I’ve assembled my annual list of Magic: the Gathering artists who will be at Gen Con this year for my own purposes. I share it here in case it’s of use to you.
What’s Up with Robot Viking?
Robot Viking is no longer an active gaming blog. It was hacked. The hack is fixed. As a result of that, however, the old theme is gone, hence the generic “beach” theme. Hey, robots like the beach too. I’ll fix it up at some point. The old articles and comments will remain intact, however comments are now disabled.
Gen Con 2013 Magic: the Gathering artists
Artists’ Alley will be packed with talented paint-slingers at Gen Con this year, as all years. For Magic players, this presents an opportunity to get cards signed or customized by a favorite artist. Here’s a handy list of all the MtG artists who will be attending in 2013.
Reaper Bones Epic Unboxing Video
What does it looks like when you get a box packed full of amazing minis that you’ve been waiting months for? It looks like Christmas, but with 100 percent more dracolich.
Deep Magic Pathfinder Preview Spell: Fire under the Tongue
Kobold Press is putting together a book packed with magic for Pathfinder. New spells, schools of magic, types of spellcasting, and more. To show off the creative spells they’ve developed, here’s a preview of a 1st level spell called Fire under the Tongue.
Dark Horse Adapting the Best Conan Story: The Hour of the Dragon
This weekend at the comic shop, I stumbled across a new Conan series. But not just any Conan series. Dark Horse is adapting the only Conan novel, The Hour of the Dragon, over two six-issue runs. I had to check it out. Was it any good? Yeah, it’s really good.
Alternate Multiplayer Rules for Dungeon Command (and Blood of Gruumsh Review)
This week sees the release of Blood of Gruumsh, the latest expansion for the D&D miniatures battle game Dungeon Command. If you haven’t tried multiplayer Dungeon Command, here are some alternate rules to make your dungeon melees more exciting.
Using Obsidian Portal for a Shadowrun Campaign: A Case Study
How do you keep track of your campaigns? Do you write it down in a master list? Do you rely on an exceptional memory? What about if a campaign takes a hiatus? Here’s how I’ve used Obsidian Portal to solve some common campaign problems.
Interface Zero 2.0 Reboots Savage Worlds Cyberpunk System
With a successful Kickstarter already assured, Gun Metal Games is set to release a second edition of cyberpunk RPG Interface Zero. Built for the Savage Worlds Deluxe system, Interface Zero 2.0 updates and streamlines the rules, adds more gear, and moves the game’s timeline forward two years.
Games Workshop Defends Questionable Trademark, Incites Internet Holy War
Games Workshop, makers of various 40K miniature and RPG games, has been defending their trademark on the term “space marine,” forcing Amazon to remove an indie author’s book because it had the phrase in the title. The always quick-to-anger Internet people were inflamed. Is GW in the right, or does the mob have a valid grievance?
Blood of the City, a Sword & Sorcery Novel about Growing Up, and Vengeance
Robin D. Laws’ Blood of the City is a brutal vengeance story, a fantasy novel that’s more Tarantino than Tolkien. Continue reading
The Best Multiplayer Cards in Gatecrash
The latest Magic: the Gathering set, Gatecrash, is officially available this weekend. Which cards from the set will create the most impact in a multiplayer game? If you’re a Commander or Planechase fan, or you play a lot of two-headed giant or Archenemy, you’ll get more mileage out of these cards than in a heads-up duel.
Duels of the Planeswalkers — Mana Mastery Strategy Guide
The latest Duels of the Planeswalkers deck pack included a five-color beast called Mana Mastery. What does wielding all five of Magic’s colors get you? A whole freakin’ lot. Continue reading
Duels of the Planeswalkers — Rogue’s Gallery Strategy Guide
Wizards has continued to release new deck packs for Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, so I’ve decided to start putting together strategy guides for them as they come out. The latest deck pack included a Dimir deck called Rogue’s Gallery. Continue reading