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January 22, 2010
Reason #549
Reason #549
Reason #549 for why it's hard to be a comics fan today is that everyone else who's really into comics is never really into the comics that are coming out right now. You've got the old guard who just want to talk about Marvel in the 80s, DC in the 70s, or whathaveyou (I fall dangerously close to falling into this category from time to time) and then you've got everyone else, who're only interested in the comics coming out three months from now.
See, as you probably know (like much of...
Reason #549 for why it's hard to be a comics fan today is that everyone else who's really into comics is never really into the comics that are coming out right now. You've got the old guard who just want to talk about Marvel in the 80s, DC in the 70s, or whathaveyou (I fall dangerously close to falling into this category from time to time) and then you've got everyone else, who're only interested in the comics coming out three months from now.
See, as you probably know (like much of...
January 19, 2010
Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Sue came home from work later than usual, so rather than finding me at my desk, or in the kitchen making dinner, she found me on the couch watching TV.
"What're you watching?" she asked, and then glanced at the screen long enough to see a very young Patrick Swayze. "The Outsiders?"
"Well," I said. "The Outsiders with machine guns."
"Oh," she said. "Red Dawn."
When I was young, my friends and I loved Red Dawn. We were were young, Midwestern high school boys interested in global politics a...
Sue came home from work later than usual, so rather than finding me at my desk, or in the kitchen making dinner, she found me on the couch watching TV.
"What're you watching?" she asked, and then glanced at the screen long enough to see a very young Patrick Swayze. "The Outsiders?"
"Well," I said. "The Outsiders with machine guns."
"Oh," she said. "Red Dawn."
When I was young, my friends and I loved Red Dawn. We were were young, Midwestern high school boys interested in global politics a...
January 18, 2010
Experimental Might for Haiti
Experimental Might for Haiti
All (100%) of the proceeds from all pdf sales of Books of Experimental Might I and II in January will go to MercyCorps and their involvement in relief for Haiti after the horrific earthquake there.
I know these books have been out a while and many of you have likely already purchased them, but they remain our best sellers. I hope that if you haven't picked them up yet, you might use this as a good opportunity to give them a try:
Experimental Might I
Experimental...
All (100%) of the proceeds from all pdf sales of Books of Experimental Might I and II in January will go to MercyCorps and their involvement in relief for Haiti after the horrific earthquake there.
I know these books have been out a while and many of you have likely already purchased them, but they remain our best sellers. I hope that if you haven't picked them up yet, you might use this as a good opportunity to give them a try:
Experimental Might I
Experimental...
January 13, 2010
Big Picture Versus Small
Big Picture Versus Small
I cannot seem to divide my focus well. At any given time--I suppose like most of us--I have a big project to work on and a large number of small tasks. If I'm focused on the project, I can't remember to do the little things to save my life. No amount of lists or calendars or programs or organizational tricks work.
Likewise, if I decide to turn my attention to the small tasks--making an appointment with the vet, sending off some checks, going to the grocery store--I can'...
I cannot seem to divide my focus well. At any given time--I suppose like most of us--I have a big project to work on and a large number of small tasks. If I'm focused on the project, I can't remember to do the little things to save my life. No amount of lists or calendars or programs or organizational tricks work.
Likewise, if I decide to turn my attention to the small tasks--making an appointment with the vet, sending off some checks, going to the grocery store--I can'...
January 6, 2010
Starting at the End
Starting at the End
It's been a very long time since I've written a game product to a specific length. It was probably World of Darkness, and even that was pretty flexible. It was also three years ago already. Since then, the only game things I've really worked on were Book of Experimental Might I and II, and Dungeonaday.com, all of which could be characterized by being "as long or as short as they need to be." In fact, that's one of the many, many things I love about working on Dungeonday.com...
It's been a very long time since I've written a game product to a specific length. It was probably World of Darkness, and even that was pretty flexible. It was also three years ago already. Since then, the only game things I've really worked on were Book of Experimental Might I and II, and Dungeonaday.com, all of which could be characterized by being "as long or as short as they need to be." In fact, that's one of the many, many things I love about working on Dungeonday.com...
December 31, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Have a great 2010! I know I'm hoping to!
December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas, Internet!
Merry Christmas, Internet!
I'm probably not too likely to be posting much here until after the new year. But when I do, I'll tell you about the Pathfinder adventure I'm working on, what's new and cool with Dungeonaday, and perhaps make some other cool announcements.
I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season!
I'm probably not too likely to be posting much here until after the new year. But when I do, I'll tell you about the Pathfinder adventure I'm working on, what's new and cool with Dungeonaday, and perhaps make some other cool announcements.
I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season!
My Very Tenuous, Possible Link to Avatar
My Very Tenuous, Possible Link to Avatar
When we were developing 3E, we recognized that we needed animals that could serve as appropriate foes and allies for mid- and high-level characters to help druid and ranger abilities continue to be valuable. It was my idea to create "dire" versions of various animals, based on the dire wolf/wolf dichotomy. (I know, it only makes sense in a D&D sort of way.)
Today I discovered that those six-legged horse things in Avatar are called direhorses. Given that...
When we were developing 3E, we recognized that we needed animals that could serve as appropriate foes and allies for mid- and high-level characters to help druid and ranger abilities continue to be valuable. It was my idea to create "dire" versions of various animals, based on the dire wolf/wolf dichotomy. (I know, it only makes sense in a D&D sort of way.)
Today I discovered that those six-legged horse things in Avatar are called direhorses. Given that...
December 16, 2009
Speaking of Christmas Gifts...
Speaking of Christmas Gifts...
It's still a really good time to get that gamer you know a gift subscription to Dungeonaday.com.
Every weekday, the gift recipient will get a new encounter, building an entire campaign. These encounters are all organized by hyperlinks to each other and a massive glossary so the information is all right there at the member's fingertips. Each week there's at least two new journal entries from me with behind the scenes information, design explanations, and DM tips. ...
It's still a really good time to get that gamer you know a gift subscription to Dungeonaday.com.
Every weekday, the gift recipient will get a new encounter, building an entire campaign. These encounters are all organized by hyperlinks to each other and a massive glossary so the information is all right there at the member's fingertips. Each week there's at least two new journal entries from me with behind the scenes information, design explanations, and DM tips. ...
December 15, 2009
Christmas Gifts
Christmas Gifts
There's still time to order Ptolus Moleskine notebooks or "Monte Cook said" game rule t-shirts and get them by Christmas if you live in the US. Make your orders by Dec. 21st at noon CST to ensure it.
There's still time to order Ptolus Moleskine notebooks or "Monte Cook said" game rule t-shirts and get them by Christmas if you live in the US. Make your orders by Dec. 21st at noon CST to ensure it.
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