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Dispatch #2 – Give Me Shelter Battle Report
Give Me Shelter (A Battle Report for This Is Not a Test) The wasteland is a dangerous place, especially the strange and unpredictable weather. One of the more deadly phenomena are dust storms that kick up radioactive debris. Those unlucky enough to be caught in such a storm are struck by gale force winds and stinging detritus and even temporary exposure to the fallout from the storm can be deadly. The safest bet when such a storm hits is to seek strong shelter, such as an underground vault or a reinforced building. In this scenario two factions are crossing the...
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...