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Tag: issue_173

issue_173
Editor's Note

Dressed to Kill (and Loot)

This week’s issue is about a topic near and dear to our hearts here at The Escapist – roleplaying. Like the blazing insignia ...
By Tom Endo Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Dressed to Kill (and loot)

Aggro Management

When my 13-year-old brother bought World of Warcraft for me last Christmas, I knew how badly he wanted me to try it. I ...
By George Page Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Letters to the Editor

Dressed to Kill (and Loot)

In response to “A God Among Insects” from The Escapist Forum: I will admit that I never played with ants as a kid, ...
By The Escapist Staff Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Dressed to Kill (and loot)

Weekend Warrior

The Dragon Army hesitated briefly after the death of their commander, but an anonymous cry to attack galvanized them into action. I expected ...
By Jay Barnson Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Dressed to Kill (and loot)

Cosplay and Effect

If you’ve never felt the irresistible urge to pretend you’re a Final Fantasy character, you might find it ironic that people pick up ...
By Alice Bonasio Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Dressed to Kill (and loot)

Hit’em Hard and Make’em Bleed

Professional wrestling and other “entertainment sports” occupy a precarious position in our culture. Not quite sports, not quite theatrical performances, they defy conventional ...
By Sara Grimes Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
Dressed to Kill (and loot)

The Dice They Carried

I hadn’t used my dice in years. Wasn’t sure I still had them, even. I used to carry them in a small, brown ...
By Russ Pitts Legacy AuthorOctober 28, 2008
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