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‘Start Here RPG’ Is Perfect for New TTRPG Players

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth covers her and GeekDad Paul’s experience with a demo of ‘Start Here RPG’ from Beach House RPGs.

Cat Quest: A Series of Purrrrfectly Pawsome Fantasy RPG Video Games

August 7, 2020August 6, 2020Sophie Brown3

‘Cat Quest’ is a fantasy, RPG video game series in which you explore the world of Felingard as a cat known as the Dragonblood.

Tabletop Review: Unicorn Dice from Metallic Dice Games

December 11, 2019December 10, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Unicorn Dice, from a Kickstarter by Metallic Dice Games.

5 Reasons Why ‘Ever Oasis’ Is the Perfect Starter RPG for Kids

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Ever Oasis’ combines an adorable fantasy world and intuitive, convenient game features to create an experience that eases kids into role-playing games.

Welcome to Zedtown: Australia’s Biggest Zombie Nerf War

June 9, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Anyone who says zombies aren’t social has never been to Zedtown. Check out our review of the biggest zombie Nerf war in Australia!

‘YIIK: A Postmodern RPG’ Invites You to Game Like It’s 1999

April 29, 2017December 12, 2017A.J. O'Connell2

Playing the ‘YIIK: A Postmodern RPG’ demo at PAX East in March was a little weird for me. After all, I graduated from college in 2000, just a year after the game’s protagonist comes home from college to find himself facing both adulthood and a terrible mystery.

Paneling at PAX

March 15, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

From chickens to education to splitting on bricks, Rebecca Angel learned (?) a lot about gaming at various panels at PAX East this year.

Arisia Top Five Fun

January 21, 2017December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Despite being sick and in a walking cast, Rebecca Angel had a great time at Arisia, a fantasy and sci-fi convention in Boston. Here are her top five fun times of the weekend.

Love Your Tropes: Geeking Out With Marc Tassin

September 13, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

Today on Geek Speaks…Fiction! we are welcoming a different sort of fiction writer. Marc Tassin writes fictional stories, but he also has created an entire fantasy world called Aetaltis, which provides the backdrop for fiction, games, and more!

ConnectiCon: Gamin’, Cosplay, and Shows

July 21, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Once again, ConnectiCon provided Rebecca Angel and her son with a weekend of games and entertainment.

Improv Is Resilient

May 3, 2016July 28, 2021Evil Genius Mum2

We all want the best for our kids. To be happy; To be smart; To be healthy; To be educated. The latest buzzword in parenting is “resilient”: we all want our kids to survive. Because in life, when you get knocked down, you need to get up again – swinging. But how do we instill resilience? What’s the magic potion that raises your survival stats +10? The answer may lie in improvisation.

Interview: The Gorramn Shiniest’s Monica Valentinelli

April 14, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors1

Today GeekMom Mel welcomes writer and game designer (among other things!) Monica Valentinelli to GeekMom. Monica is celebrating the release of her new book,’ The Gorramn Shiniest Dictionary and Language Guide in the ‘Verse!’

Fighting the Voices in My Head

April 13, 2016December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors1

This week on Geek Speaks…Fiction!, fantasy author Melanie R. Meadors (that’s me!) tells us about how she fought the voices (of the characters) in her head…and lost.

5 Things You Should Know About 'Mario & Luigi Paper Jam'

January 23, 2016December 7, 2017Kelly Knox

If you’ve been looking for an RPG-style game to get your kids hooked on the genre, team up with Mario and Luigi.

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 3): Tabletop Review

November 13, 2015December 4, 2017Evil Genius Mum

At PAX Aus, almost everybody comes to Tabletop for a recharge. Here are the top 3 to bring to any Evil Genius Game Night.

Welcome To the World of Aetaltis!

June 20, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

“Journey to a distant land where bold adventurers wield magical blades against dark creatures from the shadowy depths. Thrill to the arcane power of enigmatic sorcerers as they master forbidden arts to strike down their diabolical enemies. Marvel at the courage of common folk who refuse to surrender to the tide of evil sweeping over the land. These, my friend, are the CHAMPIONS OF AETALTIS!” –Marc Tassin

Shadows and BURPS: RPGs With Kids!

April 13, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel14

Want to play role playing games with your kids, but don’t know where to start? Check out a few simple systems to have fun!

Choose Your Own Adventure in Fantasy Life

October 22, 2014November 23, 2017Kelly Knox

If you prefer fighting, magic using, crafting, or gathering, there’s a Life for you in this new Nintendo 3DS game.

Gaming for Kids: Dragon Con Kaleidoscope Track Game Tips for Families

September 3, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Need some new ideas for gaming with the family? The Dragon Con Kaleidoscope track served up suggestions for both on- and offline gaming, and we’re passing them on to you.

What Your RPG Character Says About You

February 21, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Does a six foot four, grumpy, Scottish warrior reflect my actual personality, or what I wish I could be? What does your role-playing choices say about your life?