2018 RPG Year End Review!

[Derek Raines]

Hey guys! I thought it would be fun to look back at last year and recall some of the most memorable moments from our various gaming experiences of 2018!

Feel free to reference any games you were a part of and define "memorable" as you see fit! List as many answers to each question as you'd like!

1. Most Memorable RPG Books

2. Most Memorable Campaigns/Settings

3. Most Memorable PCs

4. Most Memorable NPCs

5. Most Memorable Villains

6. Most Memorable Battles

7. Most Memorable Scenes

8. Most Memorable Quotes (From Players or Characters)

9. Most Memorable Items/Artifacts/MacGuffins

10. What are you most excited to play in 2019?

[fenris]

1. Most Memorable RPG Books

I must confess that I buy way too many RPG books. Seriously, it's a problem.  Most sit in on a shelf waiting to be read. Others are used a reference books for games. I did enjoy reading the Eberron RPG book for D&D 3.5.  I read that one cover to cover.  It was a good example of a setting that had a plausible explanation for how magic was used in the world.


2. Most Memorable Campaigns/Settings

I have to say that even though it was short in duration, I really enjoyed Nick's recent Shadowrun game in 2018.  Shadowrun is perhaps my favorite setting but the system is a bit clunky.  The custom miniatures, vehicles, and fantastic terrain pieces made the game so immersive.  Top notch!


3. Most Memorable PCs

Derek's Shadowrun character, Magus the Magnificent, wins this hands down.  Derek usually plays fairly good characters and this was a strong departure from that.  The fact that he is also has a own signature underwear line is hilarious.


4. Most Memorable NPCs

Derek can play a pretty good Eastern Europe Madam is Deadlands.  Kind of creepy but oddly intriguing at the same time.


5. Most Memorable Villains

Darius Hellstromme was a evil condescending *******.  


6. Most Memorable Battles

So many good battles in 2018.  One that sticks out for me is when Rook the Troll in Shadowrun drove a stolen truck into the safe house of a Russian street gang.  He got out and said, "I hear you been looking for me!"  A lot of Russian gangers died that night.


7. Most Memorable Scenes

Nick's Deadlands character Big Pete knocking down a water tower with his shoulder to hit a large bug demon.  How many times do you see that in a game?


8. Most Memorable Quotes (From Players or Characters)

Too many to think of one stand out quote.  I will update his if something sticks out.


9. Most Memorable Items/Artifacts/MacGuffins

Not sure on this one.


10. What are you most excited to play in 2019?
I'm really excited to play a long-term D&D game.  Derek is currently running one and we are supposed to dive into the Dungeon of the Mad Mage soon.  I would like to actually play a game into the higher levels so I'm super stoked for this one.