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Tyler Chancey

Staff Writer

About Tyler Chancey

Ever since he was small, Tyler Chancey has had a deep, abiding love for video games and a tendency to think and overanalyze everything he enjoyed. This passion continued into his adulthood as he continued to express his love of the medium across multiple different hobbyist sites, refining his creative voice. He has worn many hats as part of these endeavors. Writer, editor, consultant, PR, podcast host, the list goes on. While many of those outlets have closed their doors, the experience gained was vital.

Tyler is a major advocate for not just games as a creative medium and a form of entertainment, but in its therapeutic application for those coping with mental illness. This has extended into his coverage and love of the tabletop and TTRPG space thanks to his passionate association with non-profit organizations like The Bodhana Group, and Rise Above the Disorder. This has instilled a strong desire to ensure that all voices from all walks of life are welcome at the table and can have their moments in the spotlight, and all of the skills of communication and emotional labor that comes with it.

When he isn't writing about games, making material for his TTRPG campaigns with fellow colleagues and beloved streamers, or singing as part of his local church congregation, he spends his time disguised as nobody important.

Articles by Tyler Chancey


Total Articles: 1248


A promo image of the books and box of The Darkest Woods horror TTRPG adventure.
News

The Darkest Woods Bring Horror to any TTRPG World

Monte Cook Games has announced The Darkest Woods, a richly detailed, system-agnostic horror mega-adventure designed for any TTRPG adventure.

October 11, 2024 | 05:53 EDT

A promo screenshot of the Dungeons & Dragons Universal Fan Fest. It shows a red dragon flying through a cloudy sky.
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Dungeons & Dragons Comes to Universal Fan Fest

Universal Studios announced a Dungeons & Dragons Universal Fan Fest event, bringing the TTRPG to life at Univeral Studios Hollywood.

October 9, 2024 | 04:20 EDT

A screenshot of a match of Warhammer Underworlds, showing several miniatures on a hex-based grid, differently colored six-sided dice are visible.
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Games Workshop Announces New Edition of Warhammer Underworlds

Games Workshop has announced a new edition of Warhammer Underworlds. This new edition includes major changes to established rules.

October 8, 2024 | 04:11 EDT

A screenshot of Mass Effect: The Board Game sitting on a gaming mat.
Review

Mass Effect: The Board Game Review – Back To The Reaper War

Mass Effect: The Board Game does an admirable job adapting the series' combat and impactful narrative choices to the gaming table. This is our review.

October 8, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

A screenshot of the board game Tanares Expeditions: Central Sea. A box of the game is sitting next to an elaborate miniature of a sea dragon.
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Dragori Games Announces Tanares Expeditions, an Epic Pirate Adventure Board Game

Dragori Games has announced its latest crowdfunding campaign. The project is called Tanares Expeditions: Central Sea, a co-op heroic pirate board game.

October 7, 2024 | 04:10 EDT

The logo for the 2024 remake of Until Dawn. It shows a skull-shaped hourglass, the bottom half containing a cabin and several teenagers.
Review

Until Dawn 2024 Review – New Faces, Old Blood

Until Dawn 2024 is a remake of an eight-year-old game. One that tries and struggles to capture the spirit of the original. This is our review.

October 7, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

Box art of Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons, displaying the game box on a stylized blue background.
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Avalon Hill Reveals Additional Information About Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons, the First Expansion for Talisman Fifth Edition

Avalon Hill has announced Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons. This is their first major expansion for the latest edition of the iconic board game.

October 4, 2024 | 03:56 EDT

Artwork of the Necromancy of Thay supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 edition, showing an army of undead warriors charging towards  the viewer.
News

Dedicated Fan Compiles Over 1000 Pages of Dungeons & Dragons Lost Content

A single dedicated TTRPG fan has compiled a trove of Dungeons & Dragons lost content. The trove contains more than 1000 pages of seemingly lost content.

October 3, 2024 | 03:46 EDT

A screenshot of a game of Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team, showing two teams in a desolated city.
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New Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team Faction Rules Are Available Digitally

Ahead of the release of the Kill Team Hivestorm boxed set, Games Workshop has released updated Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team Faction rules on their app.

October 2, 2024 | 03:54 EDT

A promotional image of Press Pause 2024, with the logos for Safe in Our World and The Multiplayer Group are visible.
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Safe In Our World Launches Halloween-Themed D&D One-Shot for Press Pause 2024

Safe in Our World is launching a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot to help promote and aid the Press Pause 2024 fundraiser.

October 1, 2024 | 04:04 EDT

Card artwork of Street Riot from Magic: The Gathering. It shows an angry mob on a city street approaching a detachment of guards.
News

Wizards of the Coast Takes Over Commander Format Following Abuse To Rules Committee

Due to recent attacks on the Commander Rules Committee, Wizards of the Coast has announced their game design team will now manage the Commander format.

