Author: Dicing Sphere Staff

Impromptu Game Gathering Really Out Of Hand

August 2, 2019

The 60,000 guests quickly grew beyond the capacity of Gen’s modest two-bedroom apartment.

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Area Die Really Hopes Players Figure Out It’s Nonstandard

July 25, 2019

“Oh, come on!” reported the die. “Just look at me! The double 1’s and 2’s are right next to each other. Has no one thought to check . . .”

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Four Out of Five Names Provide Direct Insight Into Profession

July 22, 2019

KINGDOM OF WYRMICHOR — According to sages at the Tower of the Truth’s Light, 84% of all names have some kind of common link with the person’s chosen profession. “The findings apply to the entirety of the kingdom, across all trades and skillsets,” noted Brother Quill, head scribe at the Tower. “There are the obvious […]

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Sword, Ocarina, and Crystal Ball Included in All Games Since Renaissance Faire Visit

July 18, 2019

MUNCIE, IN — Area players report that ever since Evan Versandi visited the Muncie Renaissance Faire on June 16, 2018, all RPG sessions with Versandi as GM have prominently featured a sword, ocarina, and/or crystal ball. “I love props as much as the next player,” says group member Melinda Fentner, “but it seems Evan’s going […]

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NPCs’ Handwriting Remarkably Consistent

July 15, 2019

KINGDOM OF WYRMICHOR — According to the six members of the Band of Begrudging Bravery, the handwriting of all those who aren’t in the adventuring group has been shown to be remarkably consistent. “Look at these letters,” explains Lady Arcbright, noted cleric and the group’s leader. “This one’s from Prince Lionfell who wanted us to […]

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47% of Crowdfunded Game Projects Less Satisfying Than Setting Money on Fire

July 11, 2019

[H]alf of all crowdfunded game projects provide less satisfaction to customers than simply destroying an equivalent amount of money.

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Quickstart Booklet 16 Pages Long

July 8, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A local game group has confirmed that although the recently purchased fantasy boardgame Destiny Bladesmen includes a scaled-down “Quickstart” rules booklet, that booklet is itself 16 pages in length. “Jeez, how long is it going to take to read this thing?” inquired area player Doug Shannin as he flipped through the […]

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