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So you’ve been hearing about this D&D thing for some time now, and particularly how this “4e” thing is supposed to be more newbie/video-gamer friendly. But you just can’t justify shelling out more than US$100 just to see if something you already find iffy is actually a gem. Fortunately Wizards of the Coast (WotC) is [...]
Think about this…
You are in the far, undisclosed, future. Far enough that there already exists a “Galactic Alliance” between Earth humans and other humanoid alien races, and sufficient technology for space travel and military hardware designed to withstand the harsh primal elements, travel in space, and equipped with the best tools and weaponry that the [...]
David Lance Arneson, co-creator of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), passed away last April 7, 2009.
Dave’s family sent an email to Grognardia (excerpt below, click the link for the complete email) :
Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, April 7th, Dave Arneson passed away. He was comfortable and with family at the time and his passing was peaceful.
The [...]
[update] The link seems to have been set to restricted access for quite some time now. I can’t find the files anywhere in their official site. The MKII book is already out, though, so you can always get that.
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Privateer press decided to release the complete MKII Rules and Model Info for download. Although [...]
I’ve never been one to get into these “social-network website” things. Every time someone asks to add me to their friends list, I say I don’t have an account, and I get a look of confusion. I have a ton of respect for the social-web thing, I think it’s a great platform and still has [...]
I originally posted these last Wednesday, but my connection must’ve screwed-up and I didn’t have time to to check that the post was a dud.
So, I’m re-posting it now, with some additional stuff.
D&D News
GSL, SRD, Stealth, New Rituals, and DRAGON Editorials – oh my! – Aside from the announcement on the GSL/SRD, There are a [...]
The news is all over RPG Bloggers Network.
Here’s the official word from Linae Foster, D&D Licensing Manager:
“We recognize the important role third party publishing support plays in the success of the 4th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons. We have listened to the community and our valued colleagues and have taken their concerns and recommendations to [...]
BTW, in case the cave you’ve been living in doesn’t have TV/internet/print news access, Blizzard has officially announced Diablo III. I’ve never been a Diablo fan (I respect the game, but I guess it just wasn’t my thing at the time), but this one might pique my interest.
Video Game News
Blizzard Authenticator for WoW accounts
Warcraft Operator [...]
Privateer Press (of Warmachine and Hordes miniatures fame) made an announcement regarding a price increase. Here’s an excerpt from their announcement:
… You’ll be seeing some amazing and innovative ways that we’re engineering the models in the future to decrease metal usage. While these measures have mitigated the increased price of metal and have allowed us [...]
Yet another D&D survey (What’s your inner D&D character?). So, what am I now according to this?
After analyzing your answers with state-of-the-art medieval fantastic psychology profiling tools, Dungeon Mastering is confident that your inner D&D character is a Chaotic Good Elf Fighter!
This is the 2nd time I’ve been classed as a “Chaotic Good Fighter”, the [...]
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