quick-start includes rules for combat, darkness, death, and more, and includes four pre-made characters and a brief adventure scenario. You can grab the free  PDF right here! Thanks for checking them out! --Scott

Grimme Additions #1 Hardcopy Available On Lulu

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The first issue of  Grimme Additions, the official zine of Grimme Perils,  is now available in hardcopy via Lulu publishing.  You can get it at this link! This slick and slim little offering will be the perfect complement to the basic GP rules, which folks who haven't looked can find on DTRPG here , and on Lulu here .  New character options, foes, scenarios, and more await in this first of what I hope will be an ongoing series of support Zines for my grim and gritty fantasy TTRPG.  Check out a couple of more pics of the new zine below!  GP & GA-1 together! A nice shot of the interior pages.  That's all, folks! I hope you give GP and GA a look, and for those celebrating, I hope folks have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Thanks for reading!  --Scott

Grimme Additions #1 Released!

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The first issue of my  Grimme Additions zine is out! Here's the blurb: William H. Caddell's cover is awesome! Grimme Additions is the official Zine of the Grimme Perils RPG, and this first issue offers a host of new material for players and GMs alike. This issue includes a table to randomly generate weird patrons, new rules on aging, twenty-four new spells, six new traits, twelve new Backgrounds, rules for freeform magic, new combat options, new foes and monsters, and a new scenario, “The Curious Case of the Cattle Killers.” If you love Grimme Perils , it’s time for some Grimme Additions!   Layout artist Todd S. Tuttle did an amazing job incorporating William's creepy cover piece into the #1 cover motif. A lovely touch! Again, you can buy it here from DTRPG , and a physical copy will be available from Lulu in the next couple of weeks.  I hope to release a new issue every three to four months, but that may depend on how this issue is received.  Thanks for checking i...

Grimme Perils Hardcover Sale On Lulu!

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I wanted to let folks know about a special deal I am running on my latest game.  Grimme Perils: 2D6 Gritty Fantasy is now available as a POD book through Lulu Publishing. I am running a special, one month, (11/7 - 12/7) 20% off deal on this book. You can find it here:  Grimme Perils HC You can also find the spiral binding version here:  Grimme Perils Spiral Thanks for looking!  --Scott

More Northstar Cultists III Models

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 I have slowly beavered away on five more Northstar Cultist III models, making for a gang (coven???) of ten strong.  My opinion remains the same, these models are wonderful, capturing a dark, folk-horror vibe that really gives them character.  Check them out!  I tried to empty the sprue, providing as many weapon options as possible.  I also tried to use as many of the cool packs, bones, bags, etc. as the sprue had to offer.  These guys are phenomenal!  Thanks for reading!  --Scott

Frostgrave Cultists III From Northstar Military Figures

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 I got my Frostgrave Cultists III boxes last week and finally had some time to build and paint five of them.  I love this kit, and I think it's one of the best Northstar has done so far.  I used Army Painter Speed Paints for this scheme. Black and red is always such a classic combo.  I love the variety of bits you get on this frame.  The dynamic poses and options make this kit a winner.  If you were on the fence about these figures, I would urge you to take the plunge, or even use a service like Spruedude to try just one frame.  Thanks for reading!  --Scott