The Terribleminds Revenge of the Sub-Genre Mash-Up made me do it. “Ms. Hart? There’s a Detective Dyson here to see you, ma’am.” It would take the visitor 45 seconds at a regular pace to reach her office door. She had plenty of time to prepare. “Send him back, Sandy.” Dyson was an ex-cop, according to… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Hart's Office
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IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/buckaroo_banzai.mp3] We call them Renaissance men, polymaths or omnidisciplinarians. The last two are more friendly for people of all genders who dabble with success in multiple fields of interest, but one of the first was Leonard da Vinci. Benjamin Franklin is another, but neither he nor da Vinci ever developed supersonic cars, practiced neurosurgery or… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
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
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
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Red Planet
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/red_planet.mp3] Believe it or else, our planet has finite space and resources. One of these days we’re going to have to take measures to make the most of what we have left or, more ideally, look to the other planets in our solar system for expansion. Our moon is closest but doesn’t have much in… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Red Planet
Flash Fiction: Walking After Midnight
For the Terribleminds flash fiction challenge Sub-Genre Tango Part II, here’s a mix of cyberpunk and sword & sorcery. “Man, I don’t know about this. We’re static if we get caught.” Van looked over his shoulder at Anton. The shorter youth’s outburst had been no louder than a hiss, but it sounded a bullhorn at… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Walking After Midnight
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Bugs
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/bugs.mp3] We all need reminders from time to time. Soldiers visit war memorials to remember why we fight. You can turn on the television or look up a few political websites to remember why you vote the way you do. And when you’re involved with entertainment, especially if you review movies for one reason or… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Bugs
The Art of Thor: Close Air Support
He who is skilled in attack flashes forth from the topmost heights of heaven. StarCraft 2 encourages aggressive play. It’s why we see so many infantry rushes. But your foot soldiers are not the only weapons at your disposal if you want to bring the battle to a swift end. Not every player will agree,… Continue reading The Art of Thor: Close Air Support
The Art of Thor: Attacking Strategy
Ghosts are the sort of units made for this type of attack. Art by Shiramune Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy’s strategy. The very genre of StarCraft 2 lends it and the study of its nuances to tactical reasoning. It’s called a real-time strategy game for a reason.… Continue reading The Art of Thor: Attacking Strategy
The Art of Thor: Talking Terrain
Siege tanks love some high ground. With regard to narrow passes, if you can occupy them first, let them be strongly garrisoned and await the advent of the enemy.* Should the army forestall you in occupying a pass, do not go after him if the pass is fully garrisoned, but only if it is weakly… Continue reading The Art of Thor: Talking Terrain
