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The Best Older Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Still Used In The Meta Game

Erroll Maas — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:18 GMT

The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG has been around for over two decades, with the meta game constantly changing. Although the meta game between years and eras has vast differences, over time, many cards are sidelined for newer ones with similar yet improved effects, being more well-suited for the current meta game.

MTG: Best Clone Cards

Timothy Zaccagnino — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 06:30:17 GMT

You're probably aware of Dolly the sheep, the first successfully cloned mammal, but did you know Magic: The Gathering beat Dolly to the chase? Clones have existed since the printing of the titular creature in Alpha. The 'clone' nickname has since been used to describe all sorts of dopplegangers, imposters and face-snatching entities across the Multiverse.

D&D: Best Underrated Feats

Paul DiSalvo — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:31:19 GMT

In Dungeons & Dragons, players have access to a multitude of means of customizing their characters to make them unique. One of the most frequently overlooked means of character customization is definitely a player's access to feats.

Where To Buy D&D Dice Sets

Jerel Levy — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:00:20 GMT

So you want to get started with playing Dungeons & Dragons? Or maybe you've already started, and you want to add to your growing dice collection. Either way, you'll need to know where to get your first or next dice set from. When it comes to standard seven-piece dice sets, you've got plenty of options.

The Best D&D Dice Sets To Buy

Jerel Levy — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:00:18 GMT

Several systems use a D20 dice set, one of the most popular probably being Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you're just getting started with playing or you're looking to add to your collection, you'll need a set of D&D dice to get started. There are literally so many different styles and combinations of dice you can choose from, so where do you begin?

The 10 Best Art In The First Chapter Of Disney Lorcana

Kimmi Ann — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:30:21 GMT

Disney Lorcana is making a magical wave in the community with The First Chapter, which includes 204 cards. This game is shaped to not only draw attention from fans of TCGs but also to create something that connects to Disney fans. This series is causing an energetic buzz for various reasons, including the artwork.

Lorcana: The Best Amber Cards In The First Chapter

Ryan Hay — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:22 GMT

If you’re looking to jump into Disney’s take on trading card games, you’re going to want to keep up on the best Lorcana cards in the game. There are six different colors of cards, their ink colors, and each ink comes with its own strengths and weaknesses.

How To Play And Build A Tiefling In D&D

Malcolm Schmitz — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 21:00:24 GMT

In the many worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, few monsters are as feared as devils. Greeted with stares and whispers, shunned, and outcast by all respectable folk, tieflings must make their own way in the world, for good or ill. Some become the monsters that everyone expects, but others rise to the occasion and become true heroes.

Funko Reveals Five Nights At Freddy's Collectible Tabletop Game FightLine

Josh Coulson — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:35:29 GMT

Five Nights At Freddy's fans are set to have quite the October if all goes to plan. Not only is the series' live-action movie still slated to hit cinemas that month, but Funko has now revealed it will be releasing a tabletop game based on FNAF right before that. Dubbed Five Nights At Freddy's FightLine, the Funko-created collectibles game will see FNAF fans pit figurines against each other with the goal of ruling over Freddy's Pizzeria.

What Are The Standard And Expanded Formats In The Pokemon TCG?

Joe Parlock — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:30:20 GMT

In TCGs like the Pokemon: Trading Card Game, formats are different sets of rules that can change how you play. Each format has its own card pools and metagames to learn, and can allow you to explore new ways of playing with new decks or even find ways to rejuvenate your old and abandoned favourites.

Water Genasi Species Guide For D&D

Sean Murray — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:01:20 GMT

If you're the sort of adventurer that likes things to be wet and wild in Dungeons & Dragons, then the water genasi is the species for you. These slippery people are the perfect choice for your aquatic campaign, able to slip between the waves and experience the underwater world of adventure as easily as they can breathe on land.

Every Martial Melee Weapon In Dungeons & Dragons, Ranked

Lucas Olah — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:31:18 GMT

It's time to create your warrior who gets close to their targets and delivers the pain. Dungeons & Dragons has many classes, subclasses, and builds to play with, and having the proper equipment is imperative to make your build work. And for that, you need to be aware of what weapons to wield.

The Best Puzzles For DMs To Use In Dungeons & Dragons

Luke Ackroyd — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:30:21 GMT

Dungeons & Dragons has something for everyone, from those just starting to experts. You can battle monsters, plunge through dungeons or simply hang out at the local tavern. No matter what your players enjoy in a session, it's always good to have variety.

