The Most Disturbing Events at Gen Con 2009 Award
I am a gamer and generally tolerant of whatever game you choose to play or do at a convention. That
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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
Read moreSuperstitious Gamers and the Strange Things They Do to Guarantee Success
Over my gaming lifetime, more than 25 years, I noticed that many gamers held some strange beliefs about luck. Some
Read moreAre Games Teaching Children the Needed Post-Apocalyptic Skills?
The Onion asks the critical question: are violent games teaching our children to survive after a nuclear apocalypse? Sadly, the
Read moreAn Elegant Solution to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
I discussed the CPSIA earlier this week and was very concerned about its impact on the game/toy community. Later that
Read moreGames Sessions Gone Horribly Wrong–When Reality Crushes Fantasy
Update: Welcome Stumblers! If you are interested in this post, then you should also check out The Tale of Jacques,
Read moreTrask Tells a Funny Gaming Story…and Wins First Prize!
Jonathan Drain over at D20 Source ran a contest to choose the most humorous gaming story and threw in a
Read moreTop 9 Hints You Chose the Wrong Game Group
All gamers have that moment the first time you walk into a new gaming group. Some feel nervous, others take
Read moreAK-47s vs. Wands–Using Anachronisms in Your RPG Campaign
Role-playing campaigns are genre affairs. Most fall into a few categories like “sci-fi,” “high fantasy” and “horror.” Regardless of the
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