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The Problem with Solos

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Mistergone

If you play 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, you’ve probably noticed a problem with a lot of the solo monsters in the game. Solos are supposed to be a challenge equal to multiple monsters, but they often fall short of … Continue reading →

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D&D Horoscopes

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Mistergone

Since I’m closing on a house next week, I haven’t had the time to make posts, or even come up with insightful thoughts about gaming, nor touch a single miniature with glue or paint. Sorry. But I did have time … Continue reading →

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Alternate Rewards: Scars

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mistergone

After a long unintentional hiatus, Save vs. Blog is back! Dungeons & Dragons is a game about treasure. Once the big dragon is slain, there ought to be a big pile of treasure underneath him. Right? However, settings like Dark … Continue reading →

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As Your Lawyer, I Advise You to Get a Wiki

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Mistergone

I just wanted to make a quick recommendation to all Dungeon Masters out there, especially those who run games in home-brewed worlds. Get Yourself a wiki! Personally, I recommend Mediawiki, the wiki engine used for Wikipedia. It’s robust and has a … Continue reading →

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The Personal Lives of Adventurers

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Mistergone

The personal lives of Adventurers are an interesting case of sociology. In my experience, the vast majority of adventurers in fantasy worlds are unmarried, childless and homeless. They are philosophically aligned with “ends justify means” and use violence as a … Continue reading →

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