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Morning Star or Mace? Key Differences Between Our Favorite Ball and Stick Weapons

Mccall — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:34 +0000

I was nearly unstoppable as a paladin before retirement. The years of training and experience had transformed me into a weapon wielding, magic honing machine. In my quest to be the best I can be, I trained with nearly every weapon you could think of, including morning stars and maces. These weapons are not to...

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That Time We Visited a Floating City

Mccall — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:55 +0000

It all began with an enigmatic map we stumbled upon in a dusty old library. Little did we know that it would lead us to a place suspended high above the clouds, where mystery and danger lurked around every corner. Venturing through the colossal gates of the floating city, we were greeted by a captivating...

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Everyone Rolls a Natural 1 Sometimes: Dealing with Failure on a Quest

Mccall — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:59 +0000

Greetings, fellow adventurers! It is I, Balamar the Paladin, ready to share my thoughts on a topic that I hold close to my heart—dealing with failure on a quest. You see, even a valiant paladin like myself isn’t immune to the occasional stumble or the infamous natural 1 roll. Join me as we explore how...

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Proper Weapon Maintenance on the Go

Mccall — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:50 +0000

The last thing you want is your favorite morning star to break in the middle of a hectic battle. The truth is, if your weapons are breaking unexpectedly, you’re doing something wrong. During my many adventures, both with and without my good friends here at the shop, I’ve made sure to hold a consistent vigilance...

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How to Prevent a Plate Mail Rash

Mccall — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:16 +0000

Through my many years traveling with Janix and Twern, I’ve found myself being the target of many monster hordes (I’m often used as a distraction due to my hearty nature and quality armor). Despite my many scuffles, exhaustive travels, and exposure to all types of environments, I’ve been able to maneuver quite well in my...

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How to Find the Right Boot Inserts for your Plate Mail

Mccall — Mon, 08 May 2023 13:30:08 +0000

When I was a soldier I did quite a bit of walking. They taught us in the academy that exhaustion was weakness so we’d push ourselves beyond our body’s breaking point. That led most of us to work 14+ hour shifts where we’d be either marching or guarding without any sitting breaks. I say “most”...

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How Much Should You Pay for a Hireling

Mccall — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:54:43 +0000

So you’ve found yourself taking on more than you can handle huh? But you don’t want to turn down an incredible quest, plus you could really use the extra money. Yeah, I’ve been there. When you’ve chosen to focus on a mostly melee based class you find yourself lacking quite a bit when it comes...

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Exercises to Keep Your Sword Arm From Cramping During a Fight

Mccall — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 03:58:22 +0000

Every second matters in the heat of battle. One wrong move, one moment overthinking your actions, could mean a critical wound. That’s why you want to eliminate any factors in your form; remove anything that may slow you down. For those of us fond of longswords, that would be wrist and arm cramps that creep...

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How the Moons Phases Can Affect Your Dungeoning Party

Mccall — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:40:55 +0000

Oh boy, let me tell you, when I first started my adventuring career, I had no clue about moon phases. I mean, who cares about the moon, right? But after years of exploring, I realized that the moon can make or break your whole mission. And let me tell you, there are some phases you...

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Why You Should Never Split The Group

Mccall — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:45:33 +0000

You’re on a perilous journey to the deepest levels of a cursed citadel with your trusted comrades when you reach a fork in the path. A couple of your party members insist on going left, convinced that is the right way. The rest of your party demands to go right, since they want to explore...

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