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Discover what was posted on the blog during October 2017. This collection covers topics in Tabletop & RPGs and Geek Stuff.

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Geeknson for gaming tables

October 9, 2017 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Facebook hit me up with an advert for geeky gaming tables. Sometimes people get their targeting spot on. The only catch – these tables aren’t cheap. You’re getting a table built for you. On the other hand, Geeknson say they’re Europe’s top manufactuer (and ship to the US) and I sense can bring some economies […]

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Your fantasy characters walk wrong

October 9, 2017 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

This is quite a turn up for the books… and yet it makes sense. This presentation by Cornelius Berthold in the History Park Bärnau reveals why our fantasy RPG characters probably shouldn’t be walking in the way we do. It’s not widely understood how people in medieval Europe walked. It’s all down to the shoes. […]

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