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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Dungeons & Dragons:Treasure Cards! by Paul Weber
TREASURE HUNTERS!
Today Paul Weber released another free great set for Dungeons&Dragons:Treasure Cards!
Today Paul Weber released another free great set for Dungeons&Dragons:Treasure Cards!
From gems to coins, to the Kings crown there are over 160 new Treasure Cards along with some homebrew treasure items. The zip file contains a glossary and organized folders to help separate gems, art objects, and coins. The cards come in sheets and as single PNG files so you can continue to use them as you wish.
Download Treasure Cards: http://bit.ly/TreasureCardsDnD
Download Equipment Cards : http://bit.ly/DnDEquipCards
Download Equipment Cards : http://bit.ly/DnDEquipCards
LEGO NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
Designer: T-Brick
Lego has a long history of producing architecturally inspired models at large scale for the collector audience. This design recreates the famous Bavarian castle with 4,303 bricks, which would make it the third largest Lego set in history. For those who can't wait for this design to get 10,000 votes, reverse-engineering the model from the CAD images the designer submitted shouldn't prove too difficult, especially coupled with photos that other builders have posted about their own Lego Neuschwanstein Castles.
Proposing architecturally inspired designs is always risky. One designer who created a Le Corbusier-inspired model had his project canceled when Lego announced the building was part of their official architecture series.
Photo: MOC Pages.
LEGO Medieval Street Market
MEDIEVAL MARKET STREET
Designer: Alan P
Sometimes the strength of a design is in its high concept, other times in its flawless execution. This Medieval Street Market looks like it could pop right out of a Lego catalog. Its brilliance isn't in the idea, but the masterful way that small details are represented. Rough cobblestone streets are hinted at with judiciously placed pegs. Uneven plaster is represented by interspersing round bricks in an otherwise rectilinear surface. Dozens of tiny details add up to one very impressive tableau.
Sandy's Design Corner - Darkness
Sandy talks about the Darkness Empire of The Gods War. www.TheGodsWar.info
Iron Danger Movie Official Trailer (2017)
Iron Danger Is Adventure,Sci-fi and fantasy Film Is directed by Lauri Konttori, Sami Timonen and Writer by Lauri Konttori, Elias Lönnrot which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Storm King’s Thunder. more previews
Storm King’s Thunder. WotC’s Extra Life campaign has hit $20,000, so here’s two more previews that have been unlocked by Wizards of the Coast.
Appendix D: Special NPCs – This preview focuses on some of the NPCs that are referenced in Storm King’s Thunder, but can be utilized in any adventure. These stat blocks include an image, as well as roleplaying information.
We get 4 NPCs in the preview…
- Beldora – Member of the Harpers
- Sir Baric Nylef – Knight of the Order of the Gauntlet
- Shalvus Martholio – a shepherd with an important assignment
- Lifferlas – A tree awakened by a druid from the Emerald Enclave
Random Wilderness Encounters Preview – Characters exploring the North are likely to encounter wandering monsters. This new Random Encounters section will help create unique encounters to challenge your players.
Here’s a quick screenshot from page 2.
Visit WotC’s Extra Life page to see all the previews and support this charity event.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Crusader-era grenade
The hand grenade is a handsome example of a weapon in common use by Islamic forces during the Crusader (1099-1187), Ayyubid (1187-1250) and Mamluk (1260-1516) periods. It is made of unglazed ceramic and embossed with grooves and tear drop-shaped designs. It has a domed top over a spherical body that tapers to a point. They were filled with incendiary material – petroleum, naphtha, Greek fire — and thrown or catapulted into the enemy camp where they exploded fire that water could not put out on their targets. There’s a small hole in the top into which flammable liquid could be poured and a wick added once the grenade was loaded.
