We take a short break from our GenCon writeups to bring you some commentary… ChattyDM likes laser clerics. Tommi does not. There’s one unaddressed tangent to the issue that I really like in relation to 4e. In previous editions, magic was a limited resource, and it was restricted. Wizards memorized spells that did specific things, […]
Epic Laundry Basket: Console Music Games
I finally Bought Rock Band for the PS2. Start playing Guitar Hero and Rockband at Medium. You’ll thank me later. 21 words.
Interview: Randall Bills from Catalyst Game Labs, Publisher of Classic Battletech
As Dave and I roamed around the exhibition hall at GenCon 2008, we had some interview set up but we also took it upon ourselves to do a few interviews and talk to a few developers about games that we really like. For me, one of the first games / booths I gravitated towards was […]
Gen Con 2008, Lessons Learned
I started Gen Con 2008 with some doubts about my ability to go up to designers and say hi. I’m an extroverted, exceedingly chatty person.. but when I’m not introduced to someone, I clamp up real good. Except, something happened to me somewhere during the second day. Probably during the 126 players chaosfest that was […]
Inq. of the Week: YouTube of the Year?
Sorry for the delay, between site issues (which unfortunately might not be solved yet) and our massive GenCon coverage, i was delayed in announcing the nominees for YouTube of the Year! Doing a YouTube every week is what really knocked me into doing a schedule for Critical Hits and (I think) a key part of […]
Chatty’s Bedtime Campaign: Nico’s Quest
I have mails to read and posts I planned to do but this… this I have to share with you. 8h15 PM. Nico, my 6 year old son, is playing in his room waiting for me to come and read him a story. As I come into his room, he tells me he’d rather play […]
Interview: Mike Mearls, Scott Rouse, and Randy Buehler (Part 2)
Check out the first part of the interview, then continue on. Here, we mainly talk with Mike Mearls about R&D/rules questions. Critical-Hits: We’ve been hearing complaints about lack of customization on fourth edition. How are you going to add to fourth edition as far as customization, and options for classes? Mike Mearls: One of the […]
Critical Hits Podcast #8: Interview with Rob Heinsoo
Again at GenCon 2008, we spoke with Rob Heinsoo, one of the writers of the Player’s Handbook and lead designer of D&D 4e. (We previously spoke to him at D&D XP.) To start, Rob asked if he could ask US questions, which we were happy to oblige. Then, when we get to ask the questions, […]
Interview: Mike Mearls, Scott Rouse, and Randy Buehler (Part 1)
At GenCon 2008, we sat down at a round table with several WotC staff members: Mike Mearls (Lead Developer for D&D), Scott Rouse (Lead Brand Manager for D&D), and Randy Buehler (VP of Digital Games.) The first part mainly deals with D&D Insider and the GSL. Part two will deal more with Mike Mearls and […]
Epic Laundry Basket: Laser Clerics!
I like Laser Clerics. Like Jeff Rients, I think there should be more lasers in D&D. You disagree? That’s fine with me. Here’s the thing: rules are lies, especially the Fluff! You want a darker, grittier Cleric? Why don’t we just apply Chatty’s patented template of Doom to this ability then? The Evil Eye With […]
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