A rather clever guy on twitter named @newbiedm tweeted the following after 5e was announced: I wonder if Elminster will wake up next to Bob Newhart and realize it was all a dream. Funny, right? Yeah, he’s pretty clever. But while he was probably trying to be cute, the question about what the heck to do with… [Read more…]
I’m writing this post out of frustration. Bear with me, as it’s meant for people new to D&D. Okay… If you are completely new to D&D, and don’t know where to even start, then this post is for you! The genesis for this post stems from a recent visit to my local big box book… [Read more…]
I posted my “Why I left DDI” post this week and received numerous responses. Some were supportive of my decision, while some were calls of me even somehow being a “traitor to WOTC and D&D” whatever that means. I know, ridiculous. One of the most level headed guys in the community is Teos Abadia, who… [Read more…]
I never really do posts like this, but I thought it would be fun to throw my speculative hat into the ring along with every other blogger out there making claims about D&D and what the future holds not only for 4e, but for the brand. This is all speculation and wild theory, just for… [Read more…]
My experience as a DM has been a unique one compared to a lot of other DM’s out there. I suspect many people DM’ing D&D started out early on, with the boxed sets, then AD&D, and followed the logical footsteps of the game up until the point where we are today with D&D 4e. My… [Read more…]
Dragon magazine first saw print in 1976, giving readers of a pre-internet age tons of rules, spells, items and information regarding Dungeon & Dragons. It gave the world the Forgotten Realms, and it gave Elminster a place to teach readers about ecology. It was a source of information for players who craved more than their… [Read more…]
January 10, 2012 by newbiedm
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