Save vs. Nostalgia: Dungeons & Dragons & Us
Being an old D&D hack who whetted his blade in 2nd edition (I’m the same age as the game, actually), I am naturally nostalgic about Dungeons and Dragons. Helplessly nostalgic, as it happens....
View ArticleLording it over the City of Splendor: Reviewing WotC’s Lords of Waterdeep
Yesterday, two friends and I cracked open Wizard’s of the Coast’s newest D&D inspired board game, Lords of Waterdeep. I have fond memories of kicking around Waterdeep in my 2nd edition days, so...
View ArticleWhy I Love Tabletop RPGs
I love role-playing games; I’ve loved them since my best friend gave me the Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set. When my mom took away my books and we had to use poorly improvised rules and smuggled...
View ArticleDimvigar: The Sword of Lamentations
Items of wonder and power, fascinating NPCs, deadly monsters, maps, random tables, and miscellany to add spice to your game, welcome to the Treasure Trove. Our first offering: Dimvagar, The Sword of...
View ArticleWhy Role-Playing is Essential in RPGs
An opportunity of a lifetime came my way. I was at this year’s PAX EAST in Boston, Massachusetts and although I enjoyed covering the latest video games coming out and interviewing game designers and...
View Article“How D&D Saved My Life and How It Could Save Yours!”
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks author Ethan Gilsdorf talks about the impact Dungeons and Dragons made to his life in his younger years and in his life today. Filmed at PAX EAST 2012 on Gilsford’s...
View ArticleRoll the dice, get out of your dungeon and go see OF DICE & MEN
Last night I saw the Dysfunctional Theater Company production “Of Dice & Men.” A comedy-drama about a few childhood friends coming into adulthood who still get together and play the classic role...
View ArticleOpen Gaming 2012
Well, no customs apart from “Box-tron”. “The Cardboard Knight”? “Pack-man”? “Sir Box-a-lot”? Last weekend I abandoned my wife and children (ok, cats) to answer the call of adventure. The Open...
View ArticleTaking The Table Away From Tabletop: A Look At DRAGONS GAMEBOARD
Get off the Table! If you’ve ever tried gaming with an attention-hogging cat, you’ve probably yelled that more than a few times. Maybe it’s pets, or maybe your apartment is too small for everyone to...
View ArticleWhy Elminster’s Forgotten Realms Is A Must Have For Players Of Any D&D Edition!
This book is a must have for all those that have enjoyed their travels to The Forgotten Realms. I have been very happy with the direction of focus that Dungeons & Dragons’ books have been going...
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