Number of Views :2093Recently, I noticed a trend in gamers to switch up their dice. This would happen for several reasons: simply finding something shiny & new, old dice were rolling badly, or for the reason I am going to speak of below: changing dice with changing characters or games. Many players change their dice [...]
Number of Views :305 It’s been a while since my last “RPITUO” article (catchy, huh?) As such, I’ve decided to make this one a bit more involved. Bridget, Gabe and I went to see the new Harry Potter film yesterday. One thing I’m glad of: I hadn’t read the book since it came out a few [...]
Posted by Mark on May 15, 2009 in
Advice/Tools,
Other Systems Number of Views :292In my ongoing mission to like Star Trek more and more, I’ve found quite a few good resources around the webbernets for the RPGs. Wholesale Gaming is selling all of the books that Decipher came out with for only $35 bucks. A fantastic deal I will have to jump on. Patrick Goodman [...]
Posted by Mark on May 12, 2009 in
Fluff/Inspiration,
Other Systems Number of Views :197I realized after my last “Roleplaying in the Universe of” article went live that I hadn’t come up with this idea in a vacuum. In my subconscious I drew the idea from elsewhere. Vulcan Stev has been doing a shockingly similar type of article consistently for a while. You should check it out. So let’s [...]
Number of Views :225 When I was around 13, I discovered RPGs. After playing Star Wars (WEG) for a while, I didn’t have the ability to get my hands on any RPGs, and I didn’t have any books. What I did have was a lot of six-sided dice, the internet, and a printer. So what [...]
Posted by Mark on Mar 26, 2009 in
Life,
Other Systems Number of Views :243 I sold off my WH40k Space Marine Army the other day, or, as is probably the case, I got robbed. I sold off my army on Craig’s List for about $100, including some of the game books. The guy practically ran when he handed me the money and got the [...]
Posted by Mark on Mar 3, 2009 in
Advice/Tools,
Other Systems Number of Views :359I’ve always liked the idea of giant mecha, ever since I was a kid. Getting inside a robot and piloting it around just sounds awesome to me. However, I don’t like Anime (and yes, I’ve tried), so I’m not able to get my fix there, and I haven’t liked Power Rangers since [...]
Posted by Dalepatrick on Jan 14, 2009 in
Advice/Tools,
Fluff/Inspiration,
Other Systems Number of Views :236Here’s a new Character for all of you to take a gander at. Name: Wall Age: 37 Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia Hair: Red Eyes: Yellow Height: 8 Weight: 280 lbs Lvl 7 Str 30 20 Dex 15 5 Con 18 [...]
Posted by Bridget on Dec 1, 2008 in
Other Systems,
Play Number of Views :153You know how you play some games and they’re good for all the right reasons: epic, great rules, fun to play, directions actually make sense… Well you know those other times when you play the simplest of games and they are fantastic just because they are so much fun? That game for [...]
Posted by Mark on Nov 21, 2008 in
Advice/Tools,
Other Systems,
Play Number of Views :361 With the latest blogs on Dice Monkey being about Star Wars, I thought that I would provide a service to all those out there that are playing Star Wars, or thinking about playing Star Wars, whether it be D6 Star Wars, D20 Star Wars, or Saga Edition. SWAG : [...]
