I need to talk about something pretty shitty, but it requires a little background information, first. Many of you probably already know this background info, but some of you don’t, so I’m filling it in for them; everyone else, please bear with. I doubt it will surprise anyone to know I’m a long time Star […]
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Random Update: What am I playing?
I’ve accidentally taken a fairly long break from gaming, whether you are talking about table top or computer games. The
Another good article on how people enjoy games
Money quote: "And so help me, if you try to explain the difference between buy-in and immersion and engagement in
Very interesting read on game design
Definitely looking forward to Part 2, and (of course) I've started looking at my own gaming and that of those
RPGs with my Family: Dungeon World
It’s been a little while since I’ve had a chance to play any “of your cool games” with my niece
August 8 #RPGaDay2015 : Favorite appearance of RPGs in the Media
Eliot and his friends playing D&D in E.T. – it's what got me to talk my mom into buying me
August 5 #RPGaDay2015 : Most recent RPG purchase
The Undying rpg kickstarter just funded, so I guess that's my most recent purchase. I don't care much about running
Getting caught up on #RPGaDay2015
http://autocratik.blogspot.com/2015/06/rpgaday2015-this-august-it-is-happening.html August 1 : Forthcoming game you're most looking forward to My daughter +Kaylee Testerman and I are both excited
Summer Break RPGs with Kaylee, #5: Tearful Farewells
After Kaylee voiced her concerns with the way things were going during the last session, we started off this session
Summer Break RPGs with Kaylee, #4: Lines and Veils
The title for this post doesn’t have anything to do with the story of what happened in the game. It
Summer Break RPGs with Kaylee, #3: Getting Things Started
I promise I’m (almost) done mulling over game systems and talking about what might or might not work. Instead, lets
Summer Break RPGs with Kaylee, #2: Dungeon Age? Dragon World?
So I’m pondering Dungeon World with only one player, but player characters in DW need bonds with other characters, and
Summer Break RPGs with Kaylee, #1: Just Figuring out What to Play
My gaming with Kaylee is fairly well documented and, in general, we’ve been pretty happy playing Fate or Fate Accelerated.
June Game Day
Nice game day yesterday with +Dave Hill, +Kay Hill, +Margie Kleerup, +Kim Stone, +Tim White, +Kaylee Testerman, +Kate Testerman, +Mary
I'll take five of these, please
Assorted colors and sizes. Shared via
Playing Hero Kids with my Hero Kids
Last night, in lieu of normal bedtime activities (reading Winnie-the-Pooh, Justice League I-Can-Read books, or our new favorite, Bone), Kaylee
I am a Nerd (Final-ish version)
I’ve posted versions of this on my main blog, but while I like it, it didn’t quite feel like it
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GotG: the Avengers Campaign
"So I’ve got this headcanon that Guardians of the Galaxy is really the Avengers playing a table top roleplaying game,
I Miss Nights Like This
So much. Much to be thankful for – Table TitansYou can do eet! This was at the penultimate game of
Superhero mini battles, take two
At Kaylee's request, which I count as a success for the "system." This time with a mat and no tape
The Glitcherman
Today, I was walking around the neighborhood with my daughter, looking at trees and houses. (There are only 3 or
I Predict Season 3 of Tabletop is Going to Cost Me a Lot of Money
Oh dear, that's a good list. Tabletop season 3 – the complete list of games and playersLast night, we wrapped
New Must-Get Game
Holy crap. Temple Run + Forbidden Island + Cooperative play = TAEK MAH MONEH AND GIVE TO ME NOW!!! Also:
The D&D 5e Monster Manual is probably the best Monster Manual ever made for the game
… and yet it can hacked, updated, modified, and otherwise screwed with in many fascinating ways, which is what Zak's
"CCP just changed the Null jump game."
Yup. Pretty much. The Distance in HandCCP Nullarbor pulled the word cloud for the jump changes thread. It looks like
"Crit"
via +Lee Kenyon Is there anything a natural 20 can’t do?Fuuuu
What's an Eldritch Horror's Perception Rating?
I have never wanted a character with stealth abilities more than I do when playing The Secret World. Never ever.
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A very real 'shut up and take my money' moment.