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    Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Realm Reforged (2025)

    Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Realm Reforged main box issued by Wildspire Miniatures.

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  • Board Games, Game Archives, Gaming Articles

    Mage Knight Collector Cards and a Visual Reference for Them

    In 2001, WizKids released a collectible card set for the Mage Knight tabletop war game. The card’s utility in the game was stunted due to reliance on card rarity. However, the artwork still remains visually appealing.

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  • Board Games, Game Archives, Miscellaneous

    Visual Reference Godtear Blackjaw, The Sweeping Flame & Unburnt Reavers (2019)

    Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Blackjaw, The Sweeping Flame and Unburnt Reavers released by Steamforged Games.

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  • Game Archives, Miscellaneous

    Portal, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures Painting

    Portal was an online e-zine dedicated to the painting of wargames and miniatures. 36 issues of the e-zine and 2 special publications were released from 2010 through 2014. When the website died the issues became very difficult to locate as there was no publicly available backup. Until now.

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  • Game Archives, Gaming Articles

    Dungeons & Dragons’ Take on 6 Magic the Gathering Plane Settings

    Hasbro / Wizards of the Coast’s original crossovers between Dungeons & Dragons with Magic The Gathering consisted of 6 planar e-books. These e-books were released for free and intended as companions for the Magic the Gathering Art Books. Locating the e-books now can be tricky, as the original web pages have ceased to exist.

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  • Gaming Articles

    Tableau Infractus a Webzine for Earthdawn

    Tableau Infractus has been a staple to the Earthdawn community for 15 years, highlighting the importance of accessible web content. The creator aims to continue sharing these archives for future enthusiasts by providing direct download access.

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  • Game Archives, Gaming Articles

    Drucifer’s Advanced Traps For HeroQuest

    9 Traps to threaten heroes and entertain yourself. Inspired by the Mage Knight Trap Pack from 2003.

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  • Gaming Theories

    To Use, or Not to Use, a Live Game Master or AI Application…

    The rise of AI in gaming raises questions about the future of Game Masters in games.

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  • Board Games, Miscellaneous

    A Gallery of 10 Miniatures

    Miniatures have been integral to games throughout history, serving as physical representations rather than just abstract ideas. Plastic Army Men and Space Patrol were a primer but Dungeons and Dragons opened the gates. Painting enhances a miniature’s appeal while ensuring safety when using lead miniatures. The author shares a selection of miniatures they have painted.

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  • Board Games

    My Soft Plastic Solution

    Many modern board game miniatures, made from soft plastic, often arrive bent and can be difficult to paint. This process involves a hot water treatment to reshape, followed by an isopropyl alcohol bath for cleaning. A hardening coat is then applied before painting, ensuring improved rigidity and paintability.

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About the Author

Dru Tobin, author, game designer and process designer. Avid partaker of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all mediums. Archivist of games and gaming materials.

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