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For the local players (of all stripes), I am considering running an Illuminati University game, although most likely not in GURPS (probably in RISUS instead). This will be an occasional thing; RISUS' character advancement (or lack thereof) and the setting suit a wildly rotating cast playing sporadically (though please note that the ( Read more... )

BIZARRO!!!

What are you doing here, reading this journal?

While you're staring at your monitor, somewhere out there, a cinema is showing Cars. And you're not watching it!

Now, some of you may say, "Hey, it's late at night as I read this. There isn't a cinema open at this time!" To which I say, break in.

Actually, no, wait a second:

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The universe is a peculiar place.

It is slightly brighter thanks to my discovery that John Woo is making a Romance of the Three Kingdoms movie centered around the Battle of Red Cliff ( Read more... )

"I have a thought about health insurance. Never take out any kind of health insurance. Is it really that important to have your own TV to watch while you are dying? Do you really want to spend your last day on Earth watching Quincy... only to find out that it's a two-parter?" - Frankie Boyle

Who's brave enough to speculatively click on a link?

I swear on everything I hold dear it's work-safe.

I escaped from the Dungeon of Ducklingsmith!

I killed Gbsteve the troll and Becky Spence the giant spider.

I looted the Armour of World Conquest, a Figurine of Cryptoshaman, the Sword of Chocolate, the Sceptre of Hugs, the Sword of World Conquest, a Figurine of the Tall Man, the Shield of Bestblogthereis and 57 gold pieces.

Score: 182
Explore the ( Read more... )

Today's spot the ball racism mistake contest from the World Cup.

Go to the BBC News "Your World Cup pictures" page and look at number 5.

First one to spot what is Wrong here gets a cookie.

Uh, yes, plan.

Exalted character creation and sundry associated activities will take place tomorrow today at Chez Dave. Becky, ring me when you get out of work if you are in need of directions, because I cannot read the Internet in work.

There will be hellfire, kung fu and booze.

And now for sleep!

Notice to everyone in Liverpool.

Blood Brothers is on at the Empire right now, and now it is payday it is time to obtain tickets. It is on tonight, tomorrow, and all next week.

Speak up now if you would like to come and see this awesome musical ( Read more... )