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<blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 7651271" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>[h=3]Dungeons & Dragons News[/h]</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4ll/20130527#86620" target="_blank">Hit My Points</a> by Mike Mearls - Time and again Mike has touched on the topic of healing and hit points in <em>D&D Next</em>. This week, he revisits hit points and goes over some healing options the game could provide. </li> </ul><p></p><p>[h=3]Roleplaying Games News[/h]</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1888572386/mekton-zero" target="_blank">Mekton Zero</a> is a complete anime mecha RPG designed to be compatible with Mekton Zeta and to immerse you in the Archipelago War (Kickstarter). </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Kobold Press has released <a href="http://www.koboldpress.com/k/front-page15964.php" target="_blank">The Expanded Monk & Ninja</a> for Pathfinder. It includes new archetypes, ki-based feats, martial arts styles, tricks, and weapons. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can <a href="http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-gnews/preorders-are-now-open-for-odyssey-the-complete-game-masters-guide-to-campaign-management" target="_blank">now pre-order</a> Gnome Stew's <em>Odyssey: The Complete Game Master's Guide to Lengthy Book Titles... er... Campaign Management</em>! It's also been reviewed by a few websites listed on the product page, as is a 19-page preview! It's $24.95,m 210 pages. <span style="color: #ff8c00"> "Odyssey is jam-packed with in-depth advice on starting, managing, and ending campaigns. Whether you’re an old hand or are new to game mastering, you’ll find a wealth of tips and techniques you can put to immediate use in Odyssey. To our knowledge, Odyssey is the first system-neutral book solely dedicated to the art of managing campaigns."</span> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.skirmisher.com/" target="_blank">Skimisher Bookforge</a> was announced this weekend. The idea is to buy gaming content as micro-transactions (like the EN World Gamestore did, years ago, if you remember back that far!) - so you'd buy a feat or a magic item rather than an entire sourcebook. </li> </ul><p></p><p>[h=3]Community News[/h]</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">[align=right]http://www.enworld.org/newsimages/epic_tier.jpg[/align]<a href="http://thechamberofmazarbuldnd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/barbarian-and-other-playtesting_1.html" target="_blank">The Chamber of Mazarbul</a> offers some playtesting observations on the 13th Age barbarian, amongst other things. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.thekyngdoms.com/blackfen/buildings.php" target="_blank">The Kyngdoms</a> continues their weekly series on the city of Blackfen with a look at the typical dwellings for the people, from the poor through to the very wealthy. They also released the 5th issue of their monthly e-zine, <a href="http://www.thekyngdoms.com/zinedoms" target="_blank">the Zinedoms</a>, which is now available. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/cheat_sheet_text.html" target="_blank">Lazy DM Cheat Sheet Text!</a> A week or so ago I reported on The Lazy DM's cheat sheet PDF from Mike Shea, aka Sly Flourish. He's now released the full text of those lists under a gnerous license which allows you to share, use, and even sell the lists. Very, very useful little resource. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You think that was good? Guess what else he's gone and done! He's released the full text of his book for <em>D&D 4th Edition</em>, <a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html" target="_blank">Running Epic Tier Games</a>! The whole thing. (If you like it, it would be polite consider purchasing the <a href="http://slyflourish.com/epic" target="_blank">ebook package</a>.) In fact, because I know folks need a good reason to click on a link on a blog like this, I'll list [part of] the table of contents so that you can see what's in it - maybe a chapter title will prompt a click!<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#how_to_use_this_book" target="_blank">How to Use This Book</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#tell_epic_stories" target="_blank">Tell Epic Stories</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#prepare_yourself_for_epic_battles" target="_blank">Prepare Yourself for Epic Battles</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#know_epic_pc_roles" target="_blank">Know Epic PC Roles</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#designing_epic_encounters" target="_blank">Designing Epic Encounters</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#prepare_for_epic_offensive_power" target="_blank">Prepare for Epic Offensive Power</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#deal_with_epic_defenses" target="_blank">Deal with Epic Defenses</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#scale_epic_battles_for_6_pcs" target="_blank">Scale Epic Battles for 6 PCs</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#run_fast_epic_encounters" target="_blank">Run Fast Epic Encounters</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#finish_your_epic_tier_campaign" target="_blank">Finish your Epic Tier Campaign</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#run_epic_one_shot_games" target="_blank">Run Epic One-Shot Games</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#in_review_six_tips_for_running_epic_tier_dd_games" target="_blank">In Review: Six Tips for Running Epic Tier D&D Games</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Over at <a href="http://roleplayerschronicle.com/?p=36121" target="_blank">Roleplayers Chronicle</a>, The Warden discusses building a one-shot game. