Michael E. Moore

A brilliant introduction followed by extensive material on Monaco, Monte Carlo & gambling start the book. The help for the GM is extensive and especially useful is the encounters that can be found in casinos. A very impressive montage of personalities will add depth and flavour to a James Bond game. The section on hotels follows and I thought that this was weaker, centring on modern complexes,migh end to be sure, but North American predominantly, and with only thumbnail sketches of Europe. Asia gets a mention with hotels detailed in Hong Kong and Thailand and these were more Bondian in tone. Once again a ménage of characters, situations and scenario seeds is included. The section on train travel is particularly good with lengthy discussions and detail on the Orient express and other trains on the European continent. This does seem to offer so much in the way of espionage roleplaying and the luxury glamour of the train is well conveyed. The section on boats, and in particular kit ting out the boats for the Major Villain is also very good. I really liked this but was less keen on the section on planes and flying. Overall though, this is an excellent supplement, very well written and certainly, like the Q manual, something which I think Games masters shouldn't be without.… (mais)