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Links of the Week on Hiatus (Keith Davies - In My Campaign) Aug 2012
Sad as it is, there isn't much return on the investment of collecting and curating RPG links. Keith has put his Links of the Week column on permanent hiatus.
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Sad as it is, there isn't much return on the investment of collecting and curating RPG links. Keith has put his Links of the Week column on permanent hiatus.
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The Google Plus Epicenter Shift (Hill Cantons) Aug 2012
A look at how the vibrant gaming community on Google+ has changed the blogosphere for good and for ill.
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A look at how the vibrant gaming community on Google+ has changed the blogosphere for good and for ill.
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Dear Gaming As Women: GMing for Women (Gaming as Women) Aug 2012
What considerations should be made when trying to engage women players in your next game? Several of the Gaming As Women crew chime in with ideas.
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What considerations should be made when trying to engage women players in your next game? Several of the Gaming As Women crew chime in with ideas.
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The Geek Girl Problem (The Golden Lasso) Jul 2012
"The problem with the geek girl subculture is the unrelenting expectation of uniformity." Geek out however the heck you want.
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"The problem with the geek girl subculture is the unrelenting expectation of uniformity." Geek out however the heck you want.
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Rules For Optimum Gen Connery, 2012 Edition (Critical Hits) Jul 2012
Vanir gives us 5 rules for an awesome GenCon, or any gaming con.
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Vanir gives us 5 rules for an awesome GenCon, or any gaming con.
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Nerd Culture As Suicide Intervention - Ta-Nehisi Coates - The Atlantic Jul 2012
RPGs provide escapism which works as great nerd therapy. A great commentary on an episode of This American Life.
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RPGs provide escapism which works as great nerd therapy. A great commentary on an episode of This American Life.
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Thank you, Gary (d20 Monkey) Jul 2012
A simple tribute to Gary Gygax for his birthday.
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A simple tribute to Gary Gygax for his birthday.
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Gary Gygax: The Father of Games Design | GamesIndustry International Jul 2012
How do you get into video game design? Start by shutting off the PC and getting some friends to play D&D.
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How do you get into video game design? Start by shutting off the PC and getting some friends to play D&D.
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Who Gets To Be a Geek? Anyone Who Wants to Be – Whatever Jul 2012
John Scalzi reminds us that geekdom is the most open community on Earth. Let's keep it that way.
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John Scalzi reminds us that geekdom is the most open community on Earth. Let's keep it that way.
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Yes, we’re open again! A very brief history of what the hell happened. (Troll in the Corner) Jul 2012
For those of you unaware, Troll in the Corner got hacked last weekend. Here's the summary of what happened and the people who got the site online again in record time.
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For those of you unaware, Troll in the Corner got hacked last weekend. Here's the summary of what happened and the people who got the site online again in record time.
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The Confessions of a Fantasy Gamer, by Prof MAR Barker (Vintage Wargaming) Jul 2012
This letter pokes at both sides in the controversy between wargamers and fantasy gamers. Originally published in Wargamer's Newsletter #199 dated October 1978.
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This letter pokes at both sides in the controversy between wargamers and fantasy gamers. Originally published in Wargamer's Newsletter #199 dated October 1978.
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How to Run an Online RPG Convention (Dr. Worldcrafter) Jul 2012
Brent takes a first stab at what when right and wrong with running Indie+.
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Brent takes a first stab at what when right and wrong with running Indie+.
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Joining the Party: Miniatures (Wizards of the Coast) Jul 2012
This month's Joining the Party column looks at dungeon Command, painting minis, and a whole slew of community links.
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This month's Joining the Party column looks at dungeon Command, painting minis, and a whole slew of community links.
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So What? (Oaths and Fates) Jul 2012
As Rick Marshall gets back to his series on the history of Wizards of the Coast, he stops briefly to explore why he's recording this story.
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As Rick Marshall gets back to his series on the history of Wizards of the Coast, he stops briefly to explore why he's recording this story.
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Secrets of TSR (YouTube) Jul 2012
Here's the video of the panel that ran at PaizoCon 2012. Panelists: Jeff Grubb, Pierce Watters, Rob Lazzaretti, Dave Gross, Wolfgang Baur, Stan!
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Here's the video of the panel that ran at PaizoCon 2012. Panelists: Jeff Grubb, Pierce Watters, Rob Lazzaretti, Dave Gross, Wolfgang Baur, Stan!
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Between (d20 Monkey) Jul 2012
For not wanting to do editorial cartoons, Brian totally nails this one.
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For not wanting to do editorial cartoons, Brian totally nails this one.
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Talking to People (Gaming as Women) Jul 2012
Nervous about approaching someone at a con and starting a conversation? Check in with these tips from Meguey Baker.
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Nervous about approaching someone at a con and starting a conversation? Check in with these tips from Meguey Baker.
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Google Statistics on the Edition Wars: D&D & Pathfinder (Awesome Dice Blog) Jun 2012
Analysis of Google statistics showing searches for D&D vs. searches for Pathfinder. Nicely done!
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Analysis of Google statistics showing searches for D&D vs. searches for Pathfinder. Nicely done!
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Joining the Party: Caves of Chaos (Wizards of the Coast) Jun 2012
Adding more to the D&D Next Playtest adventure, plus links to community blog articles.
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Adding more to the D&D Next Playtest adventure, plus links to community blog articles.
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Dungeons, Dragons, and Fanboys (YouTube) Jun 2012
A video documentary about gamers in and around Fanboy3, a game shop in Manchester, UK.
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A video documentary about gamers in and around Fanboy3, a game shop in Manchester, UK.
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