So, I just started running the Kingmaker AP.  This is the first time in over 10 years that I have actually GMed a game.  Because I usually play as a player, not a GM, I don't have much in the way of miniatures.  As in NONE.  So, I had decided to take the concept of tokens from MapTools, an online mapping program to help run RPG sessions online, and ( Read more... )

So, yes...it has been over 4 months since I made an entry here ( Read more... )

I've driven across the country twice now, lived on both Coasts, and had a job that took me to many states I would have never visited otherwise.

I'm aiming to put Alaska on the list next.

So, here it is.....I'm buying a house.  The biggest damn purchase of my life, going to happen on May 15th.


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As I am away at Norwescon this fine Easter weekend, I leave you with THIS, a pic from the wonderful folks at SnorgTees, my favorite t-shirt site:


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Being the programming leader for the gaming track at Norwescon 32, I am very, very excited for next weekend.  My goal for the gaming track was to bring in true professionals in the gaming industry as panelists, and to have them discuss panel topics that both they and the gaming fans want to discuss.

And, looking at the panel schedule, and the ( Read more... )

So, riding a high from the very first PaizoCon back in April 2008, I started planning on PaizoCon II for 2009.  By August, I had put a cap on attendance of 100 people, and opened it up to RSVPs and pre-payments.  Things were looking good.  More than double the size, max out the venue space.  Expand to 2 or even 3 days.

That's when Paizo approached ( Read more... )

A listing recently requested by mearls , in turn inspired by Rob Heinsoo.  Here's my list of the 10 games I've played the most during my life thus far.

1.  Dungeons and Dragons...since 1985.

2. Diablo 1/2 series.

3. DungeonSiege series.  A DVD's worth of user mods.

4. Unreal/Unreal Tournament.  A CD's worth of user mods.

5. Quake 2.  The number of mods and ( Read more... )

As I jump on the bandwagon and put this past year in perspective, I first see that I really need to work on this blogging thing.  Wow.  I post very little.

The Year 2008 was a good year.  It saw my 10th Year Anniversary to my wonderful wife, and a second honeymoon of sorts on the Big Island of Hawaii.  There I snorkeled for the first time...and ( Read more... )