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Wisdom from the Wastelands Issue #2: Monsters That Improve with Age
Publisher: Skirmisher Publishing
by John B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/23/2012 19:00:11

The concept behind this article is interesting and follows the idea that as monsters get older they become more dangerous. However, after explaining the idea the article is then broken down into four example creatures. The four monsters listed could definitely be integrated into any Mutant Future game as is (following the general MF monster stat block) with the addition of charts based on the relative stage and age of the creature. The writing and the images work well together (the older looking line art matches the feel of the MF artwork and I like this more than the other graphics Skirmisher tends to use for these articles) and the article is worth the cost (either individually or as a bundled pack). My biggest issue is that the article does not really deliver on the initial premise given on page one. I think it would have been more fitting to give some charts and direction on the general process of aging creatures rather than just providing examples and expecting mutant lords to be inspired by the examples given. So if you are looking for a system of aging monsters this article really doesn't deliver, but if you would like a few new monsters with a lot of variety and perhaps some inspiration to create your own age charts then this issue is something that may be of interest.



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Wisdom from the Wastelands Issue #2: Monsters That Improve with Age
Publisher: Skirmisher Publishing
by Justin S. D. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 02/22/2012 14:46:20

This supplement features 4 neat new monsters, and corresponding Aging Charts that alter said beasties with age--you know, adding Hit Dice, new Mutations, etc.

The charts are EXTREMELY thorough, as some provide chronologies broken down into hours and weeks of age, instead of just months and years. This process both expands the detail level beyond the "simplistic" OSR vibe of the monsters in the 'Mutant Future' core rules, and complicates things by adding a new layer of bookkeeping.

Personally, I like things stripped down, but I can see these charts being extremely useful for Mutant Lords who want to spice up their critters.



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