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Visual Reference For HeroQuest – Descent: Journeys in the Dark (2005)
View Article: Visual Reference For HeroQuest – Descent: Journeys in the Dark (2005)Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Descent: Journeys in the Dark (2005) game released by Fantasy Flight Games. A downloadable PDF file is available at the end of the article.
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“Player Manipulation” is The Name of The Game.
View Article: “Player Manipulation” is The Name of The Game.A critique of intentional artificial scarcity in tabletop gaming, highlighting how manufacturers leverage exclusivity to profit while damaging player trust. It discusses various methods of limiting access, including convention and crowdfunding exclusives, illustrating their negative impact on the gaming community. Ultimately, it questions the long-term viability and ethics of such practices.
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Visual Reference For HeroQuest – Underworld Battle (2009)
View Article: Visual Reference For HeroQuest – Underworld Battle (2009)Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Underworld Battle game released by 4Kids Entertainment.
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Figure Painter Magazine, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures Painting
View Article: Figure Painter Magazine, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures PaintingFigure Painter Magazine was an online e-zine dedicated to the painting of busts, miniatures, and dioramas. 51 issues of the e-zine and 2 special publications were released from 2013 through 2018. When the website died, the issues became very difficult to locate. The secondary archive has ceased hosting it. Here it is in all its…
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Star Trek Ascendancy (2016) Rules Archive
View Article: Star Trek Ascendancy (2016) Rules ArchiveGale Force 9 released Star Trek: Ascendancy in 2016, with support for 2-3 players. Seven expansions added factions and scenarios, allowing the number to stretch to 9 players. In 2026, a revamped edition will be released. The original first edition rules were no longer available online. Now they are, again.
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Making A 3D Dungeon for HeroQuest
View Article: Making A 3D Dungeon for HeroQuestHow to build a 3D dungeon for HeroQuest using Mage Knight 3D Dungeons kits. What kits to use and how many. Discussing the pros and cons associated with this option. Plus a bit of history and the components of Mage Knight 3D Dungeons.
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Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Talisman The Magical Quest Game – 5th Edition (2024)
View Article: Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Talisman The Magical Quest Game – 5th Edition (2024)Visual Reference for HeroQuest using the Talisman The Magical Quest Game – 5th Edition (2024) by Avalon Hill / Hasbro. This box provides 12 different miniatures suitable for Player Characters or NPCs.
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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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