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Dice of Doom Podcast 012: Speeding up D&D4e Combat Using Morale, Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Saga Edition) review and Minecraft vs Dwarf Fortress

Posted on February 5, 2011 by RupertG
Dice of Doom Podcast

In this interesting and exciting (and completely ‘yorp’ free) episode of the podcast we debate the virtues of Mincecraft vs Dwarf Fortress, we look at Speeding up D&D4e Combat by using Morale and we review the Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition. Continue reading →

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WotC is finally planning to release the D&D Virtual Gaming Table

Posted on November 19, 2010 by RupertG
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Wizards of the Coast have announced that they are finally going to be releasing the Virtual Gaming Table product that they promised and then cancelled so many years ago. Continue reading →

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Using Lego in Roleplaying Games

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Ellisthion
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Over the last couple of years, I’ve been using Lego more and more in my D&D and Star Wars Saga Edition games, with startling and excellent results. Continue reading →

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The Dice of Doom Roleplaying Game Campaign Hooks: 002

Posted on October 11, 2010 by RupertG
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Once again we bring you a collection of story and plot hooks to help out when running your roleplaying games. This week we focus on fantasy roleplaying games. Continue reading →

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Wizards of the Coast TV Spot for the D&D Essentials Red Box? [Updated]

Posted on October 6, 2010 by RupertG
D&D Red Box (Essentials)

WotC is seems to be pulling no punches in getting the new D&D Red Box out there. There has been a lot of hype surrounding the release and it would appear that at least some of it is well justified. With the Red Box itself being more than just a tip of the hat to the old Basic Set the TV spot is a collection of the black and white line drawings that accompanied the original sets of D&D. Continue reading →

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Create your own Dungeon Tiles from scratch with Photoshop

Posted on October 7, 2009 by RupertG
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This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Dungeon Tiles

Learn how to create your own full color, printable dungeon tiles for your own games using Photoshop in 5-10 minutes. Continue reading →

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Powergaming: Use Magic Device

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Ellisthion
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This entry is part 1 of 7 in the series Powergaming

In this first proper article on Powergaming (read the intro here), we will look at a 3.5 Skill, Use Magic Device. This Skill is oft neglected by many players, both new and old alike, who do not understand the potential … Continue reading →

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