Toxic Racer
Starring: Alternity (Nemesis) Convoy [Super Black]
Picked this up from a local flea market for cheap (alongside the Super Car Brothers). I've already had the Red Deco version for ages, but for some reason Ive been picking up alot of the Black redecos this year.....
#Transformers
Starring: Alternity (Nemesis) Convoy [Super Black]
Picked this up from a local flea market for cheap (alongside the Super Car Brothers). I've already had the Red Deco version for ages, but for some reason Ive been picking up alot of the Black redecos this year.....
#Transformers
December 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Toxic Racer
Starring: Alternity (Nemesis) Convoy [Super Black]
Picked this up from a local flea market for cheap (alongside the Super Car Brothers). I've already had the Red Deco version for ages, but for some reason Ive been picking up alot of the Black redecos this year.....
#Transformers
Starring: Alternity (Nemesis) Convoy [Super Black]
Picked this up from a local flea market for cheap (alongside the Super Car Brothers). I've already had the Red Deco version for ages, but for some reason Ive been picking up alot of the Black redecos this year.....
#Transformers
My first was dnd. In the 90s me and my friends also played this sci fi game Alternity. It was a pretty fun game. It was nice go futuristic sometimes instead of fantasy.
October 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
My first was dnd. In the 90s me and my friends also played this sci fi game Alternity. It was a pretty fun game. It was nice go futuristic sometimes instead of fantasy.
Although this week’s #BehindTheBots star has worked for Takara as a concept artist and illustrator, HIROFUMI ICHIKAWA is well-known for his high-concept Transformers prose, which include “Binaltech”, “Alternity”, and various Masterpiece bios!
tfwiki.net/wiki/Hirofum...
tfwiki.net/wiki/Hirofum...
October 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Although this week’s #BehindTheBots star has worked for Takara as a concept artist and illustrator, HIROFUMI ICHIKAWA is well-known for his high-concept Transformers prose, which include “Binaltech”, “Alternity”, and various Masterpiece bios!
tfwiki.net/wiki/Hirofum...
tfwiki.net/wiki/Hirofum...
That's Alternity Backstio. @razorclaw0000.bsky.social knows.
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
That's Alternity Backstio. @razorclaw0000.bsky.social knows.
The WoW one shown above is the second Warcraft TTRPG. And both are predated by a Starcraft TTRPG for Alternity.
December 15, 2024 at 6:16 AM
The WoW one shown above is the second Warcraft TTRPG. And both are predated by a Starcraft TTRPG for Alternity.
One of my favorite older rpgs is "Alternity," a d20 system game published by old TSR games. The system was reversed, you had skill rolls grade as Amazing, Good or Marginal successes. The lower you rolled the better. Dark Matter setting was my favorite game for it, since it was basically the X-Files
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
One of my favorite older rpgs is "Alternity," a d20 system game published by old TSR games. The system was reversed, you had skill rolls grade as Amazing, Good or Marginal successes. The lower you rolled the better. Dark Matter setting was my favorite game for it, since it was basically the X-Files
Alternity also spawned two of my *favourite* campaign settings: Dark Matter and Star Drive.
Dark Matter is a setting not unlike the X-Files but if it was *all* real
Star Drive is an epic space opera setting absolutely massive in scope, with multiple stellar nations and a storyline
Dark Matter is a setting not unlike the X-Files but if it was *all* real
Star Drive is an epic space opera setting absolutely massive in scope, with multiple stellar nations and a storyline
September 13, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Alternity also spawned two of my *favourite* campaign settings: Dark Matter and Star Drive.
Dark Matter is a setting not unlike the X-Files but if it was *all* real
Star Drive is an epic space opera setting absolutely massive in scope, with multiple stellar nations and a storyline
Dark Matter is a setting not unlike the X-Files but if it was *all* real
Star Drive is an epic space opera setting absolutely massive in scope, with multiple stellar nations and a storyline
(am I still annoyed that the only licensed Wheel of Time game we ever got was in 3e? Yes, yes I am.)
