We blame things outside ourselves for our shortcomings all the time. We’ll blame our busy schedules. We’ll blame the enviroments in which we work. We’ll blame the market, politics, the machination of God or muses or just about anything other than our own shortcomings. Blame the bottle, blame the pills, blame your mother. Blame your… Continue reading The Dark, Dour Beast of Depression
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On The Grim, Dark Far Future
Practical armour and sweet hats are in this season throughout the Imperium. I’ve gone through a few periods in my life where I’ve had more disposable income than I’ve known what to do with. Actually, I take that back, I knew EXACTLY what to do with it: buy more games! I used to play Warhammer… Continue reading On The Grim, Dark Far Future
Honor & Blood, VI: Viserys
Courtesy Jim Stanes Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. Word of the lost swords of high Westrosi houses by up-and-coming House Luxon… Continue reading Honor & Blood, VI: Viserys
First Impressions: Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine
The miniatures wargame Warhammer 40,000 and I have something of a history. There have been periods in my life where I’ve had enough disposable income and free time to seriously consider the hobby. While the atmosphere and lore of the universe created by Games Workshop still holds appeal, more often than not I’ve found myself… Continue reading First Impressions: Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine
Honor & Blood, V: The Green Boy
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. Jon Snow has left Winterfell for Moat Cailin, home of House Luxon. His brothers Robb and… Continue reading Honor & Blood, V: The Green Boy
One Of Those 'Casuals'
I’ve been called a lot of things in my time when it comes to gaming. “Blithering idiot.” “Total bastard.” “Keyboard-turning skill-clicker.” And perhaps the most caustic of all: “mouth-breathing casual.” Most of these terms come from my wife. Ours is a happy marriage. Anyway, the last one is sticking with me because to some gamers,… Continue reading One Of Those 'Casuals'
Honor and Blood, IV: Jon
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. After a caustic argument in the wake of House Luxon‘s return of stolen blades and his… Continue reading Honor and Blood, IV: Jon
Honor & Blood, III: The Watcher
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. House Luxon is in the process of returning a trove of stolen blades to their rightful… Continue reading Honor & Blood, III: The Watcher
Literary Crimes Against Gaming
I feel like Karn some days. And not just from lack of coffee. Bad writing can be just as influential and inspirational as good writing. That may seem to be an incongruous statement. But in my experience, there have been some instances where I’ve been reading a novel, a story or a post, and have… Continue reading Literary Crimes Against Gaming
Honor & Blood, II: Chrysander
Please note: All characters, locations and events are copyright George RR Martin and the events that take place during this game can and will deviate from series canon. The Story So Far: It is Year 296 since Aegon’s Landing. House Luxon is in the process of returning a trove of stolen blades to their rightful… Continue reading Honor & Blood, II: Chrysander
