Advancements in 3D printing have thrust 3D printers forward into the limelight (and the tabletop RPG hobby is the richer for it.) Technology that didn’t exist when tabletop RPGing emerged as a phenomenon during the Carter administration is finally here; enabling us to now further create what we can visualize in our minds, in a new way, not unlike …
The Dice Lab: The Review
Hats off to The Dice Lab for creating these delightful dice. We had a look at their large set which contains seven unique polyhedral dice, as follows: Truncated tetrahedron d4 Truncated octahedron d8 Rhombic dodecahedron d12 Deltoidal icositetrahedron d24 Disdyakis dodecahedron d48 Deltoidal hexecontahedron d60 Disdyakis triacontahedron d120 The resealable plastic tube which the large set comes in is quite serviceable, …
Shire Post Mint: The Review
As far as collectibles go, fantasy coins are the new hotness, and the coins from Shire Post Mint are hitting all the right notes. As per their Certificate of Authenticity, they are dedicated to producing tangible artifacts from fantasy realms. The style (and variety) of these coins covers a lot of fantasy ground. The craftsmanship and quality is superb. The …
Easy Roller Dice: The Review
Our playtest of the Easy Roller Dice Company‘s gaming accessories was a big success, at a recent old-school WG5 adventure module session at the Legendary Realms hobby shop, giving new meaning to the phrase “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.” Gunmetal Dice These compact, gorgeous, and heavy polyhedral dice appear to be 10% tighter than standard-sized polyhedral dice. The edges are on …
Delta Green: The Review
Hot on the heels of a wildly-successful Kickstarter campaign, Delta Green calls itself a “Role-Playing Game of Lovecraftian Horror and Conspiracy.” More than just a Call Of Cthulhu meets X-Files, this thrilling tabletop RPG hits-the-ground-running with a swift character creation process, and its participants are presented with more strange situations than you can shake an EMF meter at. Recommended for …
Level Up : Check Out These Coins and Gems for Your Game!
These are the perfect items for those looking to customize their analog games! These beautiful coins and gems are made by Fantasy Coins. ← FABULOUS WOODEN DICE BOXES BY ELDERWOOD ACADEMY Level Up CUSTOM DICE MADE TO ORDER FOR YOU →
The All New Etsy Round-up
The thing about Etsy, other than it being a dangerous place, is that it changes constantly, like the inventory in a used bookstore. So, I’ve once again been browsing what’s there in the way of tabletop game themed products. I’ve picked five more new items that really caught my eye while browsing. It’s actually difficult to limit myself to just …
Level Up : Fabulous Wooden Dice Boxes by Elderwood Academy
I am kicking myself for missing out on this Kickstarter! Amazing wood work here by Elderwood Academy. You can still order these Hex Chest dice boxes from their website! ← INSPIRING BOARD GAME UPGRADES THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU PLAY Level Up CHECK OUT THESE COINS AND GEMS FOR YOUR GAME! →
Hand-Forged Dice By A Blacksmith
If you’ve been wondering when a blacksmith was going to hand-forge cool dice for your tabletop gaming sessions, rejoice! Gil Ramirez (a.k.a. Gil the Vlogsmith) is doing a fabulous job of it, and you can see the results of Gil’s efforts by clicking HERE.
Level up : 7 DIY Projects for Crafty GMs
One thing which I find delightful is the overlap between the RPG and Make communities. I enjoy geeky crafts and discovered the items on this list while searching for unique things. This list only covers a small sample of DIY projects for those who like making their own gaming accessories. 1. Magnetic Dungeon This magnetic dungeon by Mike Schmidt is …