Half-Orc Species Guide For D&D

Sean Murray — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:00:20 GMT

Half-orcs are, traditionally, Dungeons & Dragons’ big, brutal, and mean species. They can take a hit and keep on coming. They love to wield big, angry melee weapons and can keep fighting when most other characters are already deep into their death-saving throws. As such, most people assume that Half-Orcs make the ideal barbarians and fighters, and they’d be mostly right.

Astral Elf Species Guide For D&D

Sean Murray — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:30:20 GMT

What does it mean to be ageless? The astral elves of Dungeons & Dragons have been touched by the divine, giving them long lives to spend on endless adventures. Or at least until they’re eaten by a gnoll, although gnolls will find astral elves difficult to consume thanks to their ability to teleport.

Where To Buy Lorcana Cards

Ricardo Enrique Bracho Munoz — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:01:20 GMT

Lorcana is already making waves on the internet as the next big release of card games, thanks to the iconic cast of Disney characters that make the game such a rush of excitement. Releasing on August 18 for game stores and September 1 for big retailers, people are already trying to get their cards ASAP and planning where to acquire them.

Lessons Learned From Drafting Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth In MTG

Timothy Zaccagnino — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:01:20 GMT

Of all the properties and fantasy settings that have influenced the evolution of Magic: The Gathering, The Lord of the Rings has to be number one. So when it comes to cross-overs in the Universes Beyond line-up, Tales of Middle-earth just made sense. The set was a resounding success in terms of translating everything people love about Tolkien's works into the 2.5in x 3.5in world of paper Magic, and the accompanying draft format ended up having plenty to offer.

Best Taunt Cards In Hearthstone, Ranked

Mirette Osama — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:01:19 GMT

Taunt cards are the most important cards to have in your Hearthstone deck. Without them, the game is practically unplayable! Taunt cards help you tank the damage of your lineup so you can rush in and deal damage to the enemy hero without risking your own.

The Best Monsters For An Aquatic Setting In D&D

Nima Dabirian Tehrani — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 22:30:19 GMT

Aquatic adventures, whether they be on a ship, underwater, or even in the elemental plane of water, can be one of the most memorable adventures in Dungeons & Dragons. Many modules are set around exploring uncharted waters, and they are one of the favorite biomes for players to experience.

Best Tips For Voicing NPCs In Dungeons & Dragons

Harjit Keanu Singh — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:45:16 GMT

In Dungeons & Dragons, if you're a Dungeon Master then you will likely have to do a lot of things when it comes to NPCs, including their voices. Even if you're not a DM, a player can voice their characters, and it can be pretty intimidating especially if you feel like you can't even do a basic accent, let alone doing an entirely different voice. But don't worry, as scary as this can be, it's also a relatable feeling that many people have gone through before.

Thri-kreen Species Guide For D&D

Sean Murray — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:30:19 GMT

Who's got four arms, an exoskeleton, and a love of adventure? The thri-kreen, one of the newest species to join Dungeons & Dragons 5E. Thri-kreen characters offer exciting new options for building characters thanks to their many hands--four of them, to be precise. This allows thri-kreen players to wield many weapons simultaneously, and even sling a few spells while they're at it.

Horrified: Greek Monsters Unleashes Minotaurs, Gorgons, And Chimeras On Tabletop This October

Joe Parlock — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:18 GMT

Ravensburger has announced the latest in its Horrified series of spooky board games, and this time we’re heading to the underworld in Horrified: Greek Monsters.

Leonin Species Guide For D&D

Sean Murray — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:00:18 GMT

If you want to fight more than a sniveling tabaxi but still want claws, paws, and a tail, then leonin might be the species for you. These natural-born warriors are large and in charge, with a full mane and an inclination to fight over even the smallest transgression. You'll enjoy making a leonin if you're the sort of Dungeons & Dragons player that likes to pick fights before finding diplomatic solutions.

Tips On Dealing With An Overpowered Party In D&D

Lucas Olah — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:01:35 GMT

You're using experience points, and the players farmed too much of it. Your player asked if they could use a homebrew class that you didn't check very well before saying yes. You gave them legendary items a bit too early. Or maybe your players are just experienced, and they've organized their classes well in session zero to optimize their efficiency.

D&D: Natural Places To Encounter A Mimic

Tallis Spalding — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:01:16 GMT

Mimics are an incredibly beloved monster in Dungeons & Dragons, but they can be incredibly obvious if you have them in the wrong areas throughout your campaign. Sometimes it can be fun to have a poorly disguised mimic, and it might be a good way to introduce your players to the fact that there will be mimics in this campaign.

