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Portal, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures Painting
View Article: Portal, an E-zine for Inspirational Miniatures PaintingPortal 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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Dungeons & Dragons’ Take on 6 Magic the Gathering Plane Settings
View Article: Dungeons & Dragons’ Take on 6 Magic the Gathering Plane SettingsHasbro / 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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Tableau Infractus a Webzine for Earthdawn
View Article: Tableau Infractus a Webzine for EarthdawnTableau 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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Drucifer’s Advanced Traps For HeroQuest
View Article: Drucifer’s Advanced Traps For HeroQuest9 Traps to threaten heroes and entertain yourself. Inspired by the Mage Knight Trap Pack from 2003.
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To Use, or Not to Use, a Live Game Master or AI Application…
View Article: 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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A Gallery of 10 Miniatures
View Article: A Gallery of 10 MiniaturesMiniatures 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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My Soft Plastic Solution
View Article: My Soft Plastic SolutionMany 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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Librarying has Begun
View Article: Librarying has BegunIn the early 1980s, the author began archiving gaming materials in a binder, establishing a life long habit. This practice evolved with technology, transitioning from physical storage to digital formats, ultimately leading to the creation of an extensive, if disorganized gaming library that includes a wealth of materials and adaptations.
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Welcome to the Fun Hole
View Article: Welcome to the Fun HoleDrushomebrew.com is a newly established website that consolidates years of gaming insights, content creation, and personal projects. This platform aims to serve as a hub for diverse gaming material, encompassing both contemporary and classic games while steering clear of traditional sports.
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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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