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Table top games take us back to the good ole gaming days, before we had to plug in to play.
A New Player’s Guide To Alignment in Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)
The alignment system in Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) can be complicated for new players. Terms like Lawful Good and Chaotic Evil are thrown around, and what they mean isn’t exactly what you think based on the word choice. I have been playing D&D for nearly 14 years now, and the way that the terminology has evolved over time has also helped to change the way that we think about these alignments as a whole. Evil and Good aren’t necessarily as black and white as they used to be in the days of AD&D.
By Aspen Noble5 years ago in Gamers
7 ways to play a tank in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition
It’s easy to build a defensive character in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Pick a class that has heavy armour proficiency, strap on a shield and the best armour you can afford, and place a good ability score into Constitution.
By Rob Hughes5 years ago in Gamers
Pot Odds
Journey was playing poker. That was nothing new; unless she was at a family gathering or working her day job, you could bet on finding her in a cardroom. Journey was also the only woman at her table, one of four in the room (she counted). This wasn’t new either; there were more women playing poker these days than when she first snuck into casinos as a teenager, but they were far from the majority. At least one of the men seated at a table with Journey would make a comment about her, that never failed; the way she played or dressed or sat quietly and minded her own business. In reality, she was good friends with most of the players and dealers she encountered, she simply chose not to speak to the rude ones. Journey was willing to bet that probably had a good deal to do with why they spent so much of their energy trying to gain her attention. She did her best to ignore comments like the ones she had been hearing since the first time she won a hand against a man too proud to lose gracefully to a woman, often preferring silence to a fight. Still, she had to wonder whether these men would say the same things if she were another man instead of a woman. She doubted it.
By Halley Hogan5 years ago in Gamers
How Playing DnD Rekindled my Love for Writing . Top Story - February 2021.
There’s a lot I can say about the last year of my life but most of it would revolve around the existential dread brought on by Covid and let’s be real, there’s been enough articles about that. So instead of doing that, I want to highlight something good that came out of my lockdown experience...I started playing Dungeons and Dragons!!
By Shinissa Kaur5 years ago in Gamers
When The Battle Was Played
The two old men faced each other over the expanse of the battlefield. They had been here before. Over the distant field of battle their eyes locked on each other, their armies arranged in front of them. The two kings had been mortal enemies for time untold. Even over the vast space between them on the battlefield, their sneers of contempt were evident as their eyes locked with each other.
By Daryl Benson5 years ago in Gamers
Romantic Chess
It’s difficult to think of chess today and not feel a little intimidated. The game is dominated by geniuses and computers to such an extent that learning to play it can be daunting for all but a few of us mere mortals. But chess has been many things in its long and storied life, and it was once so much more than a mere logical strategy game.
By Danny Kane5 years ago in Gamers
Considering Indian Rummy Online and Its Impact on Regular Life before Getting Involved
With the last year taking such a massive toll on people and their lives due to the raging pandemic, online gaming platforms and opportunities became essential. While remaining at home became mandatory for everyone, people looked for ways to entertain and keep themselves as occupied as possible. In such a situation, Indian rummy online brought a golden opportunity, honing one's skills in the game. In addition to that, the chance to win money has been tempting enough as well.
By Muskan Lamba5 years ago in Gamers
5 Backstory Ideas for Your Wizard in Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)
Wizards are the book learners of D&D. Their magic comes from endless study, whether that be at the hands of a mentor, in a military academy or the halls of a great wizarding school. Wizards aren’t born inherently being able to cast spells, though many might have some slightly adeptness for magic in general. Instead, they must study. Wizards may not be as spontaneous as sorcerers or bards, but they make up for it in terms of pure versatility. When it comes to the sheer amount of magic a character can learn, few can compete with the skill of a wizard. Unfortunately, wizards have low HP and AC, so while they have extreme power, it comes at the cost of being weak physically, and they need to be protected to shine. Now it’s time to come up with a few quick backstory ideas to help bring your character to life. Here are five intriguing ideas to use in your game, or to build off of to create a unique character you’ll love to play.
By Aspen Noble5 years ago in Gamers
Eric M. Lang
Anyone who knows me knows that I love gaming. Video games are great for when I've had a stressful day; nothing eases stress like shooting some unknown video game enemy in the face, however I am also an avid board gamer. For most people, board games summon up images of people playing Monopoly and Scrabble. There is far more to the hobby than just the games available to us from the Argos catalogue.
By Alan Walker5 years ago in Gamers
5 Backstory Ideas for Your Warlock in Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)
The Warlock is one of my personal favorite classes in D&D. Having made a pact with some kind of powerful being, they wield magic like no other class. Having the ability to use both spells and invocations, they get intriguing abilities that no one else has access to. The Warlock has mid-tier armor class, the ability to wield several types of weapons and a decent hit die. They make good frontliners or ranged damage dealers depending on how you design your character. Now it’s time to come up with a few quick backstory ideas to help bring your character to life. Here are five intriguing ideas to use in your game, or to build off of to create a unique character you’ll love to play.
By Aspen Noble5 years ago in Gamers
