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Ooh!  I happen to have the original Phoenix Games "little black book" version.  I used to misplace it every couple of years, so I store it inside my RQ: Land of Ninja box.  In fact, it's time I dragged that box back out...

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Quote from: SigmundOh, and if we're including board games, Sword & Sorcery, also by SPI. I usta get the biggest kick outa Chairman Nashkund, leader of the Red Orcs of the O. R. C. (Orcish Revolutionary Council). Also dug the killer penguins, and X the Unknown

I've still got the game and I played the hell out of it in high school.  That and Divine Right are two of my favorite board games.  I've still got both of them but I wouldn't mind less worn copies of either.

I didn't realize Ringworld was rare.  I bought it and thought it was interesting but never played it.  As I recall the mechanics were a form of BRP and I used to buy all that stuff.  It isn't a game I'm too attached to so if I ever decide to put it on Ebay I'll let you all know.

Quote from: GrimjackI've still got the game and I played the hell out of it in high school.  That and Divine Right are two of my favorite board games.  I've still got both of them but I wouldn't mind less worn copies of either.

I was the same, played the heck out of both of those, and War of the Ring (also by SPI) as well. I owned WoR and S&S and my brother had Divine Right. For RPGs I had DnD, Top Secret, Traveller, and eventually Shadowrun. My brother had Stormbringer, then got Battletech and the Mechwarrior RPG that went with it. We mostly played against each other, but occasionally played with friends as well. Lotsa fun.

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaOoh!  I happen to have the original Phoenix Games "little black book" version.  I used to misplace it every couple of years, so I store it inside my RQ: Land of Ninja box.  In fact, it's time I dragged that box back out...

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I've heard that Bushido is very detailed as far as info on japan. And that the system is complex. Is that true? What kind of system does it use?

Quote from: RoninI've heard that Bushido is very detailed as far as info on japan. And that the system is complex. Is that true?

I think you may be thinking of Sengoku, which, while being possibly the most historically accurate samurai-era game out there, possesses a reputation that far outstrips its actual worth.  The system is very, very "meh".  Buy it for the source material, but try to look past the atrocious writing.

Bushido, on the other hand, is very light in the background department.  Essentially, the game explains the character classes in their historical and cultural context and assumes you have a grasp on the rest.

QuoteWhat kind of system does it use?

Bushido uses a rather complex stat+skill system that is pretty primitive by today's standards, and is probably needlessly detailed on too minute a scale.  Honestly, though, it's been so long since I've actually played the thing, I can't describe the system very well.

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Quote from: Ian AbsentiaI think you may be thinking of Sengoku, which, while being possibly the most historically accurate samurai-era game out there, possesses a reputation that far outstrips its actual worth.  The system is very, very "meh".  Buy it for the source material, but try to look past the atrocious writing.

I think your right. I think I confused the two.

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaBushido, on the other hand, is very light in the background department.  Essentially, the game explains the character classes in their historical and cultural context and assumes you have a grasp on the rest.Bushido uses a rather complex stat+skill system that is pretty primitive by today's standards, and is probably needlessly detailed on too minute a scale.  Honestly, though, it's been so long since I've actually played the thing, I can't describe the system very well.

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Thanks! I appreciate the info.


[EDIT] Just as a side note I own and use GURPS Japan for my japanese roleplaying. I find it a pretty good resource.

I do miss Top Secret.  

Quote from: gale_wolf;100091Most of the stuff pops up on ebay fairly often, except the Leviathan Capital Ship Briefing which appears to be a near mythical product worth its weight in gold.

Is this still the case, I have a copy that I am preparing to sell and I am trying to find the appropriate price for the copy.

The Price of Freedom.

Quote from: teckno72;117175I do miss Top Secret.  

You know I've been thinking about Top Secret/S.I. a lot lately. I think picking up the pocket Spycraft has got me thinking all nostalgic about spy games.

What's the difference between Top Secret and Top Secret SI?

Quote from: Balbinus;290057What's the difference between Top Secret and Top Secret SI?

The "SI"? :O



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I want this but can't afford that price for the novelty of it.  

http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Basic-Set-Miniature/dp/B000WLYTVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237217123&sr=8-1

Also, I'd like to find a copy of a card game we used to play back in the day called Rune something or other.  I remember it had little stackable plastic jewels (rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds) and the cards were illustrated with personalities of the elements they represented.

Quote from: Balbinus;290057What's the difference between Top Secret and Top Secret SI?

SI is the 2.0 game. I dont remember the exact differences between the two. As I havent played either since the late eighties. But most people I know prefered the SI.

Quote from: Gunslinger;290078I want this but can't afford that price for the novelty of it.  

http://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Basic-Set-Miniature/dp/B000WLYTVI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237217123&sr=8-1

It's possible to get Moldvay much cheaper than that, particularly if you buy just the booklet (no box or module.) For instance, here.