#overtheedge — Public Fediverse posts

It's not the truth I see It's just a mockery Don't need to waste my time You know I've really tried You take and never give Make it so hard to live #OvertheEdge #Wipers #Punk #rock would still exist without #theWipers, but it would be so much less meaningful without them. For me. #Music

Wipers - Over The Edge - Lyric...

I'm this weekend working on the backgrounds of a number of games I will be running in the future which include Astro Inferno and a reset of my long running series of Over the Edge.

If you want to watch my progress just checkout both the Astro Infernal and Over the Edge backgrounds on Kanka by following the links below:

* Astro Inferno: https://app.kanka.io/w/odyssea-fracta
* Over the Edge (Reset): https://app.kanka.io/w/the-paradoxs-edge

#theparadoxfactory #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay #astroinferno #overtheedge

Throwback: On the Edge

Remember those heady days just after Magic: The Gathering came out, when all of a sudden any TTRPG related publisher decided to push out their own trading card game?

Well, so does Atlas Games it seems, who have been sitting on unopened “On the Edge” boxes for the last 30 years and are still selling them, for pennies on the dollar by this point.

I’m not sure why I thought it was a good idea to order them, but now I would have enough to I don’t know, run a draft tourney or build a cube or something.

On the Edge is the trading card game for Over the Edge, a rather surreal conspiracy RPG set on an island somewhere in the Med. It’s basically X-files crossed with Burroughs’ Interzone.

Now Over the Edge was a popular but definitely niche RPG in the 90s, but it hardly was what I would have called ripe material for a trading card game. Back in the days it had 2 editions, and a few years ago they published and updated version for the 21st century. But back then was a weird time, and so trading card games popped out from everywhere. There was a Deadlands TCG after all, there even was a Das Schwarze Auge one which seemed to miss the whole point of what made Magic work so well.

Still, the On the Edge game managed to get a main set and 4 expansions. Unfortunately it never seems to have sold all that much, but unlike other companies Atlas Games seems to be unwilling to let go of a good idea that easy (and I didn’t say the game wasn’t good, just that the property wasn’t all that ready for a TCG and it definitely got lost in the shuffle). So they are still selling it. In 2025!

Quick calculation: I bought the big packages for 20 bucks each. They sold in 1995 for $117, which equals about $247 in 2025 money. Which means they were basically marked down to $10 in ’95 money.
At one point you have to wonder if AG isn’t losing money storing these things for three decades.

“The object of the game is now to arrange 6 or more cards in a row so that the first letters of their first names spell out an English word. First player to do so wins, […]”

This is from the The Cut-Ups Project expansion, which tries to gamify surrealism.

Now of course the issue is that I might need someone to actually play this game with me. At least thanks to the low price I have enough cards to actually do that, something I can’t say for my unsuccessful ventures into the Star Trek: TNG and Babylon 5 Trading Card Games.

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#ontheedge #overtheedge #tcg #ttrpg

Much to my surprise today managed to do some writing for the next Over the Edge session on Tuesday next week.

At the start of the day I had no ideas but ideas appeared as I wrote and I was very sleepy all day.

A small win.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 24th June 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1380149278613176450

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

On the positive side I had a good Over the Edge session last night in which the poor Tango man got a hard time from a player.🙂

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Not all bad today as it gives me an opportunity to write for the next Over the Edge Series on Tuesday.

If anyone is interested there still a place on the ttrp game.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

The map of The Edge on Al Amarja used in my version of Over the Egde as part of The Paradox Factory.

[Note: The map is bit rough as it was originally hand drawn on A3 paper and could only be scanned in as 4 A4 documents.]

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

The map of Al Amarja used in my version of Over the Egde as part of The Paradox Factory.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

The last call for the Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [Over the Edge] Session starting tonight at 7pm BST. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players who want to try Over the Edge.

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1364907035203993691

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

On a more positive side I have both Shadowrun:Anarchy and Over the Edge ttrpg sessions tonight which I am looking forward to.

I am running the Over the Edge session which should be interesting game.🙂

#shadowrun #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 13th May 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1364907035203993691

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

A good start to my Sunday as I have managed to complete the setup for the next Over the Edge session. So now really looking forward to running the session.🙂

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

A day of working my magic working on the material for the next Over the Edge session between long overdue chores.

Feels much better than brooding and feeling sorry for myself.🙂

#overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

I cannot believe there are no Over the Edge players out there who are up to an online game.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 13th May 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1364907035203993691

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 13th May 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1364907035203993691

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

My fellow Cut Ups, our time has come! Unleash your gargling treehouse fake gonzoids! Flex batwing Trump fish head moon units!
Labrador,
Doc
#TTRPG #OverTheEdge #OnceACutUpAlwaysACutUp #Boogerpiesleen

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 13th May 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/mpZbPS7fSK?event=1364907035203993691

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Last call for tonight's Over the Edge ttrpg session run as part of The Paradox Factory starting at 7pm BST.

