A fun way to introduce kids to Table Top Role Playing Like most people, I got into RPGs in my youth. This makes perfect sense, because RPGs take time, and that what youth have the most of. That’s also why some of us play less, if at all, as adults: we lack the time. Now … Read More “The Little Game Master – Introduce your kids to RPG’s” »
Vaikin Box: A modular, portable game & hobby storage system I am a big fan of minimalism in design and find immense satisfaction in a product that just *works.* I get an extra sense of “fizz” when that function doesn’t need a lot of window dressing to hide the inherent mechanics or resultant imperfections. I … Read More “Vaikin Kansepts – A modular solution for all RPG’s” »
The Walking Dead Universe RPG Earlier in the year, Bless These Dice showcased The One Ring RPG, released by Free League Publishing (see that review here.) This December, we caught up with Free League at PAX Unplugged and got to see their newest RPG release: The Walking Dead Universe. For our interview with Doug Shute … Read More “Free League Publishing – PAX Unplugged 2023” »
Let’s face it, this economy hits like a barbarian in rage. As nice as it is to have all the fancy RPG accessories, when you’re fighting IRL battles to feed your party, you may not be able to justify added expenses. That said, being a denizen of the Stenchstreets doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice … Read More “Gaming Hack – Dry Erase Index Cards” »
I recently decided to jump into the airbrushing hobby. I had a box full of un-primed miniatures, both purchased and printed, and I was dreading having to deal with the logistics of rattle can primers. But, I did not want to spend a lot of money for that level of task, especially if I didn’t … Read More “NO-NAME Cordless Airbrush – Affordable freedom and function!” »
Recently the good folks at Dias Ex Machina were kind enough to give us some feedback on our content, and asked if we would take a sneak-peek at their upcoming re-release of their premium title Ultramodern5 (available soon on backerkit). I was unfamiliar with the title, but, being as embedded in classical fantasy TTRPG as … Read More “Ultramodern5 Redux is Great Content Made Better!” »
My favorite part of TTRPGs was always the miniatures. It started with wanting the right figure to represent my character in quests. Eventually I wanted to grow an expansive collection. Now, I am running out of room(s) to hide my gray, unpainted, Kickstarter boxes of shame. Out of maturity, and necessity, I no longer desire great … Read More “Elegoo Mars 3 Pro: Reliable At Home Mini Printing” »
If you have been involved in TTRPGs at all in the last 27 years, you will be familiar with the name Dwarven Forge. Since 1996, the company has been dedicated to creating modular dungeon and terrain environments that are built to last the rigors of time and use. Dwarven Forge has remained relevant for so … Read More “A quick look at Cities Untold: Lowtown by Dwarven Forge” »
Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) naturally lend themselves to accessories. Maps. Terrain. Miniatures. Dice. In fact, collecting and utilizing the accessories is often as enjoyable as playing the game itself. Intelligent companies caught on to that fact and began to develop skirmish-type versions of their TTRPGs. These skirmish products take all the fun of the … Read More “D&D: Onslaught wages all-out war on your wallet” »
I was surprised to learn that there is a contentious set of opinions on the topic of sprue cutting pliers (“nippers”). I was always content to use an xacto knife, to hasten my way to the fun stuff; painting. That changed recently when I ventured into the world of Gunpla. For the uninitiated, Gunpla is … Read More “Micro-Mark Sprue Cutting Pliers – Fantastic Solution At An Affordable Price” »
