By Anthony "LibrariaNPC" DeMinico, 28 November 2018 While November has been a chaotic month of illness, emergencies, and other not-so-nice-things, I didn't want to leave all of you without a regular post. So, in lieu of my in-depth post of City of Mist, I'm here this week to give you a look into the board game Monster Slaughter. I... Continue Reading →
By Catlord, 21 November 2018 Sagrada is a family game from Floodgate Games. The premise is that you and up to three other players (although there is an expansion for fifth and sixth players) are artisans competing to make the best stained glass window you can. Resources In the basic core set, Sagrada includes ... Continue Reading →
By Anthony "LibrariaNPC" DeMinico, 14 November 2018 “It’s okay to write in your book. It’s what the margins are for.” I had to stare at that line for a moment. I knew about this pitch before I read it in the book, but I still had to stare. The idea of writing in a book... Continue Reading →
By Engi, 05 November 2018 Remember, remember, the fifth of November... that we're having breakfast. If you're familiar with the movie V for Vendetta, you are mostly likely familiar with "The Fifth of November" poem recited by V in the movie. When not planning the downfall of Chancellor Adam Sutler and the Norsefire Party, V... Continue Reading →
By Anthony "LibrariaNPC" DeMinico, 31 October 2018 If you read my post about Scion: Origin two weeks ago, then you’ll already know why I like the idea of playing a human thrust into the world of myths in which the gods walk among the mortal populace, with hijinks ensuing as your own character slowly becomes... Continue Reading →
By Anthony "LibrariaNPC" DeMinico, 17 October 2018 I frequently find myself gravitating to Scion and games like it (including The Dresden Files, Part-Time Gods, and City of Mist). There’s just something about playing someone gifted with powers beyond their imagination, often from a legendary being, and playing that growth from mere mortal to (possibly) becoming... Continue Reading →
Photography by A Peace of Light What is a “Tohru” and why did you cosplay her? Tohru is from an anime called Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. I first caught wind of it in 2017 when I noticed all the folks at conventions were wearing maid outfits with giant tails. I didn’t think too much of... Continue Reading →
By Engi, 10 October 2018 Tohru of Miss Kobayahi's Dragon Maid is an excellent maid and companion to Miss Kobayashi. One of the first meals she makes for Kobayashi, other than her own tail (long story, but she can grow her tail back) is omurice. Omurice is quite literally a rice omellete. This savory dish is... Continue Reading →
By Anthony "LibrariaNPC" DeMinico, 3 October 2018 We all have a franchise we think has the most epic of battles, and want a way to recreate them. The idea of large armies going toe-to-toe, or giant mecha taking on kaiju (à la Pacific Rim), usually requires a great deal of mechanical labor when it comes... Continue Reading →
