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Right out the gate, I need to let you know: QUELL is zunking awesome. It’s so awesome, I had to make up the word zunking to describe it because there is no word in the English language that adequately encapsulate to the level of awesomeness.
Read MoreDogs BOND is an ambitious project to create a fun and engaging board game that also brings “pawsitive” change to conversations about rescue and adoption. Their mission was reviewed by over 100+ rescue organizations across the USA! This board game infuses the rescue journey with play, whimsy, joy, and hope.
Read MoreHere’s the thing though… combat, particularly as it pertains to 5th Edition, can easily turn into “They hit you. You hit them. Rinse and repeat for the next 45 minutes.” And that gets real boring real fast. Your campaign encounters should always strive to be as dynamic as possible. But the catch there is that requires more work and effort from the GM, who is likely already sinking many many hours into game prep. So, the challenge becomes “How do we enhance the experience of combat encounters without putting too pressure work and pressure on the GM’s shoulders?” Well, fear not, friends, because Dubious Merit Games and OneMillionNerds are here to help you with their latest collaborative offering: The Grim & Deliberate Beast
Read MoreEveryone could use a bit more fun in their lives. Well, if lack of fun is your ailment, then Dr. Pat has the cure (Yes, I’m also an imaginary internet physician, too). I’m writing you a prescription for one big dose of Cafe Chaos, the newest game created by James Rallison, creator of the popular comic The Odd 1s Out.
Read MoreSo excited to unbox our new Anvl Custom Miniatures for our 'The Red Opera RPG' characters, launching on Kickstarter September 1st! To learn more about Anvl, and create your own custom miniature, click here! See you on September 1st!
We are so stoked to bring our own Anvl Custom Miniatures from The Red Opera RPG to you on September 1st!
Read MoreWhen we each find one of these special pieces of media, we often spend time searching for similar content. And it’s a truly great feeling when you stumble across something that appears to encapsulate the spirit of the original media you loved, while simultaneously putting an original spin on it. This is where The Girl from Arkanya by the very appropriately titled Arkanya Games comes into play.
Read MoreToken Terrors Battlegrounds is the latest offering from the ironically named studio, Terrible Games. And it looks flippin’ rad. Sorry about the spicy language, folks, but it really does look FLIPPIN’ RAD. They have one of the best promo videos I’ve seen to date, from the very 90’s style “Xtreme” commercial opening to the hilarious “personal message” from studio head, John de Campos, it’s front-to-back phenomenal.
Read MoreNow, more than ever, getting yourself and your friends fully immersed in a gaming session can be a challenge. There are many tactics your party can take to help, whether it’s mood-setting music and sound effects, turning your phones off, locking the office door, or even dressing in character. Visual aids are another strong tool that can help with party immersion. If players can see the setting, it can make it much easier to act as if they are there. This is where Hexplorer, the debut offering from Headless Hydra Press, comes into play.
Read MoreGaming is awesome. We all love going on legendary adventures with our friends. But even in non-pandemic times, it can be a challenge to consistently get a group of friends together. Many folks out there are finding themselves with a lot more time alone. Some are tending to new gardens, while others have decided to attempt creating sourdough starters… good lord, I’ve seen so many sourdough starters on my social media feeds lately. There is also one mentally stimulating and timeless activity I think we can agree never fails to be enjoyable: curling up with a good book…. or in this case, two good books.
Read MoreLook, friends, dragons are cool. Don’t roll your eyes at me. You know it. I know it…
Yes, we’ve all seen countless iterations of these majestic and terrifying creatures represented across every medium imaginable. Movies, TV Shows, books, comics, video games, obviously table top games… We’ve seen good dragons, bad dragons, intelligent insightful dragons, dumb brutish dragons, dragons of literally every color imaginable. There’s a reason for all of that. There’s a reason they are the most iconic symbol for an entire genre. There’s a reason the word Dragons is in the title of the world’s most popular role playing game. And that reason is:
Dragons. Are. Cool.
Read MoreThere’s a reason the most popular table top gaming system in the world in set in a sword & sorcery universe. All that being said, there’s only so many variations on battling evil necromancers and exploring abandoned dungeons that one can experience before feeling a desire for something wholly different. Well, fear not, my friends. There’s another genre of entertainment out there that most fantasy fans also enjoy… of course I’m talking about Science Fiction!
Read MoreAs you know, Kickstarter hosts many projects that are both creative and meaningful. Over the years, Apotheosis Studios has highlighted crowdfunding campaigns mostly within the RPG, videogame, graphic novel, Dungeon and Dragons, and roleplaying domains. However, we also are dog lovers, too! Because of this, we now are excited to host a guest post by Eva Greene of Doggytalent.com that showcases some wonderful crowdfunding projects which feature our faithful, four-legged, furry friends! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the top 6 best Kickstarter campaigns and games for dog lovers!
Read MoreWe at Apotheosis Studios wanted to feature a special coffee blend for our The Red Opera Kickstarter Campaign. Everyone on the team was so excited to share that glorious rush you feel while rolling your dice and roleplaying an epic game while sipping a wonderful cup of coffee with your friends. Nothing better to fuel those late-night gaming sessions than some liquid epic! Because of this, we reached out to the Initiative Coffee Company, a group of caffeinated gamers who has a passion for three things, coffee, games, and community. We could not ask for a more perfect fit!
Read MoreI think we all can agree that “preventing a world-shattering cataclysm” is the most commonly used arc in fantasy role-playing games. Be a hero! Save the world! We see it time and time again. And for good reason, it’s fun to be the world-saving hero. The stakes are obvious and formidable. But what if our plucky band of heroes didn’t save the world? What if they failed, and the villain’s evil schemes came to fruition? What happens after the world is quote-unquote destroyed?
Read MoreIt feels like so often, the gaming world is always trying to out-epic itself. Ever increasing the intensity of game play. Don’t get me wrong, I truly love going on legendary adventures. But sometimes you just want a nice helping of gaming comfort food. And that’s what Your Friend is Sad is: Gaming Comfort Food.
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