tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70353106391694009372012-02-24T00:13:31.053-08:00A blog dedicated to the lesser know table top games that have passed under the radar, or in this case under the table. That is Under The Table Gaming.Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-64697536386894631382009-06-14T19:40:00.000-07:002009-06-14T19:51:03.787-07:00

I just wanted to chime in and say that my hiatus from UtTG is coming to an end. I have been wanting to review games for some time now, and it does not help that I still have a stockpile of games sitting in my closet that I have been dying to play. I will be reviewing my next game in a few weeks, and I should be posting a new entry this Wednesday addressing something that has been bringing a lot

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-44322689426842306772009-02-13T12:06:00.001-08:002009-02-13T12:08:47.441-08:00

Well, we can finally talk about the super secret set 2! Now known as The Final Battle, we have worked long and hard with James and Doug, as well as many of their fans to bring you a great product.Go ahead and place your order now while the pre-sale is going on. If you do you will receive first edition cards and the Nerd and Critic cards from your decks will be in beautiful foil!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-33547633081033268702009-02-07T13:44:00.000-08:002009-02-07T13:55:07.505-08:00

Well, I was checking our web traffic last night when we got a couple of hits from a site in Japan. I thought I would investigate, and of course because I do not have the proper character pack installed all I saw was a website of blocks. After running the page through a page translator (which did a horrible job BTW) I found out that we were getting hits from a game review blog. I thought this was

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-14907787181940105462009-02-01T11:06:00.000-08:002009-02-01T11:07:36.161-08:00

I have been talking with a couple of cons about making not only custom hands for their cons, but their actual con badges. I might just have to come up with special discounted rates for cons. We will see where this little idea goes.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-12861517153849542822009-01-27T16:26:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:27:18.307-08:00

Hey all. I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still chugging along. Get ready for the 14th, because we should have something special for our fans.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-25381958107279093532009-01-12T18:30:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:31:48.238-08:00

Okay, so I do not actually have a date set, but things are moving in that direction. The timetable is set, and if everything works out we will have our big reveal at the beginning of next month with the presale happening on the same day. Here's hoping!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-50104276753217412572009-01-02T11:34:00.000-08:002009-01-02T11:54:37.491-08:00

Okay, so things are really starting to speed up here. I got a tour of a new printing plant, and I made a good enough impression that the company is bending over backwards to help us out. I guess having a high charisma score is good for something.Anyway, the cards for set 2 are done, and we are just waiting for our partners to get us the info for the ad boxes before we get everything together to

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-53546474494833833892008-12-15T13:44:00.000-08:002008-12-15T14:16:55.593-08:00

My semester is finally coming to an end later on tonight. I just have to pull a 9-12 page paper out of my bum tonight and it is over. On the business side of things, I have arranged for a couple of game reviewers to tear Geek Fight! a new one. One is a podcast while another is a blogger like myself. I think it would be great to have others try out our game and give me a rundown. Everyone that

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-20793235583688747832008-11-16T14:54:00.000-08:002008-11-16T15:06:42.948-08:00

So I heard from one of my customers that Geek Fight has been mentioned on an NRP show, and I honestly could not believe my ears. I had to find out for myself. I heard that the show that decided to rock out loud is called Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, and I decided to look it up on Google. Sure enough the trail led me to the homepage for the show, and fortunately they archive all of their episodes.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-81176541639209496012008-11-13T20:07:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:17:49.883-08:00

Well, I cannot figure out whether I want to do a plain audio podcast or if I want to do a video. There are a lot of factors involved in this decision actually. I am ultimately more comfortable just doing an audio podcast, but unless I am doing one of my long and dry game reviews (which are not going to be dry anymore, I swear) I will not have enough content to feel comfortable posting it. i am so

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-35278765975778172202008-11-13T20:05:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:07:15.290-08:00

I have been noticing that I need to start proof reading these posts more. I make the occasional spelling error, but the real problem is that I spell words correctly, but with the wrong letters (in other words, I use other words). This has popped up in my last two posts, and they have been fixed. It makes me sound like an idiot!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-35126906549229428722008-11-13T12:34:00.000-08:002008-11-13T20:05:22.786-08:00

