A superb book! The art work is absolutely top notch, this supplement really he with fleshing out more of the denizens of Mort!

Fantastic source book that adds even more threats, even more weapons, and crucially, even more of that juicy lore about what's REALLY going on in the World of Progress.

The book is laid out in a really simple and easy to follow way, allowing GMs to jump to the bits they're more interested in with ease. Each section beefs up what we already know about types of enemies like Gangs, Dream Entities etc, adding new profiles for GMs who want a pre-generated threat to throw at their squad, as well as many rules for randomly or specifically generating new monsters, gangs etc. This is exactly what I want from a source book as a GM.

Reading through the book, every section gave me inspiration for a new BPN, hunter sheet, or mystery for my players to delve into. It fleshes out the history, sociology and psychology of these Collateral threats so well that you can't help but think up new and interesting ways to torture your players. Sorry players.

My main note of warning would be that if you're purely a player of SLA 2nd Edition, maybe don't read this book. It's a fantastic aide for GMs, but a lot of the wonder, mystery and horror for players is NOT knowing what's out there. Whilst I definitely think this book is necessary so that GMs can create full and well realised narratives within the World of Progress, a lot of it is stuff that as a GM I'd rather my players didn't know. But if you are a player who wants it for the shiny new player toys (we're talking guns and even the capability to have a playable Manchine, oh yes!) then I would recommend asking your GM which bits they don't want you to read. So that you can be surprised and terrified at the same time when your GM uses some of this stuff against you!

So, the Shaktar and Wraithen got some time in the spotlight and it went seemingly well. A common gripe I have with sci fi settings portraying aliens is that they often make them excessively "human", but for the most part, the Shaktar and especially Wraithen are sufficiently foreign while also being relatable enough to function in the setting. I also have to say the art was strong in this supplement and there's a particular couple Wraithen images that just perfectly encapsulate the vicious bravado of the species in all their glory. The corresponding homeworlds, cultures and some fauna of the Shaktar and Wraithen are also concisely but adequately detailed. Now, my biggest gripe is this: the Shaktar species is divided into a philosophical dualistic dichotomy much like the Ebonites. I understand the rationale, but feel it slightly unnecessary, or at least the way in which it was executed and imo, reduces the overall depth of the Shaktar. I can work around it, but I sincerely hope for some future portrayals of Shaktar that don't fall into 1 extreme or the other. Speaking of lack of depth....the Wraithen seem even more 1 dimensional and yet it just works because of how charismatic and amusing they are. That being said, there's still enough room for some complexity there. I also consider them to be far more intimidating than the larger and more imposing Shaktar. When you really start to understand what a Wraithen is, you come to the conclusion that you really wouldn't want one after you.

As it stands, this is my favorite game world. SLA combines a number of familiar themes, but into an identity that doesn't quite resemble anything else. The mood is both morose and absurd and the culture the universe generates is uniquely distinctive and reinforced by a healthy breadth and depth of lore. I enjoy all the characters, species, products and pop culture of SLA and find them fleshed out and unintentionally cool. Nightfall Games seem to have some talented artistic hands on deck and all the aforementioned things are deftly conveyed through adequate illustration. My biggest gripe, however, is that the World of Progress seems to be a bit scattershot in its architecture. The aesthetic gambit ranges from retro cyberpunk, (now) outdated modern and contemporary into a blend that feels neither cohesive or distinctive. A niche issue for sure, but this actually bugs me the most. It interferes with my immersion and feels like the single underdeveloped aspect of an otherwise well built world filled with distinction and detail. All in all, I think I would describe the world of SLA as Saturday morning cartoon meets ultraviolent capitalism. Yay.

Anyway, this is a good book and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good time with an edge. It's pretty broad and introductory, but certainly creates a desire to explore more of the World of Progress in future additions.

A scenario for any occassion. For those who want more time travel? No problem. Complained about lack of more stories and adventures during the 30 years future war? Hold on to my 40watt Plasma rifle! A good starting block. I am waiting for a game to come together on this at my local gaming shop. This is fertile ground and it follows a lot of the great stories done by Dark Horse, so if you read those greats from Burning Earth to Enemy Within and Secondary Objectives you are in luck. So break out that 80s soundtrack and lets get after it.

Highly recommended. I got this on Kickstarter so I have the benefit of both physical copy and PDF. But the PDF is an essential, especially for reference material.

How does a Table Top RPG get right what damn Hollywood failed to do? Had Hollywood taken a leaf from this adaption of the franchise, I think the Terminator series would have continued its epic march after T2. This follows the Dark Horse series, so seeing a lot of events and characters transcribed for table top and further expansion not only is a testament to good writing, it is proof fans can translate the material. The rules are a little different from what I am used to, but the game is easy to learn and the only set back I have is finding people who know about it. If anything this game has potential and the writing is good. Either time travel or future war, it caters to any players or GM (Director's).

Old school, nothing special, ruleset. There is a separate skill for reading lips. Really? Booklet says there will be many more skills in the actual rulebook, but I am not sure I want to hear about them. Hacking seems to be important part of the game. Not sure why. Mini-adventure is okay, but again, nothing special. I really wanted to like this, but there is just nothing here that would make me want to play this instead of coming up with stats for the Terminators and playing on some other system that both me and others are already familiar with.

With this scenario Nightfall are really opening up the potential for the Terminator RPG, marrying concepts from the origianl Now Comics Terminator series (although not explicitely mentioned) with the newly created Time Displacement Commandos, to create some mystery and intrigue. Alongside this is a bucket full of action, new Skynet Forces, i teresting NPCs and the promise of six instalments of this tightly focused campaign. Well done Nightfall Games, great work.

This Mission Report is a great way to introduce the players to the TDC in your future war campaign. It provides the Director with everything needed to toss the PCs into a dark, compelling scenario that never stops turning up the heat. There are even a couple of custom Terminators to add to the Skynet Family Tree, for those of us who can never get enough metal.

Additionally, the introduction of a new Series R HK in the Skynet Arsenal Update adds a very cool new Terminator model for creative Directors to deploy when it's time to make an entrance the players will never forget!

I'm extremely pleased with this new addition to The Terminator RPG and look forward to seeing what Skynet has in store for us in November.

25€ book, it's has great art, the system seems cool, similar to CofD, the design seems a bit too much red for my liking although preferable to most designs I saw, but it's not hyperlinked or bookmarked which is unacceptable as a digital product.

I love the set up of Devil's Run: factions, plot, drama all just waiting for the PCs to stick their nose in. Lots of options for less violent approaches. My only comment is that the game would have benefitted from the more streamlined approach to 2D20 as found in Star Trek and Dune (sadly unavailable at the time). Definitely recommended if you want a largely low-fantasy post-apocalypse - Mad Max style.

This is seriously a excellent stuff. strongly recommend.

I've been enjoying this since I had a chance to run the QS. Loving it. Hoping the physical books come soon.

Wow, I was surprised by the number of scenarios within this book ranging from future war to present day scenarios, based on the Dark Horse comics series and also new creations. Each can be played as a standalone but the suggested campaign weaves an interesting story that leads a group of resistance fighters through many exciting adventures. The situations are varied, the obstacles and enemies are many and the stakes couldn't be higher, the future of humanity. If you are reading this, you are the resistance.

I have reviewed all of the Terminator books separately, so won't repeat myself. If you are a fan of Terminator and RPGs, or have never played an RPG but love the Terminator mythos, then this os a great price for a great range of products. You will have everything you need to play this RPG for at least a year with the main rules, quick start adventures and campaign book. Have fun.