So I got a Golden Ticket right before the American Thanksgiving. (And if you’re wondering, yes, I got a golden chance to make my way.) I was lucky enough to get an invite to the WotC Virtual Table beta, and try out an encounter as a player in the new software as well as spend […]
Opportunity Actions: Sexism in Gaming – A Perspective
Today, gamers, I come to you with a conundrum: gender-based tropes in gaming. The impetus for this comes from a conversation over twitter with @dreadgazebo. So, where to begin? The Surface Issue As I see it, the systemic problem with sexism in games comes from the fact that they seem to be more popular among males […]
Tier Transition: The Paragon Journey
Do you do anything special when your players enter the paragon tier? If not, consider making it an event in which your players can shine a light on their PCs and make the paragon path they choose into a meaningful game event. Here is an idea that allows the journey to paragon path attainment be […]
WotC Virtual Table – Points to consider
I got a bit worked up today on Twitter. Wizards of the Coast announced the beta of their Virtual Table (VT) today. They provided one single screen shot and answers to a few FAQ. For a good hour or two there was much buzzing, a lot hopeful, some hating, most excited, myself included. With good […]