I just wanted to say that I have made a lot of progress on the printable game. I am going to use a game system that I scrapped some time back. It was originally going to be part of the core system for my big project, but it became overly complex. I am taking only a small part of the system and porting it over. We will see what happens.That is all I will tell you for now. Off to find the stuff I

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-45598923510955317572008-11-12T20:56:00.000-08:002008-11-13T11:58:55.942-08:00

Needless to say, I did not get a podcast. I just started a new job repairing game systems. It is not even a part time job, it is just a way for me to get some pocket change while enjoying myself. I am pretty much just going to do this on the weekends, I just had to prove myself by fixing an XBOX 360 and a PS2. Sadly the PS2 laser burned out after a few hours (it was a shop model, not a customer's

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-79139058509022505922008-11-09T19:41:00.000-08:002008-11-09T20:00:46.120-08:00

Like I said in my last post, I have a lot of new material coming soon. I just thought I would tell some of you what is coming.Recently there has been an explosion of people coming to the Diving Dragon Games website through the StumbleUpon.com service. They show up and check out the Geek Fight page for about five seconds and vanish into the aether. I plan on doing something about that (other than

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-58117273733865308512008-11-08T19:26:00.000-08:002008-11-08T19:39:57.959-08:00

Well, I have been away for over half a year this time, but I have a very good reason. I have recently released my own card game. I have been wanting to return to doing this, and I really think the time is coming. It is quite here yet, but I will keep you posted.One thing I know I will be changing is the format. In the past I have been posting very dry written reviews, and I am going to change

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-14755322628664974022008-05-09T15:39:00.000-07:002008-11-09T19:45:05.473-08:00

Well, the Diving Dragon Games site is about to get a big face lift. You should not expect me back here for a little while, but I will definitely be back. I will announce my return to Under the Table Gaming on the DDG site http://www.divingdragongames.orgAs for the awesomeness that has come my way, the part that I can actually share with you is this. Wizards of the Coast has cleared me to show you

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-81944563652083512362008-04-25T14:59:00.000-07:002008-04-25T15:14:46.244-07:00

Well, I am not dead. I have been working in the background trying to get my gaming company off of the ground and the video feed ready for future reviews. I am also trying to get a new site up for UtTG. This site is still going to exist as an archive, but I would rather not deal with this service in the future.I have finally figured out how I am going to set up the video. I am going to get about

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-73957936257967583822008-04-11T17:01:00.000-07:002008-04-11T17:06:00.903-07:00

I know, I am a little late, but there is also the fact that I am going to be a little slack for content. That comes from the fact that I am working my tail off to get this game ready.I would like to tell you that my game has a name, but I am not going to tell anyone outside of the fold until the first promo is ready.Also, one of my connections decided that he would like a promo for his magazine.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-67675704309211149972008-04-04T10:02:00.000-07:002008-04-04T10:21:50.151-07:00

Well it has been some time since my last real post, and in that time many things have happened. I know I had a few things flub up, but those were personal projects not anything related to this blog or my game.Like I said last time, the art for my first promo card has come in, and apparently my graphical designer is some kind of wizard since the layout he said would take a week or so was done in

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-24995465954834584942008-03-30T11:38:00.000-07:002008-03-30T11:42:52.419-07:00

Well, again I have been too busy to do my usual update. I have had a few good things happen since yesterday to warrant my post right now though.I just got two more artists for my game, and the first illustration is finished. I am meeting with my graphical designer Tuesday to knock out the layout. Maybe I can get a name for this game and some back art too so I can get the first card printed.Also,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-89799716692166468502008-03-24T20:37:00.000-07:002008-03-24T20:38:36.082-07:00

Since it must be obviuos now that I am not going to get to last Friday's post. UNtil this Friday my friends.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-18892739888662000852008-03-21T14:05:00.001-07:002008-03-21T14:06:28.931-07:00

Bear with me, I have quite a few things going on today. I need to do quite a few things before I update. It might even have to wait until tomorrow.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-49405105877433662512008-03-14T12:06:00.000-07:002008-03-18T18:11:41.953-07:00

