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Tag: lovecraft

The Dice Section 35: Sentinels of the Multiverse and Arkham Horror

March 1, 2017Michael Harrison0

The Dice Section answers the age-old question: is this a board game that we can’t live without, or should we excise it from our gaming closet to make room for better options? In this episode, the guys revisit cooperative card games, which they have, as a rule, despised, and give ‘Sentinels of the Multiverse’ and the ‘Arkham Horror’ LCG a chance.

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Fight Monsters, Destroy Curses, and Test Your Sanity in ‘the Big Book of Madness’

December 16, 2016Dave Banks0

Your grasp on sanity is slipping. You and your fellow magicians have unleashed a host of monsters whose curses may cause you to go mad if you can’t return them to ‘The Big Book of Madness.’

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‘Cthulhu: A Deck Building Game’ Delivers the Dread (But Fun Dread)

October 28, 2016James Floyd Kelly0

Early in August, I got the chance to try out a new Cthulhu Mythos game at Gen Con. The game is from Wyvren Gaming, and it’s called ‘Cthulhu: A Deck Building Game.’

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Meet Horror in Clay: Cthulhu- and Horror-Themed Tiki Mugs and Barware

August 27, 2016Ruth Suehle0

At the intersection of tiki and geekdom, you’ll find Jonathan Chaffin and Horror in Clay, purveyor of Cthulhu-themed (and other horror-based) clay tiki mugs. Meet him and his creations in this interview, and get the scoop on Horror in Clay’s Dragon Con exclusive pieces!

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C Is for Cthulhu Coloring Book

Kickstarter Alert: ‘C Is for Cthulhu’ Coloring Book

April 8, 2016December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu0

Do you hear that, kids? It’s the call of Cthulhu… and he wants you to get out your crayons.

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Warpo Spawn of Cthulhu

You’ll Go Crazy for Warpo’s Retro Toys

August 26, 2015December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu0

Warpo’s slogan is “Making Yesterday’s Toys,” and they’re doing a fantastic job of it.

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Decoding H.P. Lovecraft

March 16, 2015Guest5

Author Jonathan Wood catalogs all those strange and eldritch Lovecraftian words ululating throughout the horror icon’s stygian works.

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Building an Elder God: A Review

September 30, 2014Melanie Meadors1

Who wouldn’t want to grow a Lovecraftian terror in the comfort of their own living room?

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Lovecraft’s Mountains of Madness Begins at Kickstarter

July 7, 2014December 13, 2017Kay Moore0

Lovers of Lovecraft and Cthulhu have a chance to honor Those Who Cannot Be Named by backing a Kickstarter project to animate the master’s most highly lauded novella.

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I Hate Book Promotion by Jonathan Wood

March 10, 2014Natania Barron1

Hi, I’m Jonathan. It’s nice to meet you. Will you buy my book?

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Return to The Room

January 26, 2014Sophie Brown0

The Room 2 follows on from the story that was set up by its predecessor as you continue to solve your way through different puzzle boxes.

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Sherlock Holmes And The Never Ending Adventures

March 18, 2013December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly

I’ve recently spent some time catching up on a number of new Holmes/Watson books… as well as some older ones that have been sitting idle, waiting for some down time. If you’re a fan like me, I’ve got a short …

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We’re Going on a Shoggoth Hunt This Halloween

October 31, 2012Jason Cranford Teague

Looking for a good, spooky book to read your kids this Halloween? But not one that will drive them insane with fright? Where’s My Shoggoth by Ian Thomas and Adam Bolton is quick fun read, just right to snuggle up …

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The Doom That Came to Atlantic City: Monopoly, Meet Cthulhu

May 25, 2012December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

The Old Ones have come to Atlantic City, and they’re each a bit upset that they don’t have a — ahem — monopoly on the place. So there’s a bit of a smack-down ahead, as each one tries to amass …

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The Black Drop (a Trail of Cthulhu Adventure Review)

May 23, 2012December 13, 2017admin

The Black Drop, by Jason Morningstar, is an adventure for the Trail of Cthulhu RPG. It’s available as a 40-page PDF or in the Out of Time compilation of adventures.

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A Tale of Two Investigations (Trail of Cthulhu Adventure Review)

May 3, 2012December 13, 2017admin

Back in November I reviewed the Trail of Cthulhu RPG, and now it is time to turn our attention to some of the adventures that have been published by Pelgrane Press for the system. For many of gamers, a roleplaying …

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Drive Your Friends Mad With Miskatonic School for Girls

November 30, 2011December 13, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

The Miskatonic School for Girls has a slight problem: all the faculty and staff are either “mind-rending creatures or insane cultists.” The knowledge that they impart to the students is the sort of thing that will drive you to insanity.

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There Can Never Be Enough Horror: Lovecraft eZine

November 2, 2011admin

There are Things that were tamed in the beginning of the cosmos and chained by the stars which were placed in a sigil of five dimensions in the tongue of a formless race which was ancient before the elements. The …

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Return to Lovecraft’s Horrific Arkham in Elder Sign

October 31, 2011Michael Harrison

Overview: It’s a fact: gamers can’t get enough Lovecraft. From simple press-your-luck dice games to themed Munchkin decks, it almost seems like throwing in some tentacles and mentioning the eldritch Necronomicon guarantees a hit. Fantasy Flight Games is no stranger …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #10, Rematch

August 5, 2011December 14, 2017Michael Harrison

For the past two weeks, we’ve serialized author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad, and we’re finally at the last installment. This story is set in the same world as Wood’s debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #9, Citadel

August 4, 2011December 14, 2017Michael Harrison

It’s getting down to the wire! Yes, we’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad. It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, what would …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #8, Interrogation

August 3, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

More mayhem! Yes, we’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks. It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, what …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #7, The I in Team

August 2, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

The excitement continues! Yes, we’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks. It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #6, Sweet Dreams

August 1, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

As you’ve likely noticed by now, we’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks, It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #5, Nyarlathotep

July 29, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

Yes, you read that right: Nyarlathotep! As you’ve likely noticed by now, we’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks, It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #4, Portal

July 28, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

We’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks, It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero, the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, what would Kurt …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood: Case File #3, Countdown

July 27, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

We’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks, It’s set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero., the Lovecraftian urban fantasy that dares to ask, what would Kurt …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood, Case File #2: Rescue

July 26, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

We’re serializing author Jonathan Wood’s short, “The Nyarlathotep Event” here at GeekDad for the next two weeks, which is set in the same world as his debut novel, No Hero. The first chapter of No Hero is available for free, and the …

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The Nyarlathotep Event by Jonathan Wood, Case File #1: Performance

July 25, 2011December 14, 2017Natania Barron

We’ve got a special treat for GeekDad readers over the next two weeks, as we’ll be hosting author Jonathan Wood’s serialized story, “The Nyarlathotep Event.” The story itself is based in the world of his recently released debut novel, No Hero—the …

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Mansions of Madness May Just Drive You Insane

April 29, 2011Michael Harrison

Overview: Fantasy Flight has created a dark and thematic storytelling board game with echoes of Arkham Horror and Betrayal at House on the Hill. In spite of the high production value and (mostly) high quality components — and, seriously, who …

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