Recently, my regular D&D group has been meeting very irregularly. A combination of factors conspired to create this situation–among them the release of the D&D Next playtest (very well-received with our group) and some changing work schedules for some of us. Two of our players now arrive much later than we’d like to optimally start,… Continue reading One-shot RPGs for Gaming Groups in Flux
Tag: Tabletop Gaming
[Danger Room] Marvel RPG Custom Datafile – Setzer Gabbiani (Final Fantasy VI)
Welcome back, True Believers! In the Danger Room, we’ll look at a custom Marvel Heroic Roleplaying datafile together (either one of my own creation, or someone else’s) and go over the design points of the character. Last week, I showed you how open the possibilities were in Marvel Heroic Roleplaying for creating a character from… Continue reading [Danger Room] Marvel RPG Custom Datafile – Setzer Gabbiani (Final Fantasy VI)
Why You Should Try Board Games
No, I’m not talking about Monopoly. The board games I’m talking about are a whole new breed of modern board game. They are varied in theme and in playstyle, but one thing is certain: they are quickly gaining popularity, and not just with the video game and RPG crowd, but with the mainstream. Let’s take… Continue reading Why You Should Try Board Games