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Religion has always had a troubled presentation in roleplaying games. Faith is one of the deepest mysteries of humanity and roleplaying is one of the best avenues of self exploration. Gods are by no means absent from games, especially given the cultures that inspire them. But sadly these representations are
Just as every game needs a Dungeon Master, all dungeon masters need their own tricks, tools, and options. While not strictly essential to running a game, the Dungeon Master’s guide is a brilliant set of tools to make the job easier and more interesting. At 320 pages filled with
To my dearest Lord Dumas, I write to render a report on Ultimate Intrigue, the most recent in the line of supplements from the esteemed Pathfinder system, which outlines rules for deeds of daring heists, societal mystery, and political strife. I admit myself immediately intrigued by this outing, which promises
by John FarrellTo my dearest Lord Dumas, I write to render a report on Ultimate Intrigue, the most recent in the line of supplements from the esteemed Pathfinder system, which outlines rules for deeds of daring heists, societal mystery, and political strife. I admit myself immediately intrigued by this outing, which promises
by John FarrellReligion has always had a troubled presentation in roleplaying games. Faith is one of the deepest mysteries of humanity and roleplaying is one of the best avenues of self exploration. Gods are by no means absent from games, especially given the cultures that inspire them. But sadly these representations are
by John FarrellJust as every game needs a Dungeon Master, all dungeon masters need their own tricks, tools, and options. While not strictly essential to running a game, the Dungeon Master’s guide is a brilliant set of tools to make the job easier and more interesting. At 320 pages filled with
by John FarrellContinuing its trend of inviting new players into the hobby, Wizards of the Coast has released the Basic Set for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Included is everything needed to learn the rules of the game and start playing, with a substantially reduced cost as compared to even one of
by John FarrellAfter many years of trial, error, and reformation, the original genre creator returns to claim its place as the lord of high fantasy. Wizards of the Coast has had a rough decade, fighting a sometimes losing battle with challengers to the throne fueled by dissatisfied fans; after some soul searching
by John FarrellDelve not into caverns nor dungeons, but the threatening darkness of the unknown with this newest supplement for the Pathfinder line. The theme of this work is an air of esoteric mysticism: mystery and secrecy dot a landscape where you can never be sure of your safety, or even the
by John FarrellOne of the traits of the Pathfinder system is known for being able to take multiple classes and mix them together. Right now Paizo is in the middle of a new playtest for a new class, the vigilante. I was able to ask Stephen Radney-MacFarland about this new class. Who
by Keith Schleicher