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The purpose of this blog is to explore the world of Doctor Who in all its forms to draw out useful ideas that can be used in the Doctor Who: Adventures in Time and Space (DWAITS) published by Cubicle 7. I've been roleplaying for decades and have been a Who fan even longer. With the publication of a new system it seemed the perfect time to generate material to fuel campaigns for years to come.Blogroll
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“There Is A Time To Live And There Is A Time To Sleep.”
‘The Name Of The Doctor’, written by Stephen Moffat, is both the beginning and the end of the Doctor. A wonderful conclusion to this season and celebration of nearly 50 years of Doctor Who. Spoilers From Here On In! There … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Doctor, First Thoughts, Name Of The Doctor
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The UNIT Campaign: Terror Of The Autons
This is a continuing series of adventures for those wanting to run a UNIT campaign in parallel to the television stories. MISSING TIME The Master is still on the loose and to make matters worse there is apparently a traitor … Continue reading
Posted in 3rd Doctor, Adventure, Master, Terror Of The Autons
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“Hail To You The Doctor. Saviour Of The Cybermen.”
‘Nightmare In Silver’, written by Neil Gaiman, is the most effective Cybermen centred story since their return in the new series. It is an extremely tense story as the odds increase against our heroes and even the Doctor is turned … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Doctor, First Thoughts, Nightmare In Silver
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“By order of the High Council, this is an impartial enquiry into the behaviour of the accused person, known as the Doctor.”
‘Trial Of A Time Lord’ was the name over arcing plot of the 23rd Season of Doctor Who. The Time Lord in question was the Doctor, accused of meddling in the affairs of other planets and transgressing the First Law … Continue reading
Posted in 6th Doctor, Setting, Trial Of A Time Lord
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“You’ll Be My Secret. My Special Monster.”
‘The Crimson Horror’, by Mark Gatiss, is another strong episode. Taking the Doctor up north, it features a welcome return of Lady Vastra, Jenny and Strax. Diana Rigg and her daughter Rachael Stirling are fabulous, bringing pathos and camp in … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Doctor, Crimson Horror, First Thoughts
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“Doctor, you have evaded your responsibilities for far too long.”
At the end of ‘The Five Doctors’ the Doctor is told by Chancellor Flavia that he has been made President. To Tegan’s dismay the Doctor prefers to go on the run from his own people rather than accept the role. … Continue reading
Posted in 5th Doctor, Setting
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“Secrets Protect Us. Secrets Make Us Safe.”
‘Journey to the centre of the TARDIS’, written by Stephen Thompson, allows the Doctor’s most faithful companion take centre stage. The title alone promises that we’ll go further into the TARDIS than ever before. Unfortunately the episode fails to deliver … Continue reading
“They’ve forgiven me. They’ve given me back my freedom.”
At the end of ‘The Three Doctors’ the Time Lords provide the Doctor with a new dematerialisation circuit and restore his knowledge of time travel. Once again the Doctor is free to explore space and time. How would things change … Continue reading
Posted in 3rd Doctor, 4th Doctor
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“To you I am a ghost. We’re all ghosts to you.”
‘Hide’, written by Neil Cross, is a spooky story. Rich in atmosphere, brilliant directing and some excellent guest stars hampered only by worrying shifts in tone, unfortunately side-lining Clara and rushing the ending. Spoilers From Here On! Just as ‘Cold … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Doctor, First Thoughts, Hide
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“Doctor, you mustn’t call them in or it will be the end of us. They’ll show no mercy.”
In ‘The War Games’ the 2nd Doctor makes a fateful decision to summon the Time Lords. Although this resolves the problem created by the War Chief it leads to his capture, forced regeneration and exile to Earth. How might things … Continue reading
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