Gen Con Bankruptcy Update
This is something of formality, but I thought everyone might like to know that the Gen Con bankruptcy is now over. Strictly speaking the main part of the bankruptcy completed several months ago, but there were some small issues, minor debts and various other items that kept the bankruptcy filing open. I am happy [...]
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DM Inspiration: The Encyclopedia of Occultism
I am constantly on the lookout for new and exciting ideas for my game. History, current events and my own twisted imagination provide fodder for my campaigns and modules. Last year, I came across a book of such immense value to any role-playing gamer that it now has pride of place on my bookshelf.
I speak [...]
Review: Underground Penal Housing and Sentient Reptile Persons with Severe Acid Reflux
“Underground Penal Housing and Sentient Reptile Persons with Severe Acid Reflux” arrived today and I am thrilled to be the first reviewer. As everyone knows this is
the latest release from DVOC (Don’t Violate Our Copyright, the leading game company). Breaking from previous role-playing traditions, this game focuses on maintaining balance and fairness among the players [...]
Advice for the Aspiring Role-Playing Blogger
I started blogging about role-playing games as an adjunct feature to a game scheduling site I was building. The game scheduler was a total failure, but I enjoyed the blogging so much I kept it up. I have been at it now for 18 months and have no plans to stop. I now am arrogant [...]
Ex-Illis Melee Rules Explained in Detail
Ex-illis the interesting software-driven tabletop miniature game released a bit more information about the nuts and bolts of the system, notably melee combat. The explanation is chock full of interesting tidbits about how combat hit and defense scores are calculated and what some of the on-screen icons represent. It is a bit long but worth [...]


