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Our game was rescheduled for next week. Less because of V-Day and more because of this ice storm we got here. If fact, my honey and I are spending more time together today than expected, since neither of us could get to work because of the ice! I also just realized how much of a gamer geek I...

A Tim Bradstreet piece that he did for the early Vampire: the Masquerade books.

For whatever reason, my players (paladins and other assorted alleged do-gooders) seem inclined to "adopt" such orphans. Perhaps it is partially my fault, as I don't subscribe to the mandatory alignment nonsense. Alignment is the result of BOTH nature and nurture, in my never humble opinion...

I am pleased to announce that Michael Sarno has accepted a position as Playtest Lead for the company. Sarno’s previous experience includes serving as Playtest Team Leader for Atlas Games’ Pieces of Eight. He has also worked as a playtester on projects for Living Room Games and Games Afoot...

Bards and Sages is pleased to announce that Michael Sarno has accepted a position as Playtest Lead for the company. Sarno’s previous experience includes serving as Playtest Team Leader for Atlas Games’ Pieces of Eight. He has also worked as a playtester on projects for Living Room Games and...

The tavern is one of the most common fixtures in fantasy gaming. It is where the players go to eat, drink, and be merry between quests. And it is also the launching point for a great many tales. Now Bards and Sages, Dark Quest Games, and UKG Publishing have teamed up to help gamers get the...

The tavern is one of the most common fixtures in fantasy gaming. It is where the players go to eat, drink, and be merry between quests. And it is also the launching point for a great many tales. Now Bards and Sages, Dark Quest Games, and UKG Publishing have teamed up to help gamers get the...

This would be the most logical view scientifically. Regeneration would require a lot of energy in the form of calories. The amount of energy available in flesh would probably not be enough to regenerate the flesh. This reminds me of those goth geeks I use to torment at a vampire forum. The...

If the errata is available for free elsewhere (such as a download or update on the site) and they chose to include it in a print product, that is no big deal. I can still get the revised information I need. If, however, the errata is NOT available elsewhere, then I don't consider the errata to...

Bards and Sages and The Le Games Team Up for Special Promotion Bards and Sages’ newest release, Adventure Havens: Library Lore, offers players twelve brand new, fantasy libraries to explore. Filled with dozens of NPCs, story seeds, and mini-quests, Library Lore turns a day at the library into...

Bards and Sages’ newest release, Adventure Havens: Library Lore, offers players twelve brand new, fantasy libraries to explore. Filled with dozens of NPCs, story seeds, and mini-quests, Library Lore turns a day at the library into a unique adventure. But why, exactly, are the players going to...

As a publisher, I can tell you I would have little interest in a writer who does not even know what the OGL is! If you want publishers to seriously consider your work, you need more than a "kewl" idea. You need a strong understanding on game mechanics, solid writing skills (yes, grammar...

Bards and Sages announces the release of volume two of the popular Adventure Havens series. Library Lore, written by Mark Charke, delivers twelve all new fantasy libraries for use in any d20 campaign setting. Each library includes all the core information you need, from how many books the...

Bards and Sages announces the release of volume two of the popular Adventure Havens series. Library Lore, written by Mark Charke, delivers twelve all new fantasy libraries for use in any d20 campaign setting. Each library includes all the core information you need, from how many books the...

Bards and Sages has launched a new Reader's Voice initiative to give readers the chance to provide real feedback to independent authors and publishers. Each new survey features three books for review. Readers have the chance to make comments on book design, presentation, and content. Ten...

Bards and Sages has launched a new Reader's Voice initiative to give readers the chance to provide real feedback to independent authors and publishers. Each new survey features three books for review. Readers have the chance to make comments on book design, presentation, and content. Ten...

It's actually from his new book, The Laughter File. I know the book includes a lot of his old material as well as some new stuff, so it may well be pretty old, or a variant of an old joke. Not 100% sure.

I think part of the problem is the game mechanics encourage certain weapons over others. As was mentioned, a rapier should be useless againat plate, yet the rapier has a better critical threat than other weapons that would be more practical (like a nice mace). Armor ratings should probably be...

I don't get paid to DM. Monetary payment is so...mundane. I much prefer my current compensation. Offerings of chocolate at my dice altar and prayers from my hapless minions not to kill them. :]

I can't agree more. The "kewl factor" of a completely unbelievable concept solely on the basis of "it's fantasy so its OK" will destroy a campaign. Great fantasy works, not because it is believable, but because it is presented in such as way that the reader (or gamer) can suspend belief to...