2024-04-28 04:35
Project L is a board game I found out about initially from fellow Meeple Phil a couple years ago. He touted it as a lightweight engine building puzzle game, and I have to admit, what he show… Read More
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Gaming blog for the old school gamers who are still kids at heart covering MTG, video games, board games, D&D, and related topics.
2024-04-08 03:34
The dastardly Mr. X has struck again! Fortunately, his getaway wasn’t clean, so the detectives of Scotland Yard have a chance to catch and apprehend him before he gets out of central L… Read More
2024-03-31 18:27
Tim Buckley’s Ctrl + Alt + Del webcomic is probably the longest running webcomic I follow, and I’ve spent the last 15+ years checking in on a growing cast of characters and story… Read More
2024-03-10 22:55
“Games that are small, quick to play, and easy to teach but that specifically offer a big box experience.” This was the goal of the Tiny Epic series of games according to Michael… Read More
2024-03-03 00:41
Board gaming during the pandemic was a very nontraditional experience for enthusiasts like the Assorted Meeples. With in-person gaming being out of the question, Board Game Arena became the… Read More
2024-02-18 00:43
Tired of the bar scene? Looking for more excitement in your romantic life? Ready to give up on dating apps? Then you’re a perfect candidate for Cindr! Simply cast this cantrip app on a… Read More
2024-02-11 22:37
Magic: the Gathering (MTG) is a complex game, including dozens and dozens of keywords across over 30 years of cards. Some keywords show up once, never to be seen again, others appear periodi… Read More
2024-02-04 01:55
6 Nimmt (translated as 6 Takes, also known as X Nimmt and Take 5) is a favorite among our Patrons when we get a group together for an evening on Board Game Arena. This twist on a trick-takin… Read More
2024-01-29 00:55
Have you ever wanted to make Tetris into a more competitive board game where you and 3 of your closest friends duke it out to see who’s the best at arranging shapes? Except your pieces… Read More
2024-01-27 20:34
Both sides of my family have been board gamers since before I can remember, which meant I got exposed to all sorts of different games during vacations, holidays, and other family gatherings… Read More
2024-01-21 20:09
White magic flows through the veins of Commander, infusing decks with purity, resilience, and an unwavering sense of justice. When it comes to harnessing the power of White, the choice of la… Read More
2024-01-14 22:17
If you’ve been hooked by the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) bug, you’ve whiled away many an afternoon building and playing decks with friends locally or on online platforms like Magi… Read More
2023-12-21 03:20
While there are plenty of board games whose goal is to be the last person standing, the 1st edition of Godsforge did an excellent job of threading the needle of being both approachable from… Read More
2023-11-01 07:00
While 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons has a reputation for being very player powerful – in that there are so many ways to cheat death or romp through a challenge that should have be… Read More
2023-10-18 03:10
One of the major additions to Stardew Valley 1.5 Update was Ginger Island and the many quests that come along with the new area you can explore once you help Willy repair his boat. One of th… Read More
2023-10-04 23:13
Is AI good or bad for video games? Will these tools usher in new amazing games, or be yet another disappointment to gamers already feeling heavily burned by major gaming studios? Artificial… Read More
2023-09-25 01:22
In the question of Stardew Valley Botanist Vs Tracker debate new players might be a bit nervous making a choice between botanist or tracker because they want to make sure they choose th… Read More
2023-09-21 15:47
How can you know how to find Powderfall Bluffs if you don’t even know they’re hiding waiting for you to be found? Did you know Slime Rancher 2 has a secret winter biome? Yup, the… Read More
2023-09-19 11:36
Abyssal vs Infernal. The difference between devils and demons can seem semantic, but in the world of Dungeons & Dragons these two hellish forces are actually constantly at war and hate o… Read More
2023-09-18 08:45
Farming Dust Sprites is a fantastic way to get coal in the early game of Stardew Valley, and coal is a very precious commodity to keep fueling your furnaces and keeping you crafting. But ple… Read More
2023-09-14 00:48