The 30 Rarest Pokemon Cards And What They're Worth, Ranked

Ellie Miles — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:56 GMT

If you were a Pokemon fan back in the 1990s, you probably have a fair few old Pokemon Trading Card Game cards stashed somewhere in the back of your closet. We all had a few Caterpies and Rattattas lying around from this trend, and if you managed to collect a coveted card like a holographic Charizard, you were the talk of the school playground and truly got lucky.

Dungeons & Dragons: Best Playable Species, Ranked By Benefits

Chris Stomberg — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:30:37 GMT

Even though the original 5e Player's Handbook only features nine species, after over five years of published supplementary content, you can now choose from up to 40 different species. While each species has its own unique benefits, some species offer more to work with, in a general sense, when viewing Dungeons & Dragons from a purely mechanics-based perspective.

The Best Traps To Use In Dungeons & Dragons

Jeff Drake — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:30:38 GMT

Although the players might disagree, there are many reasons for a DM to use traps when playing Dungeons & Dragons. First, it is a great way to keep things lively. Sometimes an adventure can get monotonous, or perhaps it wasn’t as challenging as the DM originally thought. A trap suddenly springing on the party will certainly get their attention and make the players more alert.

How To Build An Eldritch Knight In DND

Annie Shi — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:15:17 GMT

Within the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, battles are often fought with no lack of martial prowess or arcane wonder. While most adventurers tread separate paths of magic or physical feats, however, the Eldritch Knight wields with great skill and harmony.

Best Board Games That Use Marbles

Ben Jessey — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Marbles are some of the most famous toys of all time. In fact, it would be hard to find somebody in America that has never heard of them. This is mainly because they've been around for so many years. And in that time, they've been a part of many different games and products. This includes the litany of board games that they've featured in.

Fire Genasi Species Guide - D&D

Sean Murray — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:01:20 GMT

With their heritage from the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi bring the heat. These unique souls carry their innate fire magic with them wherever they go, allowing fire genasi to easily light a campfire or torch entire rooms full of dire rats.

10 Best Spells For Player Movement In D&D

Chris Stomberg — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:45:20 GMT

Perhaps one of the most overlooked player actions in Dungeons & Dragons is the effective use of character movement. By making full use of your movement every turn, you can keep your character at a safe distance from enemies, provide them with partial or total cover from ranged attacks, or simply stay a step ahead of the enemy.

Plasmoid Species Guide - D&D

Sean Murray — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:31:18 GMT

Plasmoids prove that you don't need organs to be a hero. Or even a distinct body shape. Introduced in Dungeons & Dragons' Spelljammer expansion, plasmoids are amorphous blobs that take on a humanoid shape whenever it's time to wield a sword and shield, but they can revert to their blob-like nature whenever it's time to squeeze through tight spots.

The Most Valuable Cards In Duelist Nexus – YGO

Calve Cowdry — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:01:16 GMT

Yu-Gi-Oh!'s 25th anniversary continued with the Duelist Nexus expansion. Within the booster pack rainbow, the ‘Duelist’ sets, adorned in Konami's signature green, have established a reputation for ushering in new gameplay dynamics or revitalising existing mechanics.

Complete Guide To Playing Tritons In D&D

Brooke Phillipps — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:15:19 GMT

The cold, dark depths looming beneath webbed feet, a warm breeze coasting above the wake of a wave, and the sound of water dripping from armor as you step from the ocean onto the rocks— this is the lot of the Triton in the many worlds of Dungeons & Dragons. Born with the capability to breathe within the water and on land, the amphibious Tritons stride the line between belonging to the surface and the sea, and sport fins, webbed hands, and skin tones of blue or green.

6 Easiest Card Games In 2023

Vaspaan Dastoor — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:00:19 GMT

Card games can sometimes get confusing. If you're unsure of the rules, even a strong hand isn't going to help you win. So, while on your journey of mastering card games, you can start off with some relatively easy ones that won't confuse you with complex rules and mechanics. Once you master these, you can move onto more complex ones.

How To Build A Dragonborn Barbarian In DnD

Sinéad O. McDevitt — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:15:20 GMT

Dragonborn are one of the nine core species found in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. While not as prominent in sword and sorcery fantasy as elves or dwarves, they are nonetheless very straightforward.

The Best Mono-Color Commander Partners For Commander Masters Draft - MTG

Ryan Hay — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:31:20 GMT

Thanks to a new twist Magic: The Gathering's Commander Masters draft format, you can take two monocolored commanders, or even a legendary creature with no color, and use them together as if they both had the partner ability.

