Books… Bundle of Holding: Fate of Cthulhu 15 Oct 202414 Oct 2024 It really is the spooky season. First, Humble Bundle had its Call of Cthulhu bundle, and now it's Bundle of Holding's turn. The Fate of Cthulhu Bundle brings together a thrilling mix…
Reviews… Beyond the Dungeon, Part 1: Fate 6 Apr 20248 Apr 2024 Dungeons & Dragons, and particularly the current fifth edition, is the undisputed champion of the RPG world. It's what most people think of when they think about roleplaying games, and…
Pop Culture… Father Ted: Review and Play Suggestions 28 Jan 202428 Jan 2024 Yeah, I like a good Sitcom. This is known. One of my favourites is Father Ted. This irreverent Irish sitcom, created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, is an absolute classic, and…
Board Games… Top 50 Games of 2023 (10-1) 30 Dec 202330 Dec 2023 It’s that time of year again for the most prestigious gaming award from my specific postcode! Welcome to the NoRerolls Top 50 Games of 2023 list; an arbitrary ranking of…
Pop Culture… Still Game: Review and Play Suggestions 5 Sep 20235 Sep 2023 As I previously have with Wednesday, Yes, Minister, and Charles III, I'm using this post to combine a review with some play suggestions for RPGs. This time, it's the turn…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 7: Game Recommendations 5 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
RPGs… Unlocking Investigative RPGs and Mystery Solving, Part 3: Player Agency 8 Jul 20235 Aug 2023 Within the big ol’ tent of roleplaying, there is a subgenre that caters to those who enjoy unraveling mysteries, solving puzzles, and playing the role of a detective. Investigative RPGs…
Pop Culture… Finding Inspiration: More Music! More RPGs! (Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles) 28 Jun 202328 Jun 2023 Having previously written about playing games based on songs (Part 1 and Part 2), it's something I now can't help but think about when listening to music. Damnit... I just…
Pop Culture… Thoughts on Finding Inspiration Anywhere; RPGs from Narrative Songs (Part 2) 12 Mar 2023 Last week, I had a wee think about using narrative songs to plan and play a roleplaying game. I gave an example as well, using Riptide by Vance Joy. I…
Pop Culture… Thoughts on Finding Inspiration Anywhere; RPGs from Narrative Songs (Part 1) 5 Mar 20233 Mar 2023 It's long been my contention that the RPG is an incredibly broad tool for collaborative storytelling. There's an element of the oral tradition at play, and there's definitely a lot…
RPGs… We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: The Ten Most Influential Roleplaying Games 11 Feb 2023 Tabletop role-playing games have been a staple of hobby gaming since the 1970s, offering players the opportunity to immerse themselves in fantastical worlds and take on the roles of characters…
Board Games… Top 50 Games of 2022 (10-1) 31 Dec 202229 Dec 2022 The least prestigious award in tabletop gaming returns after a 2 year, pandemic-related hiatus! Woo and/or yay! Welcome to our top 50 games list for 2022, in which I list…
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