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Oct 18

Undermountain Update Since my last column we have played 4 sessions of Undermountain and I am happy to give folks an update. If you’re unfamiliar with the Undermountain concept you can read more...

PATHFINDER REVIEW: GameMastery Chase Deck & Condition Cards Deck

Oct 17

We tried out the chase cards to resolve a situation in our Griffins & Grottos game just recently and they worked well enough. We've been playing a narrative game, sans minis, this time around...

Review of Kobold Quarterly Issue #19 (Fall 2011) by Open Design

Oct 10

As the seasons change, and with the year of 2011 nearly done in, it’s time for the final issue of Kobold Quarterly for this calendar year! Open Design’s flagship periodical has been going strong...

Review of Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Emporium by WotC

Sep 29

So after gushing about this book for several paragraphs, you gave it 3.75 because of the availability constraints? Really? How about you add that in a post-script, but not have it affect the...

Pathfinder Review: Tome of Horrors Complete

Sep 21

I loved the d20 version of this book and am proud to have it on my shelf. I am very interested in a Pathfinder version. My only complaint is that no one has redone the rock and crystal living...

Review of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine by THQ

Sep 15

Having almost completed the singleplayer mission I have to say that what impresses me the most is the visual aspect of the game. While it may not be the most cutting edge graphics (at least...

4 Hours w/RSD - Introducing Undermountain (Ryan Dancey)

Aug 24

The past six columns I’ve been laying the groundwork to talk about my own personal home game and why I think it will be interesting to the people reading this column. I haven’t played in a...

Retroclones and Older D&D Editions

Aug 20

Retroclones and Older D&D Editions There are many out there who enjoy the style and feel of older editions of D&D. While it's certainly possible to find these products on eBay and the like, you may not be aware of the concept of a retroclone. A retroclone is a game that is compatible with, and heavily based on, an unsupported game or unsupported edition of a game.

Review of Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale by WotC

Jul 07

Thanks for the review! You have made my mind up to purchase the product. Overall, I have liked the D&D Essentials product line. Now if they can just produce a Geyhawk "like" box set for the...

4 hours w/ RSD: Get Some Feedback

Jul 03

The bulk of this month’s column is going to talk about development choices and marketing for tabletop RPGs. There is an important part that relates to our objective of getting more fun out of the...

4 Hours w/ RSD - Let's Have a Flamewar!

May 16

Lets Have a Flamewar! I have, from time to time, been accused of making comments designed to inflame passions and ignite debate. That may be true to some degree, but when it comes to the art of...

4 Hours w/ RSD - Take Note

Apr 18

Notes for Every GM and Player A Call to Action for GMs! I have a couple of old 1st edition modules covered in badly obfuscated handwritten notes from my earliest days of playing. I can remember...

A semi-brief history of D&D and some other RPGs: 1980-1989

Mar 29

Continued from: http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/275042-semi-brief-history-d-d-some-other-rpgs-1967-1979-a.html 1980 The Fantasy Trip by Jackson (of Texas) published by...

4 Hours w/ RSD: Realtime

Mar 15

Realtime and the Game When we were working on 3rd Edition, one of the questions that we thought a lot about was “how long do you play the game in one sitting”. Most of us remember marathon...

4 Hours w/ RSD: Who Am I?

Jan 18

Who Am I & How Did I Get Here? Greetings! It’s been a while since I’ve been an active member of the ENWorld community or actively involved with publishing tabletop RPGs so I may need to make a...

4 Hours w/RSD: Who Is Sitting At Your Table

Jan 15

Who Is Sitting At Your Table? This might seem like a simple question to answer. Usually, you play with a group of friends whom you’ve come to know quite well. Even if you find yourself in a...

Off to see the Wizards: The day that WotC showed me D&D 5th Edition

Jan 08

This is one of three articles covering this announcement. The other two articles are WotC Seeks Unity with a New Edition and Bet You Wish Your Workplace Looked Like WotC? It was a pretty normal...

Review of Good Little Children Never Grow Up by Sneak Attack Press

Dec 17

Thanks for the review! Just want to let you know that I've fixed the cover so it now reflect the right level.

Ryan Dancey on the Goals of the Open Gaming License

Nov 23

The purpose of the OGL was to act as a force for change. In that sense I think it is an unquaified success. It changed the relationship of fans to publishers - any person with an idea could...