Respect for Sword Art Online

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There are certain bits of media that transcend their origins. Some just speak to people, becoming more than popular – they become phenomena. Sword Art Online is one such property.

Sure, there are plenty of light novels out there that are similar. There might even be shows that have done the plot first. None, however, do it with the sense of style as SAO. None quite match the quality.

One thing that this property doesn’t get enough of, though, is respect. It takes something special for a property to span so many different formats. It takes something special for a property to capture so many imaginations.

SAO deserves more respect, so we’ve put together this massive post with everything you want to know about the legendary series…and more! 

Rip Roaring History of Steve Jackson Games Car Wars

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If you’re an RPG enthusiast, you’ve probably encountered the products of Steve Jackson Games. While you might be very familiar with GURPS, you’d have to be pretty old school to remember another one of its early products. From early 1980s came Car …

History of the Talisman board game

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The colorful board game cover for Talisman: The Magical Quest Game features warriors and mythical creatures, including a dragon, in a fantasy battle scene reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons adventure. With bold artwork and a medieval theme, it captures the spirit of tabletop RPGs by Games Workshop.

There are certain board games that transcend the boundaries of Monopoly and Life. These games present an adventure, one that takes skill and cunning to get through. These are the games that are the cousins to the tabletop RPG, and they’re more …

The Legend of Gord the Rogue

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Gord the Rogue, you ask?

If you love the fiction of Dungeons and Dragons, there are a few names you probably know by heart.

Drizzt Do’urden. Artemis Entreri. Wulfgar.

If you’re an old-school fan, there are a number of others names that you might know by heart, like Elminster.

If you’ve been around since the beginning, though, you know that there’s one oft-forgotten name that deserves to live on in that pantheon. He’s forgotten by many, but he’s still important.

That name, of course, is Gord the Rogue.

Gord’s legend is fantastic, both on and off the page. He’s a great character, but he’s also a huge part of D&D’s early history. If you don’t already know him, get ready – he’s going to be a big part of your D&D education. Sit back while we reminisce about the immortal Gord the Rogue series.

Top Five RTS Games of All Time

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Real Time Strategy is one of the best game genres of all time. If you love planning out every small detail while invading an enemy’s base, it’s the best genre for you. That doesn’t, however, make every game equal. There are a …

What is Gamification? Some Examples.

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An illustration of hands holding a tablet, revealing a game interface reminiscent of a tabletop RPG. The screen displays icons like a crown, trophy, bomb, and gear on a red background. A notification with a speech bubble and the number 0 is visible in the top left corner.

Gamification graphic. It’s hard to get people engaged with something they don’t want to do. There are a ton of options out there, and most people will choose the pleasant choice every time.

That’s why marketing professionals are so very good at tricking people. When you take something people love – games – and add the most addictive qualities – the gameplay loop – to every day tasks, you get something special.

You get gamification.

Understanding this process means understanding both how and why it works. By the time you’re done, you’ll wonder why everything isn’t gamified.

The History of Pathfinder RPG

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Cover of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook featuring a red dragon confronting two adventurers in a dungeon. Reminiscent of classic Dungeons & Dragons, one adventurer raises a sword while the other casts a spell, casting light over the stone surroundings in this epic tabletop RPG scene.

Pathfinder is unique among role playing games not because of its systems, but because of its history. This isn’t a game that started with a developer’s dream or a unique idea – this is a game that started, in many ways, because …

Best Anime RPG Forum Online?

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Anime role playing boards are so old that they’re almost a throwback at this point. As long as there has been an internet to speak of, these boards have existed.

Now, the problem isn’t finding one of these boards. It’s finding a board that’s still alive and that is worth your time. Instead of digging through all the detritus out there, you can start with the cream of the crop.

Each of these boards has something to offer players. Each one has a unique flavor, and each can provide a unique home for certain gamers. Below are three of the best boards for anime RPG players.