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April 25, 2022
Spelljammer RebootIt's been almost 30 years, but the D&a...
Spelljammer Reboot
It's been almost 30 years, but the D&D world is rebooting some it rule sets...again. The one I want to focus on this time is Spelljammer . That's right flying ships in space across realms set using the new D&D ruleset. They released the trailer for its release below:
Now, you might be wondering why I'm talking about this new RPG rule set. Well, back in the day, I was a pretty avid RPG gamer. I was a member for the Role Players Gaming Association, attended conventions, and competed in RPG events in D&D, Star Wars Role Playing, Earthdawn, Torg, Paranoia, Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, and several others. One of things I got to do was participate as a play tester for a brand new source guide called the War Captain's Companion, used with the recently release Spelljammer sourcebook in the early 1990s. Here is a quick look at the credits I found on another Wiki post. I highlighted me in the group, just in case you couldn't find me.
CreditsDesign: Dale "Slade" HensonEditing (War Captain's Guide and Combat Among the Stars): Jon PickensEditing (Ship Reognition Manual): John D. RateliffCover Painting: Eric OlsonCartography (War Captain's Guide and Ship Recognition Manual): DieselCartography and Diagrams (Combat Among the Stars: Diesel and Dennis KauthInternal Art (War Captain's Guide): Diesel, Jeff Easley, Newton Ewell, Mark Nelson, Eric OlsonInternal Art (Ship Recognition Manual): Mark Nelson, Diesel, Steven D SullivanTypography: Angelika LokotzThanks To (War Captain's Guide): Anne Brown, Rich Baker, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Rob King, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, John Rateliff, Thomas Reid, Steven Schend, Dori Watry, Steve "Old Man" Winter, David WiseThanks To: (Ship Recognition Manual): Anne Brown, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, Jon Pickens, Steven Schend, Dori "The Barbarian" Watry and Steve "Old Man" WinterThanks To: (Combat Among the Stars): Anne Brown, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, Jon Pickens, Steven Schend, James M. Ward, Dori Watry, Steve "Old Man" WinterVery Special Thanks: Jeff Grubb, James M. WardPlay Testers (Combat Among the Stars): Sam Adams, The Association of Roleplaying Gamers of Houston, Brian Baker, Rich Baker, Wolfgang Bauer, Bill Beggs, Tom Beggs, Dave Boddorf, Darin Brown, Timothy B. Brown, Paul Conaway, Troy Daniels, Charles Frederich, Alan Grimes, Scott Hala, Jerry Harper, Stirling Hershey, John Hinkle, Jeff Hornberger, Joseph C. Justice, Brian Knaak, Kelli McMillan, Mitchell McPherson, Mark Middleton, Brad Mongar, Brendan O'Brien, Sam Orlando, Mark R. Paxton, Robert Quillen II, John D. Rateliff, Jay Reese, Thomas M. Reid, Kip Romaine, Cameron Shellum, Lloyd Shellum, David Stowe, Michael Walter Sr., Mike Walter Jr., Heath Waugh, Mark Welch, Skip Williams, Todd Wilson, Tommy Wilson, Tracey Wilson, Dan Wood, Darrel Wood, Kim Wood, Kathryn Woods, Paul Yaeger
Our group spent so many hours developing new scenarios, testing them out, running larger groups in double blind type scenarios. Only the helm pilots could see the larger board, while the crews were only aware of the action on whatever ship they were currently on. We got really creative.
During the next year at GenCon, the RPGA Team tournament was Living City/Spelljammer based, with the last session in space combat. Our group put our honed skills to good use, wiped out the forces opposing us in the scenario and won the whole tournament.
So for me, seeing this new release was a real trip down memory lane. If you have any questions about any of the role playing games, the now defunct RPGA (Living City was a create construct to allow players to create and grow characters to use in adventures), or what we did, please post a comment. I may even get Jeff Grub, a former TSR alumn who helped create Spelljammer and other sourcebooks to do an interview.
It's been almost 30 years, but the D&D world is rebooting some it rule sets...again. The one I want to focus on this time is Spelljammer . That's right flying ships in space across realms set using the new D&D ruleset. They released the trailer for its release below:
Now, you might be wondering why I'm talking about this new RPG rule set. Well, back in the day, I was a pretty avid RPG gamer. I was a member for the Role Players Gaming Association, attended conventions, and competed in RPG events in D&D, Star Wars Role Playing, Earthdawn, Torg, Paranoia, Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, and several others. One of things I got to do was participate as a play tester for a brand new source guide called the War Captain's Companion, used with the recently release Spelljammer sourcebook in the early 1990s. Here is a quick look at the credits I found on another Wiki post. I highlighted me in the group, just in case you couldn't find me.