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There's an article about developing a superhero campaign setting over at <a href="http://geeksdreamgirl.com/2013/06/01/mystery-men-dark-avengers-and-four-color-heroes-ggg-ponders-on-developing-a-campaign-setting-for-a-superhero-rpg/" target="_blank">Geek's Dream Girl.</a> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2013/06/03/preview-odyssey/" target="_blank">Critical Hits</a> previews (well, reviews, really) Gnome Stew's <em>Odyssey</em>. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ain't It Cool News' <a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/62666" target="_blank">Tabletop column</a> by Amstruse continues, and is as excellent as usual. This edition covers X-Wing Miniatures, Hackmaster, Skirmisher Bookforge, Dungeon Stone, Tephra, and the passing of Jack Vance. Plus some Shadowrun and D&D stuff, of course! </li> </ul><p></p><p>[h=3]Boardgaming News[/h]</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4155" target="_blank">Future Proof</a>, the sixth and final Data Pack in the Genesis Cycle for <em>Android: Netrunner</em> The Card Game, is now available at your local retailer. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4157" target="_blank">The Drúadan Forest</a>, the second Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow cycle for<em> The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game</em>, is also now available at your local retailer. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.play-board-games.com/bora-bora-board-game-review/" target="_blank">Play Board Games</a> has an extensive review of the game <em>Bora Bora</em>. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crocodile Games, makers of the often under appreciated<em> Wargods of Aegyptus</em> have launched a Kickstarter for their next venture, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1820979427/wargods-of-olympus-mythology-miniature-battle-game" target="_blank">Wargods of Olympus</a>. They've already raised $31k from an initital ask of $25k so we can expect numnerous stretch goals over the next 27 days. </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>[h=3]Dogs Playing D&D[/h]</p><p>If this isn't the best Kickstarter ever, it's certainly one of them. <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1388023634/dogs-playing-dandd-full-color-poster" target="_blank">Dogs playing D&D</a>. Like those dogs who play poker. But D&D. For a $20 pledge, you can get a full-color, 19" x 26" poster.</p><p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">[ATTACH=full]107989[/ATTACH]</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p></p><p>[h=3]What's your Favourite Gaming Advice Resource?[/h]</p><p>Today's news included a couple of "GMing Advice" books - Sly Flourish's excellent <em>Running Epic Tier Games</em>, and Gnome Stew's upcoming<em> Odyssey</em>. They're far from the only such books, though. What's your go-to source for GMing (or playing) advice or theory? What would you recommend to others? Let me know in the comments!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Morrus, post: 7651271, member: 1"] [h=3]Dungeons & Dragons News[/h] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4ll/20130527#86620"]Hit My Points[/URL] by Mike Mearls - Time and again Mike has touched on the topic of healing and hit points in [I]D&D Next[/I]. This week, he revisits hit points and goes over some healing options the game could provide. [/LIST] [h=3]Roleplaying Games News[/h] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1888572386/mekton-zero"]Mekton Zero[/URL] is a complete anime mecha RPG designed to be compatible with Mekton Zeta and to immerse you in the Archipelago War (Kickstarter). [*]Kobold Press has released [URL="http://www.koboldpress.com/k/front-page15964.php"]The Expanded Monk & Ninja[/URL] for Pathfinder. It includes new archetypes, ki-based feats, martial arts styles, tricks, and weapons. [*]You can [URL="http://www.gnomestew.com/gnome-gnews/preorders-are-now-open-for-odyssey-the-complete-game-masters-guide-to-campaign-management"]now pre-order[/URL] Gnome Stew's [I]Odyssey: The Complete Game Master's Guide to Lengthy Book Titles... er... Campaign Management[/I]! It's also been reviewed by a few websites listed on the product page, as is a 19-page preview! It's $24.95,m 210 pages. [COLOR=#ff8c00] "Odyssey is jam-packed with in-depth advice on starting, managing, and ending campaigns. Whether you’re an old hand or are new to game mastering, you’ll find a wealth of tips and techniques you can put to immediate use in Odyssey. To our knowledge, Odyssey is the first system-neutral book solely dedicated to the art of managing campaigns."