How To Build The Story Around The Players In Dungeons & Dragons

Matt Arnold — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:45:21 GMT

In old-school Dungeons & Dragons, it's the Dungeon Master's world and the player characters are just living in it. As the hobby has grown and evolved, though, the best DMs have found ways to make the heroes the center of the story. This gives players the most agency possible, leading to a campaign they'll never forget.

Dungeons & Dragons: Best Potions

Jessica Filby — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:30:21 GMT

Potions are one of the most underrated aspects of Dungeons & Dragons. Many look at their power and abilities based on their weapons, spells, armor, or their stats as a character. However, it's always worth thinking about how you can change and adapt to scenarios based on some incredible potions.

Tips For Running PVP Combat In DnD

Lucas Olah — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:46:20 GMT

So, your players created characters that are so different you know a fight may erupt. Or, they just like challenging one another for the fun of it. Either way, you believe your Dungeons & Dragons game may have a fight between players coming up. Is this a bad thing? How do you deal with player vs. player combat?

How To Build A School Of Evocation Wizard In D&D

Malcolm Schmitz — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:15:20 GMT

Wizards have been in Dungeons & Dragons since its very earliest days, and the School of Evocation is one of the most iconic wizard subclasses. Evocation wizards focus on raw damage, unleashing magical power as pure elemental energy.

MTG Head Designer Says "We Didn't Announce Everything" At Gen Con

Rhiannon Bevan — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:15:53 GMT

Magic: the Gathering fans certainly aren't hurting for news right now, getting an avalanche of announcements at Gen Con over the weekend. Our tabletop editor Joe Parlock covered it all, so you can check out anything you missed. But you better catch up soon, because there are somehow even more announcements on the horizon.

How Play A Hobgoblin In D&D

Sean Murray — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:18 GMT

For the longest time, hobgoblins were considered a larger, more capable foe than your typical goblinoid. But then Dungeons & Dragons 5E flipped the script for hobgoblins, turning them into a potential ally. With a militant fey background (an odd combination for anyone with fey ancestry), hobgoblins make ideal foot soldiers and the perfect companion to round out an adventuring party.

The Best Commanders For An Aggro Deck In MTG

Nathan Ball — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:30:19 GMT

Aggro is a powerful strategy in nearly every Magic: The Gathering format. Sets come and go, but the core principle of ‘play small creatures, attack every turn’ remains, a constant, necessary force to prevent every game from descending into Combo chaos or grinding on for turns on end.

The 10 Best Rarity Downshifts In MTG Commander Masters

Timothy Zaccagnino — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Masters sets in Magic: The Gathering offer much more than repurposing old favorites into a new Limited format. They're a catalyst for reprinting staple cards, and they've recently become a playground for rarity downshifts. Designers like Gavin Verhey have been quite vocal that rarity changes are an expectation for and intentionally planted in Masters sets.

Top 15 Mill Commanders in MTG

Paul DiSalvo — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:30:20 GMT

Though combat is the most popular means of winning a game of Magic: The Gathering, there are other ways players can win. One of the most popular of these alternative win conditions is mill. Milling is the act of putting cards directly from a player's deck into their graveyard. If a player were to draw a card and there are no cards left in their deck, that player loses the game, making mill a potential means of taking out other players in a game of Commander.

Tips For Having A Player Character With Lycanthropy In DnD

Lucas Olah — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:23 GMT

Characters who can turn into monsters and lose control of themselves are quite compelling. They can create exciting plot twists when a lovable NPC is an enemy without them even knowing about it. Lycanthropy is a powerful concept for many stories in Dungeons & Dragons, but there's a part that can make the game complicated: players can get it.

How To Run And Make A Hexcrawl In D&D

Malcolm Schmitz — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:16:20 GMT

Dungeons & Dragons shares DNA with age-old tales of exploration and adventure. Heroes travel the world, following maps or cryptic clues, to explore the world before facing evil. So why do a lot of D&D campaigns go directly from the dungeon to the town and back again?

Every Simple Melee Weapon In D&D, Ranked Best

Lucas Olah — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:31:18 GMT

Dungeons & Dragons offers many weapons for you to wield in battle, creating many builds along with the classes and subclasses. You can stab fools near you, stab fools from afar, or go berserker on them with heavy weapons. This time, though, we'll focus on the former; Let's talk about melee combat.

D&D vs Gloomhaven: Which Board Game Is The Better TTRPG

Jerel Levy — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT

Gloomhaven is a tabletop adventure game where up to four players choose characters with special skills to form a guild of adventurers. These adventurers try to uncover the mysteries of a fantastical world full of shifting motives and dark powers. It’s a long campaign seeing your group play through many scenarios where your choices alter the story and its conclusion.