CreditsDesign: Dale "Slade" HensonEditing (War Captain's Guide and Combat Among the Stars): Jon PickensEditing (Ship Reognition Manual): John D. RateliffCover Painting: Eric OlsonCartography (War Captain's Guide and Ship Recognition Manual): DieselCartography and Diagrams (Combat Among the Stars: Diesel and Dennis KauthInternal Art (War Captain's Guide): Diesel, Jeff Easley, Newton Ewell, Mark Nelson, Eric OlsonInternal Art (Ship Recognition Manual): Mark Nelson, Diesel, Steven D SullivanTypography: Angelika LokotzThanks To (War Captain's Guide): Anne Brown, Rich Baker, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Rob King, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, John Rateliff, Thomas Reid, Steven Schend, Dori Watry, Steve "Old Man" Winter, David WiseThanks To: (Ship Recognition Manual): Anne Brown, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, Jon Pickens, Steven Schend, Dori "The Barbarian" Watry and Steve "Old Man" WinterThanks To: (Combat Among the Stars): Anne Brown, Timothy B. Brown, David "Zeb" Cook, Andria Hayday, Colin McComb, Bruce Nesmith, Jon Pickens, Steven Schend, James M. Ward, Dori Watry, Steve "Old Man" WinterVery Special Thanks: Jeff Grubb, James M. WardPlay Testers (Combat Among the Stars): Sam Adams, The Association of Roleplaying Gamers of Houston, Brian Baker, Rich Baker, Wolfgang Bauer, Bill Beggs, Tom Beggs, Dave Boddorf, Darin Brown, Timothy B. Brown, Paul Conaway, Troy Daniels, Charles Frederich, Alan Grimes, Scott Hala, Jerry Harper, Stirling Hershey, John Hinkle, Jeff Hornberger, Joseph C. Justice, Brian Knaak, Kelli McMillan, Mitchell McPherson, Mark Middleton, Brad Mongar, Brendan O'Brien, Sam Orlando, Mark R. Paxton, Robert Quillen II, John D. Rateliff, Jay Reese, Thomas M. Reid, Kip Romaine, Cameron Shellum, Lloyd Shellum, David Stowe, Michael Walter Sr., Mike Walter Jr., Heath Waugh, Mark Welch, Skip Williams, Todd Wilson, Tommy Wilson, Tracey Wilson, Dan Wood, Darrel Wood, Kim Wood, Kathryn Woods, Paul Yaeger
Our group spent so many hours developing new scenarios, testing them out, running larger groups in double blind type scenarios. Only the helm pilots could see the larger board, while the crews were only aware of the action on whatever ship they were currently on. We got really creative.
During the next year at GenCon, the RPGA Team tournament was Living City/Spelljammer based, with the last session in space combat. Our group put our honed skills to good use, wiped out the forces opposing us in the scenario and won the whole tournament.
So for me, seeing this new release was a real trip down memory lane. If you have any questions about any of the role playing games, the now defunct RPGA (Living City was a create construct to allow players to create and grow characters to use in adventures), or what we did, please post a comment. I may even get Jeff Grub, a former TSR alumn who helped create Spelljammer and other sourcebooks to do an interview.
April 5, 2022
The Last KingdomSeason 5 and BeyondFor many of the fans o...
The Last KingdomSeason 5 and BeyondFor many of the fans of Netflix show, The Last Kingdom, hearing that Season 5, release in March 2022, will be its last was disheartening. However, Bernard Cromwell's Saxon Stories doesn't end there. There are three books still not covered: War of the Wolf, Sword of Kings, and War Lord.
However, a new standalone movie has finished filming and is in post production, Seven Kings Must Die. This movie will cover the last chapters of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, following the reclamation of his home, Bebbanburg and tenuous peace with the Scots and with King Edward.
There is no trailer for the movie at this time, release will most likely be in 2023, but there is still hope for late 2022.
Season 5 claimed many characters from the show. We saw the death of Aethelhem (I was cheering it), Haeston (a good death, a death of sacrifice), Aethelflaed (heartbreaking as it was), Sigtryggr (little choice, but his choice of executioner tore at me), Whitgar (Uhtred's cousin and a real jackwagon), and last, and perhaps the most grievous, Osferth, our favorite warrior baby monk. I have to admit, that one shook me. Losing characters we have invested in is difficult and some of these cut deep.
I purposely left one character out: Brida. She has been with Uhtred since the beginning. I had hoped she would make it to the final chapter, but her road ended here. She and Uhtred reconciled, but only for a moment. I knew Uhtred couldn't kill her, but it had to be someone of his blood to end her insane quest for revenge.
I hope you can share you own views of the show to date. It has been a favorite of mine and anxiously await its final chapter.
However, a new standalone movie has finished filming and is in post production, Seven Kings Must Die. This movie will cover the last chapters of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, following the reclamation of his home, Bebbanburg and tenuous peace with the Scots and with King Edward.
There is no trailer for the movie at this time, release will most likely be in 2023, but there is still hope for late 2022.
Season 5 claimed many characters from the show. We saw the death of Aethelhem (I was cheering it), Haeston (a good death, a death of sacrifice), Aethelflaed (heartbreaking as it was), Sigtryggr (little choice, but his choice of executioner tore at me), Whitgar (Uhtred's cousin and a real jackwagon), and last, and perhaps the most grievous, Osferth, our favorite warrior baby monk. I have to admit, that one shook me. Losing characters we have invested in is difficult and some of these cut deep.