Nothing new this week. I have not even been toiling with the vids. I am trying to relax and enjoy myself. I hope you are too. Until next week!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-54842701802680258712008-03-12T16:00:00.000-07:002008-03-18T18:12:18.089-07:00

I just wanted to post a couple of small updates.#1: Even more progress has been made on my latest project.#2: There is a new blog of interest in the blogosphere. That is An Alternative Fantasy. You can find this link on my links page too.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-86141753184033822052008-03-07T12:24:00.000-08:002008-03-18T18:12:18.090-07:00

Okay, so I said I would be letting all of you know more of the details about O.P.S. today. Well, I am actually up to a point where I can do that.So, my current project that I call Operation Publicity Stunt is a CCG. Well, not so much a CCG as a BCCG (or is it a CBCG?[or just BCG?]). What does the "B" stand for? Business. That is right. I am making a collectible business card game. Though maybe I

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-91265062661615735092008-02-29T13:34:00.000-08:002008-03-18T18:12:18.092-07:00

Well, I know I decided not to do a full fledged drive for traffic until I get my real game reviews up (more of a promise to myself, I never told you). I am still sticking to it, but I had an idea that will probably solve my problem. I have five months...I have dubbed this project "Operation Publicity Stunt". I came up with this idea less than 72 hours ago. I am going to design a game and get it

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-17571329799295867382008-02-22T13:11:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:12:28.542-08:00

Today, I would like to tell you about another of my pet projects. In a way, it is related to a couple of my older articles. If you are wondering how it is related, just keep on reading.I started writing this blog in an effort to bring attention to the lesser known card games. Why? Because I have seen many great games come and go just because no one had ever heard of them, and that was mainly due

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-14239592380215604102008-02-22T12:46:00.000-08:002008-03-12T16:04:34.668-07:00

Well, I am about to undergo a large link exchange project. That means I am not going to have room for my links on my main page any longer. I will be keeping them in this list instead. Feel free to check these people out.Game Design:4GxGAn Alternative GameAn Alternative FantasyGaming Blogs:Girl in the MachineYehuda: Gaming in the Holy LandGame Stores:Tyche's Games

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-58324370789954940402008-02-20T11:31:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:44:31.054-08:00

Yeah, I know it is Wednesday, but the videos aren't ready yet. But I do have a little tidbit for you.I just got some of my friends interested in playing Hecatomb. Because of that I ordered a booster box, and I could not resist opening every single pack. It has been some time since I have opened a booster pack (believe it or not). I forgot how much of a rush it was to open the packs. Sadly,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-66775219613779049412008-02-15T12:24:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:00:18.586-08:00

If there is one thing I cannot live without, it's dice. That is something I find kinda funny, since I seldom (if ever) play RPGs. It is not that I have anything against RPGs, I just can't act. I can never seem to get into character, which completely defeats the purpose of playing an RPG.Now, I know there are other gaming genres that use these lovable polyhedrons. I just wanted to point out my

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-18646340125271442732008-02-13T11:33:00.001-08:002008-02-22T13:01:06.513-08:00

In one of my past exploits on teh interwebs I came across a game that is about to enter play testing, and soon hit the market.I will not spill too much info for now, since it is not my game. What I will do is give you the home page addy and let you check it out for yourself.War for EdadhAlso, if you check my links, you will find the blog of the game's creator. It is called "An Alternative Game".

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-79349099448928253292008-02-11T10:54:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:00:55.209-08:00

Well, Saturday I was with my victims trying to get a test video done when quite a few revelations were made.#1) The lighting was too dark. We are going to bring some light fixtures.#2) My main camera froze, and I did not notice it for about 20 minutes. That was a fluke, but I will keep an eye on it.#3) I still need to get my victims more well versed in the games. Instead of being greedy and

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-91300521518546298572008-02-08T15:59:00.001-08:002008-02-22T13:00:37.652-08:00

Proxy cards are interesting indeed. There are several varieties of proxy cards that I have seen, but they are generally used in the same manner.A proxy card can take many forms. I have seen cards from the same game being used as place holders, a printout of the desired card being used in its place, and even a pure counterfeit. Each of these methods will give you a cheap alternative to using the

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-15547134270448807152008-02-05T08:45:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:01:45.913-08:00

