News — Why TNT
The World of TNT
The rules of TNT could be used for any post-apocalyptic world, but the official setting begins in the heart of the Tri-State Wasteland, a part of the old Mid-Atlantic States of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia....
About This is Not a Test
This Is Not a Test, or TNT for short, is a skirmish warband game set after the nuclear apocalypse. Using these rules players choose a faction, such as tribals, raiders, mutants, etc., and fight other warbands, gaining power, equipment, and prestige through each victory and defeat.
Dispatch #1 – Miniatures Neutral
Greeting wastelanders. Welcome to the first dispatch. Today I would like to talk about miniatures, but not just any miniatures, your miniatures, and how they relate to This Is Not a Test. When talking about This Is Not a Test I often sell it as a miniatures neutral game. But what does that mean? It’s a fancy term I once heard online and have grown rather fond of. It means a game or ruleset that is not tied to a unique or proprietary set of miniatures. The rules can be played with any miniatures. Now let me be clear before...
Comments on This is Not a Test
I like the ability to use a variety of gangs / warbands that fit the post-apocalyptic theme of the game. – Michael S. I really did like the game. It flowed pretty well once we all had the rules down and I got a few really good games out of it. – Mike C. It’s fast and fun! I like the setting, and the included fluff. I really like the campaign’s post game feature. I love getting loot and improving my warband. – Josh L. The way damage stacks and then you roll for it at the very end of...