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'The Spice of Life by Oliver MacDonald
Alchemical goings-on in RuneQuest
Eye of Newt and Wing of Bat by Graeme Davis
Tempering with magic rings, armour and shields
Beyond the Shadow of a Dream by Ian Marsh
Is all what it seems in this D&D/Fighting Fantasy scenario?
Dark Usurper by Jon Sutherland with Gareth Hill
An heir restorer for Fighting Fantasy (solo adventure)
Days of Future Past by Simon Burley
Part two of our introduction to Superhero gaming
DEPARTMENTS:
Open Box
New gaming products examined by independent reviewers
Critical Mass by Dave Langford
Science fiction and fantasy book review column
The Travellers by Mark Harrison
Dressed to kill...
Starbase edited by Bob McWilliams
Character traits for Traveller
Thrud the Barbarian by Carl Crithlow
Hints for seven stone weaklings
Letters edited by Ian Marsh
Readers' views, questions and comments for AD&D
Fiend Factory edited by Albie Fiore
Beetling around the bush - new monster for AD&D
Rune Rites edited by Dave Morris
Treasures - various magic items for RuneQuest
Some short scenario outlines for RuneQuest
Treasure Chest
Show your talents with our special scenario competition
Tabletop Heroes by Gary Chalk and Joe Dever
Our regular column for figures and painting tips
Newsboard by Jon Sutherland
Hobby news plus Gobbledigook
Small Ads
Hobby services, contacts and games for sale
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Editorial and Contents
Editorial
Ian Livingstone announces the arrival of regular columns for Super Heroes RPGs and Call of Cthulhu for 1985.
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Pg. 6
The Spice of Life
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An Expansion of Alchemy in RuneQuest, by Oliver MacDonald.
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Pg. 8
Open Box
Review
The latest games and rulebooks reviewed by independent authorities.
-Dungeons and Dragons Campanion Set, by Megan
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Pg. 11
Critical Mass
Review
Dave Langford's regular Sf and Fantasy book review column.
"After 1984"
-Job: A Comedy of Justice, by
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Pg. 14
Eye of Newt and Wing of Bat: Part 3
Article
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Pg. 18
The Travellers
Comic
Mark Harrison's comic about a typical starship crew.
"Chapter 10: Nature Ramble"
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Pg. 19
Starbase
Article
The alternate monthly column for Traveller enthusiasts, edited by Bob McWilliams.
"The Motivated
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Pg. 21
Beyond the Shadow of a Dream
Adventure
Map
A scenario for Fighting Fantasy and Basic D & D, by Ian Marsh. Suitable for 4-5 starting / 1st level
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Pg. 25
Thrud the Barbarian
Comic
Carl Critchlow's comic about a mighty hero.
-Thrud gets a stalker.
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Pg. 27
Letters
Reader/Fan Mail
Readers' mail edited by Ian Marsh.
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Pg. 28
The Dark Usurper: Part 1
Adventure
First part of a Fighting Fantasy solo adventure, by Jon sutherland and Gareth Hill.
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Pg. 34
Days of Future Past
Article
Second part of Simon Burley's introduction to Superhero rolegaming.
-Different settings and worlds for your
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Pg. 38
Fiend Factory
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Pg. 41
RuneRites
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The regular column for RuneQuest, edited by Dave Morris
"Treasures"
-The Helmet of Akhul Wara, by Oliver
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Pg. 43
Treasure Chest
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