Some scholars believe these vessels were not weapons, but rather perfume bottles. They’re certainly pretty enough for it and it seems counterintuitive that someone would bother to decorate an explosive projectile whose sole function is to destroy itself and take people down with it. On the other hand, their shape makes them markedly unsuited for placement on a dresser, requiring a rack or holder to keep them vertical, and the decorations also have the practical function of making the devices easier to grip in the hand or set snugly in the sling of a catapult. A smooth clay grenade would be dangerously easy to drop.
There is historical and archaeological evidence of this type of vessel being used in war. For one thing, clusters of them have been found in fortresses, castles and moats. The 12th century historian Mardi ibn Ali al-Tarsusi mentioned in the military manual he wrote for Saladin in 1187 that terracotta vessels with incendiary contents were launched from catapults or thrown from ramparts. Other sources from the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries describe the clay gourds in more detail, explaining how they were used in battle and the various launching methods. Chemical analysis of residue inside several similar pieces discovered traces of rock salt, pine resin and other flammable materials. One gourd on display in the National Museum of Damascus has an inscription that leaves no question as to its bellicose purpose: “This kind of projectile is useful for targeting the enemy.”
The IAA is grateful that the family has voluntarily come forward and handed the artifacts over to the state. Officials plan to give the Mazliah family with a certificate of appreciation and, which is way cooler, have invited the family to visit the IAA laboratories where the artifacts will be studied and conserved.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Monday, August 22, 2016
Middle Earth Blu-Ray Collection Unboxed (HD) Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
Middle Earth Blu-Ray Collection Unboxed (HD) Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM International Trailer #1 (2016) ...
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM International Trailer #1 (2016) J.K. Rowling HD
D&D Equipment Cards by Paul Weber!
This is an amazing job made by Paul Weber: over 300 printable cards in one free PDF, the cards contain all the basic equipment, gear, anditems from the Official D&D Player’s Handbook as well as vehicles, food, mounted equipment, weapons, armor, and a few homebrew items.
Download the entire zip (242MB) : http://bit.ly/DnDEquipCards
or download single cards layout: http://bit.ly/EquipCardsDnD
Thor Ragnarok Hela Behind The Scenes Teaser Breakdown
Thor Ragnarok Hela Behind The Scenes Teaser Breakdown
Sunday, August 21, 2016
The Origin of the Sporran
The Origin of the Sporran
The Sporran, Scottish Gaelic for “purse,” is a traditional component of the male Scottish Highland Dress. It is, in essence, a pouch that serves the same function as pockets s traditional kilts do not include pockets.
In this infographic, Kilt Rental USA takes a look at the origin of the sporran as well as featuring a few different styles of sporrans that are available today.
The Origin of the Sporran | Infographic Journal | Bloglovin’
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
10 Shortest Lived Countries
Have you ever wondered what the shortest lived country in all of history is? Although you think you may know, you may be surprised to see what is #1 on this list. These are the 10 shortest lived countries in all of history.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Gods War Testimonials
We showed Glorantha: The Gods War to a number of fellow game designers at the July 2016 Gamerati Game Day in Tacoma, WA. Here's what they had to say...
LEGO Captain America The Winter Soldier - Good Guys vs. Bad Guys
LEGO Captain America The Winter Soldier - Good Guys vs. Bad Guys
Battle of the Brick: Built for Combat - The Movie
Battle of the Brick: Built for Combat - The Movie
The Spartans go to war on the shores of Zanzibar! Watch as the battle continuously escalates in glorious stop-motion action inspired by the Halo Franchise in the full-length featurette from Kooberz Studio!
107 Sausage Party Facts - (ToonedUp #174) | ChannelFrederator
107 Sausage Party Facts - (ToonedUp #174) | ChannelFrederator
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Swords from Tolkien
1.) Ringil: Sword of Fingolfin...face it Fingolfin and Ringil really handed it to Morgoth. He never came out again. That makes Ringil #1.2.) Aranruth "King's Ire": Sword of my boy, Elu Thingol. Thingol is willing to part with any sword in his store but his own. A testimony to it's dopeness.