10 D&D Creatures That Appear In Final Fantasy

Erroll Maas — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:00:19 GMT

Dungeons & Dragons and Final Fantasy are two multimedia franchises cut from the same cloth, with the latter taking plenty of inspiration from the former due to launching over a decade later. Since both are part of the fantasy genre and have been around since 1974 and 1987, respectively, they share quite a few of the same creatures.

The Best BT13 – Versus Royal Knights Cards In Digimon Card Game

Jesus Morales — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:46:20 GMT

The newest set in the Digimon Card Game, BT13 Versus Royal Knights, is a meta-defining set that brings players tons of powerful cards featuring their favorite Royal Knights, like Alphamon and Gallantmon. Not only is this set focused on the Royal Knight Mega Zoo deck, but the new Burst Mode Digivolution cards are found in the set.

The Best Wizard Spells In DnD

Chris Stomberg — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:30:18 GMT

Wizards possess the most extensive knowledge of magic and magical spells out of all of the classes in Dungeons & Dragons. The Wizard's spell list features at least twice as many spells as any other class and is filled with options ranging from spells that deal damage, summon allies, provide protection, and even sculpt the shape of the battlefield.

The 10 Best Multicolored Commander Masters Cards In Magic: The Gathering

Nathan Ball — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:00:18 GMT

The restrictions imposed by Magic: The Gathering’s five-color system are the bedrock of not just the game’s deckbuilding experience, but its core gameplay experience as well. If you want to include a wide range of effects in your deck, you’ll need to splash out into more colors, thus sacrificing consistency. Unless you’re playing Commander, of course.

The Most Valuable BT13 – Versus Royal Knights Cards In Digimon Card Game

Jesus Morales — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:45:19 GMT

Fans of classic Digimon like Omnimon and Gallantmon will be delighted by the newest Digimon Card Game set, BT13 - Versus Royal Knights. The set is focused on the Digimon Savers anime series, and while many older fans might have missed this one, the set features all the Royal Knight Digimon that have made an appearance in other Digimon media like Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth or Digimon World: Next Order.

Everything Revealed For 2024 And Beyond For MTG

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:11:15 GMT

Magic: The Gathering has just had its Gen Con panel, celebrating 30 years of Magic by revealing not just the 2024 lineup, but also new releases all the way to 2026.

Magic: The Gathering's Lost Caverns Of Ixalan Includes A Jurassic Park Crossover

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:09:10 GMT

Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming The Lost Caverns Of Ixalan set is getting its own Universes Beyond tie-in, with none other than Jurassic Park.

Magic: The Gathering Returns To Strixhaven In 2026

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:08:34 GMT

Magic: The Gathering is returning to the Strixhaven School of Mages, although you’ll need to wait a while before class is back in session, although the set isn’t going to launch until the first half of 2026.

Magic: The Gathering Goes To Tarkir, Lorwyn, And Outer Space In 2025

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:08:14 GMT

Though Magic: The Gathering’s 2024 lineup has been the star of its 30th anniversary Gen Con panel, Wizards of the Coast did also unveil where we’ll be heading the year after, with an early tease of its 2025 sets.

Magic: The Gathering's Assassin's Creed Crossover Set Is Launching July 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:06:59 GMT

Fallout isn’t the only Universes Beyond crossover Magic: The Gathering is getting in 2024, as Wizards of the Coast has announced Assassin’s Creed will be getting the first-ever "Beyond Booster" set in July.

Magic: The Gathering Shakes Up The Meta Again Next Year With Modern Horizons 3

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:06:42 GMT

What’s that? Can you hear a rumbling across the meta of multiple Magic: The Gathering formats? That might be because Wizards of the Coast is gearing up to launch Modern Horizons 3 next year.

Magic: The Gathering Is Getting Fallout Commander Decks Next March

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:06:15 GMT

While we’ve still got the Doctor Who to look forward to later this year, Wizards of the Coast has unveiled 2024’s Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Commander decks will be based on the popular Fallout series.

Magic: The Gathering Is Getting A Final Fantasy Set In 2025

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:05:00 GMT

The next Universes Beyond crossover booster set for Magic: The Gathering has been revealed. Say goodbye to Middle-earth, as in 2025 we’ll be heading to the worlds of Final Fantasy for a full-blown celebration of Square Enix’s long-running JRPG series.

Magic: The Gathering's Duskmourn: House Of Horror, A 1980s Horror-Inspired Set, Launches Late 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:04:29 GMT

Though Magic: The Gathering has tried some strange, new aesthetics in recent years, like the art deco of Streets of New Capenna or the cyberpunk stylings of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, the final Standard set of 2024 looks set to be one of the most out-there so far.

