Titans of Gaming Interview

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May 262015
 

In this interview with Cassidy Werner from Calliope Games about the Titans of Gaming Kickstarter.   Which is your unique chance to own some games from great designers.

 

This has already funded and is very close to it’s first stretch goal.

 

 

I look for a lot of gamers to evolve out of this project.

Words With Kevin Siembieda 2 Robotech RPG Tactics POH 2015

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May 212015
 

In this interview we talk all about Robotech RPG Tactics.  We cover everything from its origin to where Kevin Siembieda would like to see it go.  I have seen Robotech in play and I think it will be around for a long time.

Kevin said they might not do another open house but I think he had too much fun.

Words With Kevin Siembieda Part 1 Rifts and more PoH 2015

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May 212015
 

In this first interview with Kevin Siembieada at Palladium Open House 2015 We discuss his early career, Palladium Fantasy and Rifts.  We even get to touch upon TMNT and the Disavowed book slated for later this year.

I look forward to getting some Rifts action up and running in the near future.

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May 072015
 

 

Alignment is one of those weird game mechanics that can be viewed as both a hindrance and an aid. Because of this it is often the victim of a love hate type of relationship among players that can cause some heated disagreements. If they could apply their thoughts to its use they would not have so many words in lost to indifference.

When I speak of alignment in this article I’m not referring to any one system or style. I’m instead writing about the concept of what it can be in the development of character. If you apply such a system to developing the personality of your individual I believe it can be invaluable. Many of us walk through our lives with no “moral” code, at least not the way an alignment is is presented in game terms. That’s because games have a difficult time presenting alignment in an effective way. Since many alignments are presented as a code that creates a struggle of some sort, usually good and evil, they have to be broad so players can use them effectively with their creations. Not to mention many characters are created with to be adults ready to start their adventuring career. In reality this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In the real world we develop our “alignment” over years of character growth. For us our alignment is directly linked to what we believe, or to be more accurate, what we have come to believe. That is our faith directs our choices. This could mean you are guided by religion, science, or philosophy. It doesn’t matter what guides your thoughts what matters is that when you apply this to your character she has already lost years of development.

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Play-Through 1 Ninja Dice From Greenbrier Games

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May 042015
 

Ninja Dice is a press your luck dice game by Greenbrier Games.  In ninja dice one player will represent the House by rolling house dice.  One player will become the “active” ninja.  All other players will roll threat dice in an attempt to thwart the “active” ninja.  It is a great little game that fits in your pocket.

My Review of this little gem will be up soon.