Jadepunk Tales from Kausao City uses the Fate Core system to bring a fictional steampunk setting to life that combines dystopian steampunk genre with martial arts rebels fighting the oppress… Read More
2023-09-13 03:59
Many tabletop worlds are rife with cults and their troublesome members, causing strife throughout the realm as they move inexorably towards whatever their nefarious goal is. Cultists can get… Read More
2023-09-11 18:58
Chaos Bolt 5E isn’t a spell for the min-max DnD player who wants everything optimized for DPS however for players who love to play the sorcerer class because of the possibility of wild… Read More
2023-09-08 10:16
The shocking grasp 5E cantrip is one that might not be quite as well known as heat metal, but there’s a reason that this spell is still going to get a lot of love, especially from cast… Read More
2023-09-07 01:42
Fishing in Stardew Valley can be a challenge for new players, and there are certain fish in the game that even make even a long-time veteran of the game swear at their keyboard and monitor… Read More
2023-09-02 23:28
The old saying goes that it only takes one bad apple to ruin a bunch, and while that is true I would argue that apples aren’t the worst offender. As any experienced tabletop RPG gamer… Read More
2023-09-01 08:36
The halberd has been a favorite weapon of mine for a long time because I’m a history geek and Medieval history is just awesome. I’ve also watched a couple of long-time D&D pl… Read More
2023-08-22 20:57
The flameskull is one of my favorite low to mid-level enemies in 5th Edition D&D, and it’s one that you can get crazy creative with because of some very unusual and particular feat… Read More
2023-08-21 15:05
Red Cabbage is a very profitable crop in Stardew Valley, but it also is much more important than that. While it might not compete with Stardew Valley’s Starfruit on a pure market value… Read More
2023-08-17 06:16
In 5th Edition D&D there are many damage spells and many utility spells, but sometimes you get that rare spell, or in this case a cantrip, that does a little bit of both. The 5E lightnin… Read More
2023-08-15 19:49
Increasing luck is a great way to really boost your success in Stardew Valley whether you’re competing for a min-max goal of some type or just looking to have more really good days dow… Read More
2023-08-14 11:10
Slime Rancher (and Slime Rancher 2) are amazing games that have helped me many times calm down after a particularly stressful or rough day. This is a game that I have recommended to many of… Read More
2023-08-12 23:06
With so many booster boxes on the market, it takes significant work and study to determine which MTG products contain the most value. Some booster boxes will have a higher density of more ex… Read More
2023-08-09 08:22
There’s no dearth of zombie video games on the market, but in general that doesn’t bother me as I’ve always been a massive fan of zombie-themed video games in all there for… Read More
2023-08-02 16:42
There’s no denying the incredible effect that farming-sim games like Stardew Valley, now often referred to as cozy games, have had on the video game industry as a whole. Stardew Valley… Read More
2023-08-01 02:39
Monster of the Week is an excellent tabletop RPG system from Evil Hat Productions that uses the Powered by the Apocalypse system of dice and offers players just what it promises: a very epis… Read More
2023-07-25 07:41
The Hex has managed to be one of the most interesting, controversial, and argued about playbook from the Monster of the Week system, and it’s not hard to see where a lot of players and… Read More
2023-07-19 03:54
Kingdom Eighties is the newest game in the long running Kingdom series, and it was a game I was actually extremely excited for. I am a huge fan of the Kingdom games, and find their stunning… Read More
2023-07-18 21:11
Once you’ve played enough hours in Stardew Valley it can be easy to fall into old habits and just rush some decisions without giving it a second thought because you’ve tested it… Read More
2023-07-17 21:31
The Snoop is one of the additional classes that came after the initial book and was released for Monster of the Week players as free online content. This is an interesting playbook, and one… Read More
2023-07-17 04:52
The Wronged playbook in Monster of the Week plays off a classic trope, the one of the normal man or woman who lost it all to an unnatural force and vowed to become stronger, to find out ever… Read More
2023-07-13 03:28
The Spell-Slinger class is all about taking that magical something and turning it back against the unnatural and supernatural threats that are not only preying on regular people, but are goi… Read More
