Topic: The Table Top Gaming thread

@Tyranexx There are so many rpgs out there…Dread is pretty cool. Did you know there is one based off of the Alien franchise and it’s pretty good one at that.

@Themagusx1 I think I've heard that there's a RPG based off of the Alien franchise, though I don't know what it's called off the top of my head. :thinking: I've never seen the films, but I love the designs of the creatures used in those movies. More than the Predators, anyway. XD

@Tyranexx you should check those movies out. The first two films are excellent. There are tons of different rpgs out there. What genre outsude of fantasy would you be interested in to play an rpg?

@Themagusx1 I probably would like them since I enjoy the occasional monster movie. Genres outside of fantasy that I like....Definitely science fiction, though that depends on how the setting is orchestrated. I don't mind some alternate takes on historical events too. So...historical fiction I suppose. Probably something like the Red Dead Redemption titles, though I admit I haven't played them. I do know a thing or two about the games however.

@Tyranexx I asked cause there are so many great Indy rpgs with some of those settings. There are some great sci if role playing games out there.There are even pro wrestling rpgs. Would you ever do say a steam punk rpg?

@Themagusx1 I don't have a ton of experience with steampunk settings, but it's definitely something I'd try! Can't say the same for pro wrestling, however; I never really got into that.

@Tyranexx That’s understandable…there is a steam punkish setting called Eberro. Habe you seen the eberron dnd book?

@Themagusx1 I haven't seen it, but I have heard of D&D steampunk settings in general. Might have to look into the Eberro setting out of curiosity.

Just a reminder that we also have a dedicated thread for D&D which you can find here https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/general_discussion/the_du...

@Tyranexx I guess we can’t talk about dnd here even though it is on topic on this thread as that it is a tabletop game. Anyway, have you heard of a board game called Blood Rage?

@Themagusx1 I'm afraid I'm also not familiar with that one. Looks like it's viking related, with ties to Ragnarok? Looks like it has some very entertaining miniatures too.

@Tyranexx yep you actually play during Ragnarok, which is fun. Maybe some of these board games would be good for your dnd group when you guys have say an off day or not everyone can make it? I don’t know how your group works but that’s my groups used to do it.

@Themagusx1 We've played the occasional card or board game during our off days, but they don't happen too often. I think the last time we had an off day instead of an outright break was New Years Eve. XD

@Tyranexx that seems like a good day to have an off day on News Eve. Since you got into dnd do you think it’s piqued your interest into the table top gaming world?

@Themagusx1 Definitely. I've always liked games in general, video or not. I certainly like TTG and would also like to try a World of Darkness setting at some point. I don't know anyone around my area who hosts them though. :thinking: Not sure I'd have time for another setup like D&D at present anyway.

@Tyranexx I love games as well, all kinds of games as you do too. I can understand that you don’t want to have another big game set up. Have you ever looked into the history of board games? It’s really quit fascinating

@Themagusx1 I've looked into the history of certain board games, but not the medium as a whole. Are there any resources you could point me to?

@Tyranexx This is a good site here with a look at ancient board games https://boardgamesland.com/the-complete-history-of-board-games/. There is a book It’s All a Game, and it’s pretty good read. Those are two good spots to start with…..let me know if these resources are good. I got a couple more to show you down the line.

@Themagusx1 I appreciate the link! I've bookmarked it for later reading. I know board games have been around for thousands of years (such as Senet from ancient Egypt and various game pieces found belonging to other civilizations), but I've admittedly never looked into some of the specifics. I might grab that book too when my booklog shrinks a bit.

@Tyranexx Damn sounds like you got a crazy backlog of books….let me know what you think of that link I sent ya. Yeah Senet is cool, I have a friend who has a senet board and we played it. It’s a fun game, it may not be as popular as chess and backgammon but it’s fun enough to play. Do you know ho chess originated in India? It’s pretty cool….what games histories interest you?