[/COLOR] [*][URL="http://www.skirmisher.com/"]Skimisher Bookforge[/URL] was announced this weekend. The idea is to buy gaming content as micro-transactions (like the EN World Gamestore did, years ago, if you remember back that far!) - so you'd buy a feat or a magic item rather than an entire sourcebook. [/LIST] [h=3]Community News[/h] [LIST] [*][align=right]http://www.enworld.org/newsimages/epic_tier.jpg[/align][URL="http://thechamberofmazarbuldnd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/barbarian-and-other-playtesting_1.html"]The Chamber of Mazarbul[/URL] offers some playtesting observations on the 13th Age barbarian, amongst other things. [*][URL="http://www.thekyngdoms.com/blackfen/buildings.php"]The Kyngdoms[/URL] continues their weekly series on the city of Blackfen with a look at the typical dwellings for the people, from the poor through to the very wealthy. They also released the 5th issue of their monthly e-zine, [URL="http://www.thekyngdoms.com/zinedoms"]the Zinedoms[/URL], which is now available. [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/cheat_sheet_text.html"]Lazy DM Cheat Sheet Text![/URL] A week or so ago I reported on The Lazy DM's cheat sheet PDF from Mike Shea, aka Sly Flourish. He's now released the full text of those lists under a gnerous license which allows you to share, use, and even sell the lists. Very, very useful little resource. [*]You think that was good? Guess what else he's gone and done! He's released the full text of his book for [I]D&D 4th Edition[/I], [URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html"]Running Epic Tier Games[/URL]! The whole thing. (If you like it, it would be polite consider purchasing the [URL="http://slyflourish.com/epic"]ebook package[/URL].) In fact, because I know folks need a good reason to click on a link on a blog like this, I'll list [part of] the table of contents so that you can see what's in it - maybe a chapter title will prompt a click! [LIST] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#how_to_use_this_book"]How to Use This Book[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#tell_epic_stories"]Tell Epic Stories[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#prepare_yourself_for_epic_battles"]Prepare Yourself for Epic Battles[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#know_epic_pc_roles"]Know Epic PC Roles[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#designing_epic_encounters"]Designing Epic Encounters[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#prepare_for_epic_offensive_power"]Prepare for Epic Offensive Power[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#deal_with_epic_defenses"]Deal with Epic Defenses[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#scale_epic_battles_for_6_pcs"]Scale Epic Battles for 6 PCs[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#run_fast_epic_encounters"]Run Fast Epic Encounters[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#finish_your_epic_tier_campaign"]Finish your Epic Tier Campaign[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#run_epic_one_shot_games"]Run Epic One-Shot Games[/URL] [*][URL="http://slyflourish.com/sly_flourishs_running_epic_tier_dd_games.html#in_review_six_tips_for_running_epic_tier_dd_games"]In Review: Six Tips for Running Epic Tier D&D Games[/URL] [/LIST] [*]Over at [URL="http://roleplayerschronicle.com/?p=36121"]Roleplayers Chronicle[/URL], The Warden discusses building a one-shot game. [*]There's an article about developing a superhero campaign setting over at [URL="http://geeksdreamgirl.com/2013/06/01/mystery-men-dark-avengers-and-four-color-heroes-ggg-ponders-on-developing-a-campaign-setting-for-a-superhero-rpg/"]Geek's Dream Girl.[/URL] [*][URL="http://www.critical-hits.com/blog/2013/06/03/preview-odyssey/"]Critical Hits[/URL] previews (well, reviews, really) Gnome Stew's [I]Odyssey[/I]. [*]Ain't It Cool News' [URL="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/62666"]Tabletop column[/URL] by Amstruse continues, and is as excellent as usual. This edition covers X-Wing Miniatures, Hackmaster, Skirmisher Bookforge, Dungeon Stone, Tephra, and the passing of Jack Vance. Plus some Shadowrun and D&D stuff, of course! [/LIST] [h=3]Boardgaming News[/h] [LIST] [*][URL="http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4155"]Future Proof[/URL], the sixth and final Data Pack in the Genesis Cycle for [I]Android: Netrunner[/I] The Card Game, is now available at your local retailer. [*][URL="http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4157"]The Drúadan Forest[/URL], the second Adventure Pack in the Against the Shadow cycle for[I] The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game[/I], is also now available at your local retailer. [*][URL="http://www.play-board-games.com/bora-bora-board-game-review/"]Play Board Games[/URL] has an extensive review of the game [I]Bora Bora[/I]. [*]Crocodile Games, makers of the often under appreciated[I] Wargods of Aegyptus[/I] have launched a Kickstarter for their next venture, [URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1820979427/wargods-of-olympus-mythology-miniature-battle-game"]Wargods of Olympus[/URL]. They've already raised $31k from an initital ask of $25k so we can expect numnerous stretch goals over the next 27 days. [/LIST] [h=3]Dogs Playing D&D[/h] If this isn't the best Kickstarter ever, it's certainly one of them. [URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1388023634/dogs-playing-dandd-full-color-poster"]Dogs playing D&D[/URL]. Like those dogs who play poker. But D&D. For a $20 pledge, you can get a full-color, 19" x 26" poster. [CENTER] [ATTACH=FULL]107989[/ATTACH] [/CENTER] [h=3]What's your Favourite Gaming Advice Resource?[/h] Today's news included a couple of "GMing Advice" books - Sly Flourish's excellent [I]Running Epic Tier Games[/I], and Gnome Stew's upcoming[I] Odyssey[/I]. They're far from the only such books, though. What's your go-to source for GMing (or playing) advice or theory? What would you recommend to others? Let me know in the comments! [/QUOTE]
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