Due to illness and scheduling conflicts Aaron Bostian couldn't do the show. So, NO NEW EPISODE right now. To make up for it we're sharing this episode from the vault. The classic episode comes to you from the dark ages where the show had a different name. Since this is a CLASSIC episode some of... Continue Reading →
Why I really don't care what 'you' do with the D&D Next Starter set and neither should you
It's already starting up - screeds on placing pre-orders, canceling pre-orders, drop shipping pre-orders directly into the sun, raffling off pre-order forms. Must be a new iteration of Dungeons & Dragons on the horizon. Here's the thing - the edition wars are so 2000's. If the massive, hugely populated sphere of RPGs available for you... Continue Reading →
Why I really don’t care what ‘you’ do with the D&D Next Starter set and neither should you
It's already starting up - screeds on placing pre-orders, canceling pre-orders, drop shipping pre-orders directly into the sun, raffling off pre-order forms. Must be a new iteration of Dungeons & Dragons on the horizon. Here's the thing - the edition wars are so 2000's. If the massive, hugely populated sphere of RPGs available for you... Continue Reading →
Kick The Box Feb. 3rd 2014 Edition
Kick The Box Feb. 3rd Edition Normally I have sifted through all of Kickstarter to bring you at least four of my favorite tabletop games and/or game accessories every week. This week I fell short because one of my chosen games was canceled today. I think in the last year since I started writing this... Continue Reading →
Kick The Box Dec. 16th 2013 Edition
Kick The Box Dec. 16th Edition Hey Kick-The-Boxers! Another week has passed, and another Monday is upon us, kicking our arses into 'Go Mode'. I found some great treasures this week hidden behind some Kickstarter thumbnails. Take a peek and let me know what you think. Update: Machina Arcana's campaign is closing in on the $100,000... Continue Reading →
Wargaming Recon #101: Jay Libby and Dilly Green Bean Games
Jay Libby and Dilly Green Bean Games Jay Libby, indie game designer and co-owner of Dilly Green Bean Games, joins us. He discusses indie game design, New England game conventions, and mentions some of the great products released by Dilly Green Bean Games. This episode discussed: iNDiRPG TotalCon R. Talsorian Games Eldritch Enterprises Frank Mentzer,... Continue Reading →
Wargaming Recon #98: Battleground Games & Hobbies
Battleground Games & Hobbies Battleground Games & Hobbies is the successful game store in southeastern Massachusetts. It is a model for all game stores. Guests for this special episode are: Derek Lloyd, owner of Battleground Games & Hobbies Chase Laquidara, manager of Battleground's Plainville store Drew McCarthy, gamer and long-time Battleground customer Battleground's origin story... Continue Reading →
The Player’s Perspective: Proactive v Reactive Players
Hello there folks, I am back with another viewpoint from the player’s perspective. Today I want to talk about a topic that made me decide to start writing these articles in the first place. When it comes time to sit at the table and play are you proactive or reactive? Let’s start at the beginning,... Continue Reading →
Introducing the Fencing Frog
Greetings! Jonathan asked me to join this merry band of gaming writers and I have obviously accepted his invitation. Roleplaying games originated in Wargames and my own journey moved in the opposite direction. While, like most, boys I played a lot with toy soldiers as a kid I would hardly call those Wargames in fashion... Continue Reading →