One-shot RPGs for Gaming Groups in Flux
by Burek | Jul 10, 2012 | Gaming
Recently, my regular D&D group has been meeting very irregularly. A combination of factors conspired to create this situation–among them the release of the D&D Next playtest (very well-received with our group) and some changing work schedules for some of...
“At the Puffing Grampus” – A Tale from Nimbus
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 9, 2012 | Free Stories
“Tales from Nimbus” is an ongoing series of short shorts meant to offer insight into the world of Nimbus in ways the main narrative cannot. At the Puffing Grampus “Look,” said the first mate of the Amber Skycruiser. “I’m really sorry. I didn’t know—” “Shut...
Nimbus: A Steampunk Novel, Part Two – Cover Reveal
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 9, 2012 | Books, Nimbus: A Steampunk Novel
Part One of Nimbus: A Steampunk Novel may be finished, but Jude and Rucca’s story is far from over. With a planned serial of four parts, the adventure is just getting under way. While Austin and I put the finishing touches on Part Two (due for release as an...
Kickstarter: We did it! YOU did it!
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 8, 2012 | Books, Writing
I’m going to keep this short and sweet: I woke up this morning to see that the Birthright Kickstarter was fully funded. Right now, we’re at 105% funded, and we still have 3 days to go. How crazy is that? I just wanted to give you all a big, heartfelt thank...
What Apple’s Anti-Android Lawsuits Mean to Me
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 7, 2012 | General Pop Culture
I love Apple. I do. I had a first generation iPhone until the iPhone 4 was released, and I used it for 2 solid years before getting my Samsung Galaxy Note. I own a Macbook Pro, and I have an iPad from work. On top of that, I fully intend to get a new 27-inch iMac once...
[Danger Room] Marvel RPG Custom Datafile – Setzer Gabbiani (Final Fantasy VI)
by Burek | Jul 6, 2012 | Gaming
Welcome back, True Believers! In the Danger Room, we’ll look at a custom Marvel Heroic Roleplaying datafile together (either one of my own creation, or someone else’s) and go over the design points of the character. Last week, I showed you how open the possibilities...
[Guest Post] How You Can Write for Fun While Writing for Your Day Job, Part 2 – The Process
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 5, 2012 | Books, Guest Posts, Writing
Today’s guest post is by Mandy Kilinskis, who writes content for Quality Logo Products and their promo blog. By night, she continues working on her YA fantasy novel and spends way too much time on Twitter. Many people have “write a novel” on their bucket list. But...
Writers Wanted: Batstravaganza!
by B.J. Keeton | Jul 3, 2012 | Books, Guest Posts
Unless you’ve been living in a cave–a bat cave?–you know that The Dark Knight Rises is being released July 20, which brings an end to Chris Nolan’s super-dark, super-gritty, super-awesome Batman trilogy. And in a move of pure genius on my part,...
Why You Should Try Board Games
by Burek | Jun 29, 2012 | Gaming
No, I’m not talking about Monopoly. The board games I’m talking about are a whole new breed of modern board game. They are varied in theme and in playstyle, but one thing is certain: they are quickly gaining popularity, and not just with the video game and RPG crowd,...
[Guest Post] How You Can Write for Fun While Writing for Your Day Job – Brainstorming
by B.J. Keeton | Jun 28, 2012 | Books, Guest Posts, Writing
Today’s guest post is by Mandy Kilinskis, who writes content for Quality Logo Products and their promo blog. By night, she continues working on her YA fantasy novel and spends way too much time on Twitter. I’m lucky to have a job doing what I love: spending my...