From the monthly archives:

January 2008

The Economics of the D&D World

by Bob

Dante over at stupidranger.com raises some interesting questions today. Dante’s point, which he makes so well, is that the economics of the D&D world are completely screwed up, primarily by magic items.  Let’s think about it:  in our world, if there were wands that could cure diseases instantly, or if there were rings that could make [...]

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City Damage

by Bob

(Before I start, a follow-up from yesterday:  go check out the polls on my squidoo lens.  I cracked myself up writing them.  Of course, I crack myself up eating cheese, so take it for what it’s worth.) So, there’s an interesting post over at Pens & Swords from Monday.  I am intrigued by his take [...]

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What the bloody hell is this?

by Bob

Today’s post is short and sweet.  I blew off my writing time this morning to work on a new project.  Apparently Squidoo is the latest and greatest thing since MySpace, and I’ve done made me a page on 4E.  Don’t worry.  My regular rant will return tomorrow.

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Assets or liabilities?

by Bob

So, I’ve noticed something as of late…  My single friends (and I’ve got quite a few) are all, as am I, gamer geeks.  Get any two of us together for more than five minutes, and we’re going to be talking D&D, Gencon, or, maybe, Lord of the Rings.  We eat, breathe, and live this stuff.  [...]

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I can has D&D?

by Bob

I want you to look at something that’s not D&D related, but funny and geeky anyways.  I’ve said before, my humor is an acquired taste.  Anyways, if you get a minute, take a look at the redesigned D&D reviews site.  I’m pretty happy with it so far.  Only problem is I haven’t figured out a [...]

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The Gamer Lifestyle.

by Bob

D&D:  It’s not a game, it’s a way of life.  If you don’t believe me, go to Gencon.  A strong plurality, perhaps even a majority, of the attendees at Gencon are, in many ways, very much alike.  Some of the most common characteristics: Hairy.  Mostly goateed.  (Is goateed a word?) Loud. A bit socially awkward. [...]

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Dungeons and Dragons Online

by Bob

So, I’ve been thinking about it quite a bit lately… When I was 13, I would have died to be able to play Dungeons and Dragons Online.  Heck, I remember even trying to write my own Dungeons and Dragons text-based computer games in BASIC.  This was back in the days when only college students were [...]

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Getting Geeked.

by Bob

The new D&D Minis rules have been released. Let me say, by way of disclosure, that I’m not a big player of the minis game.  Don’t misunderstand me;  I like it well enough.  I think it’s solid, rules-wise, and has always captured the spirit of the D&D rules pretty well.  And, I definitely like the [...]

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Random Observations

by Bob

It’s not Larry King’s People News and Views, but here are a few of my random thoughts on Dungeon Mastering, D&D, and the hobby in general: Sitting behind the DM screen is the best place at the table.  And it’s not just because people will bring you food and drink.  The DM is never bored during [...]

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Wait, What?

by Bob

Spider-Man Splits With Mary Jane, Wife of 20 Years Hell, I didn’t know they got married. Actually, that’s not true.  But I haven’t seriously followed Spider-Man (or any comic, really) since the early 1980s.  When Pete and Mary Jane got marriedin 1987, I’d been out of the loop already for about four years. It’s got [...]

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