Divinations from the Collective

A photo of a set of black dice with red numbering against a white background. Next to it are the words "Ideal Dice Set (1992 vs. Now)"

Does The Ideal Set of Dice in 1992 Still Work for Modern Players?

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterAug 16, 2022

In 1992, Dragon Magazine #182 (a special anniversary edition) released an article entitled “The Wild, Wild World of Dice”. In it, author Michael J ...

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August Gaming Convention Calendar 2022

boardgameMorgan CarpenterAug 01, 2022

Here are the gaming conventions going on in August! Alabama n/a Alaska n/a Arizona Game On Expo: Phoenix, Aug 5-7 MaricopaCon: Phoenix, Aug 19-...

A screenshot from Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves. It shows the film's title screen, with Dungeons and Dragons written in red font, and the draconic ampersand and the words "Honor Among Thieves" below in grey and white lettering

Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Trailer Looks Like Goofy Fun – If a Little Disappointing for Fans of Forgotten Realms Lore

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJul 26, 2022

Just a few days ago at San Diego Comicon, Wizards of the Coast launched the first trailer for the upcoming movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ...

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Some of the Coolest Spelljammer Ships in Wildspace

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJul 19, 2022

The 5e Spelljammer sourcebook has just entered the preorder stage, and I’ve already reserved my spot. Spelljammer, as you may have noticed if you’r...

Iconic Sci-Fi Franchises with Tabletop Tie-Ins

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJul 12, 2022

Most people who get into tabletop gaming start with a broader application of the creative genres. Fantasy novels, supernatural tv shows, historical...

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July Gaming Convention Calender 2022

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJul 01, 2022

Here are the gaming conventions going on in July! Alabama Play On Con: Birmingham, July 7-10 Alaska n/a Arizona n/a Arkansas n/a California...

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6 (More) Cool Swords to Flavor your Dungeons and Dragons Weapons As

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterJun 21, 2022

One of the biggest decisions you make when creating your Dungeons and Dragons character is the weapon that they’ll wield. Each option deals slightl...

A photo of a stack of Fudge dice (dice with plus and minus signs on each side of the cube) in various colors. Next to the dice are the words "Fudge Games"

5 Fate/Fudge System TTRPGs to Try Out for a Rules-Light Tabletop Campaign

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterMay 17, 2022

I love Dungeons and Dragons. But I also know that it isn’t the ‘forever TTRPG’ for everyone – some people are just looking for something different....

A sketch of concept art for the Skeksis from The Dark Crystal in red pencil against a yellow background. To the left is the words The Dark Crystal Adventure Game in purple and black font

The Dark Crystal Adventure Game: Discussion and Review

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterMay 02, 2022

There have been a lot of franchise tie-in tabletop games coming out recently. Labyrinth, Marvel, The Princess Bride. It’s easy to understand why, o...

An illustration from the announcement of Spelljammer in 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. It depicts Minsc, a human ranger with purple face paint, and Boo, a space hamster, riding a dragon through space.

4 Things We Hope We See in Spelljammer 5e

Blog PostMorgan CarpenterApr 25, 2022

This week, the D&D Direct Youtube channel surprised long time DnD players with a huge announcement – Spelljammer is finally making its way into...

An illustration of Lina Inverse from the anime Slayers. She's a red haired woman wearing pink, white, and yellow clothing, black armor, and white gloves. The is winking and flexing one arm. To the right of her are the words "Anime for DnD Fans"

5 Anime Recommendations for Dungeons and Dragons Players

animeMorgan CarpenterApr 11, 2022

People who play Dungeons and Dragons don’t tend to limit their fantasy media just to tabletop games. After all, it does require something of a pree...

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Smart is the New Sexy – Making Intelligence a More Valuable Stat for Better Games

3e skillsMorgan CarpenterApr 04, 2022

For many Dungeons and Dragons players, Intelligence is an immediate dump stat. For a while, Wizards were just about the only class that really reli...

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