What can be done about malicious users? There is someone posting quasi-religious antisemitic drivel in m/news. In reaction to getting downvoted and reported they have started downvoting my posts in other magazines. I'm sure I'm not the only one being targetted. Is there something to do besides block?
In 1981, Dungeons & Dragons publisher TSR printed an adventure so scandalous that when newly printed copies reached key TSR management, they ordered the entire print run sent to dumpsters rathe…
I'm disappointed in how weak the r/austinfc mods and members were with respect to ending the blackout and going back to business as usual. Is there a community for fans in the Fediverse? Did everyone just go back to the snooplace or some go to Discord?
The murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington shook Marple Township, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. Authorities say the man recently confessed.
It seems that just about this time every year, as I gain some personal time away from work, my mind turns once again to the question of which kind of fantastic roleplaying world I would like to exp…
New School Revolution or NSR is a more recent term that turned into its own thing and has some great support. This was mostly due to the efforts of Yochai Gal. I know for a fact I have not talked about this on my blog and when I do, I want people to know what I am talking about. Defining of terms is always something that is...
A key memorandum drafted by Chesebro -- which might otherwise appear relatively innocuous even in how it is discussed in the indictment -- laid the foundation for the scheme grounded, in part, on misrepresenting my work.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a 122GB download and you can't preload any of it (www.pcgamer.com)
Larian has finally confirmed that preloading won't be available, apparently because of a limitation with Steam.
US Capitol rioter who beat officer with flagpole sentenced (www.bbc.com)
Footage shows Peter Francis Stager assaulting a fallen Capitol police officer with an American flag.
[News] He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis (www.npr.org)
Russell Moore criticized Donald Trump and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to a sexual abuse crisis. Then he found himself on the outside.
Don't Bomb Mexico - The Atlantic (archive.is)
Republicans who do not speculate about war with Mexico may be perceived as weak.
What are you playing this weekend?
Playing or running an RPG this weekend? Spending time on world building, prep, painting minis, or writing something? Let's hear it....
The Story of Palace of the Silver Princess (dmdavid.com)
In 1981, Dungeons & Dragons publisher TSR printed an adventure so scandalous that when newly printed copies reached key TSR management, they ordered the entire print run sent to dumpsters rathe…
Unsettling amount of fecal matter found on Texas beaches (www.chron.com)
Any sign of r/austinfc in the Fediverse?
I'm disappointed in how weak the r/austinfc mods and members were with respect to ending the blackout and going back to business as usual. Is there a community for fans in the Fediverse? Did everyone just go back to the snooplace or some go to Discord?
Former pastor arrested in 1975 murder of young girl walking to his church (www.nbcnews.com)
The murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington shook Marple Township, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. Authorities say the man recently confessed.
[OSR] Hundredhands...! (jerryboucher.blogspot.com)
After taking a much needed holiday, my next monster is the......
Hasbro May Be Eyeing AI for Dungeons & Dragons (kbin.social)
A recent partnership teases "powerful AI-driven game mechanics" for Hasbro's current and future tabletop endeavors.
[OD&D] Triangle Alignment - Argent Interregnum (www.argentinterregnum.com)
I have one of the planet’s most specific pet peeves: Displays of information which rely on two independent axes bother me greatly.
On Fantasy Subgenres (roleplayrescue.com)
It seems that just about this time every year, as I gain some personal time away from work, my mind turns once again to the question of which kind of fantastic roleplaying world I would like to exp…
Understanding the Six Truths of Your Campaign Setting (slyflourish.com)
Joshua, a [Patreon of Sly Flourish] asks:...
The New School Revolution? (flintlocksandwitchery.blogspot.com)
New School Revolution or NSR is a more recent term that turned into its own thing and has some great support. This was mostly due to the efforts of Yochai Gal. I know for a fact I have not talked about this on my blog and when I do, I want people to know what I am talking about. Defining of terms is always something that is...
Polyhedron: Issue #3 (grognardia.blogspot.com)
Grognardia explores issue #3 of the classic RPGA magazine/newsletter.
Magic Behind The Bar (seamus-conneely.itch.io)
Walk into any drinking establishment of your choice and there’s probably something magical going on....
Games Without Frontiers: Running A Long-Distance FRP Campaign (settingfirst.com)
Before the Internet gave us the pleasure and torture of instant connectivity, I ran many an adventure with the help of the US Postal Service.
OC Liturgy at the Lost Well, Austin TX July 3rd 2023
Experiences Running a Shadowdark RPG 0-Level Gauntlet | The Lazy RPG Podcas (slyflourish.podbean.com)
Mike shares his thoughts after running a Shadowdark RPG 0-Level Gauntlet – Hoard of the Sea Wolf King
[Analysis] Kenneth Chesebro’s Misrepresentation of My Scholarship in His Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election (www.justsecurity.org)
A key memorandum drafted by Chesebro -- which might otherwise appear relatively innocuous even in how it is discussed in the indictment -- laid the foundation for the scheme grounded, in part, on misrepresenting my work.
Pointcrawling Character Creation (riseupcomus.blogspot.com)
The blog that brought you hexflower character creation now brings you....POINTCRAWLING CHARACTER CREATION.
[Nahual] Great RPG Covers (openhearthrpg.substack.com)
#RPGCovers Week Fourteen
Three things I learned from running Classic Traveller for the first time (kbin.social)