Tabletop Games
1999 Australian Chaosium Masters' Tournament
3 x 1 session Chaosium for 4 players
Teams of four players compete in a trio of scenarios featuring three different Chaosium universes for the 1999 Australian Chaosium Masters' Trophy and other prizes. To be eligible for the trophy a team must participate in all three of the scenarios. It may also be possible for teams to sign-up for the individual sessions once the Masters' competitors have been scheduled. Judging will be based upon characterisation, teamwork, genre, enjoyment, and completion. It should be emphasized that detailed system and/or setting knowledge is not required although a basic familiarity with the games is encourages. Individual entries are discouraged.
She-Beasts of Babylon
1 session Call of Cthulhu for 4 players
by the Duckmaster
More terror in Twenties Tinsel Town
1922. The murdered body of William Desmond Taylor stares blankly into the Hollywood night. Who will avenge this horrid crime? Who will uncover the foulness beneath? Why, the Arlen Entourage, of course! Lamont Arlen, Nigel Strageways, Temple Fielding and Doctor Barnaby O'Malley tackle one of the tinsel town's most nefarious crimes.
Death in Venice
1 session Nephilim for 4 players
by Nick Hagger
A modern tale of ageless magic
The Edict is still in force, and Venice remains a city closed to all Nephilim. What secrets lie behind the city's ancient curse? Why do the virtually immortal Nephilim so fear this place? It is time to learn first-hand that to die in Venice is to die forever.
Legacy of the Silent Land
1 session Elric for 4 players
by Liam Routt
A heroic story set on the fringes of the Young Kingdoms
The doom of the Myyrrhn has finally arrived. Theirs is the oldest of the races that now populate the world, brought up from bestial beginnings before the elemental conflicts which shaped the seas and land. Through the ages a festering doom has pursued them and it will no longer be denied.
Dragon Fang
2 session AD&D2 or Pendragon for 5 players
The urchins circle the dung heap, watching for a chance to attack. At the top of the heap, one chants the traditional challenge:
"Leave Dragon Fang alone and flee
or prick your flesh today.
The toll for trespass here is steep;
you can't afford to pay."We all remember singing the rhyme as children. But today is not a day for children's games. The Princess is visiting, so it's festival time at Dragon Fang. Apprentices are frantically preparing the castle, while visitors are flooding in from near and far. Adventure and romance are in the air.
Dragon Fang, by Jonathan O'Donnell, is a two session high fantasy adventure for five players. You may choose to play using either AD&D2 or Pendragon rules. There will be no prizes awarded. More information can be found at http://www.art.rmit.edu.au/~e24323/fang.html
I've got that Fokker in sight!
2 session Dawn Patrol
Brought to you by Uncle Wes
Two sessions - two missions. How many Fokkers can you get?
Both sessions count as only one round of the 1999 Australian Dawn Patrol Championship. For more information on the Championship, visit the web site:
http://www.towersoft.com.au/staff/geoff/adpc.htmFor information about the event, e-mail wes@dynamite.com.au
James "Outdated Misogynistic Dinosaur" Bond
1 session systemless for 5 players
In this era of girl power, the world's most favourite outdated misogynistic dinosaur, James Bond, has been captured by people unknown for purposes unknown.
Now it's up to the women of his past, and haven't their been a lot of them, to save his chauvinistic bacon.
Miss Honey, from Dr No; His "Ex" - Wife, from On Her Majesty's Secret Service; His favourite KGB agent from The Spy Who Love Me; the disgruntled CIA agent from Licensed to Kill; and the most recent, the PRC agent from Tomorrow Never Dies. These five must temporarily join forces to change the fate of the known world.
This systemless game is part of the Short Silly Slaps for 5 characters with strong characterisation and lots of silliness. This has a PG to M rating with Sex Scenes, Mild Coarse Language and Frequent Violence.
Written by Nigel Cunningham with Josh Orth.
Jūshichiban ningyō no aki
1 session systemless for 4-5 players
From the creator of "Kamisama no Kyujitsu" and "Kawaii Bakemono Nee" comes a brand new tale of manga inspired mayhem
In time of the Samurai in an age long ago.
