Tag Archives: d&d

Pet Tales from the Olden Days (D&D Games)

So, one of the reasons I came up with this week’s topic is because I remembered a few stories of when I played Dungeons and Dragons.  These are the earlier days of high school where we were goofing off and … Continue reading

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Legends of Windemere: Book Champions vs Game Champions

  On Tuesday, I wrote a post about adapting an RPG (role-playing game) into a book and how changes have to be made.  I mentioned writing another post showing how I had to alter the 6 champions.  Let’s get right … Continue reading

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When Thieves Have to Work with Others

Anyone who has played Dungeons & Dragons, read fantasy, or even heard of thieves know that it’s tough putting them in groups.  We seem to think they’re characters who will always be out for themselves.  They’ll steal from their allies, … Continue reading

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Dungeon Crawlers

In search of fame and fortune They delve into the darkest holes Magic torchlight licking skulls Of those that failed to live Dust and dirt stuck to the floor Held fast by long-dried blood Creatures scurry within the gloom Harmless … Continue reading

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Post Revisited: Game Vs. Book- Difference in the Details

Originally posted on December 12, 2013 . . . Day 12 of this blog’s existence.  Wow.  This is also really long.  I tried to clean it up, but it’s a topic that keeps coming back. At the age of thirteen, … Continue reading

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Dos and Don’ts of Fantasy Adventuring

(The picture was picked because I found it so weird and bizarre.  I truly have no idea what’s going on there with the body types.  Just plain strange and almost nightmarish.) With the release of Ichabod Brooks & the City … Continue reading

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading

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The Callindor Name

I may have mentioned parts of this story and the entire thing in earlier posts.  Since the Callindor family is appearing Allure of the Gypsies, I’m going to share the story of how they came about.  At least, how the … Continue reading

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Origin Week Finale: The Four

I think every artist has a favored character, painting, role, or whatever it is that they make.  This could be the first character you ever made or the most successful.  For me, there are four characters that I always gravitate … Continue reading

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Origin Week: Aedyn Karwyn

I was going to do Sari (sounds so wrong and dirty given the character), but I wanted to be able to stay near the computer after her origin post.  So, my date with Sari will be delayed until Thursday when … Continue reading

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