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My Friend’s Place Offers D&D Role-Playing Games to L.A.’s Homeless Youth

AD&D Rules Books

Gerry: “My character’s name is Utherdark. I’m a Half-Orc Barbarian.” Me: “Did you say Utherdork?” Gerry: “What? No, it’s UtherDARK.” Me: “Gotta be honest, I think you’ll have more fun going with Utherdork!” From the smiles and laughter around the table, I’m not the only one who considers Utherdork the far superior option. I’m sitting […]

The Publishing Pivot of Osprey Books

Cover for Osprey's "Orc Warfare"

The Suvudu website recently clued me in to a new title from military history publisher, Osprey Publishing: Steampunk Soldiers: Uniforms & Weapons From the Age of Steam. Now, I’m not here to tell you whether this is a great book or not (it is) or whether steampunk fans should buy it (they probably should). I’m here to […]

Gnome Stew posts about Runes of Gallidon

Thanks to the crew at Gnome Stew for giving Runes of Gallidon a nod recently! Expanding Gallidon through role-playing game modules as a way of pushing the world experience off the site and onto the gaming tabletop has always been a goal, and I’m grateful for the post from a recognized site devoted to helping […]

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