August 2012 – Sword's Edge

Being Rich Among the Magic Poor

August 25, 2012

I like to run low magic games. This doesn’t mean no magic. I prefer the Conan-style of game, in which only the bad guys have magic. I can’t honestly explain this fascination for me. My intro into fantasy (if one Read more…

News, Role-Playing Games

Kickstarting Fabled Environments

August 23, 2012

You may remember Fabled Environments and Charles White from the times he’s been on the Accidental Survivors podcast. Fabled Environments produces some really impressive maps for use with modern-era campaigns. Now Fabled Environments is trying to get a PDF map Read more…

Review

The Raid: Redemption

August 21, 2012

I don’t remember a lot about the first time I saw Ong Bak. I remember it was in our apartment on Frederick St. in Kitchener, and I remember my wife and I watching it together. What I remember better than Read more…

Role-Playing Games

D&D Next, How Do I Love Thee?

August 17, 2012

Since Wizards is talking about it, I assume I can as well. The new iteration of the D&D Next playtest rules came down the pipes, and I’ve had a look. I am very stoked. What I see so far is Read more…

News, Role-Playing Games

Reform School Ninja Girls

August 8, 2012

Do you know about the Dino-Pirates of Ninja Island? If not, you need to acquaint yourself with it. But not right now. Right now you need to head on over the Reform School Ninja Girls page at Indiegogo and put Read more…

Fiction, News, Role-Playing Games

To Fund or Not to Fund

August 4, 2012

This summer has been crazy. We are renovating our home. I removed some crap DIY shelving in the basement the previous owner left, repaired and painted the walls, and laid some vinyl tile. I’ve finished the kitchen cabinets, including a Read more…

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Month: August 2012