Andrew B.

Gaming News Published: Oct 30, 2023 Andrew B.

D&D Horror: How to Play

For a horror-themed D&D game, set expectations in a "session zero" and tweak standard rules. Use inherent monsters and magic for ambiance. Enhance atmosphere with isolation and player imagination. Use dim lighting and eerie music, and consider resources like "Curse of Strahd" for guidance. … Read More

Publisher Spotlights Published: Sep 18, 2023 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Frog God Games

Frog God Games, a prominent tabletop RPG publisher, offers diverse adventures compatible with D&D and other systems. Founded by Bill Webb, it originated from Necromancer Games in 2000, embracing the Open Game License. Frog God Games, known for its old-school charm and passionate team, also features The Lost Lands, an expansive RPG setting. They prioritize content over rules, making them a beloved choice for adventurers. … Read More

Publisher Spotlights Published: Aug 29, 2023 Andrew B.

Publisher Spotlight: Role 4 Initiative

Role 4 Initiative, a family-run company from Portage, MI, specializes in unique, inclusive dice for tabletop RPGs. With 100+ designs, including the innovative Arch'd4, their easy-to-read, colorful dice cater to budget-minded gamers. … Read More

Gaming News Published: Aug 08, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: The Cypher System

The Cypher System by Monte Cook Games is a flexible tabletop roleplaying game spanning various genres. Its concise ruleset prioritizes storytelling over tactics, with characters defined by three-word descriptions that influence both mechanics and roleplaying. Core to the system are "cyphers," one-use items granting unique abilities. With a straightforward difficulty-based mechanic, low prep time for Game Masters, and a focus on non-combat goals, the system offers versatility. While easy to pick up, it's also a toolkit, requiring GM effort for optimal use. Various rulebooks and stand-alone games using the system provide tailored experiences across genres. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jul 26, 2023 Andrew B.

RPG Guide: Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) RPG

The Dungeon Crawl Classics Roleplaying Game is an homage to the kind of adventuring that was en vogue during the days when D&D was first published. More Conan the Barbarian than J.R.R. Tolkien, DCC uses pulp fantasy tropes, a fair amount of randomness, and a lot of gonzo ideas to reimagine 70s D&D through a modern lens. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jul 19, 2023 Andrew B.

How to Reskin D&D Monsters

How to Reskin Monsters for D&D … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Aug 29, 2022 Andrew B.

Booty and the Beasts — A D&D Rarity

We get to see a lot of cool things here at Noble Knight Games. Sometimes, those timeless treasures of gaming history are also… a little weird. Booty and the Beasts, published in 1979 by Fantasy Art Enterprises, certainly meets fits that description. We examine one of the more unique RPG products to come out of the early days of Dungeons & Dragons. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: May 06, 2022 Andrew B.

Call of Cthulhu RPG: Coming From D&D

Curious about roleplaying life outside the dungeon? Drop your greatsword and hold on to your sanity! We take you to a place where the odds are stacked against you and you're as likely to lose your mind as your life! The Call of Cthulhu RPG awaits! … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jan 03, 2022 Andrew B.

Adapting Older D&D to Modern Rules

Playing the latest version of Dungeons & Dragons doesn't mean that those out-of-print books are useless. In this article, we walk through an easy method for adapting older versions of D&D to any ruleset... no conversion required. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Dec 28, 2021 Andrew B.

Found Your Sheet: Campaign Map

In the hundreds of trades Noble Knight Games does every week, sometimes we find some cool "extras". This time, it's a hand-drawn map from someone's Forgotten Realms campaign. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Dec 07, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 4) 4th Edition

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 4, we talk about 4th Edition. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Aug 03, 2021 Andrew B.

A Quick History of the D&D Open Gaming License

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. This time, we take a side trek into the Open Gaming License. … Read More

Demos & Unboxings Published: Jul 09, 2021 Andrew B.

Unboxing – Original Woodgrain D&D Box

An unboxing of a vintage 1974 original Dungeons & Dragons woodgrain boxed set, autographed by co-creators Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jul 07, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 1)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 1, we focus on Original and Basic D&D. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jul 05, 2021 Andrew B.

Found Your Sheet: Karajan

In the hundreds of trades Noble Knight Games does every week, sometimes we find some cool "extras". This time, we look at a hand-written sheet for AD&D: Karajan the assassin. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: Jun 20, 2021 Andrew B.

Wisconsin & Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons was born in Wisconsin! Noble Knight Games takes a brief look at the basics of D&D, Wisconsin's gaming culture, and why our state has such a special history with games. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: Jun 12, 2021 Andrew B.

Found Your Sheet: Juhanas

In the hundreds of trades Noble Knight Games does every week, sometimes we find some cool "extras". This time, we look at a character sheet from 1984: Juhanas Booda. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: May 30, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 2)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 2, we focus on AD&D 1st and 2nd edition. … Read More

Game Spotlights Published: May 29, 2021 Andrew B.

Dungeons & Dragons Editions Guide (Part 3)

Since the 1970s, there have been a number of versions and editions of Dungeons & Dragons. Are they all the same game with different names? And what's the difference between Basic and Advanced? This series of articles will help you sort out the different flavors of D&D. In part 3, we focus on 3rd Edition and the 3.5 revision. … Read More

Just For Fun Published: May 27, 2021 Andrew B.

Found Your Sheet: Alfi

In the hundreds of trades Noble Knight Games does every week, sometimes we find some cool "extras". This time, we look at a Pathfinder 1E character: Alfi the gnome sorcerer. … Read More