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
Everything you need to know about MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide We're going to the weird Wild West in MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction, so here's what you need to know about the set.
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decklists
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide These MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decklists show which creatures, instants, sorceries, and lands you can expect to find in your deck.
You can save $300 on Avatar and Root RPGs thanks to this massive TTRPG bundle
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Get Avatar Legends RPG, Root RPG, and much more as part of this immense Magpie Games book bundle, and save yourself $300.
Lovecraftian TTRPG Call of Cthulhu hits 1800% of its Kickstarter goal
By Abigail Shannon published
News Call of Cthulhu Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game has smashed its Kickstarter funding goal
You have less than 24 hours to enjoy 50% off Pokemon TCG
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Pokemon cards see major savings in Best Buy's deal of the day - but this offer won't last long.
How to play MTG Commander
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide This beginner's guide to Magic: The Gathering Commander takes you through everything from learning how to play the MTG Commander format to how to build a Commander deck.
Spooky survival roguelike meets the world of tabletop gaming with Don’t Starve: The Board Game
By Abigail Shannon published
News Don't Starve: The Board Game hits Kickstarter, adapting the popular survival game to tabletop format.
Greninja, Chimchar, and Snubbull join Pokemon Funko Pop lineup
By Abigail Shannon published
News Greninja, Chimchar, and Snubbull Funko Pop Pokemon figures are now available to pre-order.
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction subsets explained: legality, alternate art, and boosters
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Here's a breakdown of each of the five MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction subsets, including explanations of each set's legality in Magic: The Gathering formats.
New D&D rulebooks have 96% new artwork, and everything else we found out at Gary Con
By Abigail Shannon published
News GaryCon provided lots of information on the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons core rulebooks for 2024, as well as more new content like Vecna: Eve of Ruin.
29% off Disney Lorcana starter decks make now the best time to pick up the TCG
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Savings on Disney Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn starter decks and booster packs make for a great time to try out the TCG.
Devious deals on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Villainous make it good value to be bad
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals We've found some superb deals on Disney Villainous, Star Wars Villainous, and Marvel Villainous that deserve a place in your basket
This lowest-ever MTG Fallout deal seriously speaks to my inner Cap Collector
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Magic: The Gathering Fallout commander decks have hit their lowest price ever thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay deal lets you dive into the RPG for less than the cost of a Citadel paint pot
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals This mega bundle of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay books is not only perfect for getting into the RPG but also lets you experience The Enemy Within, the game's most beloved campaign
If this Lego D&D leak is anything to go by, the set is a must-have
By Abigail Shannon published
News These leaked images of the upcoming Lego D&D set look like the perfect addition to any Dungeons & Dragons fan's collection.
This Lego Super Mario sale has 20% off some of the coolest sets
By Abigail Shannon published
Deals Best Buy is delivering 20% savings on Lego Super Mario sets like Dry Bowser Castle and Adventures with Mario.
Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet —Twilight Masquerade debuts not one but five Ogerpon cards
By Abigail Shannon published
News The newest expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game is available to pre-order now.
Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last introduces the franchise's most underrated villain
By Abigail Shannon published
News Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last is the upcoming expansion to the Disney Villainous spin-off
The Walking Dead Universe Starter Set review: "Death, dice, despair… all it needs is more depth"
By Abigail Shannon published
Review
Hey '80s kids, the Lego Atari 2600 is now available at its lowest price, like, ever
By Abigail Shannon published
Deal You can get major savings on the Lego Atari 2600 at the moment on US Amazon.
New Mork Borg adventure comes from the twisted mind of a 5-year-old
By Abigail Shannon published
News The world is ending and the floor is lava
Everything you need to know about MTG Fallout
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide Magic: The Gathering Fallout promises to be a very S.P.E.C.I.A.L. release, so here's the lowdown on its cards, characters, and more.
How to play Magic: The Gathering
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Our beginner's guide on how to play Magic: The Gathering, including a run down of everything from card types to combat.
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