Author’s Note: When I started writing Extra Pieces, I wasn’t really sure where it would go, but I wanted a heading to encompass all those extra bits of gaming that are neither reviews nor playing guides. If you’ve been reading...
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Weekly News 5/10/13 New Games: According to this post at Theology of Games, things are looking so great if you wanted a copy of Terra Mystica. Z-Man VASTLY oversold, and even pre-orders aren’t guaranteed. (via Theology of Games) BoardGameGeek is...
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There are few areas where humans need the help of the gods more than in the arena of luck. You can plan and work and plot, but if the dice are against you, it’s game over. Luck features prominently in...
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Please forgive a brief diversion. It’s relevant, I swear! In addition to my job as Gamer-At-Large here at the CR, I’m an avid reader. If I’m not gaming or asleep, I’m likely buried in a book. Reading can be lonely...
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Weekly News 4/12/13 Site News: Our Indie Spotlight game Island Fortress launched a contest last week, and it’s ending at midnight EDT! Be sure to take a look at the game’s history for a chance to win a free copy of...
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Bryan Johnson doesn’t look like a man who’s been through the wringer, but looks can be deceiving. His is a story of frustration, upset, and, ultimately, (spoilers!) perseverance. Johnson is the creator of Frost Forge Games, a small studio with...
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In Defense of Competition Or, No, I’m Not Just Playing for Fun Everyone take a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat after me: Winning is fun. Winning is fun. Winning is fun. Winning is fun, and if I didn’t think...
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Gaming 101 is a series of articles designed for new gamers. It will cover all the basics of gaming – from choosing a beginner’s game to hosting your first game night. Have something you want to see in Gaming 101?...
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Gaming 101 is a series of articles designed for new gamers. It will cover all the basics of gaming – from choosing a beginner’s game to hosting your first game night. Have something you want to see in Gaming 101?...
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Gaming 101 is a series of articles designed for new gamers. It will cover all the basics of gaming – from choosing a beginner’s game to hosting your first game night. Have something you want to see in Gaming 101?...
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