I am going to be writing some posts about probability in games… because… erm…. it interests me. Anyway – to start this category off, here is a youtube video on dice that I have stumbled across during my research…. By loading the video, you agree to YouTube's privacy policy.Learn more […]
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A fascinating video about the ancient ‘Royal Game of Ur’. This is something I need to get and play. I have had a look at a few versions available online. Some make a mind-numbingly stupid mistake – by replacing the 4 tetrahedral dice (with what seems to be with two […]
The Red Mage doesn’t live in the territory of Highstone. He is one of those called outsiders or fragmen… Not only the impoverished, outcast, desperate and mad find their way into the endless forest – magic seems intenser the deeper into it you go, and therefore those interested in sorcerous […]
“On the farm, every Friday, on the farm, it’s rabbit pie day….” Wargames tend to involve powerful armies… mighty weapons…. the stuff of ballads… but does that have to be the case? Well – I decided no! Together with my trusty 6-year-old helper, we set up a gaming table and […]
The threats of the forest areas of the world in which Highstone is situated are in many ways unlimited. Myths, fairy tales, monsters, nightmares… they all dwell there. From the benign to the outright hostile, from harmless sprites to the great powers whose names are whispered on dark nights… Baba […]
Here is a great video from The British Museum looking at early Anglo-Saxon swords. I had never heard of the little rings attached to the swords before and what they might represent. I also like the idea of the rune added to the sword (it doesn’t take much research to […]
Having got back my first miniature in metal (the little doggy from my previous post – available here) I thought I’d quickly break out my paints and add him to my miniatures display cabinet. So… without further ado…. Mr Snuffles is one of the ‘community dogs’ in Highstone and its […]
I have been rather silent here for… erm…. ages. This is because I have been a little distracted from painting… by sculpting. I didn’t realise I could actually sculpt. On a whim I tried to sculpt a little doggy… This is how it turned out. After posting it on FB, […]
Rayia is not orginally from Highstone. Rumor has it that she was an acolyte of a cult who fled her temple, far to the south-east of Highstone, after it was overrun by an incursion from the surrounding deep forests. After many adventures, she finally reached Highstone and realised that it offered her […]
Grak is a member of the race known as ogres. He is, despite is appearance, a sensitive soul who enjoys writing heroic ballads and surpising people with his deep yet melodic voice singing. Ogres are, however, rarely employed for their singing voices, and Grak works as a caravan guard, guarding […]