"A Pointless Fairy Tale" Submitted for ConQuest 2008

Date | 06-12-2007

A Tabletop Game for 4 Players

The Bard looked down upon his captive audience. He walked across the stage, sweeping his arms up into the air and smiled at the children below as they wriggled in their parents' laps.

“Once upon a time... there was an enchanted land filled with damsels, dragons and dashing heroes. The kingdom was plagued with bandits, witches, wizards and the vilest monsters who lurked in the dark forests. It would be one much like MYSELF who would save the land from evil and a dangerous curse...”

“That's not right!” cried a child's voice from the back. The Bard glared at the child, but quickly returned to his story, louder than before.

“The leader of the bandits has made a pact with the monsters of the forest...”

“Uh-uh! You’ve got it all wrong!”

The Bard sighed heavily. “The king’s only daughter had been ferried away in the middle of the night to become the bride of the monster folk...”

“That’s not quite true.”

“Oh do shut up,”  groaned the Bard. “I AM THE STORYTELLER young man, not YOU.”

“Yes but you’re not telling it right. You're lying mister. Did you happen to mention the little beast-girl? Or the ugly-carpenter? No? What about...”

The Bard groaned once more, and set about teaching the child a thing or two about stories!

This is a tale of a story that refuses to told the way it’s meant to be.

Come join Pointless Mental Cruelty in the world of fairy tales, where fantastic stories unfold and characters are hoping to achieve their “happily ever after” (or not!).

An improvisational Game where Players set the scene.

"The Long Walk" Submitted for Arcanacon 2008

Date | 19-09-2007

A Freeform for 12 convicted counter-revolutionaries

"The Revolutionary Tribunal has found you guilty of counter-revolutionary activities in supporting the return of the detestd Bourbon Monarchy.

The Committee of General Security has graciously arranged your incarceration at the Luxembourg prison for an undefined period of time until M. Sanson, the Public Executioner, can attend to you.

We recommend you use the time remaining to: put you affairs into order, rediscover your true dignity, revive your patriotism and ensure that your legacy for future generations is one that will be proudly remembered.

Signed
M. Robespierre
Committee of Public Safety
March 17, 1794

Long live the revolution!"

"A Tragic Toy Story" Available to Download

Date | 16-09-2007

It's a new-look web site, prettier and shinier than ever! Thanks be to Shell for her CSS input.

On another note, if you've tried to download any of our Games over the past six months, you may have noticed the links haven't worked. The company storing the files changed their policy in 2007 and deleted our documents after 60 days. Never fear, we've sourced a new place to host our PDF's and Games can once more be downloaded for you to read (or perhaps even try to run!).

PMC Blog

Date | 11-07-2007

We've created a blog at pmcgames.wordpress.com. Blogs are one of the simplest ways to maintain and update inform on-line (especially with six members!). There is an RSS feed linked to our home page as well.

Web Site Upated

Date | 05-07-2007

It's a new-look web site, prettier and shinier than ever! Thanks be to Shell for her CSS input.

On another note, if you've tried to download any of our Games over the past six months, you may have noticed the links haven't worked. The company storing the files changed their policy in 2007 and deleted our documents after 60 days. Never fear, we've sourced a new place to host our PDF's and Games can once more be downloaded for you to read (or perhaps even try to run!).

2 New Games Available to Download

Date | 05-07-2007

"Brotherhood of the Caribbean: The Island of Las Aves" was a Freeform we offered at Arcanacon 2006. "Save Bill!" was a Tabletop Role-Playing Game PMC ran at ConQuest 2006. Both Games are now available on our Downloads Page in PDF format.

Vorpalcon 2007 | www.vorpalcon.com

Date | 20-06-2007

Vorpalcon is Adelaide's Gaming convention. It's been running since 2005 and held at the Old Adelaide Gaol just outside the CBD. If you're into good food, idyllic locations, a quiet getaway and some gaming, why not take a look at the Vorpalcon web site and think about spending a weekend in the City of Churches.

Sub Rosa: An Ars Magica Fanzine | www.subrosamagazine.org

Date | 22-05-2007

Sub Rosa is a new Ars Magica fan mazagine, released online in PDF format in quarterly editions. It is a magazine made by Ars Magica fans, for Ars Magica fans. Compiled by Alex White and published by Pointless Mental Cruelty, it hopes to inspire a new generation of Ars Magica authors, and fill the gap between Atlas Games releases.

The Sub Rosa web site is currently located at www.subrosamagazine.org.

Scott joins Pointless Mental Cruelty!

Date | 04-02-2007

Arcanacon XXV (2007) is over for another year. Photos from the Game we ran, and a copy of Mythbusters B.C. to download are available for eager Players to take a look at.

On another note, and then there were SIX! We welcome Scott Vandervalk into PMC as of Arc '07. Scott is a scientist, writer and perhaps one of the nicest gentlemen you‘re ever likely to meet! Nicknamed mousebane for his talents relating to snapping the necks of mice all in the pursuit of medical research, Scott has written over 10 RPG’s presented at Australian conventions, idolises Neil Gaiman and tends to obsess over new, creative ideas.

Shell joins Pointless Mental Cruelty!

Date | 10-01-2007

PMC would like to welcome Shell Steel into the fold! Shell is the latest member of the Pointless Mental Cruelty crew. She describes herself as a Gamer girl who likes shiny things and to blow stuff up. That's what all Gamer girls say, right?!? Well... She REALLY DOES blow stuff up in her spare time. A scout troop leader filled with enthusiasm, energy and being mentally cruel, expect Shell to add to the confusion of Mythbusters B.C. at Arc 2007 this year.

Vorpalcon 2006 | www.vorpalcon.com

Date | 01-10-2006

Well, Vorpalcon is over. Two days of Gaming in Adelaide have led to a lot of happy players and even happier organisers! Daniel, Kimito and Shell, the Game Masters who ran "Save Bill!" and "The Brotherhood of the Caribbean: The Island of Las Aves" have provided a few photos which can be found by clicking here.

Thanks to the Vorpalcon organisers for their support. We look forward to Vorpalcon 2007, and (hopefully!) the first appearance of the "Completely Pointless" trophy, whatever that may be!

GenCon Oz 2008 is Coming! | www.genconoz.com

Date | 31-08-2006

Gencon, "The best 4 days of Gaming", is coming to Australia! Yes, according to www.genconoz.com, a event promotions company in Brisbane is organising Gencon Oz 2008... It's a FEW YEARS away yet, but if not a hoax, then we Role-Players of Terra Australis will be able to enjoy a taste of Gencon Indy, Gencon SoCal or Gencon Europe!

Who will be there? What Games will be on offer? What new and undiscovered systems will poke their heads through the coulds? It's a 'squee' moment for Gamers nation-wide! Let's hope that it comes to pass...

Download | Everyday is Christmas in Heaven

Date | 05-08-2006

"Everyday is Christmas in Heaven" is now available to download in PDF format.

Webring Memberships

Date | 05-08-2006

On the world wide web, Webrings are an easy way to link sites of a common theme. We've joined a number of Roleplaying Webrings, offering more links and resources for you to explore (if you're bored!). The latest additions can be found on our WWW Resources Page.

www.pointlessmentalcruelty.com

Date | 30-06-2006

We've recently purchased a domain name - www.pointlessmentalcruelty.com. Our e-mail address has changed as well - pmc@pointlessmentalcruelty.com. Our old web site and e-mail addresses still work, the pmc.com address simply looks nifty!