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The Dice Section #22: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

February 4, 2015December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

The Dice Section is a podcast about tabletop games and what makes them great. On and off for the past few years, my co-host, Dave Kirby, and I get together and talk about what we’ve been playing and why. We try to go in-depth with the games we love and explain what’s so special about them, how they fit in with our own personal day-to-day stories, and why we keep coming back to the table to play more.

I’m excited to bring the show over to the GeekDad Podcast Network and host it here.

Prepping for D&D With Obsidian Portal Campaign Wiki

January 21, 2015December 13, 2017Michael Harrison4

Prepping for a roleplaying game doesn’t have to take hours. With the help of Obsidian Portal, I only spend about half an hour a week on mine. Here’s how to use campaign wikis to up your Dungeon Mastering game.

Lego Organization on a Budget

January 14, 2015Michael Harrison20

This past week, my son came to me with a big problem. He wanted to put together some old Lego sets, but the pieces had returned to the mothership: a giant bin full of random bricks. It was time to organize.

The Pebble Steel and a calendar notification.

Pebble Steel Review: It’s All in the Wrist

January 7, 2015Michael Harrison2

When Pebble sent my wife one of their high-end Steel smartwatches to review, I didn’t think that I’d end up wanting one myself.

A collection of Dungeons & Dragons books.

Traveling the Planes of Dungeons & Dragons

December 31, 2014December 13, 2017Michael Harrison2

When I was a kid, I drooled over the inside covers of Dungeons & Dragons books, marvelling at all the different campaign settings and splatbooks. Out of everything, the Planescape setting was the most fascinating.

Case Logic Ibira Is a Great Budget Backpack

December 17, 2014December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

The Case Logic Ibira isn’t a fancy backpack, but it’s a great day bag that covers all the bases. It looks good, it’s lightweight, and it holds all the stuff you’ll need for a day out on the town.

Let’s Really Play

December 10, 2014November 23, 2017Michael Harrison1

Let’s Play videos are all the rage. There are even toy unboxing videos for younger kids, and YouTubers out there do some pretty heinous things with Play-Doh. It’s popular, but how does it impact real play?

The Sumo Omni Reloaded, ready to take you to relaxation land.

Sumo Omni Reloaded Ratchets Up the Relaxation

December 1, 2014Michael Harrison2

At our house, we love Sumo bean bag chairs. We’ve had a few over the years, and they’re always big hits. Literally. They’re humongous. But the Sumo Omni Reloaded is a bit different.

Our bud Porter shows how the Zumby device works like a pull toy. His saliva activates a current that eliminates bacteria.

Zumby Twitter Chat: Clean Your Dog’s Teeth With a Toy

October 15, 2014Michael Harrison

Most of us brush our teeth twice a day. We floss, go to the dentist, avoid certain foods. But only 1% of pet owners bother with brushing their pet’s teeth.

Sumo Bean Bag Chairs Celebrate 10th Anniversary

February 1, 2014Michael Harrison

If you’re looking for some new furniture for the gaming lounge or your kids’ rooms, now’s a great time to give Sumo bean bag chairs a try.

10 Sneaky Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

January 16, 2014Michael Harrison

A little confession: I am not a morning person. In fact, I hate getting up before 9 a.m., and I’d probably sleep until 10 a.m. if I could. But sometimes you just have to get up.

8 Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

December 18, 2013Michael Harrison9

I’m not a morning person. I’ve tried. Really. But I stay up too late and I’d sleep in every morning if I had the chance. But there aren’t enough hours in the day for kids, hobbies, work, and sleep, but life’s far too short to spend it all in a drowsy haze. So here are 10 tips I use for getting up early every morning.

Run Your Own Craft Brewery in Brew Crafters Board Game

November 22, 2013December 13, 2017Michael Harrison2

In this new board game from Dice Hate Me Games, players strive to manage ingredients, brewery equipment, and staff, all in the name of bottling and shipping new and unique beers to their thirsty customers. We had a chance to demo the game and see how a real world brewing operation translates to cardboard.

