Abigail Shannon
After graduating with a BA in English and Sociology, I followed the great Irish tradition of emigrating immediately. Nine months into a retail position at CeX, while lost in the deeply meditative process of cleaning gamer gunk™ off an Xbox 360 controller, it occurred to me that there had to be a better way to make a living from my love of nerdy guff.
And so began my freelance writing journey. And so it continued until I finally landed the fabulous role of Tabletop & Merch Writer here at 12DOVE.
As someone who is as artsy-craftsy as they are tabletop-gamey, I love tending to the fine details of miniature painting just as much as I love roleplaying crushing my foes in combat. So, expect coverage of Dungeons & Dungeons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, and heaps more as I find new hobby rabbit holes to fall down.
Latest articles by Abigail Shannon

MTG Aetherdrift's biggest departure from fantasy isn't its hot rods or its controversial set symbol, it's in the introduction of this one creature type
By Abigail Shannon published
News A cog in the works for Magic: The Gathering's fantasy setting

This trio of Blockbuster party board games is just $1 away from its lowest ever price … and there’s no late fees included either
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals You will have to make your own popcorn though

Mörk Borg rules and a Legacy of Kain setting led to this TTRPG project raising 500% of its funding goal (so far)
By Abigail Shannon published
News Despite only recently hitting Backerkit, fans are clammering behind this Legacy of Kain TTRPG and encyclopedia project

With up to 47% off Star Wars: Unlimited, now’s the perfect time to give the underrated TCG a go
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal Stellar deals

MTG Aetherdrift Commanders are more about the destination than the journey because they have basically no vehicles
By Abigail Shannon published
News Forget speed-racing, we're sight-seeing

With these lowest ever prices, these Villainous deals are plotting to take over my board game collection
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal Disney Villainous, Star Wars Villainous, and Marvel Villainous expansions are seeing some major discounts

MTG Aetherdrift Commander decklist teasers reveal a low-cost Commander that’ll bring any reanimator deck to life
By Abigail Shannon published
News A first look at Living Energy and Eternal Might

This cutesy, cottagecore board game has just hit its lowest ever price
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal This cutesy, cottagecore board game has just hit its lowest ever price

Best Prime Day board game deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The 12DOVE team is here to find you all the best Prime Day board game deals once again

The Illumineer’s Trove is how I’d recommend any player experience Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies and it’s $7 off right now
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies' Illumineer's Trove is seeing a 14% discount, pushing the new set's box to its lowest-ever price

MTG Duskmourn Commander decks, ranked
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide I've played all four precons for Magic's spookiest set, here's the MTG Duskmourn Commander decks, ranked.

The 2024 D&D Player's Handbook is 20% off thanks to this first discount
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals The new D&D Player's Handbook for 2024 is $10 off right now, in the tabletop rpg book's first price drop since release.

Biggest ever discount on the Scarlet & Violet Temporal Force Elite Trainer Box means now is the perfect time to add to your Pokemon TCG collection
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals The Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Temporal Force Elite Trainer Box has hit a massive discount of 36% off.

MTG Duskmourn Commander decklists – full card list with Archenemy scheme cards
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Check out the complete Jump Scare, Death Toll, Endless Punishment, and Miracle Worker decklists

Flexispot M17 standing desk converter review: "all the functionality of the real deal"
By Abigail Shannon published
Review The Flexispot M17 standing desk converter is a fantastic way to add functionality to your surface without having to invest in expensive new gaming furniture.

Want to build your own Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine army? Get 15% off these essentials
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Like savings from the God-Emperor himself

Kick off the spooky season with $94 off your MTG Duskmourn Collector Booster Box pre-order
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals A scarily good Labour Day deal

Commander is the "center of gravity for Magic" says MTG's Ken Troop
By Abigail Shannon published
Interview Interview | Magic: The Gathering's global play lead, Ken Troop talks the changing face of MTG

D&D newbies will have to wait more than a year for an up-to-date starter set
By Abigail Shannon published
News Learning to be patient

D&D Direct reveals 2025 plans to return to the setting of Baldur’s Gate 3
By Abigail Shannon published
News Baldur's Gate and beyond

Magic: The Gathering ban list January 2025
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide Here's an updated list of MTG cards banned in each format, including the complete ban list for Standard, Vintage, Commander, and more.

Wizards of the Coast admit MTG Modern Horizons 3's Nadu was a “design mistake”
By Abigail Shannon published
News Bye bye birdie

Scry for less with this Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck that’s 25% off right now
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals I see a discount in your future

Get nine Play Boosters, a Collector Booster, and more for just $81 with this MTG Modern Horizons 3 Gift Bundle deal
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals The MTG Modern Horizons 3 Gift Bundle is close to its lowest-ever price, delivering a major discount on this bumper back of Play Boosters, a Collector Booster, and accessories.
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