The moonlit figure of a woman stands on a gracefully curved bridge.
The stars twinkle in the autumn night as she draws her kimono close around her.
Her tears curve down her cheek and drop into misty abyss below.
With a single word she cries out a man's name as she falls.
Now in Nerima, present day Tokyo, a young couple and their friends are about to find themselves in hot water
A systemless bitter-sweet comedy of ancient curses, lost love, martial arts and noodles for 4 - 5 players by Peter Strong
Mighty Eagle Claw 2: Triad Fist
1 session Hong Kong Action Theatre for 4 players
20 years ago, four heroes single-handedly saved an empire
Now a sinister new evil is brewing
One son, two daughters and a wiser monk must race to stop it before the empire is torn asunder
Lion swords! Iron Fists! Magic! Chopsticks!
THE LEGEND CONTINUES... Mighty Eagle Claw 2: Triad Fist is a four player, single session "movie" from the Hong Kong Action Theatre system
This tournament continues the plot of Mighty Eagle Claw run at Arcanacon XVI; however, players do not have to have "seen" it to enjoy Mighty Eagle Claw2: Triad Fist Bad dubbing and awful subtitles welcome as usual.
Co-written, co-directed & co-produced by Nick Pavlovski (in the hat) & Josh Button
Seriousness: low
Rules Knowledge: none
Adult Content: this movie has been rated PG
Characterisation and Obscure Martial Arts poses: an absolute must
MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE HORROR
2 session Cthulhu for 4 players
By Ken Miller
Mine eyes have seen the horror
of the coming of Cthulhu,He is trampling out the vintage
where the grapes of wrath are stored,He has loosed the hateful fury
of his terrible swift tentacle,His stench is marching on.A two session Cthluhu journey for four Union soldiers in General Sherman's army, marching on Atlanta in an attempt to break the will of the South. Take the fight to the heart of the Cotton Kingdom. Some adult themes and plenty of gore and horror.
Musketeers for the Queen
2 session AD&D for 6 players
By Tom & Teresa Prusa
Presented by R. Andrew Bean
A musketeer has many ideals to live up to. Honor, bravery, loyalty, nobility, excellent clothing, expensive living, ... the list goes on. However perhaps one of the most important roles is defending the honor of a lady and even more so when the lady is a queen !!
You have been approached by a friend and confidant. It appears that the King has asked the Queen to wear a particular brooch to his coronation anniversary ball. Of course the King had given her this brooch several years ago whilst he was still a prince and the beautiful queen was being courted by many noblemen. Unfortunately, she later gave this brooch to another nobleman as a sign of her affection and had quite forgotten it until today.
The situation is even more delicate as the nobleman in question has his lands in the neighbouring enemy country of Claret. The ball is in three days, the estates in question are two days ride away, and your outfit for the ball is still at the tailors.
This is the sequel to 1998's "Too Many Musketeers". Outrageous accents, swinging on chandeliers, and dueling over points of honor are encouraged.
David apologises for cancelling "The Nightworld's Tower" due to work commitments.
THE NIGHTWORLD'S: TOWER
1 session systemless for 4 players
By David Witteveen
What happens inside all those empty skyscrapers at night?
It's already dark outside. The office is deserted. The air-conditioning throbs like a wounded animal. This overtime is killing you. You throw some papers into your briefcase and stagger to the lift well. You can't wait to get out of here.
The lift doors open. A few other office workers are inside it, slouched against the walls. You step in, wondering if you look as drained as they do. The lift starts to drop smoothly down.
Then there is a screech of grinding metal. The elevator jerks violently to a halt. And the lights flicker, then go out...
Four office workers are trapped in an office building after dark.
A Single session, systemless, dark fantasy/horror scenerio for four players
RESURRECTION
1 session Albedo for 4-6 players
The Time: 110 years (approx.) after the second ConFed - I.L.R. war (The Fall), The Place: The Planet Ebotona,10 years ago the country of Tosiu invaded, intent on stripping the resources from Shartoa.