Philips Wake-up Light Gently Eases You Out of Slumber

November 6, 2013Michael Harrison2

It’s no secret that I’m not a morning person. The new Philips Wake-up Light promises a nice alternative to the blaring klaxons usually required to rouse me from my slumber. Does it work, though?

Second Issue of Gygax Magazine Hits Shelves This Week

August 12, 2013December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

Gygax Magazine, a tribute to the gaming magazines of yore (think Dragon and White Dwarf, circa 1985), releases its second issue this week with a stunning cover by fantasy artist extraordinaire Jeff Easley.

Absurdly Epic Presidential Artwork

June 18, 2013Michael Harrison

If you or a dad you know is into both bombastically absurd artwork and United States Presidents, have we got the perfect gift for you.

Revisit Wrylon Robotical With 3 New Volumes of Botanical ‘Bots

March 12, 2013December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

Illustrator Barry McWilliams returns with three new field guides on his fun and quirky flower-delivering robots.

Send Your Kids to Game Camp

February 22, 2013Michael Harrison

There are all sorts of camps for kids. There are band camps and scout camps, writing camps and sports camps, boot camps and religious camps. But up until recently, I had no idea there were game camps.

Better Gaming Through Chemistry With Compounded

February 17, 2013December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

What does it take to build a board game? Find out how graphic designer and geek dad Darrell Louder created Compounded, a board game all about chemistry.

Family Survival Minecraft Video Series

January 17, 2013Michael Harrison

If you and your kids are looking for an entertaining and family-friendly video series on Minecraft, look no further than Paul Soares Jr’s YouTube channel.

How to Lock Your Kids Into a Single iPad App

January 8, 2013Michael Harrison

If you own a tablet, your kids probably own it more. Here’s a solution for keeping them from fast app switching into something inappropriate.

Alton Brown Joins the MythBusters in Tonight’s Thanksgiving Episode

November 18, 2012Michael Harrison

What do you get when you combine the culinary curiosity of Alton Brown’s Good Eats with the madcap misadventures of the MythBusters? In tonight’s Thanksgiving episode of the Discovery Channel’s perennial geek favorite, Alton joins hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam …

Author: Michael Harrison

The Dice Section #22: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

Prepping for D&D With Obsidian Portal Campaign Wiki

Lego Organization on a Budget

Pebble Steel Review: It’s All in the Wrist

Traveling the Planes of Dungeons & Dragons

Case Logic Ibira Is a Great Budget Backpack

Let’s Really Play

Sumo Omni Reloaded Ratchets Up the Relaxation

Zumby Twitter Chat: Clean Your Dog’s Teeth With a Toy

Sumo Bean Bag Chairs Celebrate 10th Anniversary

10 Sneaky Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

8 Tricks for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning

Run Your Own Craft Brewery in Brew Crafters Board Game

Philips Wake-up Light Gently Eases You Out of Slumber

Second Issue of Gygax Magazine Hits Shelves This Week

Absurdly Epic Presidential Artwork

Revisit Wrylon Robotical With 3 New Volumes of Botanical ‘Bots

Send Your Kids to Game Camp

Better Gaming Through Chemistry With Compounded

Family Survival Minecraft Video Series

How to Lock Your Kids Into a Single iPad App

Alton Brown Joins the MythBusters in Tonight’s Thanksgiving Episode

Flower Delivery the Robotical Way With Wrylon Robotical

Check Out the “Raising Geek Kids” Panel at Escapist Expo

Get a Cleaner Shave With the Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro

The Monster Academy Rehabilitates Monsters… Or Else

When the River Meets the Sea: Rest in Peace, Jerry Nelson, 1934-2012

The Tome of Ideas Could Jumpstart Your RPG Campaign

ChoreMonster Makes Getting Things Done Fun for Kids

Help They Might Be Giants With Their Next Video

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