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A Comparison of Content

December 18, 2008 by Bartoneus

You’ve all heard the argument, and indeed many of you have probably even said it a couple of times, that “4th Edition has less content in the core books than previous editions of D&D.” But I’ve wondered if this was accurate. My instinct and a hunch were telling me one answer, but I set out to find out the truth!

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 3rd edition, 4th Edition, comparison, D&D, dnd, dnd 4e, Dungeons and Dragons, roleplaying, Roleplaying Games

Chatty’s Guests: GMing for a Convention

December 18, 2008 by The Chatty DM

I’m on blogging holiday until next week.  During that time I will re-post old articles of mine or feature guest posts. This article was written by Kameron M. Franklin who generously offered to step in during my break.  Thanks man! This past weekend I had the privilege of DMing a 4E session for charity. The […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games

Chatty News: Kobold Love Playtest #2

December 17, 2008 by The Chatty DM

Hey people… I’d be lying if I didn’t say I miss you… Just a short post to tell you I’m still alive and doing well. For those who followed my Kobold Love hijinks, I played another short test session over at Eric Maziade’s place and he wrote about his experience.  They said such nice things […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games

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!

Filed Under: Critical Bits, News, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, D&D minis, keep on the shadowfell, starter set

YouTube Tuesday: Shine on Me Edition

December 16, 2008 by Dave

When the Senior Brand Manager of D&D declares this to be good enough to be the next D&D movie, you know it’s going to be awesomely bad. Watch for a special appearance by Doctor Doom!

Filed Under: Music, Roleplaying Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy Genre, YouTube Tuesday

Chatty’s Reruns: The Rule of Cool

December 16, 2008 by The Chatty DM

I’m on blogging Hiatus until next week. During that time I’ll be re-posting old text of mine or guest posts. This one was the first post I struck gold with (Sept 4th 2007).  It’s as short as it was insightful and has made me known on the bloggosphere. It has since become a cornerstone of […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games

Chatty’s Guest: Playing Online, Part 1: Style

December 15, 2008 by Wyatt Salazar

Chatty DM: I’m on blogging Hiatus until the week of December 20th.  In the mean time I post some of my old articles as well as guest posts.  Today, I’m treating you to the masterful penmanship of Wyatt Salazar, a rising blogger who’s got more talent than I could ever hope to develop.  Enjoy! Well, […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games

Ultimate D&D Universe

December 14, 2008 by Dave

In a way, the transition from the previous editions core setting to 4e’s core setting was an attempt not unlike the attempts by DC and Marvel Comics to clean up their continuity so as to allow new readers (players) an easier entry point and to recreate the continuity to fit together better. DC’s Crisis on Infinite Earths was the trend-setter there, but the analogue that works better for me is Marvel’s Ultimate line.

Filed Under: Comics, Critical Threats, Editorial, Movies, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, cosmology, planes

Chatty’s Guest: We fight the blues

December 13, 2008 by guest

Chatty DM: I’m on blogging Hiatus until the week of December 20th.  In the mean time I post some of my old articles as well as guest posts.  Today, I’m treating you to a guest post by my good friend Kitsune,  fellow Canadian gamer.  Enjoy! Even though I don’t get Japanese and somehow manage to guess that Utada Hikaru did […]

Filed Under: Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games

D&D Character Builder Beta, Open to All

December 11, 2008 by Dave

The character builder is now available for everyone, D&D Insider subscriber or not. It is still only levels 1-3 (a recent Digital Insider suggests that early into 2009, but not that early, it will be opened up to all 30 levels) but contains some updates from recent material, including Martial Power. Check it out (it’s […]

Filed Under: Critical Bits, News, Roleplaying Games

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