Category Archives: Game Design

List of the Best D&D 4E Character Sheets: Redux

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Ellisthion
The regular 4E D&D sheet is too limited for use without other accessories.

Some time ago, I wrote about the choosing of the best D&D 4E character sheet. That was when I was creating my very first 4E character: now that I’ve actually played the game, and have had some experience, I decided … Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Gelatinous Cube

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Ellisthion
This entry is part 3 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

Unlike the previous two Monsters of the Week, this week I look at a monster which is completely unintelligent, has no tactics, and is a pushover for any party: and yet can be the most dangerous thing they ever face. … Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Dark Elf

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Ellisthion
Dark Elf
This entry is part 2 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

This week we look at the Dark Elves, known as Drow in D&D. Like many of the creatures, Dark Elves have their history in mythology. Norse mythology places Dark Elves as evil underground creatures, which is exactly what Drow generally … Continue reading →

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Monster of the Week: Rakshasa

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Ellisthion
This entry is part 1 of 19 in the series Monster of the Week

The fearsome Rakshasas, originally demons in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, are evil magical shapeshifting spirits. Fictional usage has developed far beyond the original myths, so much there’s a wikipedia page on it. In fiction, they are often humanoid with animal … Continue reading →

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What’s in a setting?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Ellisthion

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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Online Random Dungeon Creators

Posted on August 28, 2008 by RupertG

If you, like many GM’s, work full-time, you may have trouble preparing a game to be ready each week. Tools to generate random maps and gaming resources for the GM are still, in my opinion, in their infancy, and are … Continue reading →

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New Game: The Waiting Game

Posted on July 23, 2008 by RupertG

I’m sure we have all been in this situation – playing in a large group with people who think that it should take 20 minutes to roll two dice to attempt to hit something. In a larger group, combats can … Continue reading →

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