Author Archives: Tolrendordm

Wizards Watch: I’ve got my kit!!

Well, I’ve downloaded the play test materials, so I guess I’m away with DnD Next! I’m not going to make any specific comments until I’ve had a chance to read fully and play at least one session with the kids. … Continue reading

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Wizards Watch: Maps and Minis – A Fallacy

A few weeks back, a DnD Next blog came out about ToTM (Theatre of the Mind) vs Grid based combat. A follow-up came out recently. Boy have these articles stimulated some internet inches (yards…) of comment! Its clear from the … Continue reading

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Content Corner: Rats Below

Earlier this month I posted an iBook publication of a short delve in my RPG Tech Talk column. This was an example of using a new Apple application to create richly formatted publication for viewing on an iPad! Of course, … Continue reading

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Map of the Month: In the beginning…

A few weeks ago I was browsing the Profantasy forums, and I came across a post by someone looking for advice on creating a style reminiscent of the maps in the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. That got … Continue reading

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RPG Tech Talk: iBooks Author

In my last column, I talked about my opinion that current eBook  formats are not really suitable for RPG publications, where typically a greater level of control is required over the precise layout – unlike a novel where the ‘flow’ … Continue reading

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May Update

Halfway through the month and I’m only just starting! As I mentioned here, there is a least a good excuse, but its certainly taken longer to get back on track than I’d hoped. Still the Content Calendar is updated with … Continue reading

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Scheduling Problems…

When I put the Content Calendar publication schedule for April together, I kind of neglected one thing! 🙂 At the end April, we’re moving house (well, actually, back into our house … long story…) and my schedule has gone to … Continue reading

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Wizards Watch: A Smorgasbord

What with PAX East seminars and and a rush of blogs its been a busy time in DnD Next land. That of course launches a cascade on comment in the blogosphere! 🙂 Actually I’m beginning to think WOTC have made a bit … Continue reading

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June Cartographer’s Annual!!

And as I mentioned just this morning re Henrik Wielink’s Dungeon style for CC3 … how cool does this look … 🙂

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Fantasy Maps – A Stunning Site!

The Cartographer Annual (from Profantasy) April Issue shipped last week, with yet another great overland style, based on the work of Herwin Wielink. I hadn’t come across this cartographer before, but his work is really stunning. His own site, Fantasy Maps, … Continue reading

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