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Stonehenge and the Sun board game wants you to attach a hook to your ceiling
The Kickstarter pitch for Stonehenge and the Sun is interesting in a few ways. It’s rare to find ‘board games’ that make such use of physics or require you to find a semi-permanent home for it in your apartment. [Back this Campaign] They’re asking for over 2 million Yen to fund the game. That’s about […]
Gary Con faces boycott calls
This year Gary Con is facing calls for a boycott. Stacy Dellorfana, the founder of ConTessa, has led the charge.
See inside Roll20’s Alien Archive for Starfinder
You can now access the Alien Archive via Roll20. The virtual tabletop allows gamers to play together, sharing a map and dice rolls, over the internet.
Rights to the King Arthur Pendragon RPG returned to Chaosium
King Author Pendragon was created by Chaosium founder Greg Stafford. The company notes that the return of the game has the blessing of his wife and children.
Handiwork Games debuts with two 5e titles
Handiwork Games have announced Hellenistika a 5e ancient Greek setting and BEOWULF also for 5e.
Did Tolkien inspire Dungeons & Dragons?
Some of the most obvious Lord of the Rings influences are found in Dungeons & Dragons’ original character races, creatures and classes: Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves and Humans were included, with monsters such as Balrogs and Ents — which are highly unique to the Lord of the Rings — also being featured in the game.
Chaosium strips Éditions Sans-Détour of Call of Cthulhu license; fans may miss out
Last month Chaosium made it clear to ESD that the license had expired and would not be renewed. ESD were advised they are in cardinal breach of its previous license.
Genre Police: I Believe In Father Christmas
No one knows when it began, but each year, a battle is joined over an ancient question, one that can never be answered. Scholars lock into debate over seasonal food, decrying or supporting. Others cower behind the tree and whisper in confusion. We as a culture need an answer – Is Die Hard a Christmas […]
What Are D&D Grognards?
Originally the term comes from the Old French root word “grogner” which was used to describe someone who grunts, growls, or snarls like an animal.
