Board game publisher Hans im Gluck Verlags has announced Carcassonne Star Wars will be released in the autumn of 2015. The news came via Twitter after a public preview at the international toy fair, Spielwarenmesse, in Nuremberg. Cassonne was designed by Klaus-Jurgen Wrede, published first in Germany by Hans im Gluck and has gone on […]
Archives for February 2015
Browse the Geek Native archives from February 2015. This collection covers topics in Tabletop & RPGs, Geek Stuff, and Interviews.
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Dinosaur t-shirt: Kawaii Rawr!
Via Shirt.Woot so be quick! We’ve had all sorts of dinosaurs on Geek Native and as Jurassic World edges closer we’re bound to see plenty more. Speaking of the Jurassic Park sequel, this rather cute t-shirt draws on the iconic skull logo for inspiration. The artist is Blair J Campbell (a Snugglesaurus Rex, apparently!) and […]
Exclusive art from inside World of Darkness Dark Eras
World of Darkness Dark Eras is the latest of a string of successful Kickstarters from Onyx Path. At the time of writing there’s more than $70,000 in the coffers, well past the $40,000 funding goal and 18 days still on the clock. To see some exclusive art from inside the book scroll down or check […]
Modiphius announce new Conan RPG
Modiphius Entertainment has today announced a new RPG based on Robert E Howard’s Conan. The deal will bring the game called “CONAN Adventures In An Age Undreamed Of” to market for August 2015. The game will use the pulp setting to bring the ancient horrors of the Hyborian Age to life. The new Conan RPG […]
Competition: Win the 5e Dungeon Master’s Screen
Playing D&D 5e yet? I rather like it. Wizards of the Coast have provided Geek Native with a copy of the D&d Dungeon Master’s Screen to give away in a competition. This is perfect if you need a gift for you DM. It is just as perfect if you happen to be a screen using […]
What’s it all about? Entropic Heroes: Science Fiction
Mystical Throne Entertainment has just released the Entropic Heroes: Science Fiction supplement for the core Entropic Gaming System rules. The book adds elements items like toolkits to create custom player character species, benefits heroes with sci-fi backgrounds (xeno species), high-tech equipment and technology-driven talents. GMs will find guidance on creating science fiction campaigns, across many […]
Short story: The Tale of The Laughing Shih
The Tale of The Laughing Shih is a short story by Danie Ware, author of the Ecko series and social media brains at Forbidden Planet. This is RPG fiction; from tabletop gaming sessions of White Wolf’s Kindred of the East. The story was written to introduce the character Chao Ling Jai’s background and childhood. Do […]
How much would cost to make a real Dalek? [infographic]
The Horror Channel in the UK is showing plenty of Doctor Who and loves the monsters. They commissioned this investigation and resulting infographic on how much it would take to research and build an actual Dalek. Kedal mutation was not covered.
WotC’s lawyers take down Pathguy’s character generators
For nearly 20 years Pathguy has provided online character generators for fans. Not any more. Wizards of the Coast’ attorney has asked Pathguy not just to remove his Dungeons & Dragons character generators but his Pathfinder generators as well. It is understood that Pathguy, aka Ed Friedlander, has engaged legal counsel to see whether an […]
Spartan knife block
Re-stocked at Amazon.com – it’s the Sparta knife block. Via Amazon Make your kitchen +2 geek points higher and have something to talk about when guests visit. The knife block is back on Amazon but note that the knives are not included. If this reminds you of the 300 and the famous use of shields […]