Also that Wizards abandoned Alternity when they bought TSR and didn't incorporate any of its design elements into 3e.
Also that Wizards abandoned Alternity when they bought TSR and didn't incorporate any of its design elements into 3e.
August 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
(am I still annoyed that the only licensed Wheel of Time game we ever got was in 3e? Yes, yes I am.)
Also that Wizards abandoned Alternity when they bought TSR and didn't incorporate any of its design elements into 3e.
Also that Wizards abandoned Alternity when they bought TSR and didn't incorporate any of its design elements into 3e.
Alternity
Shadowrun
Shadowrun
August 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Alternity
Shadowrun
Shadowrun
The Star*Drive space opera/sci fi setting for Alternity is also very fun, but the homebrewed d20 Modern game we did before the official book was awesome.
My dive bookstore owner with a 12 gauge that looked like it was kitted out by either a Black Templar or 82 year old Italian grandma was very fun
My dive bookstore owner with a 12 gauge that looked like it was kitted out by either a Black Templar or 82 year old Italian grandma was very fun
September 17, 2024 at 1:04 AM
The Star*Drive space opera/sci fi setting for Alternity is also very fun, but the homebrewed d20 Modern game we did before the official book was awesome.
My dive bookstore owner with a 12 gauge that looked like it was kitted out by either a Black Templar or 82 year old Italian grandma was very fun
My dive bookstore owner with a 12 gauge that looked like it was kitted out by either a Black Templar or 82 year old Italian grandma was very fun
AD&D/Alternity weirdo and Eagle Scout
March 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
AD&D/Alternity weirdo and Eagle Scout
Ah. Another veteran of the rpgs fields. *Tips hat* GURPS and Alternity eh? Lovely.
October 24, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Ah. Another veteran of the rpgs fields. *Tips hat* GURPS and Alternity eh? Lovely.
Man, for those who remember Alternity: I am so tempted to make a Mourn Watch Rook based on Tosha, you have no idea
November 5, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Man, for those who remember Alternity: I am so tempted to make a Mourn Watch Rook based on Tosha, you have no idea
I'd happily play in a GURPS game, but I don't think I'm fit to run one.
That's not to say I haven't loved complicated game systems, especially quirky ones like the original Alternity or Chill 2nd edition. There was a time when I would buy just about any new game to learn about its mechanics.
That's not to say I haven't loved complicated game systems, especially quirky ones like the original Alternity or Chill 2nd edition. There was a time when I would buy just about any new game to learn about its mechanics.
November 19, 2024 at 8:44 PM
I'd happily play in a GURPS game, but I don't think I'm fit to run one.
That's not to say I haven't loved complicated game systems, especially quirky ones like the original Alternity or Chill 2nd edition. There was a time when I would buy just about any new game to learn about its mechanics.
That's not to say I haven't loved complicated game systems, especially quirky ones like the original Alternity or Chill 2nd edition. There was a time when I would buy just about any new game to learn about its mechanics.
5 faves, 5 tags!
Transformer: Soundwave
Movie: Spider-Man 2
Game: Fallout New Vegas
Cartoon: Beast Wars
Toy: Alternity Optimus Prime
Too lazy to tag people tbh, just join if you want.
Transformer: Soundwave
Movie: Spider-Man 2
Game: Fallout New Vegas
Cartoon: Beast Wars
Toy: Alternity Optimus Prime
Too lazy to tag people tbh, just join if you want.
November 25, 2024 at 5:44 AM
5 faves, 5 tags!
Transformer: Soundwave
Movie: Spider-Man 2
Game: Fallout New Vegas
Cartoon: Beast Wars
Toy: Alternity Optimus Prime
Too lazy to tag people tbh, just join if you want.
Transformer: Soundwave
Movie: Spider-Man 2
Game: Fallout New Vegas
Cartoon: Beast Wars
Toy: Alternity Optimus Prime
Too lazy to tag people tbh, just join if you want.