September 30, 2024 | 02:35 EDT

A promotional screenshot of GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra. Seen left to right is Gung-Ho, Scarlet, Snake Eyes, Duke, Roadblock, and Ripcord posing in front of an explosion. The game's title is at the bottom of the screen.
Review

GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra Review – Running Out of Quarters

GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra is a decent throwback to the simple arcade button bashers of old, but falters in presentation and level design. This is our review.

September 27, 2024 | 05:25 EDT

A promotional screenshot of the Camp Totally Safe Secret Lair for Magic The Gathering. It shows the titles on wooden signs in the middle of a dark forest during a full moon. The word "lair" is crossed out and replaced with "scare" in red paint.
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New Magic: The Gathering Camp Totally Safe Secret Lair Brings Tricks and Treats

Wizards of the Coast announces their Magic: The Gathering Camp Totally Safe Secret Lair superdrop. It contains 8 Halloween-themed drops.

September 27, 2024 | 04:45 EDT

Artwork of the Magic: The Gathering card, Mana Crypt. The art shows a floating, Aztec-esque idle head glowing in chromatic light in an empty stone crypt.
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Latest Magic: The Gathering Commander Ban List Update Enrages The Fanbase

Wizards of the Coast has quietly updated their Magic: The Gathering Commander ban list. This has resulted in passionate outrage by the community.

September 26, 2024 | 04:23 EDT

A promotional screenshot for the TTRPGs for Accessible Gaming Bundle, showing a set of metal braille dice
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TTRPGs for Accessibility in Gaming Bundle Raises Money For Braille Dice

The DOTS RPG Project, Die Hard Dice, and over 130 indie TTRPG creators have put together the TTRPGs for Accessibility in Gaming Bundle in itch.

September 25, 2024 | 03:50 EDT

A screenshot of The Lord of the Rings Trick-Taking Game, a handful of cards are seen alongisde the game's box on a white table.
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The Lord of the Rings Trick-Taking Game Previewed at Gen Con 2024

Board Game Geek's own W. Eric Martin got a first look at The Lord of the Rings Trick-Taking Game, which was being previewed at Gen Con 2024.

September 24, 2024 | 04:34 EDT

A promotional screenshot of the starter box of Cards Against Humanity on a white background.
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Cards Against Humanity Files Lawsuit Against SpaceX for $15 Million

The tabletop publisher, Cards Against Humanity, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's company SpaceX for trespassing on private property.

September 23, 2024 | 03:40 EDT

A screenshot of the Kobold Press logo. The logo is in clear blue letters on a black swirling background.
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Kobold Press CEO Says No to Generative AI

In light of recent trends in the entertainment industry, Kobold Press' CEO, Wolfgang Baur, has said no to using Generative AI.

September 20, 2024 | 03:55 EDT

A promo image of the Centipede Blast Card Game, showing a handful of cards on a yellow background.
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Atari Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Centipede Blast Card Game

Atari has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Centipede Blast Card Game. It is a tabletop adaptation of a retro arcade classic.

September 19, 2024 | 03:44 EDT

A promotional image of toys listed as finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame. The toys displayed include balloons, hobby horses, Pokemon Trading Cards, a Transformer, and a My Little Pony.
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The Pokemon Trading Card Game Among 12 Finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame

The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 National Toy Hall of Fame finalists. One of those finalists is the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

September 18, 2024 | 03:49 EDT

A promotional image promoting Daggerheart pre-orders, showing the game's logo alongside a deer woman and a frog man.
News

Daggerheart, Darrington Press' Hotly Anticipated TTRPG, is Now Available for Pre-Order

Darrington Press has announced the newest fantasy TTRPG, Daggerheart, their latest TTRPG release, is available now for pre-order.

September 17, 2024 | 03:21 EDT

Book artwork from Bigby Presents Glory of Giants supplement from Dungeons & Dragons. The artwork shows a group of giants presenting to an elder on a throne.
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Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Expresses Support of AI in Dungeons & Dragons

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks is convinced that highly controversial generative AI will be used in Dungeons & Dragons in the future.

September 13, 2024 | 04:25 EDT

A promotional image of the Gamefound campaign for the board game Puerto Rico Special Edition. It shows a copy of the board game and several game pieces.
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Puerto Rico Special Edition Comes To Gamefound, Is Fully Funded in Minutes

Awaken Realms and Ravensburger have launched a Puerto Rico Special Edition crowdfunding campaign. It was fully funded in three minutes.

September 12, 2024 | 04:44 EDT

Painterly artwork of the Planeswalker Gideon Jura from Magic: The Gathering.
News

Magic: The Gathering Netflix Series Is Officially Canceled

According to one of its lead voice actors, the long-gestating Magic: The Gathering Netflix series originally slated to release in 2022 is dead.

September 11, 2024 | 04:08 EDT