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Settlers of Catan: The Gold House-rule
Settlers of Catan (by Klause Teuber) is a rare gem: it is deep enough for veteran board game players while being approachable enough for newcomers. It does, however, have one major (correctable) flaw.
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America is not the Greatest Country in the World Anymore
We have a whole slew of issues. What are the things we need to think about? How can we be great again? Should we even try?
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The Future of Comic Books — Part II: Postmodern
DC was created in 1934. Marvel was created in 1939. We have seen many ages (Golden, Silver, etc.) But I think it is time to begin a new Postmodern age of comics...
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The Future of Comic Books — Part I: History
DC was created in 1934. Marvel was created in 1939. We have seen many ages (Golden, Silver, etc.) But I think it is time to begin a new Postmodern age of comics...
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Living With Anxiety and Depression
It is difficult to console friends and family, to discuss the problems you are having, when the primary symptom of your ills is a difficulty in dealing with social interactions—talking to people...
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Elves vs. Orcs
Fantasy Role Playing is an amazing hobby. You can explore dungeons and acquire treasure and gain levels... or you can delve into deeper meanings and explore the nature of ethics and morality...
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Traveller 5: A Second Look
My first impression of Traveller 5th Edition was not very good. It has, however, proven to contain to be a lot of very good material.
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Star Trek: How a Universe was Destroyed
Gene Roddenberry created one of the most beloved science fiction universes ever. He must be spinning in his grave; what has happened to his beloved creation is nothing short of criminal.
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Books Every Fantasy Role Player Needs
So you play Dungeons and Dragons... or perhaps Paladium or RIFTS... or maybe you play GURPS. Even if you play a home-brew role playing system, there are some books every role player should own.
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Chick Publications: Satan Incarnate
We all create God in our own image. Some have an image of God so horrific, it casts a shadow over their view of mankind. Chick Publications consists of some seriously twisted people.
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GURPS: The Future of a Great Game
GURPS 4th Edition was released in 2004. Since then, the system has proven to be far less than it needed to be. What's wrong? How can it be fixed? What needs to happen next?
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Frank Mentzer: The True Master of D&D
When people think of Dungeons and Dragons, they think of E. Gary Gygax. But the true master of Role Playing Games was Frank Mentzer. It's time he and his work were given the credit they deserve.