Why isn't this camp an actual thing!?
RoleMaster, TORG, Alternity, Top Secret: SI, Tunnels & Trolls, Earthdawn, Shadowrun 1e, RuneQuest 1e, DC Heroes (MEGS), Indiana Jones (TSR), Superworld, Talislanta, Arduin, Nephilim, Fireborn, Amber, Chivalry & Sorcery, Gamma World, The Dark Eye, Ars Magica...
RoleMaster, TORG, Alternity, Top Secret: SI, Tunnels & Trolls, Earthdawn, Shadowrun 1e, RuneQuest 1e, DC Heroes (MEGS), Indiana Jones (TSR), Superworld, Talislanta, Arduin, Nephilim, Fireborn, Amber, Chivalry & Sorcery, Gamma World, The Dark Eye, Ars Magica...
September 24, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Why isn't this camp an actual thing!?
RoleMaster, TORG, Alternity, Top Secret: SI, Tunnels & Trolls, Earthdawn, Shadowrun 1e, RuneQuest 1e, DC Heroes (MEGS), Indiana Jones (TSR), Superworld, Talislanta, Arduin, Nephilim, Fireborn, Amber, Chivalry & Sorcery, Gamma World, The Dark Eye, Ars Magica...
RoleMaster, TORG, Alternity, Top Secret: SI, Tunnels & Trolls, Earthdawn, Shadowrun 1e, RuneQuest 1e, DC Heroes (MEGS), Indiana Jones (TSR), Superworld, Talislanta, Arduin, Nephilim, Fireborn, Amber, Chivalry & Sorcery, Gamma World, The Dark Eye, Ars Magica...
And don't get me wrong, I perk up at "oh let's use all the dice" in a more clever and integral way than "well we gotta use them for damage or w/e" - but also, I feel like Alternity did it better and more creatively just by having a negative scale too? And that was in 2000?
November 21, 2024 at 7:54 AM
And don't get me wrong, I perk up at "oh let's use all the dice" in a more clever and integral way than "well we gotta use them for damage or w/e" - but also, I feel like Alternity did it better and more creatively just by having a negative scale too? And that was in 2000?
I don't want to derail this thread but if you *happen* to pick up the Alternity books online, *somewhere* you'll find a StarCraft setting guide, a Gamma World (like weirder Fallout) setting, Star*Drive (space opera), Dark•Matter (X-Files-ish), and Tangents (parallel realities)
you can still acquire the books 🏴☠️, and even if you don't like the system, the campaign settings are fantastic
December 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM
I don't want to derail this thread but if you *happen* to pick up the Alternity books online, *somewhere* you'll find a StarCraft setting guide, a Gamma World (like weirder Fallout) setting, Star*Drive (space opera), Dark•Matter (X-Files-ish), and Tangents (parallel realities)
Alternity (first system ever, nostalgiaaaa)
Pathfinder 2E (the best version of classic fantasy rp so far imo)
Lancer (giant stompy robots)
Torchbearer
Nobilis (the last two I'm in love with the ideas of but have never gotten to play)
Pathfinder 2E (the best version of classic fantasy rp so far imo)
Lancer (giant stompy robots)
Torchbearer
Nobilis (the last two I'm in love with the ideas of but have never gotten to play)
OMG we're doing all the intro posts but not our own niche! So:
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
Introduce yourself with your top 5 #TTRPG picks.
Changeling: The Lost
In Nomine (English + French editions)
Secrets of Cats
Sailor Moon Role-Playing Game
Over The Edge
Too many choices really! Already 2nd guessing my list.
