Category Archives: Robot of Sherwood

“Is it so hard to credit? That a man born into wealth and privilege should find the plight of the oppressed and weak too much to bear…”

Posted on December 2, 2015 by etheruk1

‘The Robot of Sherwood’ gives another hint at why the Doctor first fled from Gallifrey. This comes from Robin Hood, phrased in such a way that it would at first see to be part of his own legend. It is … Continue reading →

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“Well, they’re not holograms, that much is obvious. Could be a theme park from the future.”

Posted on November 25, 2015 by etheruk1

Not believing that Robin Hood was real the Doctor explored several possibilities to explain the situation in ‘Robot of Sherwood’. Ultimately it was revealed that Robin Hood was real but your players may find themselves in a similar situation with … Continue reading →

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“Oh, I can’t believe this. You really are Robin Hood and his Merry Men!”

Posted on November 18, 2015 by etheruk1

Having established that Robin Hood is real within the Doctor Who universe you may wish to explore his further adventures. You could have a whole campaign, with the players taking the role of the famous outlaw and his merry men. … Continue reading →

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“I’m too much for you, outlaw! The first of a new breed. Half man, half engine.”

Posted on November 11, 2015 by etheruk1

With a little tinkering it is possible to turn ‘Robot of Sherwood’ into a new adventure involving the Cybermen. A great advantage is that the story already includes robots from space and the Sheriff reveals at the end of the … Continue reading →

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“Robin Hood laughs in the face of all. Ha, ha, ha!”

Posted on September 7, 2014 by etheruk1

While Doctor Who is able to do many genres comedy is tricky. The episode needs to be funny without parodying the show itself. It has to still feel as if it is part of the same universe as the ‘serious’ … Continue reading →

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