All about the traditions, misconceptions, and squabbles of gamers.
Zach from the RPG Blog II asked for some assistance in gathering data about gamers’ favorite rock bands and whether or not they use their favorite music for inspiration (at or beyond the table). So our mutual blogger pal, Michael Wolf of Stargazer’s World, and I have agreed to the word out about his short survey.
What would the architecture of a social media enhanced roleplaying game look like? This article attempts to answer that question as well as provide some ideas on how to implement comparable controls across many dissimilar social networks.
Yesterday, I explored the possibilities of how to embed a roleplaying game into social networks while still maintaining the elements which define roleplaying games. Today, I wanted to look at the technical hurdles of actually implementing such a game.
An article exploring the opportunities and pitfalls of bringing roleplaying games into the realm of social media. This was written in response to The Core Mechanic’s post, Roleplaying Games, Social Media Games, and the Shared Fence.
Forget about Dungeons & Dragons themed sodas and grab pint of fantasy inspired beer! Fantasy Brewmasters aims to provide “incredible beers based on fictional worlds.” They are a community of artists, writers, and craft brewers that cater to the roleplaying gamer crowd.
It is no secret that I am a veteran, having spent four honorable years as an active duty Marine. So whenever I see programs that help bring a little piece of home to the troops, I try to support it as much as I can.
My picks for the top 5 blogs that focus on Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition. If you play or DM 4e, subscribing to these blogs is mandatory. If you think I missed someone that should be on this list, speak your mind in the comments.
Dave Chalker officially announced that the RPG Bloggers Network will be handed off to Duane O’Brien of A Terrible Idea. You can read the announcement at the RPGBN Google Group.
News update concerning the future of the RPG Bloggers Network as well as highlighting a new RPG social network, the Role Play Media Network.
Recently, I have seen a few more digital game tables appear on the radar that are using multi-touch technologies. Multi-touch allows users to interface with a program via pressure sensitive screens that can be manipulated with your fingers.
Mad Brew shares an old Flash Choose Your Own Adventure he create in tribute to the Endless Quest books that introduced him to the roleplaying game hobby more than two decades ago.