New Dr Who RPG out in October 2009

Darran · June 23, 2009, 02:56:32 PM

Announced on Cubicle 7's Livejournal.
The game will be released in October 2009.

Looks good, and in a box set!

JongWK · June 23, 2009, 03:35:42 PM

Sweet!

Quote from: ICv2The long-awaited Doctor Who RPG from Cubicle 7 will be released in October. Cubicle’s Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space (MSRP $59.95) is the third licensed Doctor Who RPG. FASA published one in the 1980s, which was followed by a Virgin Publishing release in 1991. Cubicle’s new Doctor Who RPG is based on the current iteration of the popular BBC TV series, and features lots of full color pictures from the show.

Cubicle’s Doctor Who RPG, which was created to appeal to both the experienced and first time gamer, comes in a deluxe box set that contains a 144-page Gamemaster’s Guide, an 86-page Player’s Guide, a 30-page Adventures Book, 4-page Quick Start Guide, Pre-Generated Character Sheets, Blank Character Sheets, Gadget Sheets, tokens and dice.

The new Doctor Who RPG was written by David Chapman, who penned several of Eden Studios’ products (see “Cubicle 7 Plans Doctor Who RPG”). Like the show's Timelord, players in the game can visit any era of history and range across the universe, though they have to keep a wary eye out for Daleks, Cybermen, Sontarans, Plasmavores, Slitheen and others.

RPGPundit · June 23, 2009, 04:24:20 PM

Two things: First, I'd like to know what the price will be in the UK, in Pounds. Second, I wonder if they're going to change the cover art once Tennant is replaced by the new kid?

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JongWK · June 23, 2009, 04:30:35 PM

The new kid could fit in an expansion for the next season.

Drew · June 23, 2009, 07:41:22 PM

Well blow me down, they're finally releasing it.

Pundit's cover question is a good one. As of late December Matt Smith will be the new incumbent, giving the image a shelf life of approximately two-and-a-half months. I wouldn't be surprised if it's a placeholder, or, failing that, to see a reissued cover sometime next year.

Ronin · June 23, 2009, 08:23:11 PM

Does anyone know what system they are using for it? Is it another FATE game?

brettmb · June 23, 2009, 10:19:09 PM

The cover rather turns me off it.

Aos · June 23, 2009, 10:30:22 PM

Yeah, I think they should have just gone with something simple- like maybe just a pic of the Tardis. Also I don't like games that use photos as opposed to art.

brettmb · June 23, 2009, 10:38:51 PM

Quote from: Aos;310060Yeah, I think they should have just gone with something simple- like maybe just a pic of the Tardis. Also I don't like games that use photos as opposed to art.

Same here. Photos generally look pretty lame and out of place. They often disrupt the flow of the text.

Tahmoh · June 23, 2009, 11:25:17 PM

Looks like there gonna be after the kiddy cash with that kind of image on the boxset since kids will want it based on the picture alone if my experiences of working in a toystore that sells the figures and other dr who stuff is anything to go on, if thats the case then i can see a retail in the uk of around £29.99 max for the boxset as most kids will have little or no interest in a higher priced boxset since they could get alot more figures or a huge playset for around the same price which will allow them to play they're own adventures alot faster and easier than any overpriced boxset ever could.

RPGPundit · June 24, 2009, 03:23:11 AM

Yes, the UK price of the Box Set is a major concern. And I think that the cover is great, and is clearly for appealing to the kiddy crowd, which is a great move on their part.

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SunBoy · June 24, 2009, 03:23:34 AM

Quote from: RPGPundit;310012Two things: First, I'd like to know what the price will be in the UK, in Pounds. Second, I wonder if they're going to change the cover art once Tennant is replaced by the new kid?

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Tennant's run has been hugely popular, so I doubt it. That cover is actually very reminiscent of the BBC's press pics, the DVD covers, toy boxes and other merchandising. Though I'm not crazy about it, I can see their point. Well, thing is it's finally out, or will be. Huzzah.

One Horse Town · June 24, 2009, 03:48:53 AM

Quote from: RPGPundit;310079Yes, the UK price of the Box Set is a major concern.
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Yep. We always get ripped off here. If something is $29, chances are it'll be £24 in the UK instead of giving even lip-service to the exchange rate.

Even if that is taken into account in this case, £40 is on the cards. Too high a price IMO.

Ghost Whistler · June 24, 2009, 05:07:25 AM

Quote from: Broken-Serenity;310065Looks like there gonna be after the kiddy cash with that kind of image on the boxset since kids will want it based on the picture alone if my experiences of working in a toystore that sells the figures and other dr who stuff is anything to go on, if thats the case then i can see a retail in the uk of around £29.99 max for the boxset as most kids will have little or no interest in a higher priced boxset since they could get alot more figures or a huge playset for around the same price which will allow them to play they're own adventures alot faster and easier than any overpriced boxset ever could.

if this is marketed at the demographic who buys toy figures it will fail. Unless it's specifically designed as an rpg for young kids (unlike every single other rpg ever).

Ghost Whistler · June 24, 2009, 05:14:14 AM

Quote from: One Horse Town;310083Yep. We always get ripped off here. If something is $29, chances are it'll be £24 in the UK instead of giving even lip-service to the exchange rate.

Even if that is taken into account in this case, £40 is on the cards. Too high a price IMO.

I wouldn't be surprised. Dark Heresy retails for £40 which is about average price these days.