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    Fictional Reality E-zine: A Game Agnostic Publication

    Fictional Reality was an online e-zine dedicated to role playing games and miniature war games. 39 issues of the e-zine were released from 2000 through 2009. When the website died the issues became very difficult to locate as there was no publicly available backup. Now there is.

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  • Board Games, Gaming Articles, Gaming Theories

    Ameritrash, Eurostyle, Asiancore: Random Chance is The Defining Factor

    The three modern board game design philosophies differ in really only one way.

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    Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Bardsung (2022)

    Visual reference for HeroQuest using the Bardsung: Legend of the Ancient Forge board game released by Steamforged Games.

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    “Out, Damned Warp! Out, I say!”

    A “How to” for fixing warped plastic miniatures. Recommendations for tools, processes, and why they warp. Visual references for ease of learning and cautions of things to avoid.

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  • Board Games, Game Archives

    Dungeons & Dragons Adventure System Board Games – Rules & Quests

    The Dungeons & Dragons Adventure System board game series Rules and Adventures collected in one place.

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  • Game Archives, Gaming Theories

    A Priest and A Warlock: Who Really Walked Out of the Bar?

    Exploring the perceptions of Priests and Warlocks, their reliance on supernatural entities, social dynamics, and the answer to the questions, “Who really walked out of the bar? and Why?”

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    Kickin’ It Old School, A Gallery of 12 Lessons: Painting Space Marines

    A gallery of the crimes I have committed against space marines and painting in general.

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  • Game Archives, Miscellaneous

    Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Realm Reforged (2025)

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

    View Article: Visual Reference for HeroQuest – Realm Reforged (2025)
  • 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.

    View Article: Mage Knight Collector Cards and a Visual Reference for Them
  • 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.

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