Talwaithe

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Talwaithe is a 1981 play-by-mail fantasy role-playing game moderated by Eric M. Bram.

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Gameplay

Talwaithe was a fantasy role-playing game in which the ship Talwaithe crash-landed on a planet where the fruit is deadly to some but gives superhuman abilities to others, and the survivors encounter creatures such as goblins and dwarves. [1]

Reception

W.G. Armintrout reviewed Talwaithe in The Space Gamer No. 60. [1] Armintrout commented that "Talwaithe may be small, but is high-quality and fully professional. I give it a hearty recommendation." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Armintrout, W.G. (February 1983). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer . Steve Jackson Games (60): 52.