Spycraft – Andrew J. Luther

Action-Espionage in RPGs

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve seen every James Bond movie ever made. Some I’ve watched over and over, and others (anything with Timothy Dalton) I’ve only seen once. I know they are not real espionage movies—they’re action movies with a thin veneer of espionage trappings sprinkled over them…sometimes. But I’m okay with that.ContinueContinue reading “Action-Espionage in RPGs”

Espionage Games in Fate – Part 4

Here is the fourth and final part of my series of posts on espionage gaming with Fate Core, using some of the ideas for “streamlined” systems from the original Spycraft rpg published by AEG back in 2002. The other articles can be found at these links: Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Physical InfiltrationContinueContinue reading “Espionage Games in Fate – Part 4”

Espionage Games in Fate – Part 3

This is a continuation of my posts about using some of the ideas in the first edition of the Spycraft RPG to run espionage games in Fate Core. Post 1 – Introduction Post 2 – Physical Infiltration The elements that I’m discussing are: Physical Infiltration Face-to-Face Infiltration Electronic Infiltration (System Hacking) Direct Assault Interrogation SeductionContinueContinue reading “Espionage Games in Fate – Part 3”

Espionage Games in Fate Core – Part 2

Last week, I talked about some of the great systems in the original d20 edition of the Spycraft RPG that allowed the GM to run streamlined versions of some of the key elements that appear in high-action espionage games. These include: Physical Infiltration Face-to-Face Infiltration Electronic Infiltration (System Hacking) Direct Assault Interrogation Seduction Area PursuitsContinueContinue reading “Espionage Games in Fate Core – Part 2”

Espionage Games in Fate

Back in 2002, AEG released the Spycraft RPG, an espionage-oriented game that captured my interest (and dollars). It was based off the d20 system engine, and was pretty crunch-heavy, but it was a great base from which to do games about dashing superspies. In 2005, the second edition of the game was released. It triedContinueContinue reading “Espionage Games in Fate”