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Are you looking for some cool dice for DnD or other RPGs? Believe it or not, choosing a personal dice set for your DnD game is an age old struggle! There are many factors to consider. What type of dice material do you want? How much money do you have to spend? Is the design …
Do you enjoy LEGOS? Everyone knows LEGO bricks, as they’ve been around for ages. I grew up with these construction small construction bricks. The precursor to Minecraft, the emergent gameplay from Lego bricks is almost limitless. Of course, since their inception, other companies have risen to fill this market. JMBricklayer is one such brand, creating …
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CaptainCon is an annual 3-day gaming event taking place in Warwick, Rhode Island. It is held every year in early February (usually the first weekend) at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center. CaptainCon is a celebration of all things gaming, featuring board games, organized events, and more. Attendees can expect to have a great time playing …
A dice tray is simply a tray with a lip or edge around it that is designed to catch the dice as they are rolled. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are made from a variety of materials like wood, metal, plastic, and cloth. While they may seem like an unnecessary luxury item, …
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Creativity may not be what comes to mind when you think of a mental illness, but it’s worth considering that many creative people are also often diagnosed with anxiety disorders. In fact, creativity is a common trait among those who suffer from anxiety disorders. Yet, it’s not well-known what causes this link or what to …
Floor lamps aren’t my first choice for lighting up a hobby space. They are often large, cumbersome to set up, and don’t provide the flexibility to move the light where you need it. But, I have a few floor lamps that I use to add more ambiance to my workspace. Importantly, I’ve discovered ways to …
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If you’re a Dungeons and Dragons fan, or if you play any other tabletop RPG, then you know the importance of having a great dice bag. Not only do they keep your dice organized and easy to access, but they can also add some style to your gaming sessions. There are a lot of different …
Are you looking for a good DND Miniature Painting set? If you’re looking to start painting straight away, then take a look at paint sets that bundle your favorite colors together. For those looking to add a bit of life to their unpainted DND miniatures, but unsure where to start, you can be assured that …
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Do you enjoy playing tabletop wargames? I have a personal take on why I love playing these miniature battles. One of the goals of this site is to help the community grow. A challenge, of course, is that not everyone understands why people like playing tabletop wargames. So, in the following article, I’ll attempt to …
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A wet palette is a great tool for miniature painters. It allows you to keep your acrylic hobby paints wet for long periods of time, helps thin your paints for proper consistency, and allow you to mix custom colors without worrying they will dry out. But, did you know there are 3 other applications that …
Are you wondering whether you should get a dice jail for your dice? What’s the point of a dice jail? If you’re playing a tabletop roleplaying game (RPG), like Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) or Pathfinder, you may be wondering what dice jails are for, and whether you need one. In this article, we’ll explore the …
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The Forged Gaming Mimic Chest is a great Dungeons and Dragons gift for any tabletop or RPG gamer. This handcrafted and high quality polyresin chest is perfect for storing your metal or resin dice, as well as other gaming accessories you need to protect. Both beautifully crafted and unique, the Forged Gaming Mimic Chest is …
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Miniature painters have a wide variety of wet palette options to choose from. In principle, all wet palettes serve the same purpose. A wet palette keeps model acrylic paint from drying out and helps a miniature painter thin and mix paint. With a wet palette, a painter can take their time working out their color …
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Searching for the best DnD storage box and case for your favorite dice sets? With so many options out there, from the large dice storage box to the utilitarian dice vault, it is easy to get lost in the veritable dungeon of shops. The best dice storage box for you will no doubt look different …
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What’s the best metal dice set for tabletop gamers? The answer to this question depends on a lot of factors, including your budget and what you need in a gaming dice set. Forged Gaming is one company that sells high-quality metal dice sets which are durable and cost-effective. They sent me a unique set to …
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