for One Round3/16/2018 c1 n2oflyr
This was a great one shot. The characters were surprisingly fleshed out for such a short story. I would love to know how to play the game they were playing.
This was a great one shot. The characters were surprisingly fleshed out for such a short story. I would love to know how to play the game they were playing.
10/9/2017 c1 Windfall
Rare to see a D&D fic. The whimsy of the tale was what drew me.
Was a fun read.
Rare to see a D&D fic. The whimsy of the tale was what drew me.
Was a fun read.
4/25/2016 c1 Guest
I think you're conflating gambit (risky stratagem) with gamut (complete range).
Cute story, though.
I think you're conflating gambit (risky stratagem) with gamut (complete range).
Cute story, though.
7/21/2015 c1 romandesimone
I didn't know what to expect from such a short story, but now I know. . . I want more.
As much of a scoundrel as Glenn is, I'd like to see if he can actually escape the wrath of Tiamat and bring back his lover Tachina.
Also, I want to play Three-Dragon Ante as well, the cheapest I've seen it is US $20.00 , so I'll definitely be purchasing it soon.
Thanks for the story Kar.
I didn't know what to expect from such a short story, but now I know. . . I want more.
As much of a scoundrel as Glenn is, I'd like to see if he can actually escape the wrath of Tiamat and bring back his lover Tachina.
Also, I want to play Three-Dragon Ante as well, the cheapest I've seen it is US $20.00 , so I'll definitely be purchasing it soon.
Thanks for the story Kar.
2/6/2014 c1 
18LittleFireDragon
Very nice little story.
Came here from TVtropes if you know what that is, and I must say this definitely deserves the recommendation it got. :)
18LittleFireDragonVery nice little story.
Came here from TVtropes if you know what that is, and I must say this definitely deserves the recommendation it got. :)
5/24/2013 c1 32GuesssWho
Yeah, having a card game where you call upon a very short-tempered evil dragon goddess every other time you win bigBAD IDEA
32GuesssWhoYeah, having a card game where you call upon a very short-tempered evil dragon goddess every other time you win bigBAD IDEA
6/28/2012 c1 Officer Hotpants
Did you just make this game up? Because you've got a very entertaining game on your hands, if so. I actually want to play it for real, and I think a lot of people- fellow DnD geeks or no- would love it, as well. I won't lie and say I really understood what was going on with Tiamat (aside from how calling out her name is obviously a bad idea), but it didn't detract from the story, which speaks well of your writing abilities.
Did you just make this game up? Because you've got a very entertaining game on your hands, if so. I actually want to play it for real, and I think a lot of people- fellow DnD geeks or no- would love it, as well. I won't lie and say I really understood what was going on with Tiamat (aside from how calling out her name is obviously a bad idea), but it didn't detract from the story, which speaks well of your writing abilities.
9/22/2011 c1 5Tarice the Styraurus
I've played, I've won, I've lost but NOTHING compares to a Chromatic Gambit with Tiamat. Personally, I'm all for those evil dragons with Black being my favorite. I don't understand how people can dislike something like a Great Wyrm Black Dragon trying to squeeze you for all the money you're worth. Anyways, love the ending. I had to read it twice to realize that her cohorts had spoken. Overall, I can relate with it, having someone win big in the first round...though that person lost rather quickly having spent all their luck in that first round just as Glenn did. [sigh] Well, at least Tiamat has more to horde! ^_^ 5/5
5Tarice the StyraurusI've played, I've won, I've lost but NOTHING compares to a Chromatic Gambit with Tiamat. Personally, I'm all for those evil dragons with Black being my favorite. I don't understand how people can dislike something like a Great Wyrm Black Dragon trying to squeeze you for all the money you're worth. Anyways, love the ending. I had to read it twice to realize that her cohorts had spoken. Overall, I can relate with it, having someone win big in the first round...though that person lost rather quickly having spent all their luck in that first round just as Glenn did. [sigh] Well, at least Tiamat has more to horde! ^_^ 5/5
5/12/2008 c1 2Dyrian
Very interesting. Did you come up with this game, or was it posted in Dragon magazine or something?
I liked the ending, kinda saw it coming though. Although, having Tiamut speak in game mechanic terms was quite comical, but it did reinforce the One Round theme you had going.
2DyrianVery interesting. Did you come up with this game, or was it posted in Dragon magazine or something?
I liked the ending, kinda saw it coming though. Although, having Tiamut speak in game mechanic terms was quite comical, but it did reinforce the One Round theme you had going.
4/10/2007 c1 13Great Thumbs of Wisdom
So, in other words, the "curse" IS real.
Poor, poor Glenn. Ah, well. Probably for the best.
Good story, I didn't find any errors, though it was kind hard to understand at times. Luckily, I've played D&D before. Otherwise I never would have understood anything here. That's the only thing I've found hard about this little oneshot: only insiders can understand it, and only very seasoned insiders can can understand it well.
13Great Thumbs of WisdomSo, in other words, the "curse" IS real.
Poor, poor Glenn. Ah, well. Probably for the best.
Good story, I didn't find any errors, though it was kind hard to understand at times. Luckily, I've played D&D before. Otherwise I never would have understood anything here. That's the only thing I've found hard about this little oneshot: only insiders can understand it, and only very seasoned insiders can can understand it well.
10/14/2006 c1 14Icy Mike Molson
I'm not all that sure why I didn't review this when I read it last year.
Not a bad little short story, adn definitely a cool take on hte cards, epsecially since... well, you can't have a Texas Hold 'Em without Texas. I'd say something useful and meaningful, but I'm out of useful yet somehow condescending remarks for the moment. So good job.
14Icy Mike MolsonI'm not all that sure why I didn't review this when I read it last year.
Not a bad little short story, adn definitely a cool take on hte cards, epsecially since... well, you can't have a Texas Hold 'Em without Texas. I'd say something useful and meaningful, but I'm out of useful yet somehow condescending remarks for the moment. So good job.
7/19/2006 c1 2Master Archon
Great way to get into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. The Detail was amazingly shown, whithout any boring context. This story also shows the hidden magic in the campaign, and tells how big and horrid Mistress Tiamat really is.
2Master ArchonGreat way to get into the world of Dungeons and Dragons. The Detail was amazingly shown, whithout any boring context. This story also shows the hidden magic in the campaign, and tells how big and horrid Mistress Tiamat really is.