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5 Stages of Playing D&D for the Fantasy Skeptic

Angela has spent most of her RPG career avoiding fantasy games in general, and Dungeons & Dragons in particular. As a fantasy skeptic, how did she come around to D&D 5E?

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Revelations of Mars Review

Revelations of Mars is the newest sourcebook for Hollow Earth Expedition, published by Exile Games Studio. I was an enthusiastic early backer of the 2013 Kickstarter for the project, and I finally got the PDF in my hot little hands this month! After a few requests, here is a Revelations of Mars review.

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The Exterminatus of Rogue Trader

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to perform the Emperor’s Mercy on Rogue Trader. Months before the mercy killing, I had been debating ending Rogue Trader. It was a hard decision not only because Warhammer 40K is a favorite setting of mine, but the 40K games were Fandible’s first dive into roleplaying and podcasting together. To let such a story end without a proper ending seemed heretical. Still, the signs were there.

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Fandible Picks of the Month June 2015

Welcome to the newest Fandible feature – Fandible Picks of the Month! Every month, members of the Fandible crew will tell you about the newest and coolest things we’ve discovered, sharing the wealth with you. Keep reading for new music, podcasts, TV shows, books and movies to look out for.   Fandible Picks of the…

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Fantasy Lite vs The Cronut of Fantasy (or: Dragon Age vs Planescape)

Everyone has a preferred flavor of fantasy, and the Fandible crew is no different. Whether you prefer to keep thin and trim with Fantasy Lite, or go for the decadent Cronut of Fantasy, Billy has a place at the table for you.

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The Quest, or Why Shondo is my Patronus

When looking for your next summer binge watch, look no further than the reality TV show that was designed with the refined gamer in mind: The Quest

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Genre Savvy Characters Must Die

Is the genre savvy character a useful plot device, or just a tool? When does the character outlive their usefulness and become more of a liability to good story telling than anything else?

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Why You Should Start GMing Today

The most insidious myth about role playing games is that becoming a GM involves an arcane ritual and sacrifices to the Deep Ones. With a willingness to try, fail, and get back up again, almost anyone can be an RPG game master. Still not convinced? Angela has three simple reasons why YOU should start GMing – TODAY!

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