Pools of Darkness is a perfect representation of a style of fantasy associated with the time. A time when D&D was owned by TSR and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition was the latest game. So this review comes with a fair warning that Pools of...
Games Workshop's 40K universe is one of the most recognizable IPs in sci-fi/fantasy. While the core of their business model revolves around mini-wargaming, the popularity of the setting has spawned some truly amazing books. Whether you are a 40K veteran or new to the setting, Sandy...
For those that have tables that like to be immersed with battle maps, props, handouts and visual stimuli (you know the stuff that takes DMs forever to create!) then read on. As a DM, I know firsthand that time management can be tricky. Prepping for sessions,...
Fantasy is without a doubt one of the most popular styles of literary fiction. Within this genre, a diverse landscape sub-genre, each with their own appeal, exist to entertain fantasy enthusiasts. The heavyweight of this bunch is Epic Fantasy, a sub-genre made popular by all-time great...
New In Books Author Spotlight By Selena In Author Interviews, EBook, Fantasy, News 13 Jul 2022 What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Tome of Syyx? Fantasy has played a big role in my life. My first taste of the genre was a Dungeons & Dragons novel in the Forgotten Realms setting,...
Summary of Historical and Archeological Evidence In the below video, we explore the question surrounding the draw weights of historical Warbows, particularly during the Medieval period. For quick reference, below is a summary of our findings. For greater details please watch our video where we go into...
In this video, we compare the energy that is generated from 35# and 55# yew longbows. We later discuss Gambeson armor, referencing both historic and academic sources in order to prepare for our second video, where we will be using these two bows, plus a...
There is no “right way” to play a Roleplaying Game. What constitutes as fun on one table, might be a nightmare on another. The only thing that matters is that everyone is having fun. This article is purely an opinion piece for what we believe will...
Allowing Rolls even when it’s impossible to succeed. D&D is all about having fun and in a fantastical setting nothing is really impossible. But not allowing players to roll skill checks for tasks that would either require extraordinary magic or a series of role-playing events to...
Did firearms render armour obsolete in the late Middle Ages/renaissance? The short answer is… It’s complicated. There is no doubt that with the advancements of firearms in the medieval/renaissance period, we saw the gradual diminishment of armour use but there is a very common misconception that firearms...