The Lego / D&D Project: Part 1
After my talk at GenCon , I've become more and more interested in the idea of using Lego in table top games, and this new ongoing feature will spotlight some simple, easy ways you can add bricks to your adventures. Before I jump into my first idea, I want to address the obvious question "why?", what does Lego add to my games that I don't already have? I would respond with a counter question. What does Dwarven Forge and Hirst Arts add to your game? What do minis , tokens , and battle maps add to your game? In all cases, I see those tools adding greater immersion in your game, and facilitating a clear understanding of what exactly is going on. When you set down a battle mat of a forest clearing, your players are not going to mistake that for a dungeon dwelling. And when you lay down a trio of mountain trolls , players are not going to mistake them for lizard men. Lego can do the same thing, but with one other key benefit, they are customizable and reusable. W...