table top

Table top games take us back to the good ole gaming days, before we had to plug in to play.

Tales from the Table
Hi, and welcome to the first chapter of Tales from the Table, my little neck of the RPG woods. In these blog type thingies, I will have stories of past games, tips and tricks for both players and GMs alike, as well as little bits of humor and ra nts...mostly rants. I'm going to try to do this weekly, but I'm a lazy sod so I wouldn't count on it. Mostly, this is going to deal with 1st to 3rd edition D&D, because I hate 4th and haven't played 5th, and with a few other games thrown in for color
By Jeremy Andrews6 years ago in Gamers
Fun Time Without Screen Time
Scene: Five or six close friends sit around a table. The smell of delicious food wafts around them while yummy libations are poured. On the table are several boxes that contain the night’s entertainment.
By Nicole "ChaseThePen" Sanchez6 years ago in Gamers
3 Ways Microgaming Technologies Improve Players Experiences
Of course, it is a must if you want to become a real expert; experience comes with practice. However, to improve your skills and get the most out of gaming, you should enjoy the process in the first place. With this in mind, gaming software developers try their best to engage players with innovative gameplay.
By Julia Beyers6 years ago in Gamers
5 Tips for Playing Better Tieflings and Aasimar
The blood of fiends and angels runs through many mortal veins on the material plane. These children of the outer realms are often regarded with fear and awe, their strange powers and unusual abilities marking out their heritage for all to see.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
Homemade Board Game for Up to 6 Players
Board Game I created this game just for fun and I have enjoyed playing this with my family, so I thought it would be good to share. The design of it is a bit crude, but it was good enough to get the feel of the game. Feel free to print out the board and the cards, and I hope you have many hours of enjoyment.
By GARY DEAN7 years ago in Gamers
Do You Know the Rules of Monopoly?
Millions, possibly billions, of people will say they know how to play Monopoly. I won't dispute that, but I wonder how many know the actual rules.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw7 years ago in Gamers
Magic: The Gathering
Hello, I'd like to begin with a brief self-introduction. My name is Jason Pitts, and a few years ago, I decided to get competitive with Magic: The Gathering. I have been grinding PPTQs, Grand Prixs, SCG Opens, and any other tournament that I can.
By Jason Pitts7 years ago in Gamers
Robert James Fischer
Robert James Fischer is considered by many to be the greatest chess player of all time. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. His mother was homeless when he was born. She studied for a master's degree in nursing after they moved to New York city, and started working in that field. Who his father actually was, is under debate. It could have been either the German biophysicist Hans-Gerhardt Fischer, or the Hungarian mathematician and physicist Paul Nemenyi.
By Danny Fleming7 years ago in Gamers
After Almost Six Years of Development, I've Finished Making a Superhero Card Game
What was supposed to be just a one month break from designing a space trader board game to solve some design issues, became a near six-year journey into creative and personal hell.
By Roger Alan Cotton7 years ago in Gamers
10 Backgrounds for Your Scoundrels
Every party has at least one member who doesn't play by the expected rules. Someone who's got an angle, who has contacts, or who knows just how to lean on somebody. They go by a lot of different names, too. The schemer. The blackguard. The thug. But one of the most applicable titles for them is the scoundrel.
By Neal Litherland7 years ago in Gamers
How 'Pokemon' Got Me Through Poverty
Like most infants waddling around during the 90s, I grew up able to recite the Pokemon animated TV show theme song before knowing my multiplication tables. Okay. I still have trouble with multiplication. Regardless, the Pokemon franchise has always had a special part of my childhood and had later, on several occasions, helped me survive the years going into my adulthood.
By dee7 years ago in Gamers
'Critical Role' Kickstarter Hits $7.5 Million in 48 Hours
I’m a special kind of nerd: One that obsesses over things such as Doctor Who, World of Warcraft, Destiny, etc. Once I get to liking something, you can’t shut me up about it. I’d like to introduce you to my husband, Scott. This fine man LOVES Dungeons and Dragons. It’s one of his highest passions to talk about, and I’m happy to hear about what brings out the spark in his eyes when he talks about something he loves.
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in Gamers