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New Feature: Character Race Reference

January 26, 2009 by Dave

Another week, another feature from us here at Critical Hits. This time, it’s a list of PC races and the attributes they are known for. This of course goes nicely with our feature on character classes when planning your next character. We only have one more idea for a feature for the time being… so […]

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Critical Bits for the week ending 2009-01-24

January 24, 2009 by Gato the News Robot

WotC Updates: D&DAlumni Open Grave  War of the Dragon Queen update  Digital Insider 22  DDI: Legacy of Acererak  Good Feats!  Depths of Madness  Dungeoncraft New 4e Errata  Dicehouses, and other giant game equipment US Democracy Patch This is a triumph Not specifically gaming related, just awesome zombie art Witness the rebooted Star Trek franchise… toys […]

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Critical Bits for the week ending 2009-01-17

January 17, 2009 by Gato the News Robot

Now you too can use the Force, using brain wave tech  Tales of the Arabian Nights delayed, probably until summer Christmas Carol in the original Klingon  List of video game companies on Twitter WotC Updates: Podcast #31  DDM Ettin Spirit-Talker Open Grave: Spirits Possessed  DDI Update: Playing Dhampyr  Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage coming Jan. 27 

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New Feature: Character Class Reference

January 14, 2009 by Dave

Just a quick announcement that I’ve put up another Feature: a reference guide for 4e classes. I didn’t have much luck finding fan-made classes, so do let me know if there are any I should add. Hopefully you find this useful when choosing your next character, or if you’re just curious about what all is out there.

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Critical Bits for the week ending 2009-01-10

January 10, 2009 by Gato the News Robot

New DDI Updates: “Prepare for the Resolution” http://is.gd/eMtl “Fist of Mourning” http://is.gd/eMtt “Don’t let the XP grind you down” http://is.gd/eMtD # Retweeting @thewanderingmen: Planescape: Torment fans might find this interesting: http://tinyurl.com/77cawc # WotC updates: Sylvan Cathedral http://is.gd/eRBL Whose Mug is That? http://is.gd/eRCj Digital Insider http://is.gd/eRCl #

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CONTEST: Roll Into the New Year

January 9, 2009 by Dave

We have two sets of dice to give away, courtesy of GM Dice. Our last contest had us choosing our contest winners, but as any GM can tell you, sometimes it’s just more fun to let the dice decide. To that end, we are making this contest entirely decided by the dice themselves.

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Introducing: Skill Challenges Feature and Gato’s Critical Bits

January 7, 2009 by Dave

As you know, we here at Critical Hits are not just content to sit on our laurels and keep the way the site operates the same. We’re always looking for new ways to bring benefits to you, our valued readers.

To that end, we have launched two new pieces of the website that we hope you find useful.

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Critical Bits for 2009-01-07

January 7, 2009 by Gato the News Robot

Mr. Smith is the next Doctor Who, how appropriate: http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14017.html # Gen Con Acquisition Group adds more to the offer for the Gen Con takeover bid: http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14028.html # Shanghai constructed with Gaming Implements: http://tinyurl.com/8ydgax # Gabe from Penny Arcade has been bit by the D&D bug: http://tinyurl.com/7y6seo # Adios and good riddance, DRM from iTunes […]

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Last Day for December ’08 Blog Carnival

December 31, 2008 by Dave

Today is the last day for the latest RPG Blog Carnival about “Transitions and Transformations” before UncleBear takes over . So if you want to get an entry into this month’s carnival, you want to do it today and leave a comment on the post. And even if you have written an entry for the carnival, […]

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Give the Gift of D&D: Winners Announced!

December 16, 2008 by Dave

Nearly 40 entries later, our contest to give away a 4e Basic Set, Keep on the Shadowfell, and D&D Minis starter has ended. And we have winners to announce!

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