help Archives | Nerd Sourced

Use OneNote to Buff Your RPGs

April 8, 2016

Ever since buying a SurfacePro I have discovered the amazingness that is OneNote. It's a note taking application that works really well as… well, a notebook! In this article I'll go through some of the ways ... Read More...

How to Find People to Play D&D With

Andy

July 29, 2015

Just picked up D&D for the first time? Moved to a new town and haven't found your niche of gamers to play with? There are a myriad of reasons why someone would need help finding players to roll dice with. I... Read More...

Making Combat Interesting Part 3: Enemy Relationships & Examples

Andy

June 20, 2015

This is part 3 of the Making Combat Interesting series. You can find part 1: Objectives & Terrain Design here, and part 2: Resources & Mechanics Modifiers here. Enemy Relationships The last component ... Read More...

Making Combat Interesting Part 2: Resources & Mechanics

Andy

June 6, 2015

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about using objectives and terrain design to spice up your combat encounters. This time, we're going to be playing with the guts of an RPG system by using Resource and Mechan... Read More...

Making Combat Interesting Part 1: Objectives & Terrain Design

Andy

May 23, 2015

I play a lot of video games that involve action and combat. As a game design hobbyist, I consciously analyze the design decisions that developers make. As a DM, I'm always thinking of ways to incorporate the me... Read More...

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon - Masuda Method & Soft Reset

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon Part 3 – Masuda Method

Kent " Rockman" Melendez

February 14, 2015

Welcome back, readers! This time I’ll be covering the Masuda Method, and Soft Resetting for Legendaries or Starters. Masuda Method Firstly, I’ll explain why this method is called the Masuda Method. The Masuda n... Read More...

How to catch shiny Pokemon in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon Part 2 – DexNav

Kent " Rockman" Melendez

February 4, 2015

DexNav/Sneaking This next method is based on the new mechanic introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. The DexNav allows the trainer to search for specific Pokémon within an area. This is introduced ea... Read More...

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon - Chain FIshing GUide

How to Catch Shiny Pokemon Part 1 – Chain Fishing

Kent " Rockman" Melendez

January 27, 2015

The new year brings new opportunities, and many of you are probably making a list of resolutions for 2015. Some of you may have decided to lose weight, learn a new language, or travel more, but what do gamers d... Read More...

Use Google to Buff Your RPGs

Andy

October 19, 2014

It's well known that Google is much more than just a search engine, but did you know that many of Google’s products are perfect for giving your RPG life a buff? In this article, I’ll go through some of the ways... Read More...

Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books That Inspire

Andy

October 5, 2014

Whether you’re a DM or a player, inspiration for interesting characters and stories is important. Sometimes it can be tough to find new ideas for your campaign, and you might hit a creativity block. Usually in ... Read More...

Tagged help