Yellow Dawn 2.5 ¦ Bolt-On rules: Nanomech & Synthology

Bolt-On Module Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur, first published in 2007, is an RPG written by sci-fi & dark fantasy author David J Rodger – it blends the Cthulhu Mythos and cyberpunk genres in a post-apocalyptic setting. Learn more… . This bolt-on is available as a free download in PDF format. . The [...]

Yellow Dawn 2.5 ¦ Bolt-On Rules to Resolve Street Chases and Mob Attacks

Bolt-On Module Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur, first published in 2007,  is an RPG written by sci-fi & dark fantasy author David J Rodger – it blends the Cthulhu Mythos and cyberpunk genres in a post-apocalyptic setting. Learn more… . This bolt-on is available below formated to this blog theme, or you can [...]

Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur – packed with USPs that focus on drawing out the abilities of a character rather than the size of their gun

A couple of weeks ago I was sitting in one my favourite haunts, the Grain Barge, floating on the edge of Bristol’s stunning inland harbour; supping a pint of malty Milk Stout, I was making a final review of the freshly launched new edition of the primary rulebook for Yellow Dawn. Version 2.5.  The sun [...]

RPG Resource ¦ Monsters of the Cthulhu Mythos – a free download

Yellow Dawn Supplement This supplement has been written as part of the RPG Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur.  It expands upon the concept of the Cthulhu Mythos, introducing a raft of new Great Old Ones, Outer Gods and non-human species for characters to encounter.  This is a living document, in the sense it [...]

Post-apocalyptic #wallpaper – UTOC Public Safety Notice from early days of Yellow Dawn – Infection Warning

Wallpaper – Download – Poster This is a public safety notice from the early days of the catastrophic, apocalyptic event known as Yellow Dawn, when the Infection was even less understood than it is today.  It’s an example of UTOC attempting to exert control of survivors in the wake of the disaster. Artwork: Ben Chapman [...]

Cyberpunk and Post-Apocalyptic Concepts ¦ The World of Yellow Dawn – UTOC

UTOC United Table of Commerce Former ‘global government’ run by the top people of large corporations. Pre-dates Yellow Dawn. A global organisation that grabbed the reigns from a failing United Nations and absorbed institutions such as the International Monetary Fund.   It is a patchwork quilt of corporate alliances with its own central Administration, with the [...]

Yellow Dawn 2.5 Player Reference Sheets ¦ Combat & Wounding

Free Download Following the launch of the much updated primary rulebook for Yellow Dawn – bringing it to version 2.5; I’m now working on releasing a number of free-to-download reference sheets and bolt-on rule systems. Player Reference for Combat & Wounding:. 8 pages of tables and commonly required combat options, extracted from the Yellow Dawn [...]

Free MP3 download Chunky Techno Electronica – Ryan Elliott’s Minimise [Color Series] Mix – via ASIP

Chunky Techno Electronica Another audio gem from the harlequin king within his – a strangely isolated place– handing out his gifts of music for moods and soundscapes to write or dance to. I’ve subscribed to the ASIP site and every few days get a new delight materializing within my inbox. You can download Ghostlycast #45: [...]

Occult or Cthulhu Mythos Relic: The Clay Woman

The Clay Woman Part of a collection of objects made by non-human hands or forged in the minds of maniacs; items of power for good, bad or disaster. Written to be used within the world of Yellow Dawn (RPG) but could easily be adapted to Call of Cthulhu, D&D and Shadowrun.   They span both the [...]

Free MP3 download Ambient Electronica by Andy Green – Tranquilized – via ASIP

This isn’t dishwater electro – this is solid ambient bliss Another audio gem from the harlequin king within his – a strangey isolated place – handing out his gifts of music for moods and soundscapes to write (and do other things) to. I subscribed to this WordPress site and every few days get a new [...]

Album Review: Gary Numan – Dead Son Rising – Music for Cyberpunks

What I listen to when I’m burning chrome… I bought this a few weeks back and it’s possibly one of the most perfect albums Numan has ever made; part of his on-going and relatively recent collaboration with Ade Fenton.  Skip back to the Halcyon days of Tubeway Army through to Berserker; this is where most [...]

Good news: mobile phone operator considers buying my murder mystery game as a training tool

I’ve been approached by the corporate training department of a large European business, as they’re considering buying Murder At Sharky Point to use as a tool to develop the skill set of senior management.  The company is a well-known mobile phone operator and ISP. It makes good sense, if you think about it, using a [...]

Stunning ambient electronica by Stellardrone – Milliways, music to write new worlds to

Stunning ambient electronica by Stellardrone – Milliways, music to write new worlds to Jaw dropping soundscapes to tingle your eardrums and send shivers up your spine. Click repeat and drop out of reality into your sci-fi and dark fantasy realm of choice.  This is writing music of the utmost highest quality.  The echoey tick-tock of [...]

Music for writing: sci-fi & dark fantasy soundscapes of Portal 2 with free download

Music for writing: sci-fi & dark fantasy soundscapes of Portal 2 with free download. I’m always on the lookout for music to write to.  I need new tunes to feed my imagination.  A couple of friends recommended Portal 2 to me and I’m glad I grabbed a copy via the free download.  This is not [...]

WiP: Latest draft of Yellow Dawn 2.5 – Free Lite now available to download as PDF

It’s been a tough couple of weeks. Collating and reacting to feedback from review list.  The core rulebook now has a complete background to the Yellow Dawn setting – how Earth, in the near future is decimated by the apocalyptic event; details of Hastur and the influence of Hastur within this world; Carbons; the Changed; [...]

Yellow Dawn – new bolt-on rule system – Attacked by a Mob – free PDF

Although this has been written for “Yellow Dawn – The Age of Hastur“, it could easily be adapted for other RPG systems, including Call of Cthulhu. This bolt-on is a optional, self-contained system to provide GMs with a way of giving GMs some structure on how to run the complicated nature of a mob during [...]

Santiago – an exciting new card and dice game where conflict and strategy prevail

I was in Santiago recently and trapped in an airport for several hours as heavy storms battered the country.  During this time I came up with a brand new game, with the help of my good friend Pete Wills, utilising an ordinary pack of cards and two dice (d6). The result was surprisingly enjoyable and [...]

Video plus free MP3 download: Free Running parkour and dab of deep electronica from Ellie Goulding

Watch the video – nothing you’ve not seen before but nicely put together, and grab the free track Ellie Goulding — Lights (Bassnectar Remix). Tempest Freerunning Academy Thanks to FUG for finding :o) Ellie Goulding — Lights (Bassnectar Remix) Click to go to Bassnectar website (you’re asked to input an email address to recieve download [...]

Free Music Download: warm fuzzy techno – excellent atmospherics for writing Cyberpunk Sci-fi

Another audio gem from the harlequin king within his – a strangey isolated place – handing out his gifts of music for moods and soundscapes to write (and do other things) to. I subscribed to this WordPress site and every few days get a new delight materialising within my inbox. You can download this one [...]

Free Music Download: Audioglider and friends, ambient mixtape peppered with hints of 80s electronica

Another audio gem from the harlequin king within his – a strangey isolated place – handing out his gifts of music for moods and soundscapes to write (and do other things) to. I subscribed to this WordPress site and every few days get a new delight materialising within my inbox. You can download this one [...]