November 21, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Alternity (first system ever, nostalgiaaaa)
Pathfinder 2E (the best version of classic fantasy rp so far imo)
Lancer (giant stompy robots)
Torchbearer
Nobilis (the last two I'm in love with the ideas of but have never gotten to play)
Pathfinder 2E (the best version of classic fantasy rp so far imo)
Lancer (giant stompy robots)
Torchbearer
Nobilis (the last two I'm in love with the ideas of but have never gotten to play)
Dark•Matter: Alternity vs. d20
Last year, I spent some quality time with the Alternity Game system, particularly Dark•Matter. Today I wanted to spend some time comparing the d20 version with the Alternity version.
#d20 #ttrpg #darkmatter #Alternity
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/05/dark...
Last year, I spent some quality time with the Alternity Game system, particularly Dark•Matter. Today I wanted to spend some time comparing the d20 version with the Alternity version.
#d20 #ttrpg #darkmatter #Alternity
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/05/dark...
May 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Dark•Matter: Alternity vs. d20
Last year, I spent some quality time with the Alternity Game system, particularly Dark•Matter. Today I wanted to spend some time comparing the d20 version with the Alternity version.
#d20 #ttrpg #darkmatter #Alternity
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/05/dark...
Last year, I spent some quality time with the Alternity Game system, particularly Dark•Matter. Today I wanted to spend some time comparing the d20 version with the Alternity version.
#d20 #ttrpg #darkmatter #Alternity
theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2025/05/dark...
Today I sat down and began to work out how to bring two of my favourite RPG books together at the table. Been wanting to do this since 2004, so about time…
May 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Today I sat down and began to work out how to bring two of my favourite RPG books together at the table. Been wanting to do this since 2004, so about time…
I'm trying to avoid obvious recommendations, but this one is really obscure.
ttrpg. Alternity. This was one of the last new rpgs TSR created before Wizards of the Coast bought them.
It is to scifi what DnD is to Fantasy. And it has some truly great rules.
ttrpg. Alternity. This was one of the last new rpgs TSR created before Wizards of the Coast bought them.
It is to scifi what DnD is to Fantasy. And it has some truly great rules.
July 31, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I'm trying to avoid obvious recommendations, but this one is really obscure.
ttrpg. Alternity. This was one of the last new rpgs TSR created before Wizards of the Coast bought them.
It is to scifi what DnD is to Fantasy. And it has some truly great rules.
ttrpg. Alternity. This was one of the last new rpgs TSR created before Wizards of the Coast bought them.
It is to scifi what DnD is to Fantasy. And it has some truly great rules.
TTRPG Alphabet
Aether Silver Gryphon Games
All Flesh Must Be Eaten Eden Studios, Inc.
Altered Carbon Renegade Game Studios
Alternity by Wizards Of The Coast
Amazing Engine TSR
Angel Eden Studios, Inc.
Asphodel Complex Warp Games
Authority Guardians of Order Inc.
Avatar Legends Magpie Games
Aether Silver Gryphon Games
All Flesh Must Be Eaten Eden Studios, Inc.
Altered Carbon Renegade Game Studios
Alternity by Wizards Of The Coast
Amazing Engine TSR
Angel Eden Studios, Inc.
Asphodel Complex Warp Games
Authority Guardians of Order Inc.
Avatar Legends Magpie Games
October 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
TTRPG Alphabet
Aether Silver Gryphon Games
All Flesh Must Be Eaten Eden Studios, Inc.
Altered Carbon Renegade Game Studios
Alternity by Wizards Of The Coast
Amazing Engine TSR
Angel Eden Studios, Inc.
Asphodel Complex Warp Games
Authority Guardians of Order Inc.
Avatar Legends Magpie Games
Aether Silver Gryphon Games
All Flesh Must Be Eaten Eden Studios, Inc.
Altered Carbon Renegade Game Studios
Alternity by Wizards Of The Coast
Amazing Engine TSR
Angel Eden Studios, Inc.
Asphodel Complex Warp Games
Authority Guardians of Order Inc.
Avatar Legends Magpie Games
I do miss Alternity. Especially Dark*Matter.
April 8, 2024 at 1:17 AM
I do miss Alternity. Especially Dark*Matter.