Post originally by Joshua Kubli at 2003-12-23 22:22:08
Converted from Phorums BB System

Jeremy wrote:
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I believe the name Midian actually comes from the Bible.

I sez:

It does. It was a place of safety for outcasts to flee to to avoid persecution for their crimes; hence, its use in Barker's fiction. His writings are full of Biblical, hermetic, and other symbolical allusions which make it fascinating to read.

I wish this review had told me thing one about the actual game, not just about the frustration with the players. I want to know about what kinds of supernatural beasties are available to play, what the premise of the setting is, and so on. With a name like Midian, and my love of Clive Barker's writings, I had to read this review, but ...

Also, I second the kudos to Nightspawn/Nightbane. Although Palladium takes a stern, TSR-ish attitude towards conversion material using their games. Possibly because the system is, in fact so clunky. Fact, everything I've read by Nightbane's author (name escapes me) has been good.

Anyways ...