Well, I think this will be the last time I will talk about money on this site. Why? Because I am about to tell you the easiest ways to get me to shut up about it. Like I have said time and time again, this is not free (well, not always).I currently have about 7 ways you can help. You can fin 6 of them here. The 7th I forgot to add. It is just buying my leftovers from my shop.Everything on the

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-29174114862323741152008-02-04T12:38:00.001-08:002008-02-22T13:02:00.581-08:00

This is a page that I will continue to exoand as long as I have days where I am not at work, in class, playing a game to review, and bored off my bum.If you want to know there you stand, just click the results.Take the Hecatomb™ TCG What Is Your Doom? quiz.Take the quiz at dicepool.com

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-76826884148815685602008-02-01T14:55:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:02:20.398-08:00

I don't know why, I love token creatures. No matter what game I am playing, there is just something about pooping out a little chump blocker that warms my heart.I constantly find myself planning planning entire decks around generating ridiculous quantities of token creatures. I have been known to bend the laws of physics by producing an infinite number of these little buggers (okay, so I know

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-14400980874598611112008-02-01T14:46:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:02:57.797-08:00

Well, since I am coming out of my long hiatus, I have brought a few new features to UTTG. First is what I like to call "The Scrounger". Whenever you see a card name that is a hyperlink, if you click it you will be brought to an image of that card. The more people that view those images, the more money I get. Another service you will notice to your left. I have a widget that connects to a list of

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-6013960997800714372008-01-31T12:39:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:03:11.129-08:00

Well, I am tired of updating about how I need to make some money to make this work, or how I am almost ready to start making relevant posts. I would not be surprised if that is turning off some of my readers.Instead I am going to start making mini updates. These are not going to be tied to any specific game, but instead something general that is related to gaming. They are not going to be

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-7777905865944107822008-01-20T11:39:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:04:21.279-08:00

Well, I have become desperate for cash. Not just to keep this site afloat, but myself as well. My job is giving me crappy hours, and I still don't know the status of my financial aid (payment is due Tuesday). I found a few more ways to make cash online, I am just assessing the risks first.The first way is of course the UTTG shop that I am trying to set up. I have a temp one up, but I am iffy

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-4807644446139947122008-01-19T13:38:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:03:50.819-08:00

I just set up a free shop on another site. It will not look as good as this site, but I can sell things on there. I will be able to take PayPal, plus there is a donation button on this page. I will be putting all downloads I have available for you guys posted there too. In fact, my first item is about to be posted. It is a .txt file that will tell you how to help support the site for free! Enjoy!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-42381201749289476612008-01-16T16:17:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:04:44.239-08:00

Well, I accidentally won a CASE of cards for a card game that predates Magic the Gathering. Interesting, since MtG is said to be the first collectible card game. That other game is very collectible. Can't wait for it to get here. I might think of opening a shop on site to sell of the remaining items from the games I review. We'll see.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-49602933070259625732008-01-07T19:34:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:03:34.562-08:00

Well, I found someone who is up to trying just about any game that I can get my hands on. Maybe I can get my first new article up soon.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-68336392630534865262008-01-01T21:36:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:05:35.547-08:00

Well, this is not my only online activity. I might as well let you guys know where else I can be found so that it will be easier for you to reach me.Most of you come from various forums that I spam the crap out of (you know who you are ), so I will not list those accounts. But there are other places online too. I will keep updating this list when I add new places. I am trying to reach more

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-29894340204684628442007-12-28T14:48:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.320-08:00

Well, quite afew things have come to pass that mean that UTTG will definately be coming back in the new year.I have made a few more alliances with game designers, game producers, and game players. My new FLGS has a few gaming groups that meet there that I can use to try out the games I will be reviewing. I can get some good videos, and there will be no lack of victims... I mean volunteers.Another

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-7744178977897581982007-12-23T09:23:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.321-08:00

Coming Soon.These sigantures will allow you to advertise for me on forums.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-88126674321056559342007-12-21T22:35:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.322-08:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I have finally come to a decision about how I am going to post my articles.In order to pull more content from each game and better inform you, I have decided to do articles in both a written format and a video format. I will write out my review, but instead of giving you the boring written rundown I will give you both a simple video demo and and a video of

