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Contributor: Andrew Girdwood

Continuing the archive of independent Andrew Girdwood reporting (Archive Page 181).

Sink, soars: Kickstarter double-downs on magical 5e pirates

October 3, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Throughout this book, you will uncover the mysteries of the region while fighting back against the influence of the eldritch, fiendish god, Y’gathul, and his Dark Armada. Fend off the Dread Admiral’s lieutenants from stealing your souls and defeat anyone else in your path to cleanse the Caldereach Sea of these dark forces.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters, pirates

Intrigued by dark fantasy? Discover the acclaimed Aquelarre RPG (but do it quickly)

October 3, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Ibáñez sought to create a unique dark fantasy experience, distinct from traditional tropes. He envisioned a world grounded in historical realism, where legends and folklore were tangible realities.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Aquelarre, bundle of holding, bundles

Here are some of the (rare) RPGs you can get in the spooky Lulu Halloween sale

October 3, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Gamers know the print-on-demand services of sites like DMsGuild and DriveThruRPG. Lulu is an alternative and one favourited by designers looking for a Roll20/OneBookShelf alternative.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: shopping

Eyes of Chaos: The giant dice that wins Halloween

October 2, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This particular dice is made from resin, and the eyes inside move around. How? These are some of the popular liquid core die that are all the rage and, the makers insist, still balanced.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dice

Voting is open for the RPG Publisher Spotlight November 2024

October 2, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I know I always say it, but I always mean it, so thank you to all our patrons. Your money is spent on commissions and not technology.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: geek native, Patreon

Look cool learning: A review of Warhammer 40K – The Ultimate Guide

October 1, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Gavin Thorpe and Guy Haley’s DK-published Warhammer 40K: The Ultimate Guide is of exceptional value.

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: review, warhammer 40k

Bards of Aratai: Three thespians as vigilantes

September 30, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Dice Legenz’s Vahid Qualls tackled Can introverts play Bards for Geek Native. The GM has no such problem for the Bards of Aratai as he has three stage actors as players in the new D&D show.

Filed Under: Online Shows, Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: Dungeons & Dragons, kickstarters

This Halloween project shadow monsters onto your walls

September 29, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Meta’s ad algorithm hooked me up with an interesting collection of metal sculptures that used tealights to shine with an eerie light or cast shadows.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: halloween, metal, shopping

Audio EXP Podcast: #255 – It’s just a game versus search foo

September 28, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

From atop a soapbox, this week’s podcast insists that it’s just a game, continues to scratch at the mystery of sales figures, tasks Michelangelo with holding stuff and points out where you can rescue dragons for free.

Filed Under: Sites Tagged With: audio exp, geek native, podcasts

Audio EXP Podcast: #254 – The Count mwahahaha!

September 28, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

People rarely mean “please take my money, ” but we did for the Picturehouse and SLA. Meanwhile, we’re recovering with board games like Horrified and Oranges & Lemons, horror from FiveEvil and pondering where and when the new Cyberpunk anime will go.

Filed Under: Geek Stuff Tagged With: audio exp, geek native, podcasts

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