Why do we listen to or watch (depending upon the format) Actual Play roleplaying podcasts? Some people do it to learn how to play a particular tabletop roleplaying game, others do it because they enjoy the camaraderie between the players and game-master, while still others do it because they enjoy the story being crafted. This…
So I’ve been working on the framewwork for a simple, rules-lite tabletop roleplaying game, modified from a game I wrote some two decades ago. I have the bones for it in my head, but the more that I put words to paper, the more the system falters under increased scrutiny. For instance, it is all…
I miss Blizzard. Okay, okay… I know I get nostalgic for “World of Warcraft” every six months or so, and every couple of years I break down and re-install the game for a while. But this time, it’s different. No, really, it is. You see, I do miss playing WoW, but I also miss “Diablo…
As a general rule, I despise first-person shooters. I didn’t used to, mind you. I was a huge fan of the “Quake” series and “Unreal Tournament” back when those were new, but times have changed. My reflexes have slowed with age, and FPS games have become mind-rotting slogs. That all said, thewre are still things…
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A question has arisen over the last decade or so, that has finally reached a point where I believe we must finally put an end to it, once and for all. We must finally look at this argument in-depth, give it the proper due diligence it deserves, and put it to rest. So, with all…
I am out of the game. Over the last few years, the specs – and costs thereof – have skyrocketed for computer parts, which has led to my refraining from upgrading, or building a new gaming rig. It is outright ridiculous. Once upon a time, I could build a solid gaming computer for under $1500,…
