Grand RPG Opinion, Editorial, and Guest Blog Posts
Once upon a time, in the world of RPGs, it wasn’t rare to meet an NPC that simply handed you your quest and sent you on your way. These NPCs, short for Non-Player Characters, were part of the scenery, like trees or rocks. They did their job, but they hardly left an impression. Imagine playing … Read more
My journey as a gamer began in the early days of personal computing, when pixelated screens and text-based adventures ruled the digital landscape. It was a time of discovery, where each new game opened up worlds of possibility and sparked the imagination in ways I never thought possible. Looking back, I can trace my love … Read more
Role-playing games have undergone a remarkable transformation since their humble beginnings in the 1970s. What started as text-based adventures and simple pixelated quests has blossomed into a diverse and sophisticated genre, offering players immersive worlds, complex characters, and narratives that rival the depth and complexity of novels and films. From the early days of Dungeons … Read more
In the annals of role-playing game history, few titles loom as large as The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Released in 1996 by Bethesda Softworks, Daggerfall arrived at a pivotal moment in gaming history. The mid-90s saw the rise of 3D graphics and expanding storage capabilities, allowing developers to create more immersive and expansive worlds than … Read more
The world of tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) is a vast and imaginative space where players can become anything from a daring rogue in a fantastical realm to a starship captain navigating the cosmos. But before we delve into magical kingdoms or far-flung galaxies, it’s essential to understand where these games originated. The roots of tabletop … Read more
In the vast, open worlds of modern RPGs, there’s a peculiar phenomenon that every gamer knows all too well. You boot up the game, fully intending to progress the main story, to save the world or defeat the big bad evil guy. But then, as you’re making your way to the next major plot point, … Read more