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15Apr 20261 Dec 2025

D&D Sucks and So Do You: The Min‑Maxer Survival Kit

A Field Pamphlet for Enduring Optimisation Tyranny The Warning Signs Spreadsheet at the Table: They arrive with Excel sheets, probability…

Where Culture Meets the Tabletop, Part 1: The Music and Artistry of Sofia Isella

Tabletop gaming does not and should not sit in a vacuum. It absorbs whatever the wider culture is generating, whether…

13Apr 20264 Apr 2026

Magic Monday: 10 Cards to Enrage Your Commander Pod

Commander is a format built on big plays, splashy spells, and the unspoken agreement that everyone gets to do something…

5 on Friday 21/11/25

21 Nov 202522 Nov 2025

It’s Friday, and here on No Rerolls that means it’s time for an all-new 5 on Friday. We’re going to start with 5 exciting releases for this week before moving on to…

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: AoS on Tabletop Simulator

20 Nov 202519 Jan 2025

I played a fair bit of Age of Sigmar on Tabletop Simulator. It worked pretty well. I even took part in some campaigns, which is something I don't really get…

RPGs

D&D Sucks and So Do You: The Real Reason You Picked That Voice

19 Nov 20258 Nov 2025

You said it was “for roleplay.” You said it “fit the character.” But we all know the truth: your character voice is a window into your soul, and it’s screaming.…

Hades and Hadestown: Two Journeys Through the Underworld

18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025

I admit this is becoming something of an obsession, but you're clicking the link and reading the post. Who is the real problem here? The Underworld has always been a…

Magic Monday: Changing the Game with Jeska’s Will

17 Nov 202515 Nov 2025

Let’s look at some game changers! I’ve got some mixed feelings about WotC’s definition of these powerful cards. They’re staples of the format, and they’re undeniably powerful, but the Game…

Lessons from Hades: How a Roguelike Can Reshape Your Tabletop Game

16 Nov 202515 Nov 2025

Supergiant’s Hades is a fantastic game. It is fluid, stylish, and emotionally resonant. But beyond its excellent gameplay and mythic storytelling, it offers something subtler: some lessons that are transferable…

Video Game Review: Hades

Supergiant Games’ Hades is a fantastic roguelike game. It’s a masterclass in momentum, myth, and emotional resonance. You play as Zagreus, the rebellious son of Hades, sprinting through the underworld…

5 on Friday 14/11/25

It’s Friday, and here on No Rerolls that means it’s time for an all-new 5 on Friday. We’re going to start with 5 exciting releases for this week before moving on to…

Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday: Planning to Expand the Maggotkin

13 Nov 202519 Jan 2025

This was the point where I decided to expand my Maggotkin of Nurgle to include more mortal units. Up until here, they were mostly Daemons. It was units like the…

RPGs

D&D Sucks and So Do You: Why Every D&D Monster Is a Metaphor for Your Ex

12 Nov 202512 Nov 2025

You thought you left them behind. But every dungeon, every encounter, every initiative roll is haunted by echoes of your past relationship. Turns out, the Monster Manual is just a…

Book Review: Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde (and Some Play Notes)

11 Nov 202511 Nov 2025

Red Side Story is a novel by Jasper Fforde. It was released in 2024 as a sequel to his 2009 novel, Shades of Grey. This review is intended to be…

Magic Monday: An Open Letter to My Commander Pod: I’m Sorry, But Also You Knew What This Was

10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025

Dear esteemed members of my regular pod, I write to you today with a heavy heart, a slightly melted deck box, and a sincere desire to apologise for my conduct…