Buy RPGs, Help Save Lives

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Wow, it sounds like an amazing deal, unfortunately, I'm not into P&PRPGs and I don't live in the US to even order these.

They're PDFs; I've been buying from Drivethru for ages; and I'm UK.

But take a closer look at that list:

Exalted - Which is a WoD spinoff.
Dragon Warriors - Basically Fighting Fantasy - The RPG.
Spycraft - Latest Espionage Gaming system

I personally lap these up because there's always scenarios/ideas that can be used elsewhere - Especially in certain Scenarios on certain Forums - nudge nudge.

Honestly, $25 for that lot? Bargain. And for charidee.

An interesting idea, but honestly I refuse to donate to help countries like Pakistan any more; and no it's not for a racist reason, but for practical reasons, for a $25 donation I'd be amazed if $0.25 got to the people that needed it, that's how deep the corruption is embedded in some of these countries.

Doctors without Borders work for themselves, so the money goes directly to them helping out other countries. The corrupt governments in those places don't get to see anything of it.

Read up on http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ : They were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their work. If there's anyone worthy of trust, it's these guys.

 

[tkioz]

An interesting idea, but honestly I refuse to donate to help countries like Pakistan any more; and no it's not for a racist reason, but for practical reasons, for a $25 donation I'd be amazed if $0.25 got to the people that needed it, that's how deep the corruption is embedded in some of these countries.

Doctors without Borders work for themselves, so the money goes directly to them helping out other countries. The corrupt governments in those places don't get to see anything of it.

Read up on http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ : They were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their work. If there's anyone worthy of trust, it's these guys.

And how often do they pay "fees" to get into an area, get supplies off a plane, etc? If I donate money to them to use in that area, huge chunks of it would end up going to the scum running the place.

 

[ProfessorLayton]

This is a good deal for a good cause. I'm not even really into pen-and-paper RPGs, but I might have to consider this.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

I've been looking for an excuse to pick up Exalted. And I've heard murmurings over Gaslight.

Yeah, I'll bite.

 

[M4A1Sopmod]

Did anyone else click on this thinking he was talking about rocket propelled grenades? Or rather a rocket propelled grenade launcher. RPG7? Anybody?

 

[Atmos Duality]

Exalted and Spycraft 2? Hmm.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

Did anyone else click on this thinking he was talking about rocket propelled grenades? Or rather a rocket propelled grenade launcher. RPG7? Anybody?

Yes, you're very clever. You're also the very first person to think of that. Congratulations.

Expect a parade. And cake.

Oh. I thought you meant Rocket Propelled Grenades. I was somewhat confused by the title because of this.

Am I the only one who immediately interpretted RPGs as rocket propelled grenades?

Yeah I saw this and was like:
Buying rocket propelled grenades...saves lives...
What?

Buy 'em up fast. An RPG in your hand is a [whoever we're fighting] without.

 

[JUMBO PALACE]

I kept scrolling.. and scrolling, and scrolling..

 

[V8 Ninja]

Hmm...I have a tingling that this might be a good time to get into pen-&-paper RPGs...

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

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They're also giving away another bundle, for $10. You essentially get Mutants & Masterminds for half price, along with the art of Vampire: The Masquerade... and a whole smattering of shitty comics.
http://comics.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=84742

 

[person427]

And, done! Will I play most of these games? Probably not. Do I have the warm, fuzzy, I just helped people feeling? Yes.
Edit: Too bad the actual downloads take so long...

 

[Denamic]

That has the be some of the most obscure games I've ever seen in a bundle.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

That has the be some of the most obscure games I've ever seen in a bundle.

Exalted's pretty mainstream (as far as non-D&D pen and paper games can get mainstream), and I've at least heard of some of the stuff on this list.

I mean, DTRPG is essentially giving this away at no profit (aside from the marketing benefit of introducing new customers to their site), so it's not like they can give away all the good stuff. (I'd imagine they'd have to get the publishers/authors, who get a cut of the sales, to also "donate" their material.) But there are at least 3 or 4 games in the bundle that seem to make this more than worth the money.

 

[Plurralbles]

*Bought*

It sounds pretty awesome. maybe i"ll get some people around me to play one or two games. I bought it just becasue it was a cheap way to help people and get something grand.

soem of theme look fun but what are the good ones in the bundle? I saw that there was a DND 4e thing, which is nice as I have everything else for it...

 

[Logic 0]

That's so much stuff I lost track of how much there is.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

Bought. Icon looks to be a bit of fun.

 

[ThrobbingEgo]

*Bought*

It sounds pretty awesome. maybe i"ll get some people around me to play one or two games. I bought it just becasue it was a cheap way to help people and get something grand.

soem of theme look fun but what are the good ones in the bundle? I saw that there was a DND 4e thing, which is nice as I have everything else for it...

For me, Exalted, Don't Rest Your Head, and Icon are the main draws. I've heard people around here mention Spycraft. And I've heard of Gaslight in the past.

I'm also going to be all over that American Artefact book. I figure I can duct tape it into a Mage or WoD campaign.