2023-07-10 18:37
You were just someone ordinary, another mundane in the world, but then you saw something inexplicable. This event changed you, and started you down a path to truth that now dominates your li… Read More
2023-07-07 02:38
There are plenty of volunteers doing their part to keep normal everyday people safe from the unnatural and supernatural threats in the world, but sometimes you just need a professional. Prof… Read More
2023-07-03 22:14
The expert is a playbook / class in the Monster of the Week TTRPG system that not only are good with investigating a mystery, but they can also be excellent in combat delivering precision st… Read More
2023-07-03 00:28
The first book I read by R.A. Salvatore actually wasn’t one of this famed Drizzt books, but was The Woods Out Back, and I enjoyed it so much I started randomly buying other Salvatore b… Read More
2023-06-29 15:19
Not everyone is powered by a divine entity, have special connections to the spooky magic of the world, or are a walking immortal. Some monster hunters are just…people. While the Munda… Read More
2023-06-28 22:05
Fans of Dungeons & Dragons know that weapons are more than just tools for killing monsters, more than just the die, or combination of die, that they use. Weapon choice can tell others a… Read More
2023-06-27 02:05
One of my favorite articles to write on Stardew Valley was our guide on Stardew Valley Fruit Trees. There are so many cool options in Stardew, and I’ll admit, I’m one of those pl… Read More
2023-06-26 11:50
The Monstrous Class is a great one in Monster of the Week, and it doesn’t surprise me at all that it’s one of the favorite choices in many home groups with almost always at least… Read More
2023-06-24 13:41
The Spooktacular Class was an addition to the initial play tested classes, and adds a very interesting and dashing character to potential hunter groups. Running a show that is questionable i… Read More
2023-06-23 15:56
The Pararomantic is one of four new classes that was added with the Tome of Mysteries expansion to Monster of the Week and the pararomantic playbook/class is an interesting one that can open… Read More
2023-06-22 11:33
Maybe it was inevitable that I’d stumble into this world. Learning to find dirt no matter where hidden, skulking around at night following another cheating couple, a kid with suspiciou… Read More
2023-06-21 07:28
The Initiate is an interesting class that blends the arts of ancient warrior monks with the modern skills, knowledge, and abilities of monster hunters. You below to a particular ancient secr… Read More
2023-06-18 12:30
Ah, the Spooky Class, one that is very close to my heart when it comes to Monster of the Week, in large part because this was the first class I ever played when introduced to the system! The… Read More
2023-06-12 03:29
The Divine Class is one of those that can be interesting, either taking on the conventional role of a holy warrior like a paladin or angelic prophet, or putting your own spin on it. After al… Read More
2023-06-07 07:19
The Flake is an interesting class in Monster of the Week that takes the classic trope of the conspiracy theorist who sees the patterns others don’t and appears crazy but is right, and… Read More
2023-06-06 06:41
While many long-time TTRPG gaming groups have experience playing many different systems (because once you get a good group you don’t want just one setting or system, but you want to ex… Read More
2023-06-02 06:15
My Time at Portia is a great game, and in my opinion easily a top 10 game in the cozy genre especially among the crafters that blazed the trail after Stardew Valley to revitalize and explode… Read More
2023-05-30 23:00
Built on the Unity Engine, Slime Rancher is one of the most unique cozy games I’ve ever seen and was produced by Monomi Park. In this game you play the part of Beatrix LeBeau who trave… Read More
2023-05-27 23:47
There’s a lot to love about Stardew Valley, with the soundtrack lauded by many gamers for its extremely pleasant, wonderful, and soothing. Which makes it all the more frustrating when… Read More
2023-05-24 18:41
Every time at Level 5 and Level 10 it’s important for Stardew Valley players to make the right pick when it comes to the Level up professions, and the choice between Coopmaster vs Shep… Read More
2023-05-23 12:06
In a modern world full of monsters and magic sometimes it’s good to have someone Crooked on your side to tilt the game in your favor. The Crooked class in Monster of the Week is a fun… Read More
2023-05-21 19:18
