Middle-aged tech for a middle-aged man
This week I entered the Tablet Age, as my wife generously purchased one for me. What a difference this week has made! As anyone who knows me will attest, I am not a fan of the cult whose temple lies at 1 Infinite Loop, so this was a choice between Windows7, Android, and WebOs. I … Continue reading
Rise of the Apocalypse, Fall of the Pulps
Not for lack of trying, and not without a certain amount of success, we have decided to shelve Hollow Earth Expedition in favor of Desolation. The cause, more than anything else, was the double-tap of period plus genre familiarity. The players adapted to the system rapidly, and our sessions were fast-paced, not prone to wish-fulfillment … Continue reading
Jacques Cousteau was a roleplayer
Myxzplk asked a very important question on rpg.stackexchange yesterday which ties in very nicely with the post on attachment I wrote last week. His question concerns methods of improving immersion in roleplay – otherwise known as ‘playing in character.’ While every group has a certain line concerning the amount and type of dramatic content allowed … Continue reading
Thanks for the memories~
When I think about this hobby of ours and what it is that keeps me involved with it decade after decade, through feast and famine, I guess it comes down to three little things. I say little, but sometimes, the smallest things have the most significance. I’m in my 40s now, and there are lots … Continue reading
Casting Shadows 