The interior design, however, doesn’t even go this far. It doesn’t really capture the flavour of the novels. The trouble is it could be for almost any fantasy game. I’ve heard a number of people criticise the cover of SIFRP, but for me it goes well beyond just the cover. They are simple yet moody and really capture the darkness of the books.
The British versions of the novels have truly classic covers. Which brings me to my first criticism of the book: the graphic design. On flicking through it I was further underwhelmed. Even when Dave (owner of my FLGS) and Rich (member of my gaming group) told me it was good I didn’t believe them. I thought “Oh no, here’s Green Ronin sucking all of the life and flavour out of what should have been a really good game.”Īnd it was because of this feeling of disinterest that I chose not to buy it. Just keep the idea in your head that I really wasn’t keen. I can’t remember enough about the quickstart they released as a preview to say anything constructive, and it isn’t really the point of this review so I’ll move on quickly. Whilst their products are invariably beautifully turned out, with excellent artwork and graphic design, the games themselves are often quite bland.Īnd it was with the same underwhelmed-ness that I was hit with when I read through the previews of the Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying Game (which from hence on in I will call SIFRP). However, practically every other Green Ronin product I’ve bought has left me largely unsatisfied. It’s perhaps not as much fun to play as Champions, but it lacks its many flaws. I don’t know of any other Superhero RPG that is both flexible enough to allow you to create just about every type of superhero concept you can think of, whilst still remaining essentially fairly well balanced. Don’t get me wrong I love Mutants and Masterminds (but only the 2nd edition). However, I’m not a massive fan of Green Ronin.
I love the medieval fantasy setting with its low-level magic and iconic noble houses. I love the politics and intrigue, and the grim darkness of it all. In this case however, I’ve been inspired to tap away at my keyboard about a product on just reading it.įirstly, let me nail my colours to the mast: I am a massive fan of George R. The previous reviews that I’ve written have all been for games that I’ve played to a level where the rules are come as second nature to me, and I know the setting pretty well, too. I’m taking the decision to tread into uncharted territory here. Summer is coming: A review of the surprisingly good new Song of Ice and Fire RPG
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