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A Gateway to New Campaigns? Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse Review (D&D5e)

Are your D&D games rather “Plane”? Today we look at the 5e version of Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse, a set of books for Dungeons and Dragons by Wizards of the Coast.

Gloom-having a Good RPG with Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games - Boards & Swords #238

Apparently there were a lot of minis sold in 2023...I had no idea *cough* bought tons of 40k tenth edition stuff *cough*. Also, someone saw a familiar looking coyote in a magic card and Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games is here to talk about the Gloomhaven RPG!

Time to Let the Beast Loose? Werewolf The Apocalypse Review

Wherewolf? Therewolf? Today we get our fur on looking at the new edition of Werewolf The Apocalypse from Renegade Game Studios.

I Need a Weapon for Halo: Flashpoint with Ronnie Renton from Mantic Games - Boards & Swords #237

Jumping into Star Wars Unlimited with Xander Tabler from FFG - Boards & Swords #236

Want to pretend to clean your Warhammer 40k minis? Yeah, I didn't realize people wanted that either. Plus, some good news about the former Prospero Hall studio employees and FanRoll is rolling into Dungeons & Dragons. Also, Xander from FFG stops by to talk about the upcoming Star Wars Unlimited TCG! (https://starwarsunlimited.com/)

Fan of Nostalgia? Phandelver And Below: The Shattered Obelisk Review (D&D5e)

Get Below? To the windoooooooows…….to the wall……Today we take a look at Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk, a D&D5e adventure from Wizards of the Coast.

Crafting A Bra Full of Sawdust with Gabby Carder - Boards & Swords #235

CMON is no longer doing Kickstarters, use IKEA instructions in a new rpg, and apparently crossover sets make MTG loads of cash. Also, Gabby from Bra Full of Sawdust (https://www.brafullofsawdust.com) is here to showcase all the custom wooden creations she makes for tabletop gamers (among others!)

Adopting Misfit Dice with Neal Hoffman from FanRoll Dice - Boards & Swords #234

Another video game becomes a board game, Guild Ball is coming back - for free? And is Hasbro selling D&D? We talk about all of these news stories along with Neal Hoffman from FanRoll Dice! Because you can never have enough dice....right?

The World of Darkness with Kevin Schluter from Renegade Game Studios - Boards & Swords #233

Chick-fil-a wants to make board games? Funko is done with board games, and the number one game on Board Game Geek is getting a sequel (shocker!)? We talk about these stories and more as we delve into the World of Darkness with Kevin Schluter, RPG producer from Renegade Game Studios!

Magical RPG Artifacts with Paul Shapiro from Beadle & Grimm's - Boards & Swords #232

Ready to immerse your RPG players in your game world? We've got Jon Ciccolini & Paul Shapiro from Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse to talk about all the "artifacts" you can get for your favorite Roleplaying Games. Also in this episode: Wingspan with Dragons? Clean Energy Catan? And Chris drools over the idea that a Halo Miniatures Game is back in the works.

Alone Against the Static with Brian Holland from Chaosium - Boards & Swords #231

What D&D books are coming out next year? Another much loved board game is getting a roll and write version, and you can now get your Geralt on in Unmatched. Plus, we have Brian Holland on from Chaosium to talk about Alone Against the Static: a solo adventure using the Call of Cthulhu ruleset!

You Son of a Lich, I'm In! Keys From The Golden Vault Review (D&D5e)

You’ll be saying “You son of a b%#$@, I’m in...” after reading this review of Key From The Golden Vault, a series of adventures for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by Wizards of the Coast.

Exquisite Dice for A Small Price? A Review of D&D Dice From MAGISEVEN

Make sure you don’t miss amye-this! Today, I take a look at a set of Gemstone dice from MAGISEVEN.

BlogChris RenshawSeptember 19, 2023magiseven, dnd, dnd5e, dnddice, dungeons and dragons, dungeons & dragons, rpg, ttrpg, roleplaying game, roleplaying, gemstone dice, diceComment

A Tantalizing Set of Deadly Tables? Dungeon Crawl Classics Core Rulebook Review

There’s a 2.5% chance you get a papercut reading this review: A look at the Dungeon Crawl Classics Core Rulebook from Goodman Games

BlogChris RenshawSeptember 12, 2023dnd, dungeons and dragons, dnd5e, dungeon crawl classics, goodman games, dcc rpg, ttrpg, rpg, roleplaying games, role playing gameComment

1986 Called, Will You Roll Out? - Transformers Core Rulebook Review

It's pretty well known to everyone, but I know TikTok is spying on me. Here I am, reviewing Renegade Game Studios' Transformers The Roleplaying Game, and so I've been talking about it with friends. Suddenly, over the past week, I've started getting clips of various Transformers cartoons and movies in my Tik Tok feed. I'm onto you TikTok, you aren't fooling anyone. Then again, I'm enjoying the nostalgia, so maybe it's working as designed?

BlogChris RenshawAugust 29, 2023ttrpg, rpg, essence20, renegade games, transformers, transformers rpg, diceComment

Need some strange and weird in your world? Arcana of the Ancients Review

I “cook” up some opinions about the 5e compatible “Arcana of the Ancients” book from Monte Cook Games.

BlogChris RenshawAugust 22, 2023ttrpg, dnd, dnd5e, monte cook games, numenera, rpgComment

Now if you're screening the sky, you're doing it right! - August 18, 2023 Crowdfunding Roundup

Wow, I didn't start out planning on this post to be about supporting a bunch of creators. There must be something in the water...and it's awesome content, so let's get started!

BlogChris RenshawAugust 18, 2023acadecon, the rpg academy, one shot, campaign, our family plays games, ofpg, ttrpg, rpg, board games, kickstarter, crowdfundingComment

Do I need another Wormhole to dive down? Stargate SG-1 Core Rulebook Review

I engage the 7th Chevron and look at the Stargate SG-1 RPG from Wyvern Gaming.

BlogChris RenshawAugust 15, 2023dnd5e, dnd, dungeons and dragons, stargate, stargate sg1, rpg, ttrpgComment

Don't Get Your Crumbs On My Plushie! - August 11, 2023 Crowdfunding Roundup

I’m bringing back the blog! You’ll see some other posts next week, but what better way to restart the blog post Gen Con than to talk about some Crowdfunding! Lots of good stuff this week, especially if you enjoy the cute and adorable! So lets get started:

BlogChris RenshawAugust 11, 2023crowdfunding, kickstarter, thunderstone quest, aeg, mistwind, first fish games, shadow of the demon lord, ttrpg, rpgComment

Blessing or a Curse? A Review of Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep (D&D5e)

BlogChris RenshawMay 20, 2022d&d, critical role, dungeons & dragons, dungeons and dragons, dnd, dnd5e, d&d5e, wizards of the coast, roleplaying games, rpgs, rpgComment