So, I've been running a DnD game (3.5 edition), and the first thing that people do once they get the game up and running, or sometimes before it, is they make a change to the memorization system.
I've seen plenty of mana/spell point systems, including either a straight point conversion (2nd edition player's option:spells and magic had a point value ( Read more... )

Thanks everyone for the happy wishes for my birthday.  And now, I'm going to go enjoy some high-class tasties - BBQ.

I caught a matinee of Wolverine this morning, and I think my personal opinion on the failure of the movie are these two problems ( Read more... )

First round of pictures uploaded to Flickr.  Stupid 100MB cap for us mooching folks.

I got the highlights (in my head) of the trip, some funny shots, and some important ones.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8703801@N02/

More coming later

Rome!

I should have my cell phone, in theory I'll be all international with it, but ATT will try to hose me any way they can.
Also, Florence Friday.  Lots of fun and adventure with my sweetie.

You need a plane ticket, Stat!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1156973/Thousands-scramble-free-books-Amazon-supplier-abandons-warehouse.html

So, some good news for me - I no longer have a 40 mile commute that I have  to wake up at 5ish in the morning for.

Mostly because I got laid off.  I took great consolation in the fact that my manager got laid off as well.

I'm doing alright otherwise.

Life is good.  And I'm in good company.

I've almost finished the moving process (again).  This time I'm moving out of Livermore up to Rodeo.  It's a little town just south of the Carquinez bridge, and to a lovely little house overlooking the north bay.  Never mind the lovely view of the refineries as well :)

I have to say, this move just felt right ( Read more... )

I know a few folks that can appreciate this...
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 Hey!  cjl101 , happy birthday from  pithyresponse and myself.