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You’re in the woods in the beautiful Czech Republic. You’re enjoying an afternoon hike, or maybe a picnic with a loved one when suddenly, hundreds of orcs, elves, humans, wargs, goblins, dwarves, and more are all bearing down on your location at once HOLY CRAAAAAAAAAP!!!!! This might ...

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Originally designed in 1981, Axis & Allies (A&A) has had major staying power in the board game market. This highly-strategic, tactical war game sets players in the spring of 1942, where the world is teetering into war. Many gamers to this day are huge fans of A&A and now they have a n...

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https://geekandsundry.com/gm-tips-how-to-bring-clarity-to-open-world-storytelling/

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week we talked about getting your player group to try new systems, and this week we cover what to do when you get there. Dungeons & Dragons offers a clear ...

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https://geekandsundry.com/convince-your-players-to-try-new-systems-with-these-gm-tips/

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week we talked about taking care of your GM after a game and this week we talk about adding some game diversity to your group When your group finds a gaming home,...

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https://geekandsundry.com/wrap-up-your-gaming-experience-with-these-rpg-aftercare-tips/

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week we talked about the delicate art of shopkeeper craft, and this week we talk about tips for a better post game experience Diving head first into a character...

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https://geekandsundry.com/put-awe-and-wonder-into-shops-with-these-gm-tips/

GM Tips is our series to help Storytellers and Game Masters improve their craft and create memorable roleplaying experiences. Last week we talked about increasing your range of NPC voices and this week is all about making shopping fun. Every adventurer buys gear. Equipment in tabletop games...

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https://geekandsundry.com/level-up-with-a-new-gaming-rig-set-up/

Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of money. I got used to buying things second hand and using the bare minimum for most things. So as an adult with a bit of spending money, I was curious about peripherals for my gaming rig. In the past few years, the gaming business has skyrocketed with the...

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Twenty-seven years ago Vampire: The Masquerade was released in 1991, and it’s been through a few iterations thus far along its journey. Our RPG show, Vampire: The Masquerade – L.A. By Night is diving into the Vampire: The Masquerade’s Fifth Edition and the World Of Darkness it r...

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https://geekandsundry.com/vampire-masquerade-clan-malkavian/

Twenty-seven years ago Vampire: The Masquerade was released in 1991, and it’s been through a few iterations thus far along its journey. Our RPG show, Vampire: The Masquerade – L.A. By Night is diving into the Vampire: The Masquerade’s Fifth Edition and the World Of Darkness it r...

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Save the villagers and trick your allies! In this week’s Game the Game, host Becca Scott is joined by Tommy Walker, Julia Dennis, and Jason Nguyen to play Guardian’s Call from Skybound. In this social deduction game, players must gather weapons, ancient artifacts, and use magic spells to saf...

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Game Masters Hall is our series to where different storytellers share their experiences and discuss various topics revolving around the art of being a Game Master. Humblewood is wrapping up an amazingly successful Kickstarter Campaign on April 9th and many in the RPG community are talking about...

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https://geekandsundry.com/callisto-6-fan-art-and-playlist-anton-andazola-by-hector-navarro/

Callisto 6 looks into the dark future of LOS ANGELES 2119. After a massive ecological disaster, the giant corporations rebuild the city into a glittering beacon of the future. All it takes are the freedoms, the rights and the lives of millions of the citizens within the city. Lindy, Cass, Anton, ...

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https://geekandsundry.com/4-awesome-roblox-games-adults-can-enjoy/

Whether you’ve got younger relatives or children of your own, chances are you’ve probably heard of a little game called Roblox. If you’ve no idea what I’m yammering about, don’t worry, I didn’t know much about it until this year. Simply put, it’s a game ...

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Callisto 6 looks into the dark future of LOS ANGELES 2119. After a massive ecological disaster, the giant corporations rebuild the city into a glittering beacon of the future. All it takes are the freedoms, the rights and the lives of millions of the citizens within the city. Lindy, Cass, Anton, ...

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https://geekandsundry.com/if-character-creation-is-your-favorite-part-of-rpgs-youll-love-call-to-adventure/

Telling your character’s story is the heart of the game in Call to Adventure from Brotherwise Games. Part choices you make and part luck of the draw (literally), you and your fellow players might not know what the future holds on your character’s journey, but you’ll have a bla...

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Today, renowned anime and manga company VIZ Media released a beautifully illustrated new video game that combines fast match-3 action with a visual novel: The World Next Door. In collaboration with Rose City Games, VIZ Media’s The World Next Door follows Jun, a masked teenager searching...

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https://geekandsundry.com/balancing-encounters-game-masters-hall/

Join host B. Dave Walters as he chats with Jason Carl about the circumstances in-which a GM would need to balance an encounter, and the tips and tricks on how to do so! Thanks to The Deck of Many and Level Up Dice for partnering with us on this video. Check out the Humblewood Kickstarter:...