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THE DODGE OBSESSION
Are current day video game developers obsessed with dodging, parrying, and player defenses? If so, what does it say about our current...
May 27 min read
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THE O.A.D. epiphany
Chekhov's gun, author intent, and turkey dinner Hail, mighty Runehammer reader, and well met. In this issue of the Mainframe, I'd like...
May 15 min read
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D&D5.5:10 sessions in
I posted my rules mods for the new edition/remaster of Dungeons & Dragons a ways back. Since then, I've put 10 or so sessions on the...
Mar 195 min read
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mixing it up in tsojcanth
In recent years, our hobby has seen a relentless signal boost about vintage D&D. Some want to ramrod the old editions and artwork down...
Feb 286 min read
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ALIEN WEEKEND
The art of the role playing event is an elusive one. But ALIEN WEEKEND, which we just wrapped at Runehammer here in Philly, flies pretty...
Feb 117 min read
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Outriders: the sequel
Just over a week ago, the second annual OUTRIDERS mini-con took place right here at Runehammer in North Philly. I wanted to take some...
Oct 30, 20245 min read
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Runehammer D&D 5.5 rules mods
D&D 5.5 is here at last. True to form, a thorough reading and poking of the text has incited a series of changes to fit my tables. We'll...
Sep 19, 20245 min read
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