Now Shartoan resistance fighters have finally gathered enough support and, it is now time to kick the Tosiu back where they came from!
A Single Session Albedo R.P.G. module using 2nd Edition rules for 4-6 assorted Furry Shartoan Freedom Fighters.
Written by John Heather.
RETURN OF THE RETURN OF THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING UNDEAD MUTANT ZOMBIE BRAIN EATERS FROM OUTER SPACE PART 7: THE FINAL CONFLICT
1 session Mouldering System for 5 players
One session of B grade horror movie shlock for five players using the new Zombie: The Mouldering System from WhiteWorm by Madi What else do you need to know?
The Stagecoach never stops!
1 session Deadlands for four players
"Lo! Death has reared himself a throne. In a strange city, lying alone
Far down among the dim West,
Where the good, the bad and worst and the best
Have gone to their eternal rest."
The city in the sea 1831
Edgar Allen Poe.
Too Much of a Good Thing
1 session Xena (Elric system) for 4 players
Xena, the Warrior Princess, stars in "Too much of a good thing".
Also starring:
Gabrielle, Xena's Trusted Companion
When Xena defeats Draco's army and saves the day, I'll be there to record the legend.
Joxer, The Mighty
I've brought Xena and Gabrielle to the right place at the right time. Now to prove to Gabby that she loves me.
Autolycus, The King Of Thieves
It smells like the scent of war is in the air. A clever man like me can always turn a profit in such times.
Draco, A Ruthless Warlord
No other warlord can compare to me, I can feel Ares blessing on my sword. Soon I will have achieved what even Xena at her best could not.
A single session, four player game messing around with the Elric Game system. If you have never seeen the TV show try to catch an episode or two before playing.
By Jeem, Chiara and Hugh.
Werewolf by Gaslight
1 session Werewolf for 4-5 players. Rated M15+ Adult themes. Some violence
The Star - November 11, 1891
KILLER STALKS WHITECHAPEL
Once again, the Whitechapel district of London awakes in fear this morning. Jack the Ripper has taken another victim. This beast, who has taken two previous lives in the past month, has now seen fit to engage in another bloody spree. At this time, Scotland Yard has no suspects and wishes to make no comment to the press.
Everyone knows the myth of Jack the Ripper.
But nobody has known the full truth...until now.
TeamZero presents a 1 session Werewolf game for 4-5 players,
set in the dark streets of late 19th Century London.Adult Content: high
Seriousness: high
Characterisation: lots
Rules Knowledge: minimal
Some knowledge of the Werewolf setting is recommended
It's Wimbledon. It's 2031
1 session Cyberpunk for 5 players
Underground, overground, Wombling free
The wombles of Wimbledon Common are We
Making the most of the things that we find
The things that the everyday folk leave behind...It's Wimbledon.
It's 2031And they're taking back the Common
A dark cyberpunk game for five wombles
by Sara HansonSeriousness: medium
Rules Knowledge: light
Characterisation: high
"Within a Week..."
1 session systemless for 4 players
A Beck Cunningham Guy Orth Production
"In 1967 there was an outbreak of a rare haemorrhagic fever in an industrial region of Marbug, Germany. Most patients died from blood loss by the sixteenth day of infection after severe degradation of the brain had occurred. It had a 30% mortality rate."
"This disease was identified as Marburg Fever and was contained before a major outbreak occurred."
"A few days ago it was reported that a village off the Grande River in Brazil was exposed to an infectious biological agent, the symptoms of which correlate with Marburg Fever. There were no survivors found. We have reason to believe that this disease with spread if it is not contained. If it is allowed to spread, it will reach the international port of Rio de Janeiro within a week..."
From the Directors of Infectious Outbreaks, CDC Headquarters, Atlanta
"Within a Week..." is a single session, systemless game for 4 Center for Disease Control (CDC) virus hunters. The game contains graphic and adult concepts, and organiser reserve the right to refuse entry to players under the age of 17 due to the games explicit nature.
Seriousness: high
Adult concept: high
Characterisation: high
Rules knowledge: none required
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