[RPG]: Pokéthulhu Adventure Game, reviewed by migo (5/4)

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/10/10432.phtml

Robin Ashe's Summary:

Pokéthulhu is a tongue in cheek RPG that parodies Call of Cthulhu and Pokémon. It should be amusing for Lovecraft fans, Pokémon fans don't seem to agree however. It's also available as a free download, so it's worth a download for a quick chuckle even if you don't plan on playing a game with it, if for nothing else, for the \"What is Roleplaying\" comic by John Kovalic.

Go to the full review for more information.

Post originally by unterhund at 2004-06-28 07:24:48
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They're actually <i>Shining</i> Dodecahedrons in the book, yet another reference to Lovecraft. No, this isn't truly important. Just thought I'd bring it up.

Good review, btw. It's interesting to see it coming from an incomplete viewpoint, especially since I'm adequately familiar with all the source material. Now I have a better idea what coming into it from a different perspective is like.

Post originally by S. John Ross at 2004-06-28 10:05:49
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<B>There's also a mini-bestiary at the end. It contains 3 Thulhus which were contest submissions for Pokéthulhu, possibly after the first printing (I'm reviewing the second printing). </B>

Just to clarify: all of the printings of the 2nd Edition (Dork Storm) include the contest winners. There were three printings of the 2nd Edition, but the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd printings are each identical in terms of game content.

The thulhu contest was held prior to the creation of the 2nd Edition, based on the original "yellow cover" edition sold only at Gen Con the year before (Squishy Brain Games).

Glad the game amused; thanks for reviewing it

S. John Ross
www.cumberlandgames.com

Post originally by S. John Ross at 2004-06-28 10:07:12
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Oh, and just to clarify why I'm clarifying: I don't want any potential customers of the Dork Storm edition to have to root through the game at the game shop to make sure their copy has all the stuff

Post originally by Robin Ashe at 2004-06-28 10:10:17
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Thanks for explaining that, I could figure it out due to context, but it was more of an impulse buy 'cause I figured I might be able to get my girlfriend to play it as she watched Pokémon. So I hadn't really followed it or looked it up. Anyway, as the end part of my review suggests that plan failed horribly but at least it was hella funny to read nonetheless.

Post originally by Robin Ashe at 2004-06-28 10:11:32
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Ahh, I didn't notice the significance. Which Lovecraft story should I look up next to read about the shining somethings? Please don't say "The Colour Out of Space"

Post originally by unterhund at 2004-06-28 11:19:03
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Try "The Haunter of the Dark" at:

http://www.dagonbytes.com/thelibrary/lovecraft/thehaunterofthedark.htm

Post originally by A Deep One at 2004-06-28 13:49:02
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SAN stat?

Are they Crazy?

Yep - seems they are.

I'm all for the idea - sounds fun and wacky, in a shoggothy kind of way.

BTW, what did Casablanca's Rick say as a farewell to the father of modern geometry?

'Here's looking at you, clid.'

Post originally by IMAGinES at 2004-06-28 19:47:35
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A Deep One wrote:
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BTW, what did Casablanca's Rick say as a farewell to the father of modern geometry?

'Here's looking at you, clid.'
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No! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Post originally by Robin Ashe at 2004-06-28 23:36:13
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Phew, it's one I haven't read yet. Thanks!