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Olaf the Stout replied to the thread Tell your overdue Kickstarter story.Grifters gonna grift. -
Olaf the Stout reacted to thirdkingdom's post in the thread Tell your overdue Kickstarter story with
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I wonder if the whole "this is not a scam" has to do with the screenshot of Whitman's GM Academy that's been circulating online... -
Olaf the Stout reacted to RealAlHazred's post in the thread Tell your overdue Kickstarter story with Like.
I received an email two days ago letting me know there were updates in the Ken Whitman Kickstarters for Spinward Traveller and Knights...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to Argyle King's post in the thread Dice pioneer Louis Zocchi passes away with
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Dice manufacturer Louis Zocchi passed away on April 15th at the age of 91. If you've ever rolled dice with more than six sides, Zocchi... -
Olaf the Stout reacted to mearls's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
I mentioned upthread that I would look at the Gen Con numbers and give some thoughts on them. I track based on number of available seats...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to mearls's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
I think their actions speak for themselves, but here is what I am seeing that I think is a critical change: They're listening to learn...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to whimsychris123's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
Just want to point out: One thread with Mike Shea, Mike Mearls, and Matt Colville?! Three of the smartest people in the industry. EN...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to jolt's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
It's also not an either/or situation. People play multiple games. One person could account for a seat at D&D, PF2, Daggerheart, and...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to SlyFlourish's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
I'm always fascinated by these conversations but I always see the goal posts getting moved by people based on what they want to believe...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to SlyFlourish's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
Different Mike but I did a whole review of it! I love Dragonbane. Short summary: Roll under is super fast with no math. Initiative is...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to Saracenus's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) DnD 5e designer [Mike Mearls] explains how INDIE RPGs are taking over with Like.
Wow, I posted the link to this because it was refreshing to hear someone talking about the TTRPG space as something beyond a zero-sum...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to Argyle King's post in the thread Dungeon Crawl Classics What is cool to you from a player perspective? with Like.
Something that I feel DCC offers that is missing from contemporary D&D is the "adventure for it" mindset that informs a lot of the...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to payn's post in the thread Dungeon Crawl Classics What is cool to you from a player perspective? with Like.
I completely agree. I played probably half a dozen one-shots before I was ever run through a funnel. While I enjoy the funnel, I dont...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to Voadam's post in the thread Dungeon Crawl Classics What is cool to you from a player perspective? with Like.
I had the second game a little while ago. It went well. I embraced an old school dungeon crawling ethos. When exploring around the...
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Olaf the Stout reacted to Voadam's post in the thread Dungeon Crawl Classics What is cool to you from a player perspective? with Like.
Had our first game last night, we got partway through the funnel. I had fun with my group. I am familiar with a bunch of modules and...