The Legionnaire

News from Spess.

Issue 1

by Will What you now behold is the premier, the inaugural, indeed the very first issue of, as I am sure you are aware, The Legionnaire – a news periodical by the Black Pants Legion, for the Black Pants Legion. Within these pages you will find a collection of writings, drawings, and musings by members of […]

Behold, a collection of artwork from the talented members of our community. Send yours in to bpl.thelegion@gmail.com We have three pieces to share this issue: “Checkers and Digs”, by Tango (a modern take on a classic) “Buttbot Retirement Postcard” by Blue (we miss you Buttbot)   And a drawing assignment by the illustrious Lady Red – […]

or: Tex told me I’m a film reviewer so I guess I am by Deputy I’d just gotten off the phone with Tex. It was 10:34 on a Friday Night in December, cold and wet outside, Not the ferocious sound and fury of a prairie thunderstorm in Summer but the slow, incessant oppressive downpour of […]

by Sir Digs with Hands The Auxiliary (or “Aux” for short) continues to be the beating heart of the Black Pants Legion’s outer fan and gaming community. From worldbuilding projects to game nights, tournaments, and creative collaborations, the Aux is buzzing with activity. Here’s what’s been happening in this vibrant corner of the internet. Lady […]

Dear Mr Squic, I hear you’re writing an advice column. Is it really wise for people to ask your advice? Sincerely, The Editor Allow me to answer your question with a long meandering story. Have you heard of television? Books perhaps? The human drive to tell stories is one of the things that drives us, […]

By Storm Song Ready to leave the bleak darkness, the black abyss, the abandonment and disuse that is your hotel room? Welcome to the Free State of Van Zandt, the pride of the unincorporated periphery! Nestled in the heart of the sun-scorched badlands, our quaint desert oasis boasts a unique charm forged by a steadfast […]

by Will A few of my more effervescent, more gregarious, more alive colleagues in game journalism are on stage “rocking out” to Mr Goat. We are on the rooftop of a pricey hotel in Van Zandt, at a press event organized by Steal from the BPL‘s developer and publisher BumbleBeelzebub. I’m standing at a safe […]

by Motormouth Jamie Did you hear about The World Below? Recent TTRPG by Onyx Path, advertised itself as a fantasy game set in a copyright-free Underdark, worked on by everybody’s favourite real life wizard Ed Greenwood. You know, the guy that invented the Underdark in the first place. Now, as a fan of Onyx Path’s […]

by Zeb Okay. I got a confession to make. I think being a GM is much more fun than being a player. Anyone whose known me for the five years of running games or being a generally chatty and kinda opinionated ass in the Legion should vouch I run more often than I play. I […]

From the Desk of the Editor

by Will What you now behold is the premier, the inaugural, indeed the very first issue of, as I am sure you are aware, The Legionnaire - a news periodical by...

Art Corner

Behold, a collection of artwork from the talented members of our community. Send yours in to bpl.thelegion@gmail.com We have three pieces to share this issue: "Checkers and Digs", by Tango (a...

Megalopolis, a Fever Dream Review

or: Tex told me I'm a film reviewer so I guess I am by Deputy I'd just gotten off the phone with Tex. It was 10:34 on a Friday Night...

The Auxiliary: Where Chaos Meets Community

by Sir Digs with Hands The Auxiliary (or “Aux” for short) continues to be the beating heart of the Black Pants Legion’s outer fan and gaming community. From worldbuilding projects...

Ask Squic: Why You Should ask Squic

Dear Mr Squic, I hear you're writing an advice column. Is it really wise for people to ask your advice? Sincerely, The Editor Allow me to answer your question with...

Welcome to Van Zandt

By Storm Song Ready to leave the bleak darkness, the black abyss, the abandonment and disuse that is your hotel room? Welcome to the Free State of Van Zandt, the...

Steal from the Black Pants Legion is doing a lot of the fun things you want it to do

by Will A few of my more effervescent, more gregarious, more alive colleagues in game journalism are on stage "rocking out" to Mr Goat. We are on the rooftop of...

Crowdfunded Systems: A New Normal?

by Motormouth Jamie Did you hear about The World Below? Recent TTRPG by Onyx Path, advertised itself as a fantasy game set in a copyright-free Underdark, worked on by everybody’s...

Confessions of a GM

by Zeb Okay. I got a confession to make. I think being a GM is much more fun than being a player. Anyone whose known me for the five years...