What Your RPG Character Says About You
A cute version of Guy by Purple Lantern Studios Do I really want to be a large, bearded Scottish warrior with a quirk called, “Piss and Vinegar”? At the moment, that’s my role-playing character in a...
View ArticleShadows and BURPS: RPGs With Kids!
Image By Lilianna Maxwell Gather your family at the table with paper, pencils, and dice. First tell them to draw a quick picture of themselves—stick figures are fine. On the same paper, they should...
View ArticleD&D for Young Players and New Dungeon Masters: 1 — Getting Started
Since 1974, millions of geeks have dug their teeth into the lore, magic, and adventure of Dungeons and Dragons. Over 40 years of shenanigans and sleight of hand have carved a backbone in the...
View ArticleD&D for Young Players and New Dungeon Masters: 2 — Making the Characters Real
Welcome back to Dungeons and Dragons for Young Players and DMs. Last time, we covered kids choosing classes and races, to determine the basics of their character. In preparation for next week’s...
View ArticleDo Not Mess With Grandmothers: Erin M. Evans Geeks Out
This week we welcome fantasy author Erin M. Evans as our guest to Geek Speaks…Fiction! She talks about about the role grandmothers play in fantasy, specifically in her own recent release, Ashes of the...
View ArticleEverything I Need To Know I Learned From Dungeons & Dragons by Shelly Mazzanoble
Reading Time: 1 minuteImage: shellymazzanoble.com Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Dungeons & Dragons by Shelly Mazzanoble is a wonderful take on a how to book on life that centers around...
View ArticleWhat Your RPG Character Says About You
Reading Time: 4 minutesA cute version of Guy by Purple Lantern Studios Do I really want to be a large, bearded Scottish warrior with a quirk called, “Piss and Vinegar”? At the moment, that’s my...
View ArticleShadows and BURPS: RPGs With Kids!
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage By Lilianna Maxwell Gather your family at the table with paper, pencils, and dice. First tell them to draw a quick picture of themselves—stick figures are fine. On the same...
View ArticleWelcome To the World of Aetaltis!
Reading Time: 4 minutesImage: Mechanical Muse, LLC “Journey to a distant land where bold adventurers wield magical blades against dark creatures from the shadowy depths. Thrill to the arcane power of...
View ArticleD&D for Young Players and New Dungeon Masters: 1 — Getting Started
Reading Time: 4 minutesImage: Rory Bristol Since 1974, millions of geeks have dug their teeth into the lore, magic, and adventure of Dungeons and Dragons. Over 40 years of shenanigans and sleight of...
View ArticleD&D for Young Players and New DMs: 2 — Making the Characters Real
Reading Time: 6 minutesImage: Rory Bristol Welcome back to Dungeons and Dragons for Young Players and DMs. Last time, we covered kids choosing classes and races, to determine the basics of their...
View ArticleDo Not Mess With Grandmothers: Erin M. Evans Geeks Out
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis week we welcome fantasy author Erin M. Evans as our guest to Geek Speaks…Fiction! She talks about about the role grandmothers play in fantasy, specifically in her own recent...
View Article‘Dungeons & Dragons’ For People Who Don’t Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
Reading Time: 2 minutes Thanks to Twitch and YouTube, the world is suddenly a much smaller place. We can watch people go on vacation, open up boxes of toys, and give their reviews on just about...
View ArticleAwesome Skills Your Child Will Learn from Role-Playing Games
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a GeekMom or Dad, you probably already have a soft spot for role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. But did you know that these nerdy relics from your childhood are...
View Article‘Storm King’s Thunder’— A Brobdingnagian ‘D&D’ Adventure
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage: Wizards of the Coast The Ordning is broken, the King of the Storm Giants is missing, and the six Giant races are in a battle for supremacy. Unfortunately for the citizens...
View ArticleGames as a Priority
Reading Time: 3 minutesImage By Rebecca Angel You may have heard that eating dinner together a few times a week has been shown to be beneficial for your kids. Here at GeekMom and GeekDad, we believe...
View ArticleWhen Your Kids Crack the Code (of Reading)
Reading Time: 3 minutesIllustration from “The Nether Fortress” by Sam Weir, age 8.5 The single most thrill-inducing milestone I’ve watched my children hit in the past ten years was not their first...
View Article10 Reasons ‘Tales From the Yawning Portal’ Is the Best Resource for New DMs
Reading Time: 7 minutesImage: Wizards of the Coast Every Dungeon Master starts somewhere. For most of us, it’s a matter of fumbling our way through things and making a lot of mistakes. My first...
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