This is a revised version of a post I published on our sister Tumblr site: Roll. As I realize it’s usefulness, I decided to move it here. A few days ago I bought Chuck Wendig’s “Confession of a Penmonkey” eBook. I’m loving it so far, funny and insightful stuff! Chuck’s a blogger, novelist and long time RPG […]
Archives for June 2011
Let’s Talk About Superhero Movies
I know a few people who are getting sick of superhero and comic book movies, and with good reason considering this year’s offering of Thor, X-Men: First Class, Green Lantern, and Captain America to name a few. Back when I was extremely young you could still consider superhero movies to be a new thing, but here in 2011 we have more comic book movies than I could have ever dreamed possible as an adolescent. You’ll notice I use the terms “superhero” and “comic book” interchangeably here, but that is simply for ease of use – rest assured I am well aware of the inherent differences and that there are non-comic book superhero movies and non-superhero comic book movies.
The Note
Last night, I found a note written in my own handwriting that I didn’t remember writing. It said only “HE WAS VERY BAD.” Do I simply have a bad memory, or is something more sinister afoot? Has something sinister happened that I simply forgot about? Is Bigfoot involved? Read on, and share the constant nightmare that has become my life.
Con-Versations: Highlights of The Grand Roludothon
In which Chatty recounts his gaming day at a local con, describing the highlights of his Dungeon Reality Show and Old School Job sessions.
Critical Bits for the week ending 2011-06-12
From the Archives:: Off for my trimestrial cardboard crack fix http://bit.ly/iGPpQB #charchive # RT @greywulf: A picture of every creature in the Monster Manual 1, where they live, and their level range http://j.mp/mrmCju Awesome! # Available now: The Lost City paragon-level #dnd adventure by @loganbonner http://bit.ly/jkBREj # RT @fredhicks: Charity Dresden Files RPG bundle – […]
Numbiz iz Numbiz
Once again, it’s time to create a new 4E character, and once again, I’m paralyzed by indecision. Believe it or not, this isn’t because I’m overwhelmed with options. I’m okay with having bunches and piles and oodles of options. Pathetically, I’m currently frozen by the crushing terror that I’m going to make the wrong choice and wind up with a lousy, useless, despised character, which reflects badly on me as a player, a man, and an American. And possibly a human being.
The Architect DM: Planar Modification
Last week my first appearance ever on the Tome Show podcast was posted (on my Birthday, no less!) and the topic that I was very pleased to be invited in on was Planar Advice for 4th Edition. Thank you to Jeff for the invite, and if you haven’t listened to this episode or if the Tome Show in general then you should head over to his website and check it out!
The Stay-At-Home Adventurer
Yesterday marked the beginning of my third week of unemployment. While the stress of my previous job is no longer an issue, I am faced with a whole new host of things to worry about. The first is, obviously, trying to find a new job. There’s lots of things to get done around the house, so it’s not as if I have a lack of things to do. Getting them done with a 3 year old who has no regard for his own personal safety (much less the well-being and structural integrity of his parents’ belongings, the furniture, or even the house) significantly raises the challenge rating on keeping my sanity. So I started thinking about what a campaign would be like if the PCs never went anywhere and the adventure came to them. I bet it’d be more exciting than Super Why.
Chatty DM, Freelancer, Part 2: Lessons from Day Jobs
In which Chatty details his real life work experiences and how they helped shape his burgeoning career as a writer.
Critical Bits for the week ending 2011-06-05
From the Archives:: Balticon Panel Recap / Crappy First Prototypes http://bit.ly/jWWKo5 #charchive # D&D Daggerdale review updated with interview questions with Bedlam Games, sent before the game was released: http://bit.ly/ivc6wy # RT @mudbunny74: Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Emporium is back up on production schedule for the fall. http://bit.ly/kkGmqb # RT @gregbilsland: Table of Contents for June Dragon […]
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