Category: Tabletop Games

I dislike simply linking to entertaining articles, but sometimes you have to do it. In a way, there is relevance here, as a recent thread of discussion on the Mongoose forum queried the future of PARANOIA and wondered what a revised core book for the game might hold. Over the… Continue reading Infinite Oregano

The lack of space experienced in many countries coupled with innovative architects makes for some Alpha Complex-like prospects, seeking to “maximize urban density, construct artificial natures, [and] let data-crunching computers do the design work”. This article, focussed on the work of architectural fim MVRDV, proposes all sorts of tweaks to… Continue reading Living in a Box

Sometimes books slither like snails in the face of an oncoming predator. For all the enthusiasm shown by those involved, somehow the creative process fails completely to kick-start, chugging and choking like an ill-maintained TransBot. In the case of the two PARANOIA gear books – STUFF and STUFF 2: The… Continue reading STUFF You Need

‘City of Ember‘ seems to have some familiar elements. People living beneath the ground because you can’t live on the surface. A society desperate for resources maintaining an antiquated infrastructure. A ruler with secrets. A relic from before the disaster. Yes. It’s a trailer for a film based on a… Continue reading The Underground City

It would appear that the extent of real world paranoia varies considerably, as a recent study with a virtual underground ride has shown, and can turn the most benign environment into a harrowing, stress-filled experience. PARANOIA portrays a world where The Computer constantly bumps citizens up to the eyeballs with… Continue reading A Study in Paranoia

Seems to me that this would be the perfect timepiece for the average Troubleshooter. No point trying to fool yourself!

For anyone trying to fill out their collection of PARANOIA who has made the transistion to the 21st century and can tolerate reading on a computer screen (or who has qualms about the destruction of the rain forests), you can get (almost) the whole PARANOIA range from DriveThruRPG. If you’ve… Continue reading Drive Thru Briefing

I need to get out more… I seem to find far too much mileage returning to the New Scientist home page again and again. This time – current controlled drug delivery from a specially treated patch (got to love the double meaning of that article title!). Current on – material… Continue reading Current Patch Job

The flexible display offers considerable potential in offering continuous output through unusual mediums. While email and news delivered through your coffee mug might be a little off the wall, what could HPD & MC or PLC do with similarly flexible media to engage citizens in the expanding Alpha Complex economy?… Continue reading It’s Flexitime

Those eggheads in R&D have come up with an innovative new lightweight armor, intended to provide optimum protection with reduced weight. Yes, Armed Forces are sceptical – so R&D want some willing, energetic and enthusiastic Troubleshooters to trial the new armor, along with some other fine innovations, in a simulated… Continue reading Mutant Samurai Troubleshooters