“You all meet in a tavern…” If you’ve played a tabletop RPG before, you’re probably already groaning. Getting started with an RPG campaign can be fun, but this old trope needs to be retired. Here are 5 alternate ways to start your campaign!

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Here’s another video blog that I recorded for Troll in the Corner last week. I’m using the Sony A35 for video and a Blue Snowball mic for audio, cut together in Final Cut Pro X. Please excuse the video jiggery pokery, I’m still trying to impress myself with the software.

 

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Nerding out big time, vol. 2

On January 15, 2012, in tabletop games, video, by admin

Here’s the second video that I put together for Troll in the Corner about tabletop roleplaying games. It’s what all the cool kids are up to today, so if you’re not playing, this is a good video to watch so you don’t feel left out at the next parents-chips-and-pop party.

These are 5 tips for speeding up gameplay, which won’t mean a hill of beans if you haven’t played a tabletop RPG. If you haven’t, try the D&D Red Box, it’s a fun start and anyone can play.

No, seriously, try it.

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Nerding out, big time.

On January 10, 2012, in games, opinion, by admin

Some folks consider wearing a pair of thick framed glasses to be nerdy. For others, it’s watching the Big Bang Theory and getting at least half the jokes. Real nerds know: if you’re going to take the title you need to rock it old school and paint tabletop miniatures. Small pewter figurines and a bottle of Jack? That’s a real Friday night… minus the bottle of Jack.

This here’s my first video for Troll in the Corner, a roleplaying game blog that I’m penning a few posts for. It’s short and sweet, and by the time you’re done you’ll know a little more about something you probably didn’t care about.

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