Legacy of the Crystal Shard – Launch Event preview

This weekend is the Launch Event for Legacy of the Crystal Shard, the latest season of D&D Encounters, and also the latest adventure release from Wizards of the Coast. As with Murder in Baldur's Gate, this is an adventure for 1st-3rd level characters that supports three editions: 3.5E, 4E and Next. The adventure proper has no stats in it, instead they're given in downloadable files … Continue reading Legacy of the Crystal Shard – Launch Event preview

MerricBNovember 16, 2013Leave a comment

RPGs, Uncategorized

Rules and my current roleplaying games

I find that as I get older, I get a lot less tolerant of having large rulebooks with lots of rules. This isn't to say that I'm against all rules, but I much prefer, as a DM, to need to remember as few rules as possible. It's one of the reasons I've enjoyed 4E so much: it's actually a very light system at heart, with … Continue reading Rules and my current roleplaying games

MerricBJuly 30, 2013Leave a comment

D&D, D&D 4E, Review, Uncategorized

Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook – D&D 4E Supplement Review

After reviewing Paizo's "Dungeoneer's Handbook", it only seems fair to review Wizards' offering on the same topic, "Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook". This is a 160-page hardcover book costing $29.95. It is presented like most of Wizards' 4E products in a clear and readable format with a fair bit of art. The book is designed for both players and Dungeon Masters. Although it … Continue reading Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook – D&D 4E Supplement Review

MerricBApril 11, 20132 Comments

D&D, D&D 4E, Uncategorized

Meet the 4e Human Wizard

At last we reach the final 4e pregenerated character from Keep on the Shadowfell. This is the character that, most likely, Adam will be playing. In some ways, I think the Wizard has had the most drastic makeover of all the characters in 4e. Fighters still swing swords, Cleric aid people and hit people with maces, and Rogues sneak attack. However, the new at-will powers … Continue reading Meet the 4e Human Wizard

MerricBMay 21, 20085 Comments