Monthly Archives: September 2011

“I will to the end of my days, with justice and with honour temper my actions and my thoughts.”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by etheruk1

We know little of the actual layout of the Time Lord academy. It could be massive or the exterior could be small while the inside is much bigger. I would suggest that it be placed away from the Capital city, … Continue reading →

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I swear to protect the ancient Law of Gallifrey with all my might and brain.

Posted on September 28, 2011 by etheruk1

Classes are only one part of a campaign set at the Time Academy. The player characters are living there and every day interact with a diverse social group of teachers and pupils. Many of the relationships forged in their school … Continue reading →

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“Children of Gallifrey were taken from their families at the age of eight, to enter the Academy.”

Posted on September 26, 2011 by etheruk1

Running a game based at the Time Academy is very different from a standard adventure.The majority of the game is about a routine. The player characters attend classes, socialise, study and repeat. The goal is not to defeat evil but … Continue reading →

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“Hey, I’m the Doctor. I was here to help and you are very, very welcome.”

Posted on September 25, 2011 by etheruk1

In a sequel to last years ‘The Lodger’, the Doctor revisits Craig and has one last adventure with the Cybermen before going to face his appointment with death in ‘Closing Time.’ This was supposed to be a light, fun story … Continue reading →

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“Believe it or not we were at the academy together.”

Posted on September 22, 2011 by etheruk1

When the BBC wanted a children’s spin-off from the main program they suggested ‘Young Doctor Who.’ Luckily we got ‘The Sarah Jane Smith Adventures’ instead but one has to wonder what it would have been like. The most obvious answer … Continue reading →

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CYBERMEN: EARTHSHOCK TO THE FLOOD

Posted on September 20, 2011 by etheruk1

Earthshock Era Cybermen Awareness 3 Coordination 3 Ingenuity 3 Presence 4 Resolve 4 Strength 7 Traits: Armour [Major Trait] These cybermen bodies have been further reinforced by thicker layers of metal and an exo-skeleton. Their armour reduces damage by 20 … Continue reading →

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“PRAISE HIM”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by etheruk1

‘The God Complex’, by Toby Whitehouse, is Doctor Who at its purist. We have a mystery, an isolated location,  a monster hunting a selection of quirky characters, lots of running up and down corridors and a commentary on the human … Continue reading →

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The Blood Line

Posted on September 16, 2011 by etheruk1

Unlike ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’ I intend to get straight to the point. This series was bad, ending with a poorly conceived final episode that contained almost no drama. This is the first time I have watched a series and felt … Continue reading →

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CYBERMEN: FROM INVASION TO REVENGE

Posted on September 15, 2011 by etheruk1

Cyberman, The Invasion Era Awareness 3 Coordination 3 Ingenuity 3 Presence 4 Resolve 4 Strength 8 Traits: Armour [Major Trait] These cybermen bodies have been further reinforced by thicker layers of metal and an exo-skeleton. Their armour reduces damage by … Continue reading →

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CYBERMEN: CONTROLLERS TO WHEEL IN SPACE

Posted on September 13, 2011 by etheruk1

Cyberman Controller, Tomb of the Cybermen Era Awareness 3 Coordination 3 Ingenuity 4 Presence 4 Resolve 5 Strength 8 Traits: Armour [Major Trait] These cybermen have a metal skin covering their bodies, reducing damage by 6 points. Cyborg: Emotionless [Special … Continue reading →

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