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User:Thor Olavsrud

2006-02-09T16:43:57Z

Thor Olavsrud: Stopped Burning Wheel from being an orphan

Thor Olavsrud, a.k.a. [http://urdwell.blogspot.com/ Thor Olavsrud], is an editor and developer for [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Burning Wheel]. He's been Broken on the Wheel.

==Stuff I'm working on==
[[Burning Wheel]]

Burning Wheel

2006-02-09T16:42:05Z

Thor Olavsrud: Added link to new Burning Wheel Wiki

[[Category: Games]]
The ''Burning Wheel'' is a fantasy [[role-playing game]] independently written and published by [[Luke Crane]]. The game uses a [[dice pool]] mechanic (using only standard cubical six sided [[dice]]) for resolution, and a system of prior-experience for character generation that tracks the development of the new character from birth to the point she begins adventuring.

Unlike many other RPGs -- but explicitly like earlier games -- the ''Burning Wheel'' does not include a dedicated setting, beyond the setting implied by the rules and mechanics and the lifepaths used in character generation.

The core game includes lifepaths for generating [[Humans]], [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Orcs]] as characters, providing each with unique exceptions or additions to the overall game mechanics. Humans have access to Sorcery and miraculous Faith, Elves have a Grief attribute and spell songs, Dwarves have Greed and Orcs have Hatred.

In addition, the supplement the [[Monster Burner]] includes not just premade monsters, but mechanics for designing and building your own creatures and complete lifepaths for them, as well as rules for creating your own lifepaths, traits, skills and emotional attributes in order to customize the game to your campaign.

See Also:

* [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Official Site]
* [http://www.burningwheel.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Burning Wiki]
* [http://www.indie-rpgs.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 ''Burning Wheel'' forum at The Forge]

User:Thor Olavsrud

2006-02-09T16:40:14Z

Thor Olavsrud:

Thor Olavsrud, a.k.a. [http://urdwell.blogspot.com/ Thor Olavsrud], is an editor and developer for [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Burning Wheel]. He's been Broken on the Wheel.

Category:Dust Devils

2005-07-27T02:24:04Z

Thor Olavsrud:

Category:Dust Devils

2005-07-27T02:17:17Z

Thor Olavsrud:

[[Category: Games]]

Burning Wheel

2005-07-26T18:57:32Z

Thor Olavsrud:

[[Category: Games]]
The ''Burning Wheel'' is a fantasy [[role-playing game]] independently written and published by [[Luke Crane]]. The game uses a [[dice pool]] mechanic (using only standard cubical six sided [[dice]]) for resolution, and a system of prior-experience for character generation that tracks the development of the new character from birth to the point she begins adventuring.

Unlike many other RPGs -- but explicitly like earlier games -- the ''Burning Wheel'' does not include a dedicated setting, beyond the setting implied by the rules and mechanics and the lifepaths used in character generation.

The core game includes lifepaths for generating [[Humans]], [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Orcs]] as characters, providing each with unique exceptions or additions to the overall game mechanics. Humans have access to Sorcery and miraculous Faith, Elves have a Grief attribute and spell songs, Dwarves have Greed and Orcs have Hatred.

In addition, the supplement the [[Monster Burner]] includes not just premade monsters, but mechanics for designing and building your own creatures and complete lifepaths for them, as well as rules for creating your own lifepaths, traits, skills and emotional attributes in order to customize the game to your campaign.

See Also:

* [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Official Site]
* [http://www.indie-rpgs.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 ''Burning Wheel'' forum at The Forge]

Burning Wheel

2005-07-26T18:52:18Z

Thor Olavsrud:

[[Category: Games]]
The ''Burning Wheel'' is a fantasy [[role-playing game]] independently written and published by [[Luke Crane]]. The game uses a [[dice pool]] mechanic (using only standard cubical six sided [[dice]]) for resolution, and a system of prior-experience for character generation which tracks the development of the new character from birth up to the point she begins adventuring.

Unlike many other RPGs -- but explicitly like earlier games -- the ''Burning Wheel'' does not include a dedicated setting, beyond the setting implied by the rules and mechanics and the life-paths used in character generation.

The core game includes life-paths for generating [[Humans]], [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Orcs]] as characters, providing each with unique exceptions or additions to the overall game mechanics. Humans have access to Sorcery and miraculous Faith, Elves have a Grief statistic and spell-songs, Dwarves have Greed and Orcs have blasphemous Hatred.

In addition, the supplement the [[Monster Burner]] includes not just premade monsters, but mechanics for designing and building your own creatures and complete life-paths for them, allowing the game to cover a much broader range of adventure and setting than might otherwise appear to be the case.

See Also:

* [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Official Site]
* [http://www.indie-rpgs.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 ''Burning Wheel'' forum at The Forge]

Burning Wheel

2005-07-26T18:51:47Z

Thor Olavsrud: Added Category to page.

