So, another tool for tabletop roleplaying via the Internet. This one looks fairly comprehensive and really gorgeous – I like the attention to details like GM control of screen tinting for ambience (sweeeet), and support for pressure-sensitive tablets, which a GM with a real yen for paper’s flexibility will want
Month: December 2004
Rio Grande Holiday Update
Rio Grande Games has posted another newsletter containing a couple of interesting pieces of news. First of all, it has the release status of a variety of titles, so if you’re thinking of doing some holiday shopping, you’ll know what’s newly available. More interestingly, it includes information on a special
Multi-eyed orb lurks at Gen Con SoCal
Apparently, one of the trophies at Gen Con SoCal’s Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures tournament had a sneak preview figure from March’s Deathknell set built right into it. Which one? Why, the Beholder, of course. The winner of the tournament has already posted the stats over at the WotC boards, and
Gen Con SoCal ‘04: Day 3 – Bits and Pieces
Here are a few interesting bits and pieces from today.
Gen Con SoCal ‘04: My Afternoon with Behemoth3
It was another long day, yesterday. Covering this convention by myself has been a lot more work than I thought it was going to be. I have a ticket for an afternoon game of True Dungeon today. That should be fun.
Gen Con SoCal ’04: Day 2 – Dead Gentlemen
I suppose it’s possible that there are a few gamers, out there, that haven’t heard of The Gamers, a movie by Dead Gentlemen Productions. If you haven’t seen, or heard of, The Gamers or Dead Gentlemen there’s still time for you to catch up check out the trailer here (QuickTime
WizKids announces how they will make cons suck in 2005
Specifically, with their newest round of convention-exclusive figures. The good news is that the largest one is for Mage Knight, which is unlikely to draw the greasy retailers out of the woodwork at this point. Or it will draw fewer of them, but they will be the very greasiest. Among
Gen Con SoCal ‘04: More News From the Exhibition Floor [ Lots of Images ]
I spent the better part of the day navigating the exhibition floor talking to the vendors and manufacturers. It felt like there were fewer exhibitors compared to last year. Many who attended opted for smaller booths – or even sharing booths with other exhibitors. A number of booths stood empty.
OgreCave reviews: David & Goliath
No, we’re not reviewing the Old Testament. However, the theme of little versus big is central to Playroom Entertainment‘s recent card game, David & Goliath. Heather has joined our review team to give her opinion of this intriguing trick-taking game. Would it make a good gift to give this season?
Gen Con SoCal ‘04: Is That…New?
Honestly, I didn’t think that there was going to be anything new released at Gen Con SoCal. My editor thought likewise. So, imagine my surprise when lo and behold – there was a new product blinking at the light of day.
Gen Con SoCal ’04: Day 0
The plane was full, the taxi driver took me on a tour of Inglewood, Gardena and Compton, the hotel reservations were screwed up, and yet somehow I made it. I am in Anaheim, California for Gen Con SoCal 2004. [Pictures inside.]