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Song for Sunday
Kristofferson says he wants the first line of this song on his tombstone. I say I want it sung at my wake. Hearing kd lang sing it makes me weepy.
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Tom Waits Glitter and Doom Press Conference
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Tom Waits: Glitter and Doom
John Wick, Thank you for purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster. You purchased 2 tickets to: Tom Waits Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix, AZ Wed, Jun 18, 2008 08:00 PM Seat location: section SEC B, row 24, seats 5-4
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The First Roleplaying Game
Just stepping out of the shower, thinking about a project I’ve wanted to do for a very long time (and may get to do at GenCon this year), I had a sudden realization. I’m still pretty shaky on it, but I’m confident enough to write it down in public, just to see what other people…
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Einstein and God and Quote Mining
Quote mining Christians like to pull this trick a lot. They take quotes out of context, misuing Einstein’s sense of humor and poetic use of the word “god.” They say, “Einstein was religious!” when all evidence–when looked at in the correct context–proves he was not. Those who like to pull the “Science without religion is…
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Do: Open Call for Beta Playtesters
If you haven’t signed up to get a sneak peak (and help playtest) Daniel Solis’ new “spiritual teenage roadtrip RPG,” you honestly don’t know what you’re missing. Let me say that again: IF YOU ARE AN L5R FANAND YOU WANT TO SEE THE BROTHERHOOD OF SHINSEI RPG DONE RIGHT,CLICK ON THE PICTURE NOW! Click the…
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Houses of the Blooded: SOLD OUT!
The Limited Edition print run of Houses of the Blooded is SOLD OUT. Only the Standard Edition remain (and still on sale!). I had no idea they would go this fast. Like I said before, I was certain I’d be selling the last few stragglers at GenCon. Apparently not. All gone. If you missed your…
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Houses of the Blooded: Only 10 LE Left
Wow. I mean, just wow. I expected to have a few of these for GenCon, but now it looks like I won’t even have any for Con Games in June. As of 7:35 AM on Sunday the 11th, there are only 10 copies of the Limited Edition remaining. They’ll probably be gone in hours. Wow.…
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Hey, Savage!
Your man Romney, he done good. Recalling criticisms that he left nonbelievers out of his December speech on faith in America, Romney said: “Upon reflection, I came to understand that while I could defend their absence from my address, I had missed an opportunity . . . an opportunity to clearly assert that non-believers have…
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Houses of the Blooded: My Master Plan
Over at the Master Plan podcast, I have a half hour interview about using elements of the FATE system in HotB (as well as name dropping a few brilliant minds who contributed to the project). Be sure to check it out. (PS: It’s all about love.)