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Table top games take us back to the good ole gaming days, before we had to plug in to play.
Ray Tracing in the Gaming Industry
For decades, game developers have been limited by the constraints of traditional rasterization techniques when it comes to visual effects and lighting simulations. But a new revolution is now underway that promises to deliver photorealistic virtual worlds: ray tracing. This groundbreaking technology traces the path of light to simulate reflections, refractions, global illumination and more - bringing visually stunning cinematic quality to real-time gaming.
By Mohamed Mahmoud2 years ago in Gamers
The History Of The PlayStation
In the early 1990s, the video game industry was dominated by Nintendo and Sega. The Super Nintendo and Genesis were battling for control of living rooms around the world. However, a small electronics company named Sony had bigger plans. While they had found success with the Walkman, they saw an opportunity in the emerging new frontier of gaming.
By Mohamed Mahmoud2 years ago in Gamers
Better Than A Plain +1
Magic items, especially the common ones, can get dull. If you have seen one +1 dagger, you have seen them all, right? Well, with a little work, you can make the weakest magic weapon interesting. Just ask yourself, who made these, and why? Add a few details and maybe a minor magical effect that makes the item stand out so that a player appreciates having it. You do not need to give every random item a backstory, but having a class of items that shares a reason for existing in a campaign makes them meaningful. Give items a place in a culture, a role that can create plot hooks or just be interesting. “These are from this culture and were made for this reason” reduces the sheer boredom of a random, nondescript magical item.
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
Knights of the Silver Way: Warriors of the Mind and Will
As Chenk pulled his mount to a hover, the nervous beast beat its gelatinous wings in a rippling wave and whistled through its gill-sacks. Looking down into the seemingly endless chasm he was flying through at the illithid lair below, Chenk knew that hundreds of slaves were groaning under the yoke of telepathic oppression, living in barely suppressed horror at the daily prospect of a mind-flayer slicing open a skull at random to feed on the delicate gray meat of a brain. “Easy, Salathious,” Chenk whispered to his steed, “We’re not alone...”
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
5 Tips For Making Better Fantasy Cults
Cults are a mainstay of our fantasy games, and while they are often some of the most important parts of a given campaign, they tend to fall apart if we put them under too much scrutiny. So if you're designing a cult for your upcoming game, consider some of the following tips!
By Neal Litherland2 years ago in Gamers
Top 5 Up-and-Coming Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) for D&D and other RPGS
Tabletop RPGs are embarking on a thrilling digital odyssey. Now, don’t mistake me — I’m a staunch believer that gathering around a table, dice in hand, is the pinnacle of gaming joy. Yet, the luxury of in-person play isn’t within everyone’s reach. Life scatters friends and family across the map, making those gathered gaming sessions a rarity for some. Plus, with an influx of new enthusiasts drawn in by blockbuster movies and binge-worthy series, the world of gaming is evolving. It’s stretching its boundaries far and wide, embracing digital spaces to unite storytellers from every corner of the globe. This digital shift isn’t just about playing; it’s about connecting, creating, and sharing epic adventures, no matter where we are.
By Lauren Hodges2 years ago in Gamers
Knights of the Broken Blade: Ending War by Force
The two armies had been encamped at opposite ends of the bridge for days, occasionally making short forays against one another, periodically testing each other’s mettle while trying to find a way to gain the upper hand. Like most battles in this war, this one was futile and meaningless, and the real damage done by each host of warriors was to the local countryside as they pillaged nearby villages and farms for “provisions”. Neither side was willing to back down and let the other army seize the bridge across the winding river; but neither side had the strength to take it, so the siege lingered on…
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
Knights of the Eternal Dark: Taking the fight to the sunless deeps
Long ago in the kingdom of Stranghen, King Sturm so feared dying that he emptied the royal coffers to obtain a form of immortality, ruining the prosperity of his once powerful dynasty just to become a lich, gaining the title, the Deathless. Under the long rule of Sturm the Deathless the royal house eventually regained its status and prosperity, but it grew corrupt and morbid, leading the entire nation to revering the undead. One aristocrat after another turned to the Dark Arts to avoid death and hold onto the reigns of their power with bony hands. Life became cheap as the wealthy fed upon the poor, leeching the warmth of life from whomever they grew tired of to extend their false immortality. Love, joy, beauty, and compassion were gradually replaced by greed, hunger, vengeance, and cruelty.
By Samuel Wright2 years ago in Gamers
Inter Miami
Riyadh Roars as Al Hilal Emerges Victorious in Thrilling 4–3 Clash with Inter Miami The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh pulsed with electrifying energy on Monday night as Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal edged out David Beckham’s Inter Miami in a pulsating 4–3 encounter. In the opening match of the Riyadh Season Cup, sparks flew from the first whistle, showcasing an enthralling display of attacking firepower and unwavering resilience.
By NewsWithCh 2 years ago in Gamers