I purposely left one character out: Brida. She has been with Uhtred since the beginning. I had hoped she would make it to the final chapter, but her road ended here. She and Uhtred reconciled, but only for a moment. I knew Uhtred couldn't kill her, but it had to be someone of his blood to end her insane quest for revenge.
I hope you can share you own views of the show to date. It has been a favorite of mine and anxiously await its final chapter.
April 4, 2022
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TrailerThe first official ...
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TrailerThe first official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been released. I loved Pike's involvement in Star Trek: Discovery and have been waiting for this new pre-Captain Kirk series to emerge. May 5th is just around the corner!
July 20, 2019
The Expanse Season 4 Trailer and Release Date
One of the best sci-fi series still going is The Expanse. The first three seasons were produced and aired on Syfy (yes, I still like the original name Sci Fi Channel. but change is inevitable). After season 3, Syfy decided to drop the series. Syfy did have an online partner in Amazon, which aired the seasons after a few months of their release on Syfy. Well, Amazon decided to pick up the show for its Amazon Prime Video Series collections. Season 4 of the Expanse is highly anticipated and the new trailer looks wonderful. The release of the new series on Amazon is December 13, 2019. Enjoy this new trailer and post your comments.
New Picard Trailer at SDCC
Picard, a new Star Trek series coming next year, had it newest teaser released at San Diego Comic Con. The initial trailer was release back in May of this year, but this one shows familiar faces joining Picard for this new adventure. Take a look and post comments. I think this is a good beginning.
December 13, 2018
Voltron: The Defender of the Universe Season 8
Tomorrow, December 14, 2018, fans across the globe will witness the release of the final season of Voltron: The Defender of the Universe on Netflix. The first seven seasons have been a tremendous weave of story, character development, comedy, and inspiring drama. I have really been impressed with how this series has been put together and cannot wait to see how it finishes. So many questions... How will the team overcome what Haggar has to throw at them? Where is Lotor? Is he really dead? What happened to the other Alteans Lotor was using to harvest Quintessence? What about Lance and Princess Allura? Is their relationship just a tease or will it solidify? We need more of the Atlas!
To build upon the moment of release for these final episode, here are the trailers for Season 8. Who's going to binge watch? This guy <---!
To build upon the moment of release for these final episode, here are the trailers for Season 8. Who's going to binge watch? This guy <---!
December 10, 2018
Godzilla: King of Monsters trailer #2
Looks like Spring 2019 couldn't get any better for movies. Captain Marvel in March, Avengers: Endgame in late April, John Wick 3 in mid May, and now Godzilla: King of Monsters on May 31st. I always wanted to see how modern special effects and cinematography could do for these big monster movie classics. Looks like a good rumble between titans.
December 7, 2018
Avengers: Endgame
Well after several posts from Marvel, followed by a host of delays, we now have the first trailer for Avengers #4 titled Avengers: Endgame. This starts off at really low point with Tony Stark not expecting to survive the trip home, apparently adrift in space. We see peeks at Thor, Nebula, and Bruce Banner as well. Steve Rogers and Black Widow are looking for answers and may have a plan, possibly with some help from Ant-man who seems to have escaped being stranded when he shrank in between the molecules at the end of Antman & The Wasp.
Here it is and there will be lots of anticipation for the next trailer.
Here it is and there will be lots of anticipation for the next trailer.
December 3, 2018
New Captain Marvel Trailer
So much flurry has been generated as of late for which trailer is coming next for the spring/summer movie blockbusters from Marvel in 2019. Well, the most recent is the Captain Marvel trailer #2. Needless to say, it is glorious and Brie Larson looks stunning. Check it out.
July 22, 2018
Call of Duty Black Ops 4: Zombies
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - ZombiesVideo games are a passion of mine (and my kids) and Call of Duty has been a real staple in my game library. Specifically, Black Ops: Zombies. This October, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 arrives packed with a whole new cast of characters, a new storyline and new mission for our original heroes, Tank, Takeo, Nikolai, and Richtofen in "Blood of the Dead"; a return to Alcatraz where an offshoot in Zombies was done called "Mob of the Dead".
The two trailers look really well done, but I am most eager to get back to playing with the original four heroes. More comfort than anything. The storyline in Call of Duty Black Ops 2 until Origins arrived, was kind of lackluster, but the new material with these characters in Call of Duty Black Ops 3 was really well done.
The new storyline trailer is here:
Here is the new trailer for "Blood of the Dead":
The two trailers look really well done, but I am most eager to get back to playing with the original four heroes. More comfort than anything. The storyline in Call of Duty Black Ops 2 until Origins arrived, was kind of lackluster, but the new material with these characters in Call of Duty Black Ops 3 was really well done.
The new storyline trailer is here:
Here is the new trailer for "Blood of the Dead":