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-70270814927338882562007-12-21T16:26:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.322-08:00

Well, for my first two vids I will be revisiting Mystical Empire and Draim Arena, since both of them have some interesting developments and just all around nice people working with them.After I get those out of the way, I have enough free demo .pdf files and stuff from my former FLGS (Friendly Local Game Store) that I can do about six or so weeks worth of reviews. Then my new FLGS will be more

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-65407358352602498892007-12-20T14:05:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.323-08:00

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-10353147549786595972007-12-19T08:30:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.324-08:00

I think I am going to change this into a Vlog, since I always have my video camera with me, and I can actually record the game play. You can then see how evil I can be in my strategy. If I can find out how to post the vids here without a host, that would be great.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-7712811780336643272007-12-10T15:59:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:06:09.325-08:00

I have not been on here in some time, and I bet all of those readers I have worked so hard to get have left me by now, and I don't blame them in the least. I just wanted to let you know the reasons why.I have not been making any money here, in fact I am losing money trying to keep up the game reviews. That coupled with the fact taht I do not have the time to even check out the games that I want

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-32838432944342903792007-09-12T15:06:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:09.326-08:00

Well, I just realized that there are some important files on my laptop that I need to review a couple of games. Also, I am having a hard time getting some more games to review.I am just announcing that for right now I am putting this blog in hibernate mode. I can guarantee that when it comes back, it will have a new look. I am  really missing both my laptop and this site. This is definitely not

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-23973957147348291982007-09-05T17:43:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:09.327-08:00

Well, my computer is still giving me problems, so this weeks update is not goign to happen. I appologize to all of my regular readers. No matter what, I am going to update next Wednesday though.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-46224168255534754782007-09-03T21:02:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.984-08:00

Well, my laptop has decided to stop booting up. I will be updating from another computer, but ot may be a little late. Keep looking, hopefully it will be up on time.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-41071947278849631432007-08-28T21:01:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.985-08:00

Well, apparently I have been noticed. My blog has been mentioned on another site, and I feel like it is only proper to check them out.The site is called Yehuda: Gaming and Blogging in the Holy Land. It seems like a really neat site, I say you should all check it out. You will find a permanent link in the appropriate section.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-59475425891410333192007-08-28T21:00:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.986-08:00

Well, this week it seems my content may be a little short of my usual amount. But with some of the discoveries that I have made recently, that will soon end. I have come in contact with the true gaming underground.What I mean is, I have found people who gladly spend their time creating CCGs, RPGs, you name it for nothing other than their own enjoyment. I truly admire these people. Without them,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-56730266286187510422007-08-28T20:55:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:07:58.279-08:00

Well, this little gem is going to be the first in my international games series. It hails from Sweden, and in all honesty this review is going to be different from all of my others. The others were meant to be unbiased, but it is not possible here.Now for the reason I cannot make this review unbiased. I like this game. I mean I really like this game. I got a few of my friends together to play

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-32145553107831015082007-08-22T08:21:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.987-08:00

Well, when I went to post earlier, blogger was having problems. But everything is fine now.Also, we have our first reader submission! Yay!

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-49575972049565725402007-08-22T08:18:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:08:29.000-08:00

Cosmic Wimpout is a game that has been around for a long time. Some ofyou may have heard of it, or seen a memorable Cosmic Wimpout sticker,in it's dayglow colors, back in the day. Dating back to the 1970's,Cosmic Wimpout was very popular among followers of the band The Grateful Dead. There is a legend that The Grateful Dead asked Wimpout fans to stop stickering their tour bus. That being said,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-22063611868675121122007-08-22T08:17:00.002-07:002008-02-22T13:11:18.240-08:00

Well, this entry is not exactly a game, but instead a tool that is very useful to the gaming community. It is something that I support, and I think you all should too.The Gatling Engine is software that allows people to play CCGs over the net. I know, that already exists. The thing that makes GE great is that it lets you play many classic and defunct CCGs. This keeps them alive. Not only that,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-68649743243550762512007-08-22T08:17:00.001-07:002008-02-22T13:07:45.862-08:00