3.) Anglachel(Gurthang): The cursed sword of Beleg and Turin, crafted by the dark elf; Eol. A dread and dangerous sword. " There is malice in this sword. The dark heart of the smith still dwells in it. It will not love the hand it serves, neither will it abide with you long." Melian
4.) Anguirel: Eol's own sword. You know Eol made himself a nasty sword. So nasty, Maeglin made sure to steal it.
5.) Glamdring: Sword of Turgon, Sword of Gandalf. The Foe Hammer...'nuff said.
6.) Orcrist: Sword of Thorin. The Goblin Cleaver. A sword of Gondolin, and dreaded among orcs and goblins.
7.) Grond: Mace of Morgoth. The Hammer of the Underworld. I know it's not a sword, but I couldn't draw Ringil without drawing the weapon it matched against. It's not at the bottom of the list, but stands as a representative of the super heavy weight class of magical weapons.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Tease
So we live in an age where we get a teaser for a trailer.
Gen Con 2016 Attendance Record
Gen Con 2016 Continues Turnstile Attendance Records in Transformative Year
INDIANAPOLIS (August 9, 2016) Gen Con 2016, which for the first time featured more than 500 exhibitors and an expansion into Lucas Oil Stadium, continued a seven-year streak of record turnstile attendance with 201,852 attendees, up 2.5% from 2015 attendance. Unique attendance remained nearly flat, ending at 60,819. Unique 4-Day Badge holders increased 4% year over year.
“Our goal when planning Gen Con 2016 was to optimize the attendee’s experience,” said Adrian Swartout, Owner/CEO of Gen Con LLC. “We introduced a new pricing structure to incent earlier badge purchases to help improve show planning, and also created more comparative value with our 4-Day Badge. By growing the Exhibit Hall and expanding into the stadium, we were able to improve attendee traffic flow and offer more entertainment opportunities. Reviews of this new show experience have been overwhelmingly positive.”
Gen Con also set records with the number of events at the convention, surpassing 16,500 ticketed events. The pre-show Trade Day program, held on August 3, once again sold out with more than 550 participants. Gen Con’s official charity partner of 2016, The PourHouse, will receive more than $35,000 from donations created from on-site programming, including a large contribution from Mayfair Games.
The convention returns next year to Indianapolis, August 17-20, to celebrate the historic Gen Con 50.
Additional Gen Con 2016 Feedback
“What an exciting four days! From the first-time visitors, to the long-time attendees, Indianapolis welcomed Gen Con with the enthusiasm and hospitality our city is known for. Year after year, it’s gratifying to see Gen Con grow and expand, and even better to have participants enjoying all Indianapolis has to offer during their stay. I know I join Gen Con leadership, Visit Indy staff, and the entire city of Indianapolis when I say that we are looking forward to next year’s Gen Con 50 celebration – we’re ready for the best Gen Con yet!” Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis
“Gen Con is a one-of-a-kind cultural event that energizes our city and drives about $71 million in annual economic impact. Central Indiana’s hospitality community looks forward to the ‘Best Four Days in Gaming’ all year and we are proud to be the event's host city for the 14th time. We congratulate Gen Con’s leadership team on seven straight years of record-setting attendance in Indy!” Leonard Hoops, President & CEO of Visit Indy
“Gen Con keeps getting better and better. From the unparalleled number of multi-day attendees to the hospitality of the people of Indianapolis, Gen Con is the essential annual gaming event, an unmissable opportunity to debut new products as well as connect with lifelong friends.” Erik Mona, Paizo Publisher and Chief Creative Officer
"We cannot wait to see what 2017 brings with celebrating 50 years of Gen Con!” Dave Colt, Co-Founder/Head Brewer
About Gen Con
Gen Con, LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction and adventure game convention in North America. Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Gen Con 2016 was sponsored by Mayfair Games, Paizo, Inc., and Rio Grande Games.
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