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Not Just Fluff -- Downright Evil
So.Apparently, the latest bestseller in the "Self Help" section is some piece of repulsive twaddle called "The Secret", which, based on summaries I've seen here and there, claims that all you need to be successful is to … -
I'd Go On It, But Tony Would Win
From here:"America's Next Top Dungeon Master In nationwide auditions, thousands of starry-eyed Dungeons & Dragons players are asked to describe their D&D campaign in eye-glazing detail. ("In my game, dwarves… -
Lizard Rants On Game Design
Some background:Vanguard, Saga Of So Much Potential We Endure The Endless Bugs And System-Choking Demands, has been officially in paid beta...I mean, released....for a month now. As a reward for players who have been sti… -
In America, We're Lucky If They Can Spell Their Names
In America, if a middle schooler can spell his name, he's probably placed in the 'Gifted' class.In Germany....the middle schoolers build fully automated factories.Out of Lego.This is 100% LEGO, using the 'Mindstorms' pac… -
I'll Stick With "Fetch Me 12 Weasel Spleens", Thank You
Because when the alternative is this, I'll stick to games that are actually games.(Now, if you got XP and gained levels...that would be different. "Hang on, I'm farming furries...ten more and I ding 12!") -
Now That's A Train!
There was a momentary bug in quest XP in Vanguard last night which seriously increased XP gain, os we were trying to take advantage of it. We did pretty well, except at one point when we got seriously cocky (having just … -
Note: Keep Volume Low On Porn
Lest your next door neighbor decides to play hero.(Now, if this were part of a porno film, the next door neighbor would be a hawt chick (or, for gay porn, a hawt guy), then offer to provide the porn viewer with something… -
Another Project For Celia's Dad
Turning a Reliant Robin into a space shuttle. -
Math Trumps Emotion
in a thread on the alleged "high cost" of RPGS (utter balderdash, relative to historical prices and adjusted for inflation), I happened to do some math on the real cost of gas, factoring in not just absolute price, but t… -
Why The Capitalist Pigs Will Win
In Wal-Mart tonight.Jane:"This is ridiculous the way the corporations keeps flooding us with new products and other crap we don't need to sell corn syrup! Look at all this useless stuff!"Me:"Yeah, right, 'Pringles Deluxe… -
I Hate FORTRAN
So, my current task involves translating Fortran into Java. This involves a maze of twisty little line labels, all alike. FORTRAN was designed so that computers made of stone knives and bear skins could understand it. I,… -
For All Your Divine Needs
Unsure who the goddess of Lake Titicaca is? Godchecker can help! -
I. love. Vanguard.
Vanguard was released early.Vanguard is still very buggy.Vanguard will bring your uber-system to a grinding halt.But I will be playing it until they turn off the last server, which will hopefully be a long time from now.… -
Chili and Chilly (and writing)
Snowing here. Cold. At least the heat pump is working again; it seems to be able to handle anything over about 20 degrees F. Below that, it gives up.And speaking of heat...how about a ONE MILLION SCOVILLE CHILI??? I thin… -
Cold Lizards, Warm Kitties
The heat pump done up and died. It is simply too cold for it to manage, so the house was around 60 degrees this morning. Ended up putting the space heater in the computer room so we had one toasty room. Later, watching T… -
Lizard Opines
"Very often, the main function to which great intellect is put is disguising or supporting great error." (Lizard) -
It's That Time Of Year Again...
Perhaps the only day more dreaded than Tax Day... -
More Assaults On My Childhood
And, once again, our Corporate Overlords tell my childhood to drop trou and grab ankles...(The Underdog trailer, if it doesn't come up....) -
Oh, This is SO Our Games...
"No, the bugbears are the hobgoblins. The hobgoblins are the zombies."And, in other news... , you're now logged in! Below you'll find your test result. After, continue on to your homescreen to discov… -
Cast Out Of Paradise....
So I have returned from San Francisco and am back in freezing Indiana. I am taking today off. I am sure my bosses would prefer me to be honestly not working than pretending to work and making such a mess of it that I'll … -
Slightly Out Of Context Quote
"Who do I have to kill to become Chaotic Evil?Oh yeah...anybody, as long as it's for no reason and I enjoy it."Also, Tony -- I want Deacon Tyler to get "Summon Conscience"! -
Things We Learn From Commercials
Violent, psychopathic, personal behavior and the complex sociopolitical problems of the crime-ridden inner city can be solved by the consumption of sugary, caffeinated beverages.In other news...Writing continues apace. W… -
We Wants It, Precioussss....
I am clearly "out" of the D20 gaming "scene", as I had no idea this long-rumoured product was ever going to be released....much less released.Wow.We knows what we are savings our pennies for, yessss, precioussss.....
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