Welcome to 2018, fellow gamers! I hope your holidays were spent in the manner which please you most. For me, that meant delicious solitude spent reading, editing, and writing, with breaks for coffee and scrumptious holiday cooking and baking. I also hope you had a chance to play some games, whether in-person or online.
The logo might have tipped you off, but once again Renaissance Gamer is taking part in the RPG Blog Carnival. More than that, though, I’m hosting the January 2018 Carnival! Which is exciting and means I get to choose the topic for the month, as well as posting on the topic, hosting all the links from the other blogs taking part, and writing the wrap-up post at the end.
Money is usually tight following the holidays, and gamers are not exempt from this. You are likely going into January gift-rich and money-poor. Which isn’t a bad thing, but it might mean your tabletop game spending has to take a backseat for a while.
Or does it? January’s RPG Blog Carnival topic is Tabletop Gaming on a Budget: how to get gold piece value gaming supplies and resources for copper piece prices. Useful just after the holidays? Sure. But maybe you’re new to the hobby and want to dip your toe before diving deep into your wallet. Or you want to try some new games without breaking the bank. Have you considered taking the leap into game mastering, but the laundry list of GM supplies is daunting? This month’s RPG Carnival posts will help you play games without spending big dollars.
This is the anchor post for the month, so if you’re taking part in this month’s carnival drop a link to your blog post in the comments below. If you just want the tips, bookmark this page and stop back throughout the month. I’ll also post a wrap-up at the end of the month, bringing it all together. And keep your eye on the blog, I’ll have my own post on the wonders and delights to be found at your local Dollar Store.
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At Rising Phoenix Games I shared my 3-Point Plan for gaming on the cheap…
http://www.risingphoenixgames.com/blog/roleplaying-on-the-cheap/
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I’m joining the fray in plenty of time this month. I took a look at some great RPGs with a low (i.e. free) initial cost of entry. Thanks for a great topic to kick the year off!
http://loottheroom.uk/rpg-blog-carnival-roleplaying-games-on-a-budget/
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I looked at several different cheap options of play at my site: ericmpaq.wordpress.com/2018/01/10/tabletop-gaming-on-a-budget/
Check our January Blog Carnival post over at The Rat Hole! http://therathole.ca/renaissance-gamer-01-15-18/
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I ramble a little but this month, but I focus on how to spend the money you have. Basic advice and directions you can go with short funds. Just some basic ideas.
http://thewanderingalchemist.com/2018/01/17/rpg-blog-carnival-gaming-on-a-budget/
It took me far too long to put the finishing touches on my “Gaming on a Budget” post, but here it is:
https://www.nuketown.com/gaming-on-a-budget/
I talk a little about my family’s approach to coming up with a budget and then delve into some techniques I use to stay within that budget.
Thanks for hosting!
I wish I could have joined, I was quite busy. But I’ve been gaming on a budget for a while, myself! Anyway, while there’s not much time left, I hope you can join in the February theme!