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What is Never Say Dice?

Never Say Dice is a weekly blog created by two best friends to share their thoughts on games, storytelling and nerdery. Posts are released weekly on Saturday mornings and typically involve books, role playing games, or both. 

Who are the authors?

Andy is...the impetus behind Never Say Dice being their blog. In no particular order he is: a dad, tabletop gamer, console gamer, amateur musician, community theater tech, aspiring tabletop game designer, and all around nerd.

Bugsy is...the editor-in-chief of the Never Say Dice blog. He is a writer, a gamemaster, a musician and songwriter, a scholar, and most best of all, a fool. Perhaps one day he will achieve his goal of becoming the totally not made-up Magician-Detective.



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