Magic: The Gathering Reveals The Wild West-Themed Outaws Of Thunder Junction For 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:03:15 GMT

Giddy up, pardner, because Magic: The Gathering is headed out to the Wild West for its second Standard set of 2024 in its first-ever cowboy and Western-themed set, Outlaws Of Thunder Junction.

Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow Offers "Cute And Cosy" Woodland Adventures In 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:02:13 GMT

Magic: The Gathering is going a bit Redwall next year, with the announcement of its third Standard set of the year, Bloomburrow. In a world with no Humans, Bloomburrow is full of anthropomorphic woodland creatures as they head off on adventures in a “cute and cosy” new setting.

Magic: The Gathering's Murders At Karlov Manor Takes Us Back To Ravnica In 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:01:18 GMT

Magic: The Gathering’s first Standard-legal premiere set of 2024 is dropping back in on the streets of Ravnica, although in a very different way to the other times we’ve been there.

Magic: The Gathering Announces Ravnica Remastered For Early 2024

Joe Parlock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:53 GMT

Wizards of the Coast has revealed Magic: The Gathering’s first set of 2024, and we’re headed back to the streets of Ravnica in Ravnica Remastered.

Magic: The Gathering – The 10 Most Valuable Cards In Commander Masters

Sean Murray — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:17 GMT

Magic: The Gathering's Commander Masters is finally here, and that means Magic players across the globe are cracking over packs to see what delightful goodies might lie therein. And as eager players reap their cardboard harvests, the secondary market tells us which Commander Masters cards players want above all others.

$300,000 Worth Of TCG Cards Stolen From Gen Con 2023, Disney Lorcana Unaffected

George Foster — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:39:14 GMT

Two thieves at Gen Con 2023 have allegedly stolen a pallet that contained more than $300,000 worth of Trading Card Games, although it's been confirmed by Ravensburger that Disney Lorcana was unaffected.

The Most Valuable Cards In MTG

Sean Murray — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:30:19 GMT

It's a tough market out there, but there are a few things that you can count on to be sound investments; property, art, and gold come to mind. But for the geeky millionaire looking for an investment that both harkens back to childhood memories and has a proven track record of appreciating in value since 1993, nothing beats Magic: The Gathering cards.

Best Magic Items For Artificers In Dungeons & Dragons

Kristy Ambrose — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:00:19 GMT

The Artificer is a fairly new addition to the Dungeons & Dragons universe, inspired by a trend that mixes steampunk with fantasy science-fiction. The class was introduced in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, with more pertinent details added later in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

How To Build A Fighter Gunslinger In DnD

Caleb Hopke — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:45:19 GMT

The Gunslinger was originally a homebrew that was popularized by Critical Role. Later it was officially released on D&D and Beyond for everyone to use. Today, this Dungeons & Dragons subclass still walks a fine line between being official content or homebrew. It's the perfect fighter class for steampunk and old western-themed campaigns alike.

Tivit, Seller Of Secrets cEDH Deck Guide - MTG

Johnny Garcia — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:45:22 GMT

cEDH is the highest level of power for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format. Although Commander tends to be a more casual format, cEDH is all about pushing the power level of Commander decks to their absolute limits. It's not uncommon for games to be won in just a few turns.

Why Aren't There Any Good Druid Commanders In MTG?

Joe Parlock — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:15:21 GMT

One of my gaming New Years’ Resolutions for 2023 was to finish the Magic: The Gathering decks I’d half-built over 2022. So far, things are going pretty well, and this year I’ve made three new Commander decks: Monkey and Ape Typal with Kibo, mono-white blink with Preston, and Big Green Stompy Monsters with Goreclaw. However, one deck on my to-do list still completely eludes me, and not through lack of trying.

How To Play A Bugbear In D&D

Sean Murray — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:30:20 GMT

For much of Dungeons & Dragons' history, bugbears were the boogeymen. Their long limbs would reach out from the shadows, revealing a monstrous visage that seemed apt to eat anything it managed to grasp in its fetid claws. But these days, bugbears are trying to rehabilitate their image. Some even want to be contributing members of an adventuring party.

Ex-Games Workshop Presenter Louise Sugden Releases Her Own Miniatures Range

Ben Sledge — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:00:18 GMT

Louise Sugden left Games Workshop and started Rogue Hobbies just four months ago, after many of her friends and colleagues had done the same. The exodus may have been in part due to the ‘OnlyHands’ system that Games Workshop forced on its video team. Maybe it was simply buoyed by the success of Duncan Rhodes, once the face of Warhammer’s YouTube presence and now successful independent videographer with his own range of paints to rival his employers’. There’s no denying that, over the past 18 months especially, Games Workshop has been leaking talent.

