Tag Archives: humor

Thimble After Dark

Posted on October 3, 2016 by NWT Thimble

In 2011, Cards Against Humanity was thrust upon the world, throbbing and heaving. It became quite popular among the sick and depraved…so that’s pretty much everybody. Sales have increasingly grown over the years, and it’s easy to see why. … Continue reading →

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My Gen Can’t Top Ten

Posted on August 3, 2016 by NWT Thimble

I’m so excited to go to Gen Can’t this year. The events, the vendors, the costumes, the gold plated puppies and kittens handed out to all guests. But what I’m most excited for this year is all the new games … Continue reading →

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The Thimble’s Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide

Posted on February 13, 2014 by NWT Thimble

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air. Ingenious marriage proposals are being planned (real and imaginary). Chocolate and rose sales are skyrocketing. Restaurant reservations are at a premium. Women’s expectations are at an all time high (only to … Continue reading →

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Dave’s DM’s Do’s & Don’ts: Dandy & Dopey, 2 DMs With Different Approaches

Posted on November 14, 2013 by NWT Thimble

Dandy DM roleplays around the table at least once a night to make sure everyone’s character is involved in the action. Dopey DM writes extensively detailed solo chapters for their favorite NPCs and recites them in full to the players. … Continue reading →

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NWTT Theatre: Bingo

Posted on September 5, 2013 by NWT Thimble

*CURTAIN RISES* *LIEUTENANT AND ENSIGN ARE SEATED AT CONSOLES, FRANTICALLY TWISTING KNOBS AND PUSHING BUTTONS. KLAXONS ARE BLARING AND WARNING LIGHTS ARE FLASHING* *ENTER CAPTAIN* ENSIGN: Captain on the bridge! CAPTAIN: What’s the situation? LIEUTENANT: A surprise blitz attack by … Continue reading →

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NWTT Theatre: Get a Cluedo

Posted on May 23, 2013 by NWT Thimble

*CURTAIN RISES* YELLOW: Everyone, gather together! I think I have this case solved! WHITE: You figured it out already? YELLOW: I’m fairly certain I have. RED: Bullshit. PURPLE: Well, out with it then…whodunnit? YELLOW: I accuse Colonel Mustard of killing … Continue reading →

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And Then There’s This….

Posted on April 4, 2013 by NWT Thimble

EDITOR’S NOTE: So our main contributor Patrick has been fighting a head cold all week, and…he’s not doing well with it. It appears that he can’t hold a coherent thought in his head for more than a minute, much less … Continue reading →

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Ideas, I Gots Them

Posted on March 14, 2013 by NWT Thimble

Growing up, board games based on licensed properties made up a good chunk of my table top experience. I enjoyed a great many games based on the exploits of the Dukes of Hazard, Pac-Man, the X-Men, E.T., the REAL Ghostbusters, … Continue reading →

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If You Could Be Anybody, Why Settle With Just One?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by NWT Thimble

Hello, I’m Patrick, and I have a problem. I have Multiple Character Disorder, known in MMO circles as “altitis”. When playing games where you create your own character, I can’t stop creating characters. I’ve got about 30 characters spread across … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged altitis, character creation, characters, D&D, humor, opinion, roleplaying games, Star Wars, stuff I like, WEG | 5 Comments

We Welcome You to Munchkin Land

Posted on February 21, 2013 by NWT Thimble

In college, I was introduced to pen and paper role-playing games. I dabbled a bit with them in high school, but never really got into them. In college that changed. They became a great creative outlet for me. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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