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Guest Comic – The Setup
View Article: Guest Comic – The SetupA one-page comic from Richard Uranga regarding the Priest & Warlock article.
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Would You Buy a Second Hand Game for $1,000.00?
View Article: Would You Buy a Second Hand Game for $1,000.00?Insights from my search for a specific out-of-print board game, highlighting the importance of thoroughness when buying or selling used games. I outline key guidelines for assessing completeness, condition, and market value, emphasizing transparent communication between buyers and sellers to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure satisfaction.
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HeroQuest “How To” Moving Large Creatures.
View Article: HeroQuest “How To” Moving Large Creatures.A “How to” for moving large creatures in HeroQuest. Written using the mobile application as the source of the research. This is how the app works, it is not a homebrew rules set. As with all of my new articles a PDF version is available for download at the end.
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Dungeons & Dragons Collectable Miniatures Game – Galleries
View Article: Dungeons & Dragons Collectable Miniatures Game – GalleriesA compilation gallery of the Dungeons & Dragons prepainted collectable miniatures releases by Wizards of the Coast. This compilation spans the years of 2003 through 2011.
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Dice for Buffs, Debuffs, & Effects in HeroQuest
View Article: Dice for Buffs, Debuffs, & Effects in HeroQuestThe post discusses the use of dice as markers to represent effects, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment. It explains buffs, debuffs, and various effects (persistent, temporary, intermittent). It highlights strategies for using classic dice and HeroQuest signature dice to improve gameplay clarity.
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Under the Hood – Surprise HeroQuest and Shock Force – The Same but Different
View Article: Under the Hood – Surprise HeroQuest and Shock Force – The Same but DifferentHeroQuest and ShockForce: Battles in the Remnants of America are distinctive tabletop games with mechanics centered on opposed dice rolls for conflict resolution. HeroQuest offers a fantasy experience and minimal bookkeeping, while ShockForce features a sci-fi setting and customized troop creation. Both games excel due to their adaptable designs.
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Tableau Infractus Archive Files : 281 Earthdawn Spells
View Article: Tableau Infractus Archive Files : 281 Earthdawn SpellsAn archive spells for Earthdawn, using a specific card template for organization. The spells amassed from various sources, with links to original creators retained despite most links now being broken. The archive reflects a dedicated attempt to preserve a lost community resource from 2010.
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Editorial – The Game
View Article: Editorial – The GameThe board game industry, thriving yet fragile, reflects global politics as trade wars, tariffs, and foreign policy threaten its foundation. While larger companies may withstand disruptions, smaller publishers face existential crises from rising costs. As industry players simulate power struggles in games, the real-world implications of these dynamics reveal the harsh reality of economic maneuvering.
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The Orcs of HeroQuest
View Article: The Orcs of HeroQuestA brief gazetteer of orcish miniature production history in HeroQuest along with a selection of cards to expand your HeroQuest game.
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