For this week, I have a little treat for all of you. Okay, so it was more a treat for me since I got to play it.Ophidian 2350 is another one of the dead games that are floating around. Unlike most of the others though, this game went through a period of great fan support after cancellation. This alone shows the caliber of the game.Now it is time for the boring part that I know you all skim over,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-3089326012062522302007-08-21T21:24:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.987-08:00

Expect those at around 10 am EST. So sleepy.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-58322986304169254842007-08-15T12:55:00.000-07:002008-01-19T14:11:07.686-08:00

Okay, so I have not been active in some time. Well, I am back and I would like to say that the game piece of the week will be returning when I get some more reviews ready. I still need to get my victims in order though.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-4448247716204374302007-08-15T12:24:00.001-07:002008-02-22T13:07:45.863-08:00

Alright. It's that time of the week again. This week I actually have more than one game to review. I know some of you must have been dissappointed when I put up a filler article about the mystery box. In my own defense, I had a busy week.This week I will start off with a little ghost from gaming's past. This gem was released by Wizard of the Coast in 1998 (it seems they are responsible for a lot

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-76544614225080695262007-08-15T12:18:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:07:58.280-08:00

Alright, let me just start this one by saying one thing. I am very wary when it comes to licensed games. I think this comes from the sheer amount of anime based games that are crowding the dead games pool. I will not say that all licensed games are bad, in fact there are many that have gotten the right idea. You need to be able to guarantee longevity. If the original product has a cult following,

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-3371034913981995822007-08-15T12:13:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.988-08:00

Well people, I have noticed a drastic drop in the number of people actually reading this blog. Fortunately this has been made up for by the number of regular readers I have gotten. It is the regular readers that make a difference.I have been talking to a few of you via email, and it is the feedback you give me that keeps me posting. I look forward to every comment you leave me, not to mention

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-58526269431635268892007-08-12T11:38:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.988-08:00

Well, due to prior obligations, I am going to be a little late writing the reviews for this week. But don't worry, they will be up by Wednesday. Just keep checking.I would also like to announce that after this week, I will no longer be posting about my updates on the many forums that I have drawn most of you here from. The only time you will see me there is when I have something constructive to

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-37015978380366095672007-08-11T16:41:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.989-08:00

It is nothing big, I swear. I will have my usual slew of stuff up this coming week. Just not what I wanted to have up. My printer ran out of ink, so I cannot print out the free demo deck I found. That, and I received an email telling me that a package I ordered a week ago will not be shipped until Tuesday. I was hoping for it to be here by now.I have memorized so many new rules today that my

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-37929771609804205162007-08-07T22:29:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.989-08:00

As all of you know, my big one is always going to be on Wednesday. Sometimes I do have a small update that I will just throw on here at a random point in time, and I really can't tell how common that will be.I just wanted to say that though I will still be announcing my biggy on the boards, I feel like I am getting annoying. I will not be announcing the little updates. If you are not constantly

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-5367289824295945352007-08-07T22:28:00.001-07:002008-02-22T13:08:29.002-08:00

Well boys and girls, this is a deviation for me. This game is not collectible. Kinda. You can collect it if you want, but it is not necessary since they are sold in set packs.Button Men is produced by the aptly named Cheapass Games. It is a game where you take on the role of one of the characters and do battle with a friend. Each character has set stats, and well… let me get into a little more

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-25718710360821307302007-08-07T22:27:00.001-07:002008-02-22T13:11:18.241-08:00

I don’t know why, but as long back as I can remember I have loved grab bags. Even before I opened my first booster pack I have loved the concept of getting something at random. I hope this does not mean I have a gambling addiction ;)Well, a few months back I was browsing my local Super Wal-Mart looking in their gaming section when something caught my eye. There was a box that held over 500

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-20582380682604736942007-08-07T22:23:00.001-07:002007-08-10T06:20:16.300-07:00

This little project was brought to my attention by LucienofShadow at the forum for The Spoils. All I can say is that it is very interesting.What 4GXG means is that it is a game made for gamers by gamers. It is a collaboration project that wants to design a new CCG based on what the players want. The best part is, the more people that put in their two cents, the more unique the game can become.As

