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Ian MacLean

Ian MacLean

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Ian MacLean is a professional pixel artist/animator and illustrator who has worked in the gaming industry for 16 years. He considers himself a super nerd and has the polyhedral dice, comic collection, and miniatures to prove it.

At a time when much of the world is stuck at home, the need for connection and some semblance of normalcy is incredibly important. Even though many of us can’t get together to enjoy our regular pastimes, there are plenty of ways to recreate those hobbies online. This series will explore some of those workarounds, and walk you through getting started.

This series is intended for age 13+ and for adults setting up accounts for their kids.

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Pokemon TCGO

Socialize at a distance with Pokemon Trading Card Game Online. This article provides instructions to parents and kids 13+ for setting up Trainer Club Accounts.

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Tabletop Simulator

Date: May 5, 2020At a time when much of the world is stuck at home, the need for connection and some semblance of normalcy is incredibly important. Even though many of us can’t get together to enjoy our regular pastimes, there are plenty of ways to recreate those hobbies online. This series will explore some … Continued