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Bear and GenCon
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I Went to GenCon
Sold 100 copies of a $45 book. Got invited to Burning Man by a friend. Got invited to go to England as a special guest at a convention. Got invited to go to Finland as a special guest at a convention. Got told my first novel was the best novel someone ever read (twice) by…
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HotB: Research Standards at the Shanri Research Institute
(originally posted at the HotB Forums at www.housesoftheblooded.net/forums) This is a brief introduction on the standards we expect at the Shanri Research Institute. Please follow these guidelines for the best chance of having your research verified.Cite Your SourcesThis is the most important step. If you look through the introduction of the core book, you’ll see…
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Houses of the Blooded News
A few notes… Limited Edition The LE books will be sent to Indie Press Revolution on Monday. Everyone who ordered the book will get a confirmation e-mail as well as the location of a secret website to download the bonus CD. That will be up next week before I leave for Gen Con. The .pdf…
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Ireland
After a conversation with mnight about the political/economic future of the United States, I am seriously considering moving to Ireland in the next couple of years. When I visited, I loved it. Stronger economy (and growing), a better political match, the land of my ancestors. Any feedback, suggestions, etc.? EDIT: Why must I constantly be reminded why…
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The Mighty Mighty Foster and the MMO
My buddy oshiah (the Eternal Nomad) has some thoughts about MMOs that intrigued me. I recognize some of this monologue from conversations we’ve had about roleplaying games and MMOs in the past and some new insights. If I ever get a chance to design an MMO myself, I’ll be calling on him for insight.
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It’s the Little Things
I notice little things. Watch this video, then tell me what’s wrong. Why is a Protestant preacher using the word “saint” when he’s talking about Paul? I mean, really. Don’t these people understand their own religion? (The answer is, “No.” Yeah, I know the answer to my own questions, sometimes.) The preacher, by the way,…
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Science Beats Jesus to the Punch
While Christians all across the world wait for Jesus’ return–and the End of the World–it looks like Science may do it first.“Officials at CERN, the European Center for Nuclear Research, outside Geneva, announced Thursday that their new particle accelerator, the world’s largest, would begin operation on Sept. 10. On that date, the physicists and engineers…
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Houses of the Blooded: Gen Con Bound!
I will be at Gen Con! I’ll be at the Abstract Nova/Flames Rising booth #2115. I’ll have 100 copies of Houses of the Blooded for sale. If you already ordered a copy, let me know via e-mail. I’ll bring a list and you can pick it up there. I’ll also have… other goodies. You’ll have…
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Questions on a Sunday
The God of the Old Testament is named “YHVH.” It is unpronounceable and most scholars translate this to “I AM.”In the New Testament, Jesus calls the god he reveres “Abba.” “Father.”Jesus also teaches the doctrine of salvation–something the Old Testament God certainly does not teach. Jesus also teaches a new prayer to “Abba” and all…