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-21995065838397249542007-08-04T11:07:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:11:39.938-08:00

If you have not already noticed, a vast majority of the games I have reviewed are collectible. That is because I am doing this solo and with little time on my hands.Though I would like to review RPGs, it takes too long to play through them for now. Collectible games are fast and easy to find.There is an RPG that is coming out later this month that I plan on trying out with a few of my friends, so

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-35887743196264333322007-08-01T16:26:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.991-08:00

Well, if you have not already noticed, I have removed the "Call for Support" entry. That is because it has been answered, and loudly. My reader base has QUINTUPLED (that is, increased 5x) since my debut.I love how the site is growing, and don't worry, I have been going to my usual online money making spots to get more seed money. That is what sponsored the last two weeks here. And I have a little

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-79356163172333500182007-07-31T19:41:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:07:58.280-08:00

Well, after all of the readers and support I have gotten from the forums, I have decided the time has come to write my review. I hope you approve.As a veteran CCG player, I found The Spoils very easy to pick up. By my second game I was playing with at least some skill. One thing everyone should remember, just because a game is easy to pick up, does not mean it lacks strategy. In fact, there are

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-7930052094451113802007-07-31T19:40:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:08:29.004-08:00

Before you continue reading, I would like to warn all of you that this article may be a little lengthy. Also, I would like to you a little background on why I am writing it. Aside from the “because I can” factor, I feel sad letting all of this knowledge go to waste. I was going to do a speech about POG for a class, but decided against it at the last minute.Now, for all of my devoted readers, sit

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-32042084476927046542007-07-27T22:37:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:06:58.991-08:00

Well, I have noticed that a lot of my readers have been checking my profile.As a service to my friends here, I have added a link so that you may email me if you wish. I look forward to hearing from you all. Don't forget to comment.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-12590628920967226462007-07-26T11:28:00.001-07:002007-07-26T11:28:58.763-07:00

In life, as well as gaming, community is one of the most important thing there is. From the simple small group of friends to the massive online boards that bring together people from other nations, community brings together people of common interest so that things can be done.Without community, many games would have failed within the first few months. This would be very sad indeed. Even if there

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-17830364769949895352007-07-25T07:40:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:37:40.073-08:00

Hecatomb: the game that allows every child to live their dream of destroying the world. Or at least that is what the premise was.Even though Hecatomb is no longer with us, there is still a cult following hiding in the shadows. If you look at the game, you will see that it is very fitting indeed.Hecatomb is a game that brings you into the darker side of the human psyche, and just does not allow

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-68170930979861160862007-07-25T07:39:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:09:52.215-08:00

Oh Mystical Empire, how I love thee...Mystical Empire is a CCG created by Northeast Games that debuted in 2005, and has been doing fairly well since then. Because it is not part of what I would consider the mainstream, I think it deserves a write up. That and because I love the game.When it comes to the main system, one thing that people I know complain about is the lack of a resource maintenance

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-88252291297337607452007-07-25T07:38:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:10:37.060-08:00

Dragon Dice was the first successful collectible dice game. There was one before it, but it fell on its posterior soon after release (once I remember what it is and play it a bit, expect a review of it). Anywho, let’s continue on shall we.Dragon Dice was launched by the now defunct TSR (curse you company I shall not name in fear that you will sue me!) around 1995, and has a decent following. Not

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-42259631904184727332007-07-19T20:15:00.001-07:002008-02-22T13:07:18.511-08:00

I plan on having a few tidbits to get this place rolling by next Saturday, the 27th. I know of two, maybe even three games I want to review. I want a few others, but we'll see.Edit: It seems that I am just a little impatient and anxious. I plan on having the articles up a few days sooner.

Charonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177401533182794037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035310639169400937.post-16946379279159926962007-07-19T12:21:00.000-07:002008-02-22T13:07:18.511-08:00

Well, I have noticed that there are a lot of good games out there. Sadly, they don't live that long since they go unnoticed by a large portion of the gaming world. I want that to change.What I plan on doing on this site is compiling as much information as possible about games that have not yet made it to the gaming mainstream. New or old, living or dead, I honestly don't care. If they have a cult

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