http://diceofdoom.com/blog The Dice of Doom is a blog about gaming, being a gamer and general interest content suitable for nerds. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:26:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 The Dice of Doom podcast is a lively discussion about role-playing games, focusing heavily on Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu and Warhammer 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. RupertG yes RupertG rupertg@diceofdoom.com rupertg@diceofdoom.com (RupertG) © Dice of Doom Dice of Doom Podcast dnd, d&d, dungeons & dragons, rpg, roleplaying, gaming, roleplaying games http://diceofdoom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Podcast-Logo-New-SQ-SM.png http://diceofdoom.com/blog Sydney, Australia http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/05/iphone-game-review-undercroft/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/05/iphone-game-review-undercroft/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 22:17:53 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=3165 Released in September 2010, Undercroft is the fourth iPhone game released by the hugely successful Jagex Games Studio, most famous for its free-to-play MMO Runescape. Jagex is not unfamiliar with the creation of RPGs. However, if you are expecting the same richness of experience from Undercroft, you will be disappointed. This is not to suggest that the game is in any way deficient – only that one cannot hope for the same level of detail in an iPhone game that one might expect from a massively multiplayer online game. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/05/iphone-game-review-undercroft/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/04/a-game-of-thrones-roleplaying-game-a-mini-review/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/04/a-game-of-thrones-roleplaying-game-a-mini-review/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:47:33 +0000 Dwayne http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=3111 This week HBO screened the initial episode of it's much anticipated series, A Game of Thrones. The show is based on the book of the same name by George R. R. Martin and is the first novel in the acclaimed series, "A Song of Ice and Fire". The preview released by HBO (embedded below) looks amazing. Seeing as A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying (which henceforth will be referred to as SIFRP) has been on the "maybe" list for our gaming experiment, and to celebrate the new series, it seemed like a good idea to do a mini review of the game and maybe inspire a few groups to get involved in a little bit of intrigue in the land of Westeros themselves. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/04/a-game-of-thrones-roleplaying-game-a-mini-review/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/rolemaster-fantasy-roleplaying-game-review/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/rolemaster-fantasy-roleplaying-game-review/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:42:39 +0000 Dwayne http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2845 Rolemaster is a traditional fastasy roleplaying system, with tolkien style elves, dwarves, hobbits (I mean halflings), orcs etc. along with the usual selection of classes; fighters, thieves, wizards, healers, rangers, alchemists, martial artists and bards to name a few. It is high fantasy, with powerful magics, heroic characters doing amazing things yet somehow manages to also stay somewhat gritty - to this day still a somewhat unusual combination. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/rolemaster-fantasy-roleplaying-game-review/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/ipad-review-fabled-lands-hd/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/ipad-review-fabled-lands-hd/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:17:39 +0000 Eetzoo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2788 The developers have delivered a sleek, stream-lined adventure, based on the first of six published Fabled Lands gamebooks, although some lingering issues persist. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/ipad-review-fabled-lands-hd/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/podcast-speeding-up-dnd4e-combat-using-morale-star-wars-roleplaying-game-saga-edition-review-and-minecraft-vs-dwarf-fortress/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/podcast-speeding-up-dnd4e-combat-using-morale-star-wars-roleplaying-game-saga-edition-review-and-minecraft-vs-dwarf-fortress/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:54:20 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2743 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 →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/podcast-speeding-up-dnd4e-combat-using-morale-star-wars-roleplaying-game-saga-edition-review-and-minecraft-vs-dwarf-fortress/feed/ 4 DnD, rpg, D&D, dnd4e roleplaying, games, gaming, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Minecraft, Dwarf Fortress DoD Podcast 012: Speeding up D&D4e Combat Using Morale, Star Wars Roleplaying Game review and Minecraft vs Dwarf Fortress 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. Over the course of the year we are testing out 12 different games run by 6 members of our gaming group. The latest of these was Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition. In our review of the game we look at character generation, how the d20 rules were adapted to suit the game and the benefits and problems associated with playing in the Star Wars Universe. RupertG yes 42:49 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/iphone-app-review-minecraft-pro/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/iphone-app-review-minecraft-pro/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:59:59 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2737 The success of Minecraft has led to lots of iPhone apps trying to play on this success. MineCraft Pro is one of these… and unlike some of the other apps, it costs money. So naturally, I was extremely dubious about it. While it’s a reference app designed to be used whilst you play Minecraft on your computer the question remains: "Is it worth the price tag?". Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/02/iphone-app-review-minecraft-pro/feed/ 1 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/01/star-wars-rpg-saga-edition-review-resources-and-more/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/01/star-wars-rpg-saga-edition-review-resources-and-more/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:01:12 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2712 If you’re a regular at Dice of Doom you’ll know about our “Gaming Experiment”: playing 12 different roleplaying games in as many months. Whilst we’re currently working through Rolemaster (…we’ll report on that if, afterwards, we’re still alive to tell the tale), the game before that was Star Wars Saga Edition, which I GM’d. Whilst the game isn’t exactly new, we hadn’t played it before, and were very excited. RPGs are awesome, Star Wars is awesome… what could go wrong? Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/01/star-wars-rpg-saga-edition-review-resources-and-more/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/mapping-your-warhammer-battles-with-battle-chronicler/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/mapping-your-warhammer-battles-with-battle-chronicler/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:38:50 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2480 Battle Chronicler is a free program for making battle reports of tabletop wargames, such as Warhammer. It provides a simple yet attractive user interface combined with excellent graphical output to produce professional-quality battle reports for any tabletop wargame you like. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/09/mapping-your-warhammer-battles-with-battle-chronicler/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/07/dwarf-fortress-v-0-31-10-strike-the-earth/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/07/dwarf-fortress-v-0-31-10-strike-the-earth/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:01:59 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1987 A major update has recently been released to Dwarf Fortress which has altered the game significantly. So what changes have been brought to the table? Here’s a list... Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/07/dwarf-fortress-v-0-31-10-strike-the-earth/feed/ 4 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/4e-dungeon-master%e2%80%99s-guide-2-in-depth-review/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/4e-dungeon-master%e2%80%99s-guide-2-in-depth-review/#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:11:17 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1741 Not so long ago, the 4th Edition DMGII came out. With the general high quality of 4E splatbooks so far, this looked promising: but for those out there for whom “promising” isn’t enough, this in-depth review should give you everything … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/4e-dungeon-master%e2%80%99s-guide-2-in-depth-review/feed/ 8 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/09/fabled-lands-a-great-solo-roleplaying-adventure/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/09/fabled-lands-a-great-solo-roleplaying-adventure/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:48:43 +0000 Eetzoo http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1424 Remember those choose your own adventure books from your childhood? Well imagine that gameplay with some RPG character development, an inventory system, dice-based skill checks and an entire world to explore and quest throughout — awesome! Well I’ve just described … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/09/fabled-lands-a-great-solo-roleplaying-adventure/feed/ 10 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/08/4e-monster-manual-2-in-depth-review-and-analysis/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/08/4e-monster-manual-2-in-depth-review-and-analysis/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:18:15 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1298 I was a bit apprehensive going into this review, because, whilst the 4E splat books have been pretty darn good so far, some of the 3.0 and 3.5 Monster Manuals were… um… not that great. Fortunately, as you will see, … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/08/4e-monster-manual-2-in-depth-review-and-analysis/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/players-handbook-2-review/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/players-handbook-2-review/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:00:17 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1194 And about time, too. This is a review of the 4E PHBII. For a review of the 3.5 PHBII: it’s arguably the best 3.5 book in existence. Anyway, on to the point. 4th edition leads itself nicely into splat books, … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/players-handbook-2-review/feed/ 11 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/list-of-the-best-8-iphone-rpg-dice-rolling-apps/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/list-of-the-best-8-iphone-rpg-dice-rolling-apps/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:17:45 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1162 We have covered a lot of different dice rolling applications for role-playing games that are available in Apple’s App Store on this site. Over the past year that the app store has been around, these apps have started to fall … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/06/list-of-the-best-8-iphone-rpg-dice-rolling-apps/feed/ 12 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/11/zombie-attack-for-the-iphone/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/11/zombie-attack-for-the-iphone/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:38:50 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=606 There has been a sudden rush of Tower Defence games released for the iPhone recently, and for the most part, they OK to play. What there hasn’t been is any real innovation in the genre as it is played on … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2008/11/zombie-attack-for-the-iphone/feed/ 4