PSA: More Disney Lorcana Stock Is Coming, Don't Let FOMO Get The Best Of You

Eric Switzer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:22 GMT

If you close your eyes and listen closely, you might be able to hear a high-pitched hum coming from somewhere in the distance. Can you hear it? That’s the sound of hundreds of thousands of Disney fans vibrating with excitement for the release of Disney Lorcana. Technically speaking, the TCG will hit store shelves in just a couple of weeks. In reality, Lorcana cards will never have time to sit on a shelf because the available booster boxes will sell out within minutes of stores opening their doors, or have already done so through pre-orders.

Pokemon Obsidian Flames Is Not Just Another Charizard Slot Machine

Eric Switzer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:01:19 GMT

2020’s Darkness Ablaze was a fairly unimpressive expansion for the Pokemon TCG, save for one thing: it featured the game’s first Charizard VMAX, a gigantamax version of everyone’s favorite flaming flying lizard. With so few other cards of interest in the set, opening Darkness Ablaze packs started to feel like yanking the handle on a Charizard slot machine. That expansion has proven to be the least desirable of the Sword & Shield era, with even the VMAX charizard dropping below $30 on the market, having been supplanted by fancier ‘Zards in subsequent sets. Darkness Ablaze proved that collectors need more than one big Charizard to get excited about new Pokemon expansions these days.

How To Build A Half-Drow In DND

Annie Shi — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:45:20 GMT

In the captivating world of Dungeons & Dragons, Half-Elves enjoy a celebrated status as one of the strongest species, with their features blending the adaptability of their human lineage with the refined senses of their elven parentage. Yet, this mixed heritage often leaves them in a limbo of identity, caught in the balance between two cultures without fully belonging to either.

Ranking Every Illusion Monster In Duelist Nexus - YGO

Erroll Maas — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:30:22 GMT

When the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG first debuted in 2002, there were only 20 different monster types. The first to be added was the Divine-Beast type in 2004, exclusive to the three Egyptian God cards, with a few other types debuting over the years since then.

What You Need To Play Pathfinder

Ricardo Enrique Bracho Munoz — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:01:22 GMT

Like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder is a game with many things to keep track of, from character sheets to dice to calculating damage; these games can sometimes move fast and be hard to keep up with. That is why having accessories and representations of characters and enemies as miniatures can make it easier to read the room.

Best Ways To Use Pets And Familiars In Dungeons And Dragons

Chris Stomberg — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:45:21 GMT

For whatever reason, many Dungeons & Dragons players also happen to be the proud owners of one or more pets. This results in a large number of player characters who are interested in acquiring a pet or summoning a familiar during their time at the game table.

Where To Buy Yu-Gi-Oh Cards

Ricardo Enrique Bracho Munoz — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:01:24 GMT

Yu-Gi-Oh has been one of the most iconic card members in the last few decades; it is a card game that has been going strong since its conception. It's a competitive game with different strategies to implement and where matches can be decided in mere moments.

Disney Lorcana: Every Enchanted Card Revealed So Far

Eric Switzer — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:59:47 GMT

Today, TheGamer revealed Disney Lorcana's secret sixth rarity, Enchanted. These cards are borderless, alternate art versions of regular cards in The First Chapter that have a unique inkwash foil treatment previously only seen on the D23 Expo 2022 promo cards. Unveiled ahead of Gen Con, convention attendees are invited to search for Enchanted cards as part of the #EnchantedSeeker content. Each person that finds a unique Enchanted card at tweets a picture of it using #EnchantedSeeker and @DisneyLorcana will be invited to a special event at Gen Con on Sunday afternoon. Here are all the Enchanted cards that have been discovered so far.

What You Need To Play Warhammer 40K

Ricardo Enrique Bracho Munoz — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:00:20 GMT

Are curious about Warhammer 40,000 tabletop? Did you hear Henry Cavill talk about it, or are you already a long-time fan of it? Maybe you are oblivious to the horrors of space and want to see what all the fuss is about. Warhammer 40,000 is a substantial tabletop game in which players pit vast armies against each other, using scenery and tactics to outsmart their opponents.

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Lorcana Reveals The Secret Sixth Rarity, Enchanted Cards

Eric Switzer — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:29:31 GMT

You didn’t think Lorcana would launch without a little Disney magic, did you? Ahead of today’s Gen Con debut, TheGamer can exclusively reveal that The First Chapter will include a secret sixth rarity called Enchanted.

