Another awesome occasion
This weekend a wonderful event occurred. In front of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Ellisthion (also known as Duncan) finally got married to Michelle. We say finally as it has been quite...
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 038: 12 Games/12 Months Wrap Up, Lady Blackbird Review...
In this episode we discuss our experiences of the 12 Games/12 Months Gaming Experiment, review Lady Blackbird and discuss ways to spice up character generation. Continue reading →
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 039: Goblins!, Fabled Lands, Mutants & Masterminds, and...
In this episode we discuss our upcoming RPG Goblins!, review Fabled Lands, look at Mutants & Masterminds, and ask "Can you use skills on PCs?". Continue reading →
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 040: Mutants & Masterminds, Shadowrun and Resetting a GM
In this podcast we review Mutants & Masterminds, Shadowrun, D&D Boardgame Wrath of Ashardalon and look at ways to reset a GM. Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Angry DM is angry about our gaming community (and we kind of agree)
Scott is one of our favourite gaming personalities, and while he can be guilty of the occasional rant, it is usually well thought out and pretty smart. He has a tendency to be insightful about what is...
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 041: The role of Source Books in your Campaign,...
In this fibre packed episode of the DoDCast (good for you in so many ways!) we talk to Paul about his recent foray into teaching his kids about roleplaying games. We also discuss the role of...
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 042: What should be in the Roleplaying Classic Collection?
For this episode we have only asked ourselves one question. And then we talk non-stop for around 45 minutes on it. No really. We just found it that interesting. The question you ask? If you were...
View ArticleGame suggestions for our 2013 Gaming Calendar
Once again we are looking at a blank calendar with lots and lots of empty gaming slots to fill. About this time every year we ask our readers (and listeners) to recommend games that they think we...
View ArticleGoing Retro: The Temple of Elemental Evil, First Edition AD&D
Written by the man himself, Gary Gygax, it has befuddled, confounded, frustrated and killed more PCs than almost any other printed campaign. On top of all of that, it was originally written for the RPG...
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 043: Rogue Trader Review, Pandemic and Splitting the Party
In this episode of the Dice of Doom Podcast we discuss our first impressions of the roleplaying game Rogue Trader, the board game Pandemic and our thoughts on Splitting the Party. Continue reading →
View ArticleAside: WotC release full PDF of the Basic D&D Cyclopedia
Today, Wizards of the Coast have released the D&D Cyclopedia as a PDF for the first time. Continue reading →
View ArticleWhen playing a silly character takes over the roleplaying campaign
We were into our third bottle of wine and we started talking about gaming styles. What followed was a kind of intervention. You see, ever since our infamous Rogue Trader campaign, my brother Paul and I...
View ArticleExperience Gift Certificates!
Don’t know what to get that special gamer in your life? How about some experience points for the one thing they love most in their life – their favourite roleplaying character! Continue reading →
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 044: Listener Questions, Gaming Lectern and Advanced...
In this, the first episode of the Dice of Doom podcast of 2014, we go through a massive back log of listener's questions regarding various aspects of games, gaming and philosophy. We also discuss our...
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 045: Rules that enhance Roleplaying Games and Crafting...
In this episode we discuss systems that have used rules mechanics to enhance the setting of a roleplaying game, D&DNext, Palladium and crafting "Who 'dun it?" mysteries. Continue reading →
View ArticleD&D Basic Released by Wizards of the Coast
Unless you have been living under the gaming equivalent of a rock on Mars you would be aware that a new edition of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game is on the cusp of being released. Part of...
View ArticleThe Game Ahead: Catacombs
Quite recently I overheard two of the players in my group discussing how my dungeons seem to go on for ever without any connection or theme to them. Continue reading →
View ArticleHelp us build our next Campaign World
Help us crowd source our next campaign setting. Leave us one or two lines that expresses something about a place, an NPC, an event or a feature of the world. Continue reading →
View ArticleTerry Pratchett Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we learn today of the passing of Sir Terry Pratchett, well loved author of the Discworld series of fantasy novels Continue reading →
View ArticleDice of Doom Podcast 046: Thoughts on D&D 5th Edition and wrap up of Temple...
In this episode of the Dice of Doom Podcast, we discuss Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, past editions of D&D and the industry in general. We also wrap up our run through of the AD&D...
View Article
