One of the great things about RPGs is that they don't have to look great. Sure, some of the biggest role playing games on the PC and consoles have boasted incredible graphics, but it's always been the story that really matters. One of the best examples of story trumping graphics can be found in a Flash game series. Stick RPG has been one of the more popular flash game titles ever released, with literally millions of … [Read more...] about Stick RPG 1 & 2
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RPG Legends: Dark Sun
When most people think about Dungeons and Dragons, their minds turn towards epic fantasy. Elves, dwarves, dragons - it's part and parcel of the role playing game package. However, those who are most familiar with D&D know that there's far more to the game than just that. In the 1980s and 1990s, a number of alternative settings flourished. Some of these settings took Dungeons and Dragons in strange, often unique … [Read more...] about RPG Legends: Dark Sun
Pros and Cons of Greyhawk Initiative
Dungeons and Dragons is a game that has changed dramatically over the years. If you are a Fifth Edition player who went back to one of Gygax's play tests, it'd be fairly hard for you to keep up. What few players understand, though, is that every change in the way the game has played has been hard fought.When change comes to Dungeons and Dragons, it's usually speaking. Look at the change from Second Edition to … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Greyhawk Initiative
The Best D&D Modules and Adventures
Ready for TEN of the Best D&D Modules of All Time? We recently took a quick look at some of the worst D&D modules ever produced. The feedback was divisive to say the least. Some called us idiots while others said we were simply trolling. Maybe people absolutely loved the Dungeons & Dragons adventures we named as the worst? And others are still dealing with nightmares generated by playing the games? … [Read more...] about The Best D&D Modules and Adventures
Dragon Quest Game Series
There is a great divide in the world of console RPGs. It's not just a matter of combat systems or story presentation, but rather a very real divide between the East and West. Gamers in North America can probably list a small handful of RPG titles by heart, following those titles over the years.In Japan, though, an entirely different crop of games are held in high esteem. While some of these series transition … [Read more...] about Dragon Quest Game Series
Six Worst D&D Modules of All Time?
Dungeons and Dragons is a game of the imagination. While some of the best campaigns that have ever been invented have been based on the ideas of individual GMs, a great deal of the experience related to playing the game is connected to playing published adventures. These modules serve many fantastic purposes. They teach players how to play, DMs how to run a game, and even help to provide a connective tissue between … [Read more...] about Six Worst D&D Modules of All Time?
Marvel Heroes Omega MMORPG
Marvel has never had a fantastic amount of luck with its video game properties. Most of what it put out prior to 2010 was largely in the realm of rushed tie-in products, with one or two games that really rose to the level of adequate. Things did, however, start to change once Marvel got serious about its movie properties and how they appealed to gamers.While many of these games were still hit or miss, it started … [Read more...] about Marvel Heroes Omega MMORPG
RPG Legends: Warcraft
RPG universes are a dime a dozen. There's more of them out there than anyone would care to count and most are easily forgettable.Not Warcraft, though.Since the release of the first game in 1994, Warcraft has been an absolute phenomenon. Now encompassing a handful of video games, over a dozen novels, and even a feature film, it's a juggernaut in its own right.It didn't start out like that, though. It all … [Read more...] about RPG Legends: Warcraft
7 Tabletop RPG Horror Games
Horror is a fascinating genre. From books to movies, people have always delved into that which has scared or unnerved them. It should come as no surprise, then, that so many people have sought out role playing games that do the same thing.The horror genre has been a huge part of the role playing community since near the beginning, with several different games providing players with their weekly doses of terror. … [Read more...] about 7 Tabletop RPG Horror Games
Neverwinter: 3D Action MMORPG
Neverwinter is one of the first names that come to mind for PC players who love Dungeons and Dragons games. It's been around since the early 1990s, giving players a way to interact with the D&D world and one another. It should come as no surprise, then, that there's a Neverwinter MMO in the modern era.Coming after the success of both the original Neverwinter MMORPG and the two hit computer RPGs, the game has … [Read more...] about Neverwinter: 3D Action MMORPG
