Category Archives: D & D

Gaming, usually Dungeons & Dragons

A two hit dice cat?

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Steve

This is one of two shop cats at Dragon’s Lair and as you can see, she couldn’t stand the din of all the people playing games today. So she climbed into the display case full of dice for her afternoon … Continue reading →

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I have a flavor suggestion…

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Steve

…Potion of Social Invisibility! Click here to see what I’m making a dig at. Pretty expensive stuff from even the Jones Soda people. Practically borders on Cafe Press’s gouging prices for six bottles of sugar water. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder hits the streets Thursday, 8/13

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Steve

This D&D section has been neglected for a long time because I just haven’t really been playing or running it. I don’t want to go into the details as to why right now since it’s still a source of contention. … Continue reading →

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A new alignment test

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Steve

A major peeve about Facebook, other than its rather intrusive nature, are all the quizzes/requests I get from a small handful of friends. Where was this crap 15 years ago when I had time? I bet AOL would’ve remained a … Continue reading →

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RIP Dave Arneson

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Steve

Such a shame this man finally gets the overdue create he was owed in death as the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons. Thankfully, he did receive recognition about 10 years ago when WOTC took over the game in their purchasing … Continue reading →

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Monte Cook comments on Somara’s D&D cakes

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Steve

It seems her “famous” D&D cakes recently caught the attention of Monte Cook who was one of the key designers behind Third Edition. Pretty cool of him to run into my wife online, I went to college with his wife … Continue reading →

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1994: My “day in court”

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Steve

Some days I felt like my association with GDW would never cease despite being fired at the end of 1992. OK, the negative parts had an albatross vibe. Continuing to have the friendship of Lester, Steve (aka Stvee) and Lazz … Continue reading →

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D&D Book Sale suspended

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Steve

At the insistence, suggestion or wishes (take your pick) of Somara, the liquidation of my D&D collection has been put on hold. Why? Well, I know she doesn’t have any plans to be a DM and anything elaborate her characters … Continue reading →

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Turning in my d20 after 27 years

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Steve

Tonight was the last straw for me and D&D (probably roleplaying games in general) after another barrage of pissing and moaning from the other players on how “they’re not having any fun.” Trans;ation: “we’re not getting our way.” Well, after … Continue reading →

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Amulet of the Annoyed Grunt +5

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Steve

Here’s a little trinket I bought impulsively in Las Vegas last week. It’s supposed to be a variation on Mardi Gras beads but I immediately thought would be perfect in our gaming group. The player (or DM) has to wear … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder Beta is here at last, let the arguing begin!

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Steve

My friend had no luck scoring me a copy at this year’s GenCon. It was so popular that Paizo was sold out immediately. Or maybe they didn’t have enough made for the convention. Past experience from my brief stint “in … Continue reading →

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Gen Con 41 or Indy 2008 is soon, may it not be the last

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Steve

This year Gen Con turns 40 (just like me). But 10 and 20 years ago I attended it for the first and last time respectively. August 6th (Wednesday) was the tenth anniversary of my last trip but my iPhone prevented … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder continues to impress through its staffing choices

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Steve

Paizo announced Friday that Sean Reynolds was joining them in developing Pathfinder. First the addition of Monte Cook and now him. I doubt Wizards/Hasbro could care less but I’m excited since these gentlemen made major contributions to Third Edition. So … Continue reading →

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Alignment clarification example

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Steve

Every Monday, I do the minimal amount of exercise the nurse from my cholesterol screening told me to do, 30 minutes of walking briskly. Faster than a normal walk but not like those dudes in the Olympics who should be … Continue reading →

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Pathfinder keeps getting better than D&D 4e

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Steve

Yesterday, Paizo announced Monte Cook’s involvement with refining the rules to their interpretation of D&D 3.5. I’m rather excited because the last time I read about him, Monte was burned out and looking to move on from RPGs to fiction … Continue reading →

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