So, in 1992, Dungeons & Dragons had the wonderful gaming world of Al-Qadim. Things seemed to change in the real world and Al-Qadim seemed to disappear. However those of us who remember her, still appreciate her elegance. But one of the things I remember were the vast array of spells that were available that seemed…
In the burgeoning era of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) during the mid-1970s, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) had established itself as the pioneering fantasy RPG, inspiring countless imitators and new game designs. Recognizing the potential of expanding the RPG genre into other thematic realms, TSR, Inc.—the company behind D&D—embarked on developing a Western-themed role-playing game to…
The History of Star Frontiers: A Journey Through Time and Space Star Frontiers is a celebrated tabletop role-playing game (RPG) that captivated players and science fiction enthusiasts with its imaginative universe and innovative gameplay mechanics. Launched in the late 1970s, Star Frontiers marked a key moment in the evolution of RPGs, pushing the boundaries of…
What can we say about these things? They never ever look the same. I mean to some degree you could say that about any species as a whole, but not Boggles. These creatures are definitely weird and create a lot of havoc. Forget fire. With Boggles, use ice CREATIVELY! As far as I can tell,…
The Breath of Katenga is a unique and powerful brass tube with a sturdy wooden handle. It is adorned with intricate etchings of ancient runes, hinting at its magical nature. Attached to the wooden handle is a glass trigger, designed to be easily operated with a single finger. Adjacent to the trigger, you will find…
A few months ago my friend, Theras Freman, wrote about Olive Slime from the Gary Gygax module The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth S4. So, after reading the article (found here) I had to check out the module. He was right! The module was brilliant. But what I loved was one of the magic items in there:…
If you’ve ever played Dungeons & Dragons, chances are you’ve heard the term “THAC0” thrown around a time or two. But what exactly is THAC0, and how does it work within the game’s combat system? THAC0, or “To Hit Armor Class 0,” is a term used in the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) role-playing game….
Oh, yeah! Doesn’t it feel good going all the way back to 1985. Coca-Cola announced it was changing its formula. Windows 1.0 hit the market. Blockbuster and Pap John’s Pizza were founded (I see a correlation there). And, the D&D module Baltron’s Beacon I7 (9152) was released. Not a bad adventure as modules go for…
Here we go. Attacked by a giant mutant frog. But what would life be without being attacked by one those? Boring! And when did Galumphs want to reach out and touch us? How about in 1992 with Tim Beach‘s Assault on Raven’s Ruin 9350. I have to admit, I didn’t crawl this one but I…
Welcome to Bob Blake‘s The Bane of Llywelyn C5 (9109) from 1985. This was an RPGA Network Official Competition Adventure! It was for 6-10 of your buddies, levels 4-7. It had some groovy new stuff in it. The war boomerang was awesome. But, so were the Viper Vines. These are great to use indoors are…