Combat is a great part of Stardew Valley, and once you start hitting the mines the RPG aspects of this cozy game come out in full force. While players get bonus combats at every level, as th… Read More
2023-05-17 22:12
Monster of the Week is a fantastic tabletop RPG system that our Sunday game table has absolutely fallen in love with. The character creation is outstanding, the setup to make the team have p… Read More
2023-05-16 16:34
All of us love gathering around the table for a great game of D&D, but sometimes you just have to Discord/Skype in or run a game online when life gets in the way and your core group has… Read More
2023-05-15 11:47
Fighter Vs Scout is the big question you’ll have in Stardew Valley when you hit Combat Level 5. This is the first profession decision a player needs to make along the Combat lines, and… Read More
2023-05-11 16:07
Tieflings are a fascinating race, and ones that come inherently with huge potential for interesting back stories and roleplaying. The mechanical advantages that come from picking Tiefling as… Read More
2023-05-11 09:40
My Time at Portia is a great game and is one of my favorite cozy games. It’s also one of the best games in the genre following the massive production of cozy games that happened after… Read More
2023-05-10 08:29
Another battle of the professions when it comes to the game of Stardew Valley: Artisan vs Agriculturist, which Level 10 profession should you take? The professions of Stardew valley are an i… Read More
2023-05-08 23:39
Splendor is not only one of my favorite board games, but it is a board game that has an excellent digital version. While the Splendor App can be found on Android, iPhones, or even online gam… Read More
2023-05-08 05:53
The word “meeple” is now so common that even most very casual board game players know what you’re talking about. It’s such an iconic part of board games that it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-05-05 02:50
Slime Rancher is one of the great cozy games out there, and a truly unique one that makes it really stick out among the many wonderful cozy game options that are out there. However, new play… Read More
2023-05-04 06:42
Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE) is the mod that makes the king of all cozy games even bigger and better. Stardew Valley is an incredible game, and not many people would argue with the idea tha… Read More
2023-05-02 08:33
The Warlock class adds a touch of mystery and darkness to almost any D&D 5th edition campaign. These spellcasters draw their power from enigmatic, otherworldly beings, known as patrons … Read More
2023-05-01 03:38
My Time at Portia is an amazing game, and one of the great cozy games that were developed after the success of Stardew Valley. However, with so many potential items to craft it can be easy f… Read More
2023-04-29 22:21
Spellcasters are the masters of magic in D&D, and right or wrong there are classes in particular that jump out to mind when you think spellcaster: Warlocks, Sorcerers, and Wizards. But n… Read More
2023-04-28 21:15
One of the really neat systems in Stardew Valley are the specialized boosts that come at levels 5 and 10 when leveling up each type of skill. There are six total options for professions. The… Read More
2023-04-28 08:51
Stardew Valley is a truly remarkable farming simulation game that has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. It’s one of my favorite games, as is true with hundreds of thousands if n… Read More
2023-04-28 04:23
Dredge is a beautiful anomaly among games. It’s a fun, unique video game that combines popular genres of cozy games with Lovecraftian horror. Seeing as how that’s a sentence that… Read More
2023-04-26 01:45
The wilderness is a vast and unpredictable place, full of danger and adventure. It is the realm of the Ranger and the Druid, two of the most iconic Dungeons and Dragons classes. While they s… Read More
2023-04-25 08:50
Lightning is an elemental force that has a special type of power and feel to it. Often coming in with thunder, the blazing plasma from the sky is something that fascinates us even to this da… Read More
2023-04-23 20:08
Stardew Valley is an amazing cozy farm-sim game that helped usher in the modern farm-sim craze and showed that there was indeed a huge demand for relaxing games that you could take at your o… Read More
2023-04-20 16:54
The easy way to get an Auto-Petter in Stardew Valley is to simply go the Joja Mart route and buy it for 50,000g. But if you are like me and have literally put through 1,000+ hours into the g… Read More
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