Returning to Charlotte in Style

The Debut of Worlds of Pulp™ The Skinny Complete

I’ve always believed there’s a certain poetry in revisiting the places that shaped you. For me, ConCarolinas in Charlotte was one of those places. It’s where I took my first big swing as a game designer, presenting The Dark Fantasy of Sundrah all those years ago. But this time, I’m not coming back with a piece of my past—I’m bringing something that stands taller, stronger, and sharper. Worlds of Pulp™ The Skinny Complete is a different beast entirely, and frankly, it’s better in every way that counts.

Why The Skinny Complete Stands Apart

This isn’t just another iteration. The Skinny Complete was designed to do one thing—cut through the noise and deliver pure, unfiltered pulp action. It’s streamlined, smart, and packed with everything you need to keep the action rolling. I’ve taken the lessons I’ve learned over years of testing and refining systems, tossing out what doesn’t work and doubling down on what does.

Forget clunky mechanics or long-winded charts. This game is built for speed and storytelling, where every roll is deliberate, every action critical, and every game night unforgettable. What’s on these pages was forged to embody what pulp gaming should always be—lean, mean, and unforgivingly fun.

Where The Dark Fantasy of Sundrah was a step into the ring, The Skinny Complete has thrown out the old playbook. It’s unapologetically fresh and designed with one goal in mind—to give pulp gamers the system they didn’t know they were missing.

ConCarolinas 2025 – A Fitting Return

There’s a kind of symmetry to this return. ConCarolinas saw me step onto the stage years ago with my first game, nerves in check, hoping people would feel the same spark I did. It was a proving ground, a place to see if I had what it took to speak to a room full of gamers and give them something they could sink their teeth into.

Now I’m coming back, but not as the same person who walked in all those years ago. This isn’t me retracing my steps or revisiting old work. This is about showing just how far things have come since those early days.

The Skinny Complete isn’t a continuation of that path—it’s a new road altogether. Pulp gaming is a different animal, but it shares the same fire I brought when I first started. To me, it feels fitting to debut something this bold, this dynamic, in the very halls that shaped my early creative drive.

No Fat, All Muscle

Here’s the deal—pulp gaming thrives on rhythm. It’s breakneck pacing, edge-of-your seat decisions, and a narrative flow that refuses to slow down for anyone. Anything that disrupts that pace has got to go, and that’s the philosophy behind The Skinny Complete.

I threw out any mechanics that overstayed their welcome and zeroed in on what makes pulp sing. Danger, drama, action—it’s all here, stripped down to the essentials and polished to a mirror shine. Whether you’re orchestrating a high-stakes heist, escaping a crumbling tomb, or chasing down a mystery that shouldn’t be, this system keeps you moving forward.

Magic, gadgetry, fists, or firepower—whatever tools your players want for their pulp adventures, the system handles them with precision. This is about raw energy. It’s about unleashing creativity without drowning in micromanagement.

Why Debut at ConCarolinas?

Because it’s the right place, plain and simple. It’s not about nostalgia—it’s about respect. The Charlotte gaming community welcomed me when I first stepped into this world, and now it’s time to give back with something that represents the best I’ve got.

ConCarolinas 2025 won’t just be a sit-and-smile kind of debut. I’m bringing the heat. There’ll be live demos, Q&As, and a few surprises tossed in to keep things interesting. If you’re looking for a safe, predictable launch, this won’t be it. But if you’re game for experiencing Worlds of Pulp™ as it was meant to be played—raw and unfiltered—then you know where to find me.

ConCarolinas 2025 – Carolinas’ Longest Running Sci-Fi & Fantasy Con

What to Expect

The Skinny Complete isn’t just a game—it’s an experience built for players and GMs who want to grab a story and drag it kicking and screaming into the wild. Powered by a focus on tight mechanics and fast gameplay, it’s designed to slip right into your campaign with minimal friction.

If you’ve been looking for a system that puts story and style above tedious stat-crunching, this is it. Bring your pulp heroes to life, blow things sky high, and leave the table knowing you lived through one hell of an adventure. That’s what The Skinny Complete promises, and I don’t take promises like that lightly.

See You in Charlotte

ConCarolinas, I’m heading your way in 2025. And not just with a game, but with a challenge—to experience something sharper, leaner, and more intense than anything I’ve brought before. If you’ve been with me since the Sundrah days, you’ve seen where I’ve been. Now it’s time to see what’s next.

Whether you’re a pulp veteran or just looking to dip your toes into the chaos for the first time, come find me at the con. We’ll roll the dice, break new ground, and maybe—just maybe—create some legends along the way.

This isn’t the past. This is the now. And trust me, you’re not going to want to miss it.

T. Glenn Bane
Director, Scaldcrow Games


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