Dorkly have channeled into the on-going debate around “fake girl geeks” with this Metroid comic strip. Those who rally against “fake geek girls” suggest there’s a fashion to pretend to be geeky, to tap into the influential and growing culture, and often for commerical gains. There are plenty of counter arguments too – and I’m […]
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Wizards without Coats: Flame Weapon
The Wizards without Coats can escalate bad ideas quickly!. < PreviousWizards without Coats Next > Ummm… tekl me you didn’t give that first level thief a flamed weapon? Every adventure group will tell you it can be a real challenge to travel with a thief. First level thieves are a particular challenge, as their […]
Turns out a can of worms isn’t so bad after all
This surprisingly cute can of worms was designed by Andrew Bell. The worms have articulated heads and tails. The can is optional. The figures are about 8.5″ x 6″ x 4.5″. I feel this is something every games designer needs on their desk. This is a reminder that opening a can of worms isn’t always […]
Wizards without Coats: Eggs
Happy Easter? < PreviousWizards without Coats Next > Magic talismans my arse, what a waste of a fireball, these are just eggs! Perhaps there’s a reason why so few fantasy game worlds have a festival/holiday that involves a bunny hiding eggs for people to find. Think of the mixed messages that would send!
Wizards without Coats: One Ring
In this week’s Wizard without Coats encounter, we go to places that The Lord of the Rings never did. < PreviousWizards without Coats Next > Thats like, the first unwritten rule; no one wears the One Ring doing dishes… gah hobbits! The first rule of surviving the dangerous fantasy world – do not wear […]
The gamer experience: FPS vs cRPGS
True? Probably! What was the quickest you ever finished a game? Via Dueling Analogs.
Here’s why you shouldn’t take your GM to the beach
It’s not always simple for a roleplayer to build a sandcastle. If, for example, you have your GM with you then all sorts of evil and unexpected things can happen.
The Gamer Sutra
All gamers have heard of the Kama Sutra. It’s part of the whole books can be sexy vibe. The team at Dorkly have worked hard, found their zen centres, opened their chakra and explored alternatives. The result? The Gamer Sutra!
X-Men Origins: Cyclops Cat
Fed up of cat videos? There’s always an exception… and perhaps it is a super powered cat with the powers of Scott Summers. Cyclops Cat must be an awkward cat to ignore when he’s hungry and wants to be fed.
RPG villains offer friendly advice
This helpful collection of advice from the bad guys at the end of your adventure is worth printing out, framing and putting on your wall. Where did it come from? Reddit – and, as a result, it came without a citation. However, a bit of research traces this back to Tom Gauld and a piece […]
