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History of the d20 RPG System

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There are have been many gaming systems throughout the years. If you started to play around the year 2000, there’s one that stands out more than others. The d20 system was introduced alongside the third edition of Dungeons and Dragons, but it …

Best D&D Books with Rogues

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D&D novels with rogues

The rogue is one of the building blocks of a good D&D party. They can sneak, disarm traps, pick locks, and take care of many of those pesky social checks that crop up when you’re out of combat. While most forms of …

How to read LitRPG like an ARPG designer

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Today we have a special treat, a guest post by Edwin McRae. You can find out more about this new LitRPG author with a game development background on his author blog. As Edwin puts it, “I’ve been a screenwriter and story designer …

D&D Editions: Dungeons & Dragons Red Box

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If you look at the current version of Dungeons and Dragons, you’ll notice that it’s labeled Fifth Edition. While it’s clear that the preceding edition was Fourth Edition and that the version before that was the Third Edition, figuring out the Second …

RPG Legends: Link and Zelda

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While Final Fantasy is often thought of as the game that introduced RPGs to North America, the truth is that another title did so first. The Legend of Zelda might not be a classic JRPG, but most of the Action-RPG genre owes …

What D&D Class Should You Play in 5e?

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Dungeons and Dragons is a constantly-evolving game. The 5th Edition is a huge return to form after the more video game-inspired 4th Edition, and that means a return to a lot of what has traditionally made Dungeons and Dragons work. With that …

10 Best D&D Novels and Books of All Time

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Best D&D Novels? Wondering where to start with Dungeons & Dragons novels? Read our picks for the absolute best D&D books of all time. Dungeons and Dragons is more than just a game. It’s spawned numerous adaptations in multiple forms of media. …

Top Memorable Dragonlance Characters

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Memorable Dragonlance Characters

Learn more about the major characters in the Dragonlance fantasy saga… Dragonlance is one of the most beloved settings of Dungeons and Dragons. While it might have faded away as new versions of the game were launched, there’s still a strong fan …

Nintendo Switch RPG Games List 2018

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Nintendo’s got a bit of a weird reputation in the world of RPGs. If you got into gaming in recent generations, you probably don’t think much of the company’s output. While they might have had a few good JRPGs that American gamers …

RPG Legends: Margaret Weis

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The pantheon of great figures in fantasy is often filled with obscure members. Sure, there are authors like Tolkein and creators like Gygax in there, but most of the names are only known to those who are deeply engaged with the works …

Ten XBox One RPG Games Out Now in 2018

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It’s hard to say that the XBox has always been a great place for RPG fans. The original system had a few stellar exclusives like Knights of the Old Republic, of course, and Mass Effect originated on the 360. Outside of a …