I’m enjoying running Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition and the Enemy Within campaign. Depending on how we go, this could be a longish investment of gaming time, in a high quality and very fun campaign. This got me thinking as to which other ‘big ‘uns’ I’d like to have a go at? In addition to Enemy Within, I’d like to get out another one to run next year.
Here’s the early shortish list:
- Mercy of the Icons (Coriolis) – I had a stalled attempt at this (for which I am routinely taunted if I bring it up!), but still want to see it through the twists and turns. The group who wants to commit to this will be out there somewhere.
- Throne of Thorns (Symbaroum) – It needs to be done at some point, though the dark corruption of the game has at least some resonances with the Warhammer I’m currently running. Outside chance that I might get to play this.
- Dearg (Shadows of Esteren) – A delightful rustic campaign set in a community that means something to you personally. A slightly less well known one, but beautifully done.
- Acheron Cascade (Infinity 2D20) – A full run of this Infinity mini campaign. I always enjoy running games in this setting, and this would provide a chance to let the crunchy game breathe a little.
- Children of Prophecy (Tribes in the Dark) – return to the original Tribe 8 metaplot, but through the lens of the new/forthcoming Tribes in the Dark. I have the Backers Preview of the rulebook and it is a great rendition.
- Twilight Imperium: War for the Throne (Genesys) – Inventive, action filled, space opera, powered by a game system that I really enjoy but almost never get to play.
- Eternal Night of Lockwood (Zweihander Reforged) – Saving a community engulfed by darkness. A bit close to Warhammer for now, but it is worthy of mention.
I will doubtless add to the list as more come through to me or I stumble over some more ‘good ‘uns’. The Black Sun for Dragonbane Trudvang, and any Legend in the Mist Dales based games are both definite shortlisters. With Age of Arthur emerging out of draft, I can foresee some play, if not a long campaign. Countless short-offs might include Barbarians of Lemuria, Traveller 5, Heavy Gear, Heroic Fantasy 2nd Edition and Tripod.
Those that have Foundry modules will be simpler and quicker to run, with much of the legwork done for me. They would also look lush if done to the standard of Cubicle 7 or Free League offerings.
Thinking cap on, then head towards prep…