Category Archives: Columns

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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DM for Kids: The Amber Tower

Heroic Tier, Level 3 The kids’ characters are now based in Fallcrest (staying at the Silver Unicorn of course) and actively looking for new adventures!  While staying in Fallcrest, they managed to rescue the old wizard Nimozaran (who lives in … Continue reading →

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April Update

As I mentioned in my ‘Map of the Month‘ column for March, the month really flew by. Once again I did manage to publish 7 posts, including all 5 of my regular columns, although it was touch and go. In … Continue reading →

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