DC Classic: Why You’re All Wrong
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From the Archives: The Stages Of Gaming
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written in the late 90s or early 2000s, so I’ve cut out an introductory bit that’s no longer relevant, which is why the thing starts a little abruptly. I’ve left the dated references in so you can make fun of how old I am, though. What follows are the…
WWPHITM Wednesday: Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon: The Movie
As you’ve probably already heard, Warner Brothers has just picked up the rights to do a new Dungeons & Dragons movie. It’s being produced by the guy who directed the terrible Jeremy Irons D&D movie and the screenplay’s by the guy who’s penned such thoroughly…uh,…filmed and released?…movies as Wrath of the Titans and Red Riding…
From The Archives: Advanced Divination: Generating World Events
This is the second article from a previous incarnation of the Death Cookie about using Tarot Cards in games. For more background, and the first article, click here. Also, please forgive how blatantly I was ripping off Ravenloft for the setting. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
From The Archives: In the Cards
Earlier today I ran across a post on reddit about using Tarot cards in RPGs. That reminded me that I’d written a DC article about that many years ago. When I went looking for it, I found two, so I’m going to post both of them. I’m not exactly sure when they were written, but…
From the Archives: Kobolds Are People, Too!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written back in the earliest days of the Death Cookie (1999-ish), when the D&D alignment system’s potential for unintentionally coming across as racist allegory had been less thoroughly examined. The AD&D game (as well as a few others–especially those of the fantasy genre) has some very frightening subtext. The…
Monster of the Week: The Ungnuzi
Also Known As: NA Description: Ungnuzi are hideous humanoid creatures with tiny spikes all over their bodies. They stand between 3 and 4 feet tall and have slimy, sickly green skin. They do not have visible eyes, ears, or other sensory organs. Except for the small (1”-2”) spikes that cover their entire bodies, their heads…
Monster of the Week: The Minotaur
Also Known As: Bull of Minos, Infamia di Creti Description: Minotaurs are large, muscular humanoid creatures with cloven hooves and bull-like heads complete with large horns. Their tough, leathery skin is typically black, red, or brown, but other colors have been reported. BMA Classification: Minotaurs are classified as monsters by the BMA. Facebook Twitter…
Monster of the Week: The Slumbear
Also Known As: Night Bear, Ursus Hypnos Description: Despite numerous attempts, slumbears cannot apparently be captured on film or video, leaving us with only verbal accounts of the creature’s appearance. These are vague and in some cases contradictory, but the common thread that emerges is the impression of a looming, horrific bear that rends…
Monster of the Week: The Rock Demon
Also Known As: Stone Demon, Gargoyle Description: Rock demons are humanoid creatures made out of stone, but size and appearance varies considerably from one creature to the next, as does the specific type of stone they’re made from. They range from crude, primitive figures to elaborately carved gargoyles and statues. Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr…