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Month: August 2013

Saturday’s Metrocities

I was feeling pretty good Saturday morning. The day was mine. I had no further responsibilities or promises to keep. Also, it was the day I was supposed to play in Kirin Robinson’s Old School Hack game. The rest of Read more…


Friday Shifted into Nefertiti Overdrive

By Friday, we were all in full Con mode. Given that I had to buy some stuff for my girls, I needed to hit the Exhibitor’s Hall. While I didn’t get what I wanted, I did get a few interviews Read more…


On Thursday, the Legion Marched

I’m not going to lie to you, I was kind of hung-over on Thursday morning. MF Bullock and I had a few wobbly pops the night before, and I didn’t get a good night’s sleep – nor did I follow Read more…


Wednesdays are for Beginning Gen Con!

Now, Wednesday was a Gen Con day, I guess. It was the day we all got in to Indianapolis, and it was a day for meeting old friends, but we didn’t really do anything “Gen Con.” I had used loyalty Read more…


D&D Next, Why Do You Hate Me So?

Having read the latest version of the D&D Next Playtest rules, I’m not a happy camper. Skills are missing. Specialties are missing. These are two of the aspects I loved. I loved the front-loading of complexities and the ability to Read more…


Gen Con: First Thoughts

And so I’ve returned from Gen Con. I had a great time travelling with Chris Bullock (settings editor on Centurion), Chris Groff (mechanics editor on Centurion), and Rob Wakefield (graphic designer for Centurion). The flight back wasn’t too much fun, Read more…


In Which I Admit to Being an Idiot

Things have been quiet here so I’ll drop a quick update and then fade back into the mists for a bit. Centurion has been sent off for layout. That means the writing has all been edited and the art all Read more…