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Dice of Doom Podcast 006: Playing a Cthulhu Roleplaying Game

Dice of Doom Podcast

In this week’s episode we discuss the iPhone game Epic Citadel and the epic horror roleplaying game the Call of Cthulhu. Continue reading

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iDracula Beginner’s Strategy Guide

idracula

iDracula has an awesome visual feel to it – very Diablo in mood and atmosphere and the controls and game play are simple but effective. Like some other games, I struggled at first, so I thought I’d post the lessons I have learnt playing the game in the hope that it helps a few others out there. Continue reading

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What’s in a setting?

Whether we talk of gaming, movies, or literature, a single important choice is the setting. By this I mean the time period, level of technology, and the like. In particular, the time period is a very strong influence on a … Continue reading

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Construct Your Own Dwarf Fortress!

A dwarf miner mining.

If you liked Moria, if you’ve ever enjoyed a Rogue-like game but were perhaps disappointed by the repetitious nature of the game and the limited gameplay, then chances are Dwarf Fortress is for you. This game – created single-handedly over … Continue reading

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