http://diceofdoom.com/blog The Dice of Doom is a blog about gaming, being a gamer and general interest content suitable for nerds. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:46:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The Dice of Doom podcast is a lively discussion about role-playing games, focusing heavily on Dungeons & Dragons along with many other gaming systems. We have been gaming for longer than we care to freely admit and we have a wide range of interests and experiences in gaming in general (everything from obscure games printed in the 1980's to the most recent tabletop wargames). We like to take a lighthearted approach to our discussions and mix them up with other nerdy news and content as well. Dice of Doom yes Dice of Doom rupertg@diceofdoom.com rupertg@diceofdoom.com (Dice of Doom) The Magic Missile Errata Episode dnd, d&d, dungeons & dragons, rpg, role-playing, gaming, role-playing games http://diceofdoom.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://diceofdoom.com/blog http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/dice-of-doom-podcast-006-playing-a-cthulhu-roleplaying-game/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/dice-of-doom-podcast-006-playing-a-cthulhu-roleplaying-game/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:46:37 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2347 In this week's episode we discuss the iPhone game Epic Citadel and the epic horror roleplaying game the Call of Cthulhu. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/dice-of-doom-podcast-006-playing-a-cthulhu-roleplaying-game/feed/ 0 rpg, lovecraft, cthulhu, roleplaying, games, horror, dnd, dungeons & dragons DoD Podcast 006: Playing a Cthulhu Roleplaying Game In this week's episode we discuss the iPhone game Epic Citadel and the epic horror roleplaying game the Call of Cthulhu. Creating an atmosphere that is true to the principles of H.P. Lovecraft's writings can be a bit tricky to those who have not read a lot of his works, or have only been exposed to the mythos through secondary works. We talk about resources for getting involved, how to capture the essence of the mythology and tips and tricks for players and GM's alike. Dice of Doom yes 1:01:40 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-3-tactics/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-3-tactics/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:43:08 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2314 In this third article on Warhammer Wood Elf Strategy, we look at the tactics that you use on the battlefield to get the most out of the Wood Elf army. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-3-tactics/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/horror-roleplaying-part-6-cthulhu-mythos-2/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/horror-roleplaying-part-6-cthulhu-mythos-2/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:07:58 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2253 Having taken a look at the underlying philosophy and the basic theme of the Cthulhu Mythos in my last offering, I thought we might have a look at some of the other aspects of Lovecraftian Mythos stories and how you might implement them in your own game. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/horror-roleplaying-part-6-cthulhu-mythos-2/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/the-dice-of-doom-roleplaying-game-campaign-hooks-001/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/the-dice-of-doom-roleplaying-game-campaign-hooks-001/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:50:31 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2244 This is a handful of prompts for GM's to use if they happen to find themselves in the situation of needing a plot or hook for their roleplaying campaign. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/the-dice-of-doom-roleplaying-game-campaign-hooks-001/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-005-warhammer-sorcery-and-addressing-issues-in-dnd-4th-edition/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-005-warhammer-sorcery-and-addressing-issues-in-dnd-4th-edition/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:02:53 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2239 This week in the Dice of Doom podcast we discuss common issues and complaints about Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition and strategies by which these can be overcome through the cunning application of house rules and modified systems. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-005-warhammer-sorcery-and-addressing-issues-in-dnd-4th-edition/feed/ 0 warhammer, sorcery!, iphone games, dungeons & dragons, D&D, dnd Dice of Doom Podcast 005: Warhammer, Sorcery! and Addressing Issues in D&D4e This week in the Dice of Doom podcast we discuss common issues and complaints about Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition and strategies by which these can be overcome through the cunning application of house rules and modified systems. We have all heard the many complaints that have been made about D&D4E - the long combats, the lack of differentiation between classes, the lacklustre abilities, etc. All of these things can be addressed in various ways to improve the gaming experience had by players and GM's. Dice of Doom yes 1:01:27 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-2-heroes-and-lords/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-2-heroes-and-lords/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:51:53 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2228 Part 2 of this series on the Wood Elf army in Warhammer Fantasy in which we will look at the choices of Heroes and Lords for your army, examining general strategies for these characters and popular builds. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-2-heroes-and-lords/feed/ 4 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/steve-jacksons-sorcery-cyoa-series-coming-to-the-iphone/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/steve-jacksons-sorcery-cyoa-series-coming-to-the-iphone/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:39:52 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2199 While the Fighting Fantasy series pretty much defined the format for the choose-your-own-adventure format, the spin-off Sorcery! expanded the concept dramatically while also adapting it to a more adult format. The good news is that this series is being brought to the iPhone and iPad by Bright AI with the release of the first book, The Shamutanti Hills. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/steve-jacksons-sorcery-cyoa-series-coming-to-the-iphone/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-1-basic-army-selection/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-1-basic-army-selection/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:01:57 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2162 Welcome to the first part of a series on my favourite Warhammer Army: the Wood Elves. We’ll cover the building of an army, selection of characters, and tactics for getting the most out of your army. No doubt this series … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/warhammer-wood-elf-strategy-part-1-basic-army-selection/feed/ 7 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/horror-roleplaying-part-5-cthulhu-mythos-1/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/horror-roleplaying-part-5-cthulhu-mythos-1/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:22:06 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2173 The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/horror-roleplaying-part-5-cthulhu-mythos-1/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-004-warhammer-godville-and-making-the-most-of-magic-in-roleplaying-games/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-004-warhammer-godville-and-making-the-most-of-magic-in-roleplaying-games/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:05:05 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2170 This episode we discuss our first hilariously broken foray into Warhammer Fantasy Battles 8th Edition, our troubling obsession with our hero in the iPhone game Godville and how to make the most of using magic in your fantasy roleplaying games. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/08/dice-of-doom-podcast-004-warhammer-godville-and-making-the-most-of-magic-in-roleplaying-games/feed/ 0 rpg, roleplaying, gaming, magic, fantasy, dungeons & dragons, dnd, godville, warhammer, wfb, tabletop 004: Warhammer, Godville, Making the Most of Magic This week we discuss our first hilariously broken foray into Warhammer Fantasy Battles 8th Edition, our troubling obsession with our hero in the iPhone game Godville and how to make the most of using magic in your fantasy roleplaying games. While magic is a very common element of most fantasy roleplaying games, it often loses it's mystery due to being taken for granted by players and GM's alike. We talk about strategies for making magic more meaningful and perhaps returning it to a more mysterious status in your campaigns. Dice of Doom yes 49:11