Tag: D&D
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Fun games can be complex or simple.
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A contrast between Pendragon RPG and Mythic Bastionland shows how fun can be had in complexity or simplicity.
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So what’s the deal with Shadowdark?
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If you’re into TTRPGs and haven’t heard someone talk about Shadowdark… I’m guessing you either only play 5e or you’re really new to the hobby. Because honestly? I can’t go…
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Growing Beyond Gygax
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When fifth edition D&D was being playtested, I started to get curious about going back to the beginning. While I enjoyed 5e, many of my fellow players hearkened back to…
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What is GaryCon?
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Part 4 (of 5) in my series on GaryCon XVII (Part one here; part two here; part three here) Imagine sitting down with your favorite athlete as they reminisce about playing ball…
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Adventure Review: Withering Woods
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“Withering Woods” is a D&D 5e adventure module for low-level characters written by Þorsteinn Mar Gunnlaugsson for Swedish game publisher, Riotminds. Part of their new Fantasy Adventure Series, it was…
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Review: A0 – Danger at Darkshelf Quarry
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When Against the Cult of the Reptile God sparked ongoing interest with two of my players in AD&D, I decided to take a whack at an ongoing campaign in that region of…
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Darlene, Greyhawk, and the Rabbit Hole
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Who knew that a map could stir the imagination so much? And yet the map released in the Greyhawk setting box has been the fundamental basis for my ongoing AD&D…
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The challenge and beauty of AD&D modules
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After over a year of playing Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (first edition), I’ve had some really great gaming moments. But I’ve also had to deal with reality. Eventually nostalgia wears…
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Review: N1 – Against the Cult of the Reptile God
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I thought my readers might be interested in more direct reviews of published modules, since I’m running those almost exclusively in my home AD&D game. Since I stopped blogging just…
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Chasing the Dragon: Progress Report!
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Well, well, well…look who the cat dragged in! That’s right, your old digital pal, the Mad Cleric. And what exactly have I been doing? Well, I’ll show you before I…