Pyramid Review
Colonial Gothic: A Historical Supernatural Role-Playing Game
Published by Rogue Games
Written by Richard Iorio II, Monica Valentinella, Matt McElroy, and James Maliszewski
Cover by Pat Loboyko
Illustrated by Doug Kovacs, Jeremy Simmons, and FCIT Clip Art
219-page b&w digest-sized book; $24.99
Hot on the heels of Witch Hunter: The Invisible World comes another RPG set in Colonial-era America, but where the former is set in the 17th century, Colonial Gothic: A Historical Supernatural Role-Playing Game takes place in the 18th century on the eve of the American Revolution. It does not follow a strictly historical campaign setting, however. Even as the cries for liberty further widen the wedge between colonist and far-off distant government, darker forces threaten the future of the colonies and their fight for independence. Some were in the New World before the Europeans came and even before the Natives came, others arrived with the Europeans, but they will be here long after both are gone. Whiles sides are being taken up to decide the fate of the colonies, some say that the Land itself has rebelled, moving to influence the outcome just as cabals, cultists, and sects seek to do the same. Colonial Gothic is a roleplaying game not just about the fight to decide the fate of the original 13 American colonies, but also about the secret history to decide that fate.
Colonial Gothic is the first RPG published by Rogue Games, from a creative team whose design credits include Geek War . . .
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Article publication date: January 18, 2008
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