[[Category: Games]]

The ''Burning Wheel'' is a fantasy [[role-playing game]] independently written and published by [[Luke Crane]]. The game uses a [[dice pool]] mechanic (using only standard cubical six sided [[dice]]) for resolution, and a system of prior-experience for character generation which tracks the development of the new character from birth up to the point she begins adventuring.

Unlike many other RPGs -- but explicitly like earlier games -- the ''Burning Wheel'' does not include a dedicated setting, beyond the setting implied by the rules and mechanics and the life-paths used in character generation.

The core game includes life-paths for generating [[Humans]], [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Orcs]] as characters, providing each with unique exceptions or additions to the overall game mechanics. Humans have access to Sorcery and miraculous Faith, Elves have a Grief statistic and spell-songs, Dwarves have Greed and Orcs have blasphemous Hatred.

In addition, the supplement the [[Monster Burner]] includes not just premade monsters, but mechanics for designing and building your own creatures and complete life-paths for them, allowing the game to cover a much broader range of adventure and setting than might otherwise appear to be the case.

See Also:

* [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Official Site]
* [http://www.indie-rpgs.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 ''Burning Wheel'' forum at The Forge]

Burning Wheel

2005-07-26T18:34:40Z

Thor Olavsrud:

The ''Burning Wheel'' is a fantasy [[role-playing game]] independently written and published by [[Luke Crane]]. The game uses a [[dice pool]] mechanic (using only standard cubical six sided [[dice]]) for resolution, and a system of prior-experience for character generation which tracks the development of the new character from birth up to the point she begins adventuring.

Unlike many other RPGs -- but explicitly like earlier games -- the ''Burning Wheel'' does not include a dedicated setting, beyond the setting implied by the rules and mechanics and the life-paths used in character generation.

The core game includes life-paths for generating [[Humans]], [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Orcs]] as characters, providing each with unique exceptions or additions to the overall game mechanics. Humans have access to Sorcery and miraculous Faith, Elves have a Grief statistic and spell-songs, Dwarves have Greed and Orcs have blasphemous Hatred.

In addition, the supplement the [[Monster Burner]] includes not just premade monsters, but mechanics for designing and building your own creatures and complete life-paths for them, allowing the game to cover a much broader range of adventure and setting than might otherwise appear to be the case.

See Also:

* [http://www.burningwheel.org/ Official Site]
* [http://www.indie-rpgs.com/forum/index.php?board=39.0 ''Burning Wheel'' forum at The Forge]

Company Websites

2005-07-18T23:47:09Z

Thor Olavsrud:

[[Category:Resources]]

A listing of all the gaming companies (RPGs, CCGs, Board/Minis Games) out there.

