Reflections at the End of My First ‘D&D’ Campaign
GeekMom Elizabeth reflects on what she’s learned as a DM at the end of her first campaign.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reflects on what she’s learned as a DM at the end of her first campaign.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth covers her and GeekDad Paul’s experience with a demo of ‘Start Here RPG’ from Beach House RPGs.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth gives a tour of the rig she uses for taking her DM supplies to her FLGS to run ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ games.
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Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth discusses the expectations and realities of actual play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ shows compared to typical gaming groups.
Continue ReadingIn the end, it was the simplest plastic toy that entertained us for the longest on Christmas Day this year. ‘Bluey: The Keepy Uppy Game’ was an instant hit this week, bringing joy to our whole family from ages 8 to 72.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth discusses what helps her run ‘D&D’ games for kids.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeths reviews cooperative board game ‘Avatar: Crossroads of Destiny’ from Funko Games based off of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth discusses why DMs can’t afford to be non-confrontational when toxic behaviors turn up.
Continue ReadingMore summertime than spooky, here are some random facts about fictional bat characters… that aren’t Batman.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reviews DM accessory ‘The Game Master’s Book of Villains, Minions, and Their Tactics’ from Media Lab Books.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reviews cooperative board game ‘Indiana Jones: Sands of Adventure’ from Funko Games.
Continue ReadingAuthor James L. Sutter has been busy. In between the releases of his romantic young adult novel (‘Darkhearts,’ Wednesday Books/Macmillan) and two comics (‘Starfinder: Angels of the Drift #1,’ Dynamite Entertainment and the story “Remakers” in ‘Schlock Mercenary #17: A Little Immortality’) in June, plus writing for future projects, he found the time to answer a few questions about his work, particularly on ‘Darkhearts.’
Continue ReadingAs Independence Day approaches, enjoy these random and geeky facts about pop culture bombs, bullets, and other booms!
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reviews ‘Indiana Jones: Cryptic,’ an escape room-style game from Funko Games.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reviews the team-oriented ‘Indiana Jones: Throw Me the Idol!’ from Funko Games.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth reviews the ‘Star Wars Rivals’ expandable game system from Funko Games.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth gives advice for new players getting started in playing ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’
Continue ReadingSince 1992 families around the world have been yelling a single word at each other at irregular intervals. They have also been yelling “You didn’t say it! You didn’t say it!” for just as long. This year, popular card game Uno is flexing it’s muscles with some new cards and some new rules. Uno made […]
Continue ReadingGeekMom Elizabeth discusses the behaviors she doesn’t allow at her ‘D&D’ table as a DM.
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