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Transformers Table-top games?
by ultimate jazz » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:15 pm
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Hey everybody, I was just wondering if there were any table-top rpgs or wargames based in the Transformers universe. I've been playing a lot of D&D lately, and a Transformers RPG (or wargame, warhammer style) would be pretty awesome.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Chaoslock » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:37 pm
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There weren't really any serious attempts, but there were some weaker ones: Wizards created his own 3D card-game, and there was a figure-game, called Attacktix... none of them had any serious rpg-style.
Maybe the closest attempt is the Transformers Risk.
Maybe the closest attempt is the Transformers Risk.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Name_Violation » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:03 am
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i started tinkering with rules for a tf rpg.
initially it was for a forum based rob. I can link the google doc with the system i was working on.
as for official, nothing really good out there.
you can make some decent "tf-based" characters using D&D 3.5 or Pathfinder rules.
initially it was for a forum based rob. I can link the google doc with the system i was working on.
as for official, nothing really good out there.
you can make some decent "tf-based" characters using D&D 3.5 or Pathfinder rules.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Vibrance » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:26 pm
I'm playing a self invented Transformers rpg (pen&paper) with some of my friends for at about two years (a one-shot every few months).
It's based on d&d 4.0 and... well... let's just say, role playing weighs heavier than throwing dice. It's kinda of balance. As "DM" I had to adjust every battle. However, for having fun it was good enough. I guess, I could improve it if I wanted to, but since we've reached the highest possible character-level by now and I'm DM of another campaign, this will not happen anytime soon.
If you're willing to work your way into game-theory and game-dynamics or if you have some experience as DM, inventing your own system is an achievable goal. Just try it. No need to be perfect from the beginning, you can always improve the thing.
It's based on d&d 4.0 and... well... let's just say, role playing weighs heavier than throwing dice. It's kinda of balance. As "DM" I had to adjust every battle. However, for having fun it was good enough. I guess, I could improve it if I wanted to, but since we've reached the highest possible character-level by now and I'm DM of another campaign, this will not happen anytime soon.
If you're willing to work your way into game-theory and game-dynamics or if you have some experience as DM, inventing your own system is an achievable goal. Just try it. No need to be perfect from the beginning, you can always improve the thing.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by SJ21 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:42 am
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I got Transformers Risk when it came out. Risk is great when you turn it into a drinking game.
Weird request here. If anyone has an extra Classics Skywarp or Dirge missile please PM me. I need one.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Name_Violation » Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:31 pm
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SJ21 wrote:I got Transformers Risk when it came out. Risk is great when you turn it into a drinking game.
same here, and yes it is.
the tf monopoly is slightly annoying because they thought it'd be a good idea to have the cards "scrambled" like the old tf specs (you need red cellophane to view it)....
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Blackstreak » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:42 am
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I've done my own rendition of Transformers D&D off of the 3.5 system. There's a topic in here w/ it posted but its way old. The only thing about the D&D-style Transformwers RPG is the heavy favor towards melee attacks and the drastic lack of ranged weapon skills.
An older game that may work for Transformers is Torq. I'm not banking on its availability or of anyone in here having a copy of it. I certainly don't but a friend does.
Champions is a viable RPG system for transformers. If I knew how to create characters in that system I'd do it myself.
In regards to any official releases there are none. I guess Hasbro (via Wizards) doesn't see an RPG system as being profitable. If an official system was published I would so buy it for nostalgia if not practicality. Although, I'm sure my gaming group would play it from time to time.
An older game that may work for Transformers is Torq. I'm not banking on its availability or of anyone in here having a copy of it. I certainly don't but a friend does.
Champions is a viable RPG system for transformers. If I knew how to create characters in that system I'd do it myself.
In regards to any official releases there are none. I guess Hasbro (via Wizards) doesn't see an RPG system as being profitable. If an official system was published I would so buy it for nostalgia if not practicality. Although, I'm sure my gaming group would play it from time to time.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by RhA » Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:23 pm
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SJ21 wrote:I got Transformers Risk when it came out. Risk is great when you turn it into a drinking game.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by SJ21 » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:43 am
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RhA wrote:SJ21 wrote:I got Transformers Risk when it came out. Risk is great when you turn it into a drinking game.
It's a great game for drinking. Of course, I don't remember that I ever actually finished an entire game...
When you drink every time you lose a piece off the board, things get a little fuzzy.
Weird request here. If anyone has an extra Classics Skywarp or Dirge missile please PM me. I need one.
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Re: Transformers Table-top games?
by Rodimus Prime » Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:24 am
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I thought Transformers Monopoly is pretty cool. But I liked Monopoly even before that.
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