[http://www.12tomidnight.com/ 12 to Midnight] 
[http://www.alderac.com/ Alderac Entertainment Group] 
[http://www.ancient-awakenings.com/ Ancient Awakenings Publications] 
[http://www.atlas-games.com/ Atlas Games] 
[http://www.apophisconsortium.com/ Apophis Consortium] 
[http://www.bardsandsages.com/ Bards and Sages] 
[http://www.behemoth3.com/ Behemoth3] 
[http://www.blackindustries.com/default.htm/ Black Industries] 
[http://www.blackwyrm.com/ BlackWyrm Games] 
[http://www.bluedevilgames.com/ Blue Devil Games] 
[http://www.britgamedesigns.co.uk/ Britannia Game Design] 
[http://www.burningwheel.org/ Burning Wheel] 
[http://www.chaosium.com/ Chaosium Inc.] 
[http://www.chapter13press.com/ Chapter 13 Press.] 
[http://www.cheapass.com/ Cheapass Games] 
[http://www.contestedground.co.uk/index.html/ Contested Ground Studios] 
[http://decipher.fanhq.com/default.aspx/ Decipher Inc.] 
[http://www.decisiongames.com/ Decision Games] 
[http://www.deep7.com/ Deep 7] 
[http://www.dp9.com/ Dream Pod 9] 
[http://www.edenstudios.net/ Eden Studios] 
[http://www.emeraldpress.net/ Emerald Press] 
[http://www.eos-press.com/ Eos Press] 
[http://www.shadowrunrpg.com/ FanPro] 
[http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ Fantasy Flight Games] 
[http://www.farfuture.net/ Far Future Enterprises] 
[http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/ Flying Buffalo] 
[http://www.games-workshop.com/ Games Workshop] 
[http://genjitsugames.com/ Genjitsu Games] 
[http://goldrushgames.com/start/ Gold Rush Games] 
[http://www.goodman-games.com/index.php/ Goodman Games] 
[http://www.peginc.com/ Great White Games (formerly Pinnacle)] 
[http://www.greenknight.com/ Green Knight Publishing] 
[http://www.greenronin.com/ Green Ronin] 
[http://www.gtns.net/gzgstore/ Ground Zero Games] 
[http://www.guardiansorder.com/ Guardians Of Order] 
[http://www.hasbro.com/games/ Hasbro] - games page 
[http://www.heliograph.com/news.shtml/ Heliograph Inc.] 
[http://www.herogames.com/ Hero Games] 
[http://www.hinterwelt.com/ HinterWelt Enterprises] 
[http://www.hogshead.demon.co.uk/ Hogshead Publishing] 
[http://www.holistic-design.com/ Holistic Design Inc.] 
[http://incarnadine.indie-rpgs.com/ Incarnadine Press] 
[http://www.ironcrown.com/ Iron Crown Enterprises] 
[http://www.glorantha.com/ Issaries Inc.] 
[http://www.kenzerco.com/ Kenzer and Company] 
[http://www.looneylabs.com/ Looney Labs] 
[http://www.raggedangel.com/malefex/ Malefex] 
[http://www.mayfairgames.com/ Mayfair Games] 
[http://www.microtactix.com/ Micro Tactix] 
[http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/ Mongoose Publishing] 
[http://www.morriganrpg.com/ Morrigan Press] 
[http://nightfallgames.co.uk/ Nightfall Games] 
[http://www.openworldpress.com/ Open World Press] 
[http://www.tccorp.com/pagan/ Pagan Publishing] 
[http://www.palladiumbooks.com/ Palladium Books] 
[http://www.pandahead.com/ Pandahead Productions] 
[http://www.dyingearth.com/ Pelgrane Press] 
[http://www.pigames.net/ Politically Incorrect Games] 
[http://www.privateerpress.com/ Privateer Press] 
[http://www.TravellerRPG.com QuikLink Interactive, Inc.] 
[http://www.talsorian.com/ R. Talsorian Games] 
[http://realityblurs.com/ Reality Blurs] 
[http://www.redspirepress.com/ Red Spire Press] 
[http://www.earthdawn-classic.com/ Redbrick Limited] 
[http://www.roninarts.com/ Ronin Arts] 
[http://www.spectrum-games.com/ Spectrum Games] 
[http://www.sjgames.com/ Steve Jackson Games] 
[http://swordsedgepublishing.com/ Swords Edge Publishing] 
[http://www.teamfrog.com/index2.htm/ Team Frog Studios] 
[http://www.trolllord.com/ Troll Lord Games] 
[http://www.twilightcreationsinc.com/ Twilight Creations Inc.] 
[http://www.upperdeck.com/ Upper Deck] 
[http://www.valentgames.com/ Valent Games] 
[http://westendgames.com/ West End Games] 
[http://www.wizkidsgames.com/wk_home.asp WizKids] 
[http://www.white-wolf.com/ White Wolf] 
[http://www.wicked-dead.com/ Wicked Dead Brewing Company] 
[http://wingnutgames.com/ Wingnut Games] 
[http://www.wizards.com/welcome.asp/ Wizards of the Coast] 
[http://www.zmangames.com/ Z-Man Games] 

People who make things other than actual games

[http://www.advancinghordes.com/about_gamescience.php/ Advancing Hordes] - Primary distributor of Gamescience dice by Lou Zocchi. 
[http://www.bc-products.net./Index.html BC-Products] - game aids, best known for Tac-Tiles. 
[http://www.chessex.com/ Chessex] - gamer dice and accessories. 
[http://www.confrontation.fr/ Confrontation Miniatures] - Minis. 
[http://www.crystalcaste.com/ Crystal Caste] - home of Dwarven Stones dice. 
[http://www.darkswordminiatures.com/ Dark Sword Miniatures] - Miniatures and accessories. 
[http://www.dwarvenforge.com/1/home.php/ Dwarven Forge] - detailed three-dimensional dungeon scenery. 
[http://www.thegamersbag.com/index.html/ Gamer's Bag] - custom-made to order dice bags 
[http://www.germy.co.uk/index.htm Germ's World] - minis; especially paper ones. 
[http://www.ironwindmetals.com/ Iron Wind Metals] - minis and accessories. 
[http://www.koplowgames.com/ Koplow Games] - dice of all kinds plus related items. 
[http://www.magnificentegos.com/ Magnificent Egos]- Minis. 
[http://www.pegasuspublishing.com/ Pegasus Publishing] - gamer clothing and other gifts. 
[http://www.profantasy.com/ ProFantasy] - map making software of all kinds. 
[http://www.reapermini.com/ Reaper Miniatures]- Minis. 
[http://www.toyvault.com/index.php/ Toy Vault] - Cthulhu plushies and giant fuzzy polyhedrals.