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Top GenCons

on August 9th, 2011

Top GenConsTop GenCons ever, for me, might be ranked like this:1. 1990. My first one. I had started my career in games.2. 2000. The GenCon when we released 3rd Edition. 3. 2003. The GenCon where we released Arcana Unearthed, which was a huge success.4….

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GenCon Products

on July 31st, 2011

GenCon ProductsIf you’re looking for my products at GenCon, make sure to check out these places:DriveThruRPG Booth 767: Look here for a number of Malhavoc Press products, back in print–including Ptolus! That’s right, Ptolus is back as a print book, or…

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My GenCon Schedule

on July 31st, 2011

My GenCon ScheduleThese are the public appearances I’ll be making at GenCon. If any of this changes, I’ll probably note it on Twitter, G+, and perhaps Facebook, if you follow me in any of those venues.Thursday1:00-1:30 Signing at the Gaming Paper Booth…

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Embarrassment of Communication Riches

on July 29th, 2011

Embarrassment of Communication RichesI joined Google+ a few weeks ago, and I love it. However, that means there’s yet another social networking site for me to monitor to keep up with friends, colleagues, readers, and gamers. The best way to contac…

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Some Brief Movie Thoughts

on July 5th, 2011

Some Brief Movie ThoughtsI’ve seen some films in the last few months. Rather than actual reviews, I’ve jotted down a brief thought or two regarding some of them.Thor: Up until I saw the second trailer released for this film, I was very dubiou…

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Some Brief Game Reviews

on June 28th, 2011

Some Brief Game ReviewsI’ve been playing some different games lately. Here are some very brief reviews:Stone Age: This game from Rio Grande is a resource management game, kind of similar to another game I enjoy, Pillars of the Earth. It’s got more…

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Friendship

on June 27th, 2011

FriendshipI’ve been thinking a lot about friendship, lately. I’ve always been one of those people that refuses to use the word "friend" lightly. I have a lot of people I know, many of whose company I greatly enjoy. But I o…

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Theory About Games

on June 22nd, 2011

Theory About GamesI have a theory about game play. When you first play a game, you’re probably not good at it. You’re just learning and figuring it out. Unless it’s a lot like a game you’ve played before, your busy spending time just getting used to it…

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Writing Spaces

on June 14th, 2011

Writing SpacesIn the past year, I’ve written at a desk in my private office, in a dorm room, on a rock by a lake, in a tent, in a car, on a train, on a plane, in innumerable coffee shops, restaurants, and hotel rooms, on a friend’s couch, on a friend’s…

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Parking Ticket

on June 9th, 2011

Parking TicketThe rain was pouring down, and I had a lot to carry. I couldn’t park where I normally park, and had to park blocks away, and carry my stuff through the rain. The sign on the street said "2 hour parking, 7 AM to 7 PM."&…

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