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Author: Ryan Hiller

Ryan Hiller is the technology director and a teacher in a small school district. He's also a volunteer firefighter, husband and the father of a couple of aspiring geeks- great improvements over himself.
Ruins of Azlant Cover Image with GCP logo

The Glass Cannon Network Brings you ‘Ruins of Azlant’ Actual Play Pathfinder Podcast This Friday!

February 21, 2018February 22, 2018Ryan Hiller

The Glass Cannon Network, makers of the superb ‘Glass Cannon Podcast’ actual play podcast of ‘Pathfinder’s Giant Slayer Adventure Path,’ are set to start their highly anticipated ‘Ruins of Azlant’ podcast this Friday!

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Crown Royal Bag

Part 3: So Many Dice! Where Do You Keep Them All? (Dice Bag Giveaway)

February 9, 2018January 7, 2022Ryan Hiller4

As a gamer with dice specific to your character, and other sets for game mastering, just where do you store all these dice?

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Dungeon Master Dice Set

Part 2: Build the Perfect Dungeon Master Dice Set

February 8, 2018February 9, 2018Ryan Hiller13

To help maintain a well-run game, the dungeon master should have a dice set that facilitates quick and efficient rolling. This article discusses what dice a dungeon master may need.

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Part 1: Build the Perfect Roleplaying Dice Set: Just How Many Dice Do You Need?

February 5, 2018February 9, 2018Ryan Hiller3

A single set of seven dice meets the needs of playing the standard roleplaying game, but pretty quickly you’ll find it’s not going to suffice. As a player, what dice should you have?

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Kickstarter Alert! Amabilis Responder Tactical Outerwear: Guaranteed for Life!

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018Ryan Hiller

The Amabilis Responder Tactical Jacket is one of the coolest, and most feature rich jackets I’ve seen in awhile. The Responder Jacket is currently on Kickstarter with just a few days left the to get in on it!

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert! ‘Cartooner: The Fast and Furious Game of Drawing Comics’

December 12, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

With just a few days to go on the Kickstarter, ‘Cartooner: The fast and furious game of drawing comics’ needs a little push! In ‘Cartooner,’ players are comic artists competing to draw comics–given themes specific to you, and trends that apply to all players, you must draw comics under a tight time frame.

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Maxpedition: The Last Bag You’ll Ever Need

December 9, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller2

Maxpedition has a wide range of excellent bags for many use-cases. I’ve used a Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger for nearly seven years as my daily work bag, as well as for travel and more. The Gearslinger has many extremely useful features, making it the perfect bag.

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Christmas Wrapping Paper Life-Hack

December 8, 2017December 28, 2017Ryan Hiller3

Want a cheap way to buy a great deal of wrapping paper that is useful year round? Look no further–kraft paper is your friend!

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Jarvis Bamboo Adjustable Standing Desk; Best Desk I’ve Ever Used!

November 16, 2017June 11, 2018Ryan Hiller3

With an elegant surface and a simple yet functional design, the Jarvis Bamboo adjustable standing desk is the perfect solution to your extended-sitting woes.

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Roll For Combat

‘Roll For Combat’ ‘Starfinder’ Actual Play Podcast—More of an Old Time Radio Show

October 24, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

Episode five of ‘Roll For Combat’ is out! Don’t miss this exciting ‘Starfinder’ actual play podcast. Looks like the crew is in for a doozy! [sponsored]

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Roll For Combat

‘Roll For Combat,’ Meet the GM of This ‘Starfinder’ Actual Play Podcast

October 17, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

‘Roll For Combat’ episode 4 is out! Get a run-down of the show, and hear what the GM has to say! [sponsored]

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Mech Battle Is Finally On — October 17th!

October 15, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

We’re finally going to get to see mechs go at it like our future has always promised us! The MegaBots Eagle Prime Mk3-Class Mech will face off with KURATAS October 17th.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert! ‘Starfinder’ Masterclass Miniatures

October 14, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller1

There are just a couple days left on Ninja Division’s ‘Starfinder’ Masterclass Miniature Kickstarter, so if you want these awesome 28mm ‘Starfinder’ minis, you better jump on over and make a pledge!

