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What Everybody Ought to Know about Rogues

Written by Janna - Published on November 7, 2008

Crime pays, but sometimes it extracts a price of its own. Rogues don’t spend all of their time swashbuckling, pilfering and partying. John Baichtal’s Kobold Quarterly Fall 2008 article exposes the real struggles rogues faced throughout history. Here we’ve interviewed the author and reviewed his article about the PC class everyone loves to hate - the rogue.

How to kick up your game energy: meta-gaming edition

Written by Nicholas - Published on November 5, 2008

Are your players dragging themselves to the table and struggling to lift their dice? Not sure how to jump start your players’ enthusiasm? Forget the Red Bull I.V., all you need are the tips from our Kicking Up the Energy series. First up, metagame edition!

The Top 5 Ways Orcus Will Destroy You

Written by Janna - Published on November 3, 2008

Orcus is not a nice guy. He’s got an arsenal of evil powers that will have your PC begging for death. But the fun doesn’t stop there; he’s the Demon Lord of the Undead, and membership has its privileges. Here’s a look at five of the ways Orcus can leave your PC in anguish.

D&D Sunday Morning Quiz: The Warlord

Written by Janna - Published on November 2, 2008

Warlords are cool. They orchestrate things on the battlefield and add significantly to a party’s butt-kicking factor. But how well do you know these skilled tacticians? Find out with this inspiring quiz about 4e’s most fearless leaders.

Elements of Fear: Horrific Ideas for your Campaign

Written by Janna - Published on October 28, 2008

If you’re looking for ways to add elements of horror to your D&D campaign, use this article as a springboard for your creativity. Here, we explore the terrifying elements of paranoia, ultimate evil, and the vast unknown.

D&D Sunday Morning Quiz - Monster Lore

Written by Janna - Published on October 25, 2008

They’re scary. They don’t like you. But they enjoy a nice moonlit stroll across an evil lair. Who are they? Monsters! Heroes, prepare to meet your doom with this monstrous 4th edition quiz.