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MagiQuest: A Harry Potter-esque Live Action Role-Playing Game
 
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MagiQuest

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talien reports on 2009-11-07:

The RPG Examiner stumbles across a Harry Potter RPG. And it's coming to a mall near you. more

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The quest for a perfect gelatinous cube miniature
 
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Dungeons & Dragons

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talien reports on 2009-11-06:

The RPG Examiner describes how the gelatinous cube's transparent, blocky form made it a challenge for model designers to create...until now. more

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Seven deadly days of zombies: Introduction
 
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d20

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An Anonymous User reports on 2009-10-29:

The RPG Examiner introduces a Halloween-themed special: zombies inspired by the seven deadly sins. more

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Interview with the creators of Protodimension Magazine
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-10-26:

The RPG Examiner interviews the creators of Protodimension Magazine, a fanzine devoted to the wonderfully creative world of conspiracy horror role playing. more

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Book review of Fall of Cthulhu Volume 3: The Gray Man
 
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d20

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talien reports on 2009-10-13:

The RPG Examiner reviews the third installment of the Fall of Cthulhu comic series and provides d20 stats for the Gray Man. more

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Interview with Gary Alan Fine of Shared Fantasy
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-10-02:

A recent series of articles published about the groundbreaking book on RPGs, Shared Fantasy, caused some controversy. So the RPG Examiner went straight to the source for some answers. more

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Switching frames in role-playing games
 
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talien reports on 2009-09-20:

The RPG Examiner reviews Gary Alan Fine's breakdown of gaming "frames of reality." more

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RPG 101: What is Worldwide D&D Game Day?
 
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Dungeons & Dragons

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talien reports on 2009-09-17:

The RPG Examiner explains the premise of Worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Game Day, when games stores all over the globe host 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons sessions. more

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Monday Monster Madness: Splinter Zombie
 
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d20

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talien reports on 2009-09-14:

Today's Mad Monster is a worthy addition to the adventurer-slaughtering canon: the plant monster from the movie Splinter. more

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American fantasy in role-playing games
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-09-12:

Drawing on Gary Alan Fine's theory that fantasy RPGs are heavily influenced by American social mores, the RPG Examiner explores just how much these beliefs shaped the games we play today. more

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RPG 101: What is a class?
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-09-09:

Role-playing games are supposed to let you be anybody and do anything. Then a five-pound rulebook is dropped in your lap that lists races, classes, and sharply divided special abilities only assigned to particular combinations thereof. In this article, the RPG Examiner delves into the eight archetypes of gaming. more

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Monday Monster Madness: Tin Foil Monster
 
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d20

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talien reports on 2009-09-07:

There’s always one player who brings his own food to games and doesn’t share. What better revenge--when he leaves his half-eaten sandwich out on the table grid between the rust monster and iron golem miniatures--to have his dinner fight back? more

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Why there are so few gamer girls
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-09-07:

Role-playing involves many of the attributes that are common in other female youth-oriented games. So why aren’t there more women playing role-playing games? The RPG Examiner has some theories. more

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Role-playing games weather the economic downturn
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-09-01:

Two economic indicators were released recently that provide a barometer on the state of the industry. Gen Con Indy's attendance numbers and ICv2's review of hobby sales. There's good news and bad news. more

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The Colony: a template for post-apocalyptic gaming
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-09-01:

The RPG Examiner reviews The Colony, a "reality show" where ten volunteers survive in a simulated post-apocalyptic setting. more

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Monday Monster Madness: Droll
 
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d20

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talien reports on 2009-08-30:

You know you're in trouble when a monster is named after a state of mind. The definition of droll is "oddly humorous or whimsical." This thing isn't humorous or whimsical. But it is odd. more

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What attracts us to role-playing games
 
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talien reports on 2009-08-24:

Role-playing gamers come from a diverse mix of backgrounds, but they have enough in common with each other to be grouped into a few distinct categories. The RPG Examiner reviews the seven traits that increase the likelihood a person will be interested in role-playing. more

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Monday Monster Madness: Glitch
 
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d20

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talien reports on 2009-08-24:

When the game master can't come up with anything else, he just calls it what it is. And that's the Glitch – it's pretty much there to completely ruin your day. more

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Champions Online Brings RPGs Mainstream
 
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HERO

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talien reports on 2009-08-21:

Back when most role-playing games were still largely Dungeons & Dragons clones, the debut of the Champions RPG brought point-based character creation, a huge amount of customizability, and buckets of dice. Now it's back and better than ever with Champions Online. Or is it? more

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RPG 101: What is Gen Con?
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-08-11:

The RPG Examiner provides some history and survival tips for one of the largest gaming conventions in North America. more

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Interview with Fred Hicks of Evil Hat Productions and One Bad Egg
 
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talien reports on 2009-07-31:

The RPG Examiner recently interviewed Fred Hicks of Evil Hat Productions and One Bad Egg. Fred's a busy man; he has two different entries up for ENnie nominations in the Best Electronic Book category, one entry was nominated for Best Writing and Product of the Year, and yet a third entry was nominated for both Best Setting and Product of the Year. For those of you keeping track at home, Fred's companies are competing with each other in not one but two categories. more

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Interview with Craig Andrie of Alea Tools
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-07-31:

The RPG Examiner recently chatted with Craig Andrie of Alea Tools. Aleas Tools' Neo Markers were recently nominated for a Best Miniatures Product ENnie. more

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Interview with Charles White of Fabled Environments
 
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Multiple Systems

Company News
talien reports on 2009-07-30:

The RPG Examiner recently interviewed Charles White of Fabled Environments. Fabled Environment's Modern Floorplans: Victorian Style Mansion has been nominated for a Best Cartography ENnie. more

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Interview with Angus Abranson of Cubicle 7 Entertainment
 
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Starblazer Adventures

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talien reports on 2009-07-28:

The RPG Examiner recently chatted with Angus Abranson of Cubicle 7 Entertainment Limited, about Starblazer Adventures' ENnie nominations for Best Rules, Best Game, and Product of the Year. more

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Interview with Suzi Yee of Expeditious Retreat Press
 
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Multiple Systems

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talien reports on 2009-07-28:

The RPG Examiner recently spoke with Suzi Yee of Expeditious Retreat Press. Expeditious Retreat Press' Lands of Darkness #1: The Barrow Grounds recently received an ENnie nomination for Best Adventure. more

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Monster Madness: The Harvestman
 
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d20

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talien reports on 0000-00-00:

What looks like a six-fingered giant hand with an evil face? The Harvestman: part hand, part spider, all ventriloquist’s nightmare. more

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Book Review of Titus Crow Volume I
 
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d20

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talien reports on 0000-00-00:

The RPG Examiner reviews the first volume of the Titus Crow series and provides d20 stats for the Tikkoun Elixir, Mnar Star Stones, and the Vach-Viraj Chant. more

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Non-lethal weapons for your RPG: Barriers
 
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d20

Miscellaneous
talien reports on 0000-00-00:

From caltrops to spike strips to sticky foam, the RPG Examiner takes a look at modern barriers. more

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Review of EXPO - Magic of the White City
 
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Any

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talien reports on 0000-00-00:

The RPG Examiner reviews the perfect setting for a turn of the century campaign: The 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. more

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