There is still one space on the game for anyone interested joining the game just follow the ink:

https://discord.gg/8VPH9gRJMq?event=1333888214347419719

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Getting final bits and pieces done for tonight's Over the Edge session I am running tonight as part of The Paradox Factory.

I am really looking forward to it.🙂

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 22nd April 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/8VPH9gRJMq?event=1333888214347419719

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

What a nice position to be in all the material needed for my new Over the Edge Series first session has been completed with days to spare.

Now I can spend tomorrow working on other things.🙂

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Nice day so far as the writing material for the Over the Edge Series is coming together as I write the ideas flow.

I hope I will have material for first session by the end of this weekend.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

On the end the morning was not too bad as I have managed get some writing done for the upcoming Over the Edge Series I am running as part of The Paradox Factory.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Battle of the Bands (Al Amarja Style) [OtE] Session
On Tuesday 22nd April 2025 starting 7pm BST
This is the 6th Over the Edge series run by The Paradox Factory . Once again the players are thrown into the weirdness and chaos of The Edge on Al Amarja. It currently has spaces for up to 2 Players.

Follow the link below to join the game:

https://discord.gg/8VPH9gRJMq?event=1333888214347419719

If you want to know more please do not hesitate to contact me here.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

I aim this weekend to finish off the background work needed for the upcoming Over the Edge Series I am running as part of The Paradox Factory.

Including the main NPCs and an appropriate sound bite.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

I am really on a roll today got the next background document for the next Over the Edge Series I am running as part of The Paradox Factory.

#theparadoxfactory #overtheedge #ttrpg #roleplaying #roleplay

Share your five favorite role-playing game settings, regardless of system.

1. Al-Amarja (Over the Edge)

2. Alpha Complex (Paranoia)

3. The Weird West (Deadlands)

4. Camp Flying Moose (Camp Flying Moose for Girls of All Kinds)

5. Cold War Berlin (Cold City)

#ttrpg #rpg #OverTheEdge #ParanoiaRPG #Deadlands #ColdCityHotWar

Share your five favorite role-playing game settings, regardless of system.

1. Al-Amarja (Over the Edge)

2. Alpha Complex (Paranoia)

3. The Weird West (Deadlands)

4. Camp Flying Moose (Camp Flying Moose for Girls of All Kinds)

5. Cold War Berlin (Cold City)

#ttrpg #rpg #OverTheEdge #ParanoiaRPG #Deadlands #ColdCityHotWar

Share your five favorite role-playing game settings, regardless of system.

1. Al-Amarja (Over the Edge)

2. Alpha Complex (Paranoia)

3. The Weird West (Deadlands)

4. Camp Flying Moose (Camp Flying Moose for Girls of All Kinds)

5. Cold War Berlin (Cold City)

#ttrpg #rpg #OverTheEdge #ParanoiaRPG #Deadlands #ColdCityHotWar

Share your five favorite role-playing game settings, regardless of system.

1. Al-Amarja (Over the Edge)

2. Alpha Complex (Paranoia)

3. The Weird West (Deadlands)

4. Camp Flying Moose (Camp Flying Moose for Girls of All Kinds)

5. Cold War Berlin (Cold City)

#ttrpg #rpg #OverTheEdge #ParanoiaRPG #Deadlands #ColdCityHotWar

Share your five favorite role-playing game settings, regardless of system.

1. Al-Amarja (Over the Edge)

2. Alpha Complex (Paranoia)

3. The Weird West (Deadlands)

4. Camp Flying Moose (Camp Flying Moose for Girls of All Kinds)

5. Cold War Berlin (Cold City)

#ttrpg #rpg #OverTheEdge #ParanoiaRPG #Deadlands #ColdCityHotWar

Tag 5: gut geschriebenes Rollenspiel

Rollenspiele müssen am Tisch funktionieren UND zudem Lesevergnügen bieten. Ich mag, wenn ein Rollenspiel klar, und stimmungsvoll geschrieben ist - wenn du das Gefühl bekommst, das Buch will irgendwie dein Freund sein.

#electricbastionland ist all das und es kommt noch dazu schnell auf den Punkt.

#OverTheEdge zu lesen ist ein reines Vergnügen.

#SwordsoftheSerpentine ist zwar dick, aber es ist wundervoll und glasklar geschrieben.

#rpgaday2024 #pnpde

#inroduction 2/-
#horrorrpg #CallofCthulhu (currently absorbing 40th anniversary) #Bureau13, #BrindlewoodBay, #Dread, #iHunt, #CastingtheRunes, #Ecoterrorists, #TheYellowKing, #DeltaGreen , #CthulhuDark, #FateofCthulhu

Conspiracy/Urban Fantasy - #OvertheEdge, #UnknownArmies, #Nobilis/ #Chuubo, #ArsMagica, #amberdiceless, #IronKingdoms #RedMarkets, #Spire

Others - #Capers, #ICONS, #MSHRPG, #ORE, #Cyberpunk2020/ #CyberpunkRED , #Deadlands, #HauntedWest

Others just ask!