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/topics/games/computer-games/ Sydney, Australia http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/11/minecraft-pocket-edition-for-ios-review/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/11/minecraft-pocket-edition-for-ios-review/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:01:24 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=3592 The port of Minecraft to iOS has been a long and uncomfortable wait for many. Despite an original announcement stating that iOS was going to be first off the rank, Android pipped iDevices to the post when Minecraft Pocket Edition was announced for the Xperia Play. Thankfully, for those of you with an iOS enabled device, the wait is over and you can now enjoy the fruits of Mojang's labour in the form of a much cutdown version of everyone's favourite sandboxed game. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2011/11/minecraft-pocket-edition-for-ios-review/feed/ 4 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/2010/07/godville-the-best-game-you-dont-have-to-play/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/07/godville-the-best-game-you-dont-have-to-play/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:32:55 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=2072 In Godville, you don't play a character. You don't move around, you don't go on quests and you certainly don't fight monsters. You just watch your hero (who worships you for some reason) do all of these things - often badly. And this is deeply satisfying. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/07/godville-the-best-game-you-dont-have-to-play/feed/ 5 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/2010/05/google-celebrates-30-years-of-pac-man-and-yes-you-can-still-play-it/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/05/google-celebrates-30-years-of-pac-man-and-yes-you-can-still-play-it/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 01:41:56 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1833 If you want to continue playing the Google Pac-Man (and who doesn't), Google has kept it alive at Google Pac-Man (which you can find here...). Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2010/05/google-celebrates-30-years-of-pac-man-and-yes-you-can-still-play-it/feed/ 4 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/australian-government-puts-r18-rating-for-computer-games-on-the-table/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/australian-government-puts-r18-rating-for-computer-games-on-the-table/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:14:12 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1742 As many of you know, most of the writers for this blog live in Australia. And for that fact we have been subjected to one of the most backward and condescending ratings systems for computer games in the developed world. … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/12/australian-government-puts-r18-rating-for-computer-games-on-the-table/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/10/doom-classic-now-available-in-the-app-store-for-the-iphone/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/10/doom-classic-now-available-in-the-app-store-for-the-iphone/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:08:42 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1700 DOOM is one of those games that helped to define a genre. From running around with a myriad of realistic and ridiculous weaponry, to the blood and gore, and even the occasionally questionable imagery, DOOM helped define the First Person … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/10/doom-classic-now-available-in-the-app-store-for-the-iphone/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/07/starcraft-ii-no-lan-support-huh-implications/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/07/starcraft-ii-no-lan-support-huh-implications/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:39:11 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1236 Latest news reports that the upcoming Real Time Stategy Game Starcraft II won't have LAN support. Basically, you'll have to play it over Battle.net, Blizzard's online gaming system. Article on Gamespot. An interesting move, to be sure and here are a couple of reasons for this... Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/07/starcraft-ii-no-lan-support-huh-implications/feed/ 2 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/2009/05/nostalgia-revisited-half-life-1/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/nostalgia-revisited-half-life-1/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 07:41:19 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1110 This is the first in what will hopefully be a series of articles, where we here at Dice of Doom look at old games, and see if they are really as good as we once thought. Warning: this is a … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/nostalgia-revisited-half-life-1/feed/ 7 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/team-fortress-2/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/team-fortress-2/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 12:50:42 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1049 Team Fortress 2. In case you didn’t know, it’s a First Person Shooter game, built on the Half Life 2 engine. And it’s incredible. It’s the First Person Shooter for everyone. It caters for every gameplay type you could want, … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/team-fortress-2/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/upcoming-articles-monster-of-the-week-index/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/upcoming-articles-monster-of-the-week-index/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 15:48:52 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1033 As some of you may have noticed, Monster of the Week has lapsed. In order to keep things fresh and interesting, I have decided to discontinue it for the moment, and focus on providing a greater variety of articles. Some … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/upcoming-articles-monster-of-the-week-index/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/zombieville-usa-beginners-strategy-guide/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/zombieville-usa-beginners-strategy-guide/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 05:28:44 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=1009 Zombieville USA is one of those simple to play magical games that can distract you for hours doing the same repetitive thing over and over. It’s hard to say whether the charm stems from playing a trucker’s cap, flannelet shirt … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/05/zombieville-usa-beginners-strategy-guide/feed/ 0 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/04/half-life-1-on-64-bit-windows-with-4gb-ram/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/04/half-life-1-on-64-bit-windows-with-4gb-ram/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:16:22 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=965 UPDATE (18 Sep 2011): Xskreblin (see comments) has found something that might solve this once and for all: the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit. This seems like it might be the final answer to all 32 bit application compatibility issues. IMPORTANT … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/04/half-life-1-on-64-bit-windows-with-4gb-ram/feed/ 34 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/wolfenstein-3d-on-the-iphone/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/wolfenstein-3d-on-the-iphone/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:21:48 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=948 At long last Wolfenstein 3D, the classic first person shooter that helped define the genre (if not the industry), has been released for the iPhone. It’s all here, the cheesy sounds and music, the funny ‘Aiiieeee’ of the Nazi’s that … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/wolfenstein-3d-on-the-iphone/feed/ 12 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-nethack/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-nethack/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:44:25 +0000 Ellisthion http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=943 NetHack is a Rogue-like hack and slash computer RPG. It is particularly notable because it has been in development reasonably recently, and the overall quality of the game is incredibly good. The game shares a heritage with Moria and Rogue … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/beginner%e2%80%99s-guide-to-nethack/feed/ 5 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/keeping-your-role-playing-game-character-on-your-iphone/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/keeping-your-role-playing-game-character-on-your-iphone/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:38:59 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=931 Methods to keep role-playing characters on mobile devices, especially the iPhone. Options explored are using the iPhone app tCiMP, PDF's and Google Docs. Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/keeping-your-role-playing-game-character-on-your-iphone/feed/ 4 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/boatmurdered-dwarf-fortress-succession-game/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/boatmurdered-dwarf-fortress-succession-game/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:06:08 +0000 Cuchulain http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=689 Of all the wonderful things you can do in Dwarf Fortress, one of the glaring omissions is the lack of a multi-player mode. Fortunately, the rabid Dwarf Fortress community has thought of a great way around this – the Succession … Continue reading →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/03/boatmurdered-dwarf-fortress-succession-game/feed/ 2 http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/02/idracula-beginners-strategy-guide/ http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/02/idracula-beginners-strategy-guide/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:12:24 +0000 RupertG http://diceofdoom.com/blog/?p=870 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 →]]> http://diceofdoom.com/blog/2009/02/idracula-beginners-strategy-guide/feed/ 6