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Roll For Combat

‘Roll For Combat,’ a ‘Starfinder’ Actual Play Podcast, Introducing the Players

October 10, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

Let’s get to know the players and characters from ‘Roll For Combat,’ the awesome new ‘Starfinder’ actual play podcast. [sponsored]

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Roll For Combat

Introducing ‘Roll For Combat,’ an Exciting ‘Starfinder’ Actual Play Podcast

October 4, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

Can’t Get enough ‘Starfinder?’ Check out ‘Roll For Combat’ an entertaining new ‘Starfinder Roleplaying Game’ actual play podcast where the ‘Roll For Combat’ group of role players are taking us through the ‘Dead Suns Adventure Path.’ [sponsored]

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‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’ Secrets Revealed!

September 13, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller2

Releasing October 6th, ‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’ is an exciting mash-up of ‘Dungeons and Dragons,’ and the popular ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill’ a semi-cooperative, horror themed game.

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Starfinder vs Pathfinder

15 Key Differences Between ‘Starfinder’ and ‘Pathfinder’ RPGs

August 29, 2017April 6, 2020Ryan Hiller14

‘Starfinder’ is born of ‘Pathfinder,’ but the designers had a chance to streamline. What are the big differences between the systems?

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Starfinder Core Rulebook

Explore the Galaxy With the ‘Starfinder RPG,’ Sold Out at GenCon!

August 22, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller12

GeekDad reviews the ‘Starfinder RPG.’ Released at GenCon, Starfinder continues Paizo’s trend of producing high-quality, engaging gaming materials.

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Kickstarter Tabletop Alert! Buy Yourself an Army With Reaper Miniatures Bones 4

August 9, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller6

Reaper Miniatures Bones 4 Kickstarter is yet another chance to get unpainted, plastic, 28mm-scale, miniatures at the cheapest prices available.

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How to Up Your Work Game With Fully’s Cooper Standing Desk Converter

August 1, 2017June 2, 2020Ryan Hiller4

The Cooper Standing Desk Converter lets you easily convert your existing work-space into a desk that allows you to sit or stand, and keep moving while you work.

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‘Pathfinder Adventurer’s Guide:’ Which Faction Will You Choose?

July 27, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

While we anxiously await the ‘Starfinder Roleplaying Game’ releasing at GenCon, we can all continue enjoying the flow of ‘Pathfinder’ goodness with the ‘Adventurer’s Guide.’

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Elderwood Academy Dice Box

Kickstarter Alert! Pamper Your Dice With Elderwood Academy’s Hex Chest Remastered

July 18, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

Elderwood Academy creates more excellence with a new dice box. Check out the Kickstarter for for all the custom options.

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Revisit Ravenloft Virtually in ‘Curse of Strahd’ on Roll20

July 9, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

With the introduction of ‘D&D’s Curse of Strahd,’ Roll20 continues with their trend of bringing high-quality content to the virtual tabletop.

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Geek Chic Gone? Build Your Own Gaming Table!

June 29, 2017April 13, 2020Ryan Hiller23

While there are many gaming table options on the market, building your own custom gaming table is a great option. Check out how I built my own gaming table.

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Betrayal at Baldur's Gate Game Box

Stab Your Friends in the Back in ‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate’

June 17, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

‘Betrayal at Baldur’s Gate,’ a mash-up of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill,’ was announced during the ‘Stream of Annihilation’ for an October release. Expect some ‘D&D’ action and sudden but inevitable betrayal!

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Giants attacking a Fort.

‘The Glass Cannon’ Official ‘Pathfinder’ Podcast

June 16, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

Paizo and the GCP have teamed up, making ‘Glass Cannon’ the well deserved official podcast of the ‘Pathfinder Roleplaying Game’!

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Kickstarter Alert! Tame the Stolen Lands in ‘Pathfinder: Kingmaker’

June 13, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

The ‘Pathfinder: Kingmaker’ Kickstarter has launched. Help make this the best isometric computer-based RPG it can be!

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‘The Glass Cannon Podcast:’ Actual-Play Roleplaying at Its Best

June 5, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

‘The Glass Cannon’ is an actual-play podcast of ‘Pathfinder’s Giant Slayer Adventure Path.’ This engaging podcast is a must-listen for any RPG fan.

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PaizoCon 10th Anniversary

PaizoCon 2017 Invaded by Aliens!

June 5, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller

PaizoCon 2017 was another weekend full of gaming, seminars, and interacting with ‘Pathfinder’ fans and Paizo staff. See how this GeekDad filled his Memorial Day weekend with gaming and fun!

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Goblins in Space! News from PaizoCon 2017

May 29, 2017January 1, 2018Ryan Hiller2

News from the PaizoCon 2017 Banquet.

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