One thing I really love about 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons is the number of details tucked away throughout the multiple released books. What I mean by this is while the system is generally very open and malleable, there are many details that can radically change the tone of a specific campaign or simply be …
If you’re new to tabletop roleplaying, and even if you’re not, sometimes you have a question that there just isn’t much guidance for. “How long should a D&D session last” is an excellent question that doesn’t have a lot of coverage. Part of that reason might be that games are such a personal thing. Each …
Being a good player can be difficult at times. So can being a Dungeon Master. Whether you’re brand new to running a campaign or a long-time veteran, here are some tips that can help you up your game-running skills and create even better and more exciting adventure for everyone at the table. We paint some …
Ticket to Ride is a great game that dives into the age of railroad barons as you race against other places to complete long routes, get bonuses from your secret bonus routes, and cut off your competition from getting the routes they need. You are playing to be the railroad baron of the table and …
It’s fair to say at this point that Red Dragon Inn is truly one of the great games out there. A great game, whether played on a board, with a deck of cards you’ve collected from booster packs, or with a keyboard/controller, is often one that is lauded for its ability to stand the test …
Phil has fanboyed over multiple games. Some of which Heather has really enjoyed, some of which she has barely tolerated. Now it’s Phil’s turn to be a good sport. Set is a pattern recognition card game that Heather grew up playing and is now introducing to the husband. Not a game I was familiar with …
I have to admit there aren’t too many boardgames that Phil brings up that I’ve never even heard of, but Jaipur is one of them. This made for a rather pleasant surprise as this episode was an introduction to a game I knew nothing about. A trading game that takes a little bit of play …
Look, there’s a lot to absolutely love about 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. However, there are some serious deficiencies that we can only ignore for so long. And with Shane’s love of the grossly underpowered Ranger class and Brownie’s anger at unfair working conditions as an adventuring party member, it was inevitable that Unqualified Experts …