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Table top games take us back to the good ole gaming days, before we had to plug in to play.
The Evolution of 3D Gaming: PlayStation, N64, and Beyond
The Evolution of 3D Gaming: PlayStation, N64, and Beyond Introduction: The Leap from Flat to Full In the early days of video games, two-dimensional (2D) graphics ruled. Characters ran side to side, platforms stacked in flat layers, and the player’s view remained largely fixed. But the moment gaming transitioned into the third dimension, everything changed—perspective, gameplay, storytelling, and immersion. The evolution of 3D gaming marked a pivotal revolution in game history. This is the story of how it happened—led by visionaries, powered by polygons, and embraced by millions.
By Ali Asad Ullah7 months ago in Gamers
🧠 Brain vs. Board: What Science Says About Chess and Intelligence. AI-Generated.
The clock ticks. Your opponent stares with an icy calm. You’ve moved a single pawn... and suddenly, your brain is on fire. But here’s the real question: is chess a game of intelligence, or does it build intelligence? Are grandmasters born with a special kind of mind, or do they forge it through countless hours of intense thought, strategic error, and patient discipline?
By Ali Asad Ullah7 months ago in Gamers
The Best Call of Cthulhu Scenarios for Beginner Keepers
Running Call of Cthulhu for the first time can feel overwhelming. The tone is different from most TTRPGs. The system is percentile based and your players are likely walking into the unknown with wide eyes and no weapons strong enough to save them.
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Advice for Running 'The Lightless Beacon' for Call of Cthulhu 7e
The Lightless Beacon is one of the shorter and most accessible scenarios for first time Keepers, though I often take to expanding it slightly. As it stands, this is one of my favorite one-shot scenarios, and I have run it over a half-dozen times for various groups and never had a group not love it. Written to celebrate the game's 40th anniversary and available as a free download from Chaosium here! This scenario strands investigators on a desolate island with a failing lighthouse, missing crew and something...wrong!
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Advice for Running 'Paper Chase' for Call of Cthulhu 7e
Paper Chase is often the first scenario many new Keeper's encounter - and for good reason. Designed for a small party (solo or two person duet), this short, low combat investigation emphasizes tone, pacing and storytelling. But while its simplicity is a strength, many Keepers find the need to tweak it to make it more satisfying in its payoff.
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Advice for Running 'Edge of Darkness' for Call of Cthulhu 7e
'Edge of Darkness' is a chilling escalation from the standard entry to Call of Cthulhu in "The Haunting". A spiritual successor in tone, this beginner-friendly scenario trades the eerie quiet of a haunted house for a full-blown ritual to banish a Mythos entity. At its core is a simple question: Can the investigators atone for someone else's sins...or will they be devoured by the consequences?
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Advice for Running 'Dead Man Stomp' for Call of Cthulhu 7e
"Dead Man Stomp" isn't just a good scenario for beginners - it's a standout showcase of Call of Cthulhu's ability to blend historical realism with supernatural horror. Set in 1920s Harlem, this pulpy, jazz-soaked tale puts investigators in the middle of a cultural powder keg filled with zombies, jazz legends and the lingering echoes of the occult.
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Review of 'The Haunting' for Call of Cthulhu 7e
If you’ve dipped your toes into the world of Call of Cthulhu, chances are you’ve heard of The Haunting. Included in both the QuickStart Rules and the 7th Edition Starter Set, this short scenario is considered the ultimate introductory adventure for new players and Keepers alike.
By Aspen Noble7 months ago in Gamers
Chelsea vs LAFC
Chelsea Football Club, one of the biggest teams in England, played a friendly match against Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), one of the top teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. The match was played as part of Chelsea's pre-season tour in the U.S., giving fans a chance to see their favorite European team up close.
By Farhan Sayed7 months ago in Gamers
