Get Some Class- The Rogue

Alex Langley | July 8, 2010

The Rogue. “You look surprised to see me. If you’d been paying attention you might still be alive.” The Rogue is a striker in the truest sense of the word. The Rogue, or Thief as they were known in 2nd and 1st edition, is a class that’s built around acting with skill and subterfuge, and [...]

Martial Power 2 Spotlight: The Shadowy Rogue

Nick | April 23, 2010

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Freakin’ finally. These new class features really capture the essence of a traditional Rogue. No shuriken attack bonuses, no strength based damage added to sneak attack, just the good stuff you imagine a Rogue should do.

A Review of 4th Edition Martial Power 2

Nick | March 26, 2010

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This is a sequel to the class expanding Martial Power. Wizards of the Coast has managed to make their previous books not just rehashes of the same formulas to try to make another sale. These books are about evolving Dungeons and Dragons better and faster than in 3rd Edition’s entire lifespan. As to be expected, this isn’t just a clone of Martial Power with some switched around bells and whistles.

Interview: The Unseen Tribe (Zuda Competitor Luciano Vecchio)

Papa Llama | December 15, 2009

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Our series of interviews with competitors in DC Comics’ monthly Zuda contests continues this week with a pair of interviews with current competitors, featuring the creators of comics featured costumed superfolks. Later this week we’ll speak with Greg Smallwood, creator of Villain, but let’s start with Luciano Vecchio about his work, The Unseen Tribe. Llama: [...]

Forum Fridays: A New Series of Articles

Nick | October 16, 2009

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I peruse the D&D forums a fair amount. There’s a lot on mix-max theories, home-brewed rules, and arguments why something new introduced in a supplemental book or magazine is lame or breaks the game. It’s a lot of people obsessing over theoretical nonsense instead of what makes the game actually fun or interesting. Forum Fridays brings you the gems that I manage to find in the desolate wasteland that is the official D&D forums.

Retribution of the Lich King

Nick | September 23, 2008

Meet the Paladin.

Assassination Is the New Combat

Nick | September 15, 2008

Assassination is the new combat in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King. Plus builds, legacy, shaman, and more.

D&D and Separation Anxiety Part 3: Pathfinder vs. 4th Edition

Nick | August 28, 2008

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Disclaimer: Be warned, there is heavy nerd content to be read ahead. I try to not lose you in the lingo being thrown around. If you’ve played roleplaying videogames, then you should be able to understand what I’m talking about. If you’re familiar with D&D, you should be able to follow all of it very easily. If you don’t fall into those two categories, I hope I don’t lose you in the next few paragraphs.