Best Tips For A Sci-Fi Game In Dungeons & Dragons

Zackary Wiggs — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 22:15:18 GMT

The settings of Dungeons & Dragons are as varied and exciting as the characters you create to live in those settings. Creepy forests and gothic castles are aplenty in these scenes, but one that some may forget is the science-fiction setting.

How to Play A Duergar In D&D

Annie Shi — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:45:21 GMT

The idea of Dwarves in Dungeons & Dragons often brings to mind boisterous festive-goers enjoying lively parties. But few know that beneath the surface, a different side to the dwarves thrives in the shadows of the Underdark. The Duergar are a stoic subspecies of dwarves who spend their lives toiling away in the mines and forges, scorning the idea of personal happiness.RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: How To Build An Echo Knight Fighter

The Best White Cards In Commander Masters - MTG

Chris Stomberg — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:19 GMT

White has a reputation in Magic: The Gathering's Commander format for generating tokens, taxing opponents, and presenting small but mighty creatures. It's only fitting that the best white cards printed in Commander Masters showcase the color's character, and they do that and then some.

The Best Green Cards In Commander Masters - MTG

Chris Stomberg — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:00:19 GMT

Green may not have the best track record when it comes to competitive formats in Magic: The Gathering, however, Commander is another matter entirely. In fact, giving yourself access to more mana as early as possible is a staple mechanic of the Commander format.

Post Malone Buying MTG's The One Ring Was Always The Best Possible Outcome

Joe Parlock — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:01:19 GMT

The entire saga of The One Ring is all the things I like least about Magic: The Gathering rolled into one. The constant fretting over the secondary market, people seeing cards as retirement funds over game pieces, and, of course, the whole Willy Wonka fiasco of slipping it into one booster pack like it’s a lottery ticket. It’s hard to deny what was otherwise an excellent set was completely smothered by the fervour surrounding the card, but finally it’s all over.

Tips For Having Magic In A Modern D&D Setting

Tallis Spalding — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:30:18 GMT

When building a modern campaign for Dungeons & Dragons, it's easy to default on the things you know and understand from your daily life. Your daily life, however, isn't influenced by magic and the fantastical.

Tips To Create a Homebrew Class In D&D

Harjit Keanu Singh — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:20 GMT

So you've decided to try and create your own Dungeons & Dragons class. You've seen all the homebrew, maybe even played one of the cool fan-made subclasses. But much like being a Dungeon Master, creating actual homebrew requires a lot of work and is very different from being a player.

MTG's The One Ring Has Been Sold To Post Malone

Joshua Robertson — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:26:19 GMT

Over a month after having been found, it seems as though Magic: The Gathering's mega-rare and extremely valuable The One Ring card has finally been sold by its owner. It was thought that the owner was potentially listening to offers on the table, hence such a long wait for the card to be sold off, but a new video on TikTok has shown Magic: The Gathering fan Post Malone purchasing the card for an undisclosed fee.

Green/White Commander Staples Guide - MTG

Sean Murray — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:45:21 GMT

Magic: The Gathering’s Selesnya colors, green and white, aren’t just about life--it’s about organized life. It’s about revering nature and all things it produces but as caretakers. As such, Selesnya will share green’s propensity for casting lots and lots of creatures, but it’ll also still have white’s ability to clear the board when its opponents don’t follow Selesnya’s carefully orchestrated plan.

10 Abilities We Want To See On Slivers In MTG

Timothy Zaccagnino — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:01:17 GMT

Slivers are one of the most prominent, aesthetically consistent and divisive creature types in Magic: The Gathering. There are just as many Sliver-lovers as self-proclaimed Sliver-haters, and with each new wave of support there's an influx of new Sliver decks waiting to dredge up past feelings of admiration or disgust. The Hivemind carries on, unthinking, unfeeling, ever-consuming.

The Best Snake Typal Commanders In MTG

Nathan Ball — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:20 GMT

When it comes to support for different creature types, the Magic: The Gathering gods don’t deal out their favor equally. Some types, like Goblins and Elves, have an absurdly deep card pool, while others, like the humble Snake, have more of a card puddle. Interestingly, this lack of love from up above makes such creature types even more appealing to fans, leading to a dedicated Snake niche within the Magic community.

Hey Hasbro, Please Don't Ruin Dungeons & Dragons With AI

Tessa Kaur — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:31:18 GMT

Update 2/08: Hasbro's representation has sent us a statement about the usage of AI in future games: “We’re very excited about the partnership with Xplored, but want to clarify that this partnership is centered around future applications within board games and not the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game or its upcoming virtual tabletop.”