Ten Dumb Things D&D Won’t Change
Oh sure, there are certain mechanical decisions other games have done better. I’m not even talking about some of the
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Review: A Memory of Light, Final Book of the Wheel of Time (Spoiler Free…Mostly)
Please indulge me for a moment before this review begins….Woohoo! I did it! I finished “The Wheel of Time” series!
Read moreAre The Works of J.R.R. Tolkien Aging Poorly and Destined for Mandatory Reading Lists in High School English Classes?
Wait! Before the slings and arrows of the Tolkien faithful strike with full force, please hear me out. I acknowledge
Read moreIt is Almost Over! “A Memory of Light” Comes Out Next Week, Ending the Wheel of Time
After so many, many years Robert Jordan’s “Wheel of Time” series ends next week with “A Memory of Light.” Though
Read moreDungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness on Syfy Tonight! Revel in the Horror of a Badly Managed Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property (IP) is legal shorthand for all the stuff you brand with your creation. “Star Wars” toys, “Pokemon” chewing
Read moreThe Tyranny of Chance: How Often Should A Player Succeed?
Role-playing game designers that use a random element (eg dice)as a task resolution mechanic (combat, skills) have to ask themselves
Read moreThe Paradox of Paradoxes (and my review of Looper)
I’ve discovered after some reflection, that I didn’t much care for Looper. The issue is admittedly asinine, and I fully
Read moreEntitlement & Obligation — The rights of producers and consumers
I’m going to avoid any comments which involve the topic of whether or not an entertainment format can be considered
Read moreTaking the Next D&D Step
A friend of mine privy to many of the secrets of video game development once revealed to me that beta-phase
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