What game(s) (RPG/boardgame/card game/etc) are you most wanting this holiday season? For me, there are two products I really want! The first is Feng Shui 2 and the other is Mouse Guard 2e Boxset. I recently received the Feng Shui book as part of the RPG Geek Secret Cthanta program. I’m not sure if the…
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AtomaCon, Looking Back and Lessons Learned
I spent the weekend at a local fandom/literary convention. I have to admit that this was my first real experience with a fandom convention and I am not sure how I really feel about it. Being a gamer at a fandom convention that is not focused on gaming was a unique experience. This article will explore my…
Vacation Over, Batteries Recharged!
It was so nice to take a well-deserved and much needed vacation! I had some time to reflect on my hobbies and my all of my varied interests. I have come away from my vacation with the mindset that I going to further narrow my gaming interests once again so that I have time for…
It’s GENCON Time Again
I hope all of my friends and all of the companies that support Rolling Boxcars have a great GENCON experience! For those, like me, that could not make it this year, don’t forget there are some great opportunities to game this weekend all over the world! I am participating in #GENCANT tomorrow at a local…
13 Tips For Running A Successful Convention Game
Today, let’s talk about running games at conventions or other similarly organized events. It’s very important to be prepared for what you have committed to do. Many conventions give comp admission badges in return for a prescribed amount of games run/facilitated during the convention; my convention does just that. Therefore, it is important that you…
#GENCANT Comes to Charleston, SC
Have you ever dreamed of going to GenCon? Found out you just can’t afford the exorbitant cost inherent with attending GenCon or that you don’t have enough vacation time to make trek? If you’re like the vast majority of folks out there you fall into both of these categories–the dreamer and realist. A good friend…
Storm-Con Is A Wrap!
I am still riding the con high from this past weekend. Storm-Con is always an amazing event to organize and be at. If you have the chance to be there next year, you owe it to yourself to be there! Our attendance numbers were over 300 again this year and while we did not notice…
Noble Knight Games Spring Sale Ending Soon
The folks over at Noble Knight Games are wrapping up their spring sale this Friday, but there is still time to advantage of the discounts. Most items in their vast catalog are being discounted a minimum of 10% and in many cases, lowered the price even lower. I have bought from and sold game to…
What Draws You To A Convention?
Conventions are an important component of our hobby. What draws you to a convention? What considerations factor into your decision to attend or not attend a particular convention? I really want to hear your opinions! ~ Modoc
Interview – The “Chief Bottle Washer” of RPG Geek, Dave Bernazzani
Every other Sunday I game with the Chief Bottle Washer of RPG Geek, Dave Bernazzani, in his Sunday Mornings in Hell, Labyrinth Lord game. Last year I also volunteered to help organize VirtuaCon and I got to know Dave, the person and not just Dave, the admin. I also got the chance to see a little…
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