Discussing corporate buyouts, D&D, and more, on today’s show! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (3:54) – We have to discuss the Activision/Blizzard buyout, late though we may be. Podcasting & Streaming (27:42) – We talk about “The Legend of Vox Machina”, and so forth. Wrap (1:01:48) – Beoulus has the new […]
Tag: D&D
Legends and Losers – Loot Mechanics #256
Let’s talk about the Critical Role animated series, and some honesty out of Cloud Imperium Games! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Podcasts & Livestreams (4:25) – “The Legend of Vox Machina” arrives later this week! Let’s discuss our thoughts on the show. Video Game News (25:26) – CIG announces both “Star Citizen” and […]
Fixing D&D, By Breaking It?
I have a weird thought. Now that we know Wizards of the Coast is beginning the transition to the next evolution of their tabletop roleplaying game “Dungeons & Dragons“, many questions come to mind. Will it be a true 6th edition of the game, or more of a 5.5, because they state it should still […]
SAVE REAL ROLEPLAYERS FROM THE WOKE MOB!
Let’s get right to the chase, shall we? For years, Wizards of the Coast (current publisher of the “Dungeons & Dragons” line of tabletop roleplaying games) has dominated the TTRPG scene. They have bent the knee to “Wokeness”, and used the considerable power they and their parent company (Hasbro) wield, to bully and suppress Real […]
Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248
Lots to catch up on this week, with news about LOTRO, D&D, plus commentaries on Activision/Blizzard and Scormey’s Kickstarter problem! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (12:47) – Daybreak (Enad Global 7) opens mouth, spews lies about LOTRO, Marvel MMO, etc. TTRPG News (36:01) – Strixhaven is coming, and Scormey could not […]
Gather ’round the Bonefire
Let’s face it: While there are plenty of great Horror-themed tabletop roleplaying games out there (I can name a dozen, at least), most people are playing “Dungeons & Dragons” or “Pathfinder”. Which is to say, classic High Fantasy roleplaying. There is nothing wrong with that, either. But whenever the Spooky Season comes around, and Game-Masters […]