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[26 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Starting a new RPG campaign

* (0:28) We’re in the last few days of the contest with Raina’s Wings, with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, and Polymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are.
* (1:18) Some minor changes to our website.
* (4:52) Board game meetups.
* (18:03) Why our RPG campaigns keep dying.
* (20:53) Chad’s bravery with D&D, the discrete tasks of GMing, and implied setting.  You can find the d20 SRD here.
* (30:22) The process of selecting the …

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[25 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Games in Libraries

Today we talk about gaming in the public library system.  Here to make it a special is Liz Danforth.  Liz brings a lot of experience to the table from her background in both the gaming industry and from working with the library system.  Be sure to read her blog at libraryjournal.com.  References were also given in today’s show to the pima county public library system.

Games featured in today’s show include Street Car, Forbidden Island, andRuin.

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[22 May 2010 | One Comment | ]
Myriad Games: Session Impressions: Dice Town

Welcome to another wild episode of Session Impressions, a Myriad GamesPresentation.
In this episode, Ashlee, David, Jeff, Renee, Brian, Hoju, Sara, and Dan, discuss Dice Town, designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc , with art by Pierô (Pierre Lechevalier) published by Asmodee.
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[21 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
RPG Countdown (21 May 2010)

Welcome to RPG Countdown. This bi-weekly show features the hottest selling digital RPG products.
This episode of the Countdown covers the period between 02 May 2010 and 15 May 2010.

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[19 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
RPGs and ARGs

* (0:49) Raina’s Wings continues with prize support provided by Arc Dream, DriveThru, andPolymancer.  Make your donations here, and be sure to either leave a comment with your donation or let Necronomitron know who you are.
* (1:21) Innovation vs evolution, growing the hobby, and trying new things.  The article mentionedis located here.
* (31:51) Keeping the game alive between sittings, using the principles of an alternate reality game.
Hosts: Chris, Dan, Ed, Pat, Wayne

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[18 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Ablaze

Derek takes runs us through a burning forest in the board game(s),Ablaze.  We use the plural, because this one is actually several games in one.  The common element is fire, and you must run to escape or run to fight it.

Style: Board Game
Designed by: Heinrich Glumpler
Players: 1-4
Play Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 20+
MSRP: $20.00

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[14 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Strategists & Tacticians (Atomic Array 043)

Strategists & Tacticians (Atomic Array 043)
How do you handle everything from an aasimar to a horde of zombies without carrying enough gear to sink in a swamp? Thats the question Ryan Costello, Jr. aimed to answer with the latest Pathfinder-compatible crunch-fest from 4 Winds Fantasy Gaming: Strategists and Tacticians: the Definite Guide to Clever Warriors.

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[12 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Do PCs Come in Six-Packs?

Is it a good idea for GMs to pregenerate PCs for their campaigns? A clone and a college professor talk about it.

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[11 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Nuns on the Run

Ron chases us around the convent in the board game, Nuns on the Run.  Get across the board to your secret goal and make it back before your supervisors catch you, unless your the one doing the catching.    Know when to hide and know when to run to achieve victory.

Style: Board Game
Designed by:  Frederic Moyersoen
Players: 2-8
Play Time: 45 minutes
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $35.00

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[9 May 2010 | No Comment | ]
Sneaking Mission – Solo

A solitaire game that as the name suggests is all about sneaking into the enemy base and stealing files!
The games page at Board Game Geek
( http://boardgame.geekdo.com/boardgame/51818/sneaking-mission-solo )
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