Tag Archives: Roleplaying

Why was J. C. Penneys my Favorite Store as a Kid? Dungeons & Dragons!

Posted on November 18, 2010 by The Retroist

I was reading the D&D modules “The Secret of Bone Hill” last night and it just occurred to me why I loved going to JC Penneys when I was a kid. Did you catch it? Well I did, especially when … Continue reading →

G.U.R.P.S Memories

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Doug

I never got to play Dungeons & Dragons. I always wanted to. I saw the ads with their wonderful art in Marvel comics. I bought a couple of the toys. I even managed to score the beginnings set and some … Continue reading →

Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set Ad

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Retroist

The best is better!

DC Heroes Roleplaying Game Ad

Posted on April 29, 2010 by The Retroist

I preferred the Marvel RPG, but when a friend brought this over to play, I dabbled. You wouldn’t know it when looking at me, but I make a heck of a Green Lantern.

Star Frontiersman Magazine

Posted on November 27, 2009 by The Retroist

RPG fans did not be told about Star Frontiers, but for those who never wielded dice, Star Frontiers was, in the simplest terms, like Dungeons and Dragons, but in space. To players of it though, it was so much more. … Continue reading →