Category: Geekery

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat

So, over a year ago ( about the last time I posted here, *zing* ) I saw a really neat item on io9: a concept art writing prompt. They’d post up a weird image, and basically challenge their readers to expand on the idea – create a short story or something along those lines. The… Continue reading We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat

Spineless Bastard

So Blacktooth, my little 2’10″/32lb 10th level Murder Goblin™ in my main D&D (ok, ok, fine, Pathfinder. Whatever.) game isn’t super combat-oriented. He’s the thief, so his base Stealth is a 32 and his base Disable Device is a 25 (extra mod?). Yeah. But, he does have a pretty good initiative bonus (+12) and a… Continue reading Spineless Bastard

Super Sam

I went to the Marvel Universe Live! show with my sister and my 2 1/2 y/o nephew. In short, it was great. The Arena is a very kid-friendly venue, and we had pretty good seats. It was also a pretty good test for Sam and crowds, as he’s much more mobile these days. He did… Continue reading Super Sam

Beware the Tides of the War Cow

So, Down‘s Beneath the Tides came up on shuffle this morning and it sent me down a whirlpool of nostalgia. The song/album isn’t that old – it was released in 2007 – but it’s a misheard lyric that did me in. Real lyric: Beneath the tides of the washout Misheard lyric: Beware the tides of… Continue reading Beware the Tides of the War Cow

Maz “Sarge” Babineaux

At the time that Paul started up his Shadowrun game using Numenera‘s Cypher System, I knew I wanted to play, but didn’t think I had the time. Well, that changed. Paul had done an excellent job updating the world-building that had been previously done w/ Shadowrun – a neat cyberpunk setting where magic and tech… Continue reading Maz “Sarge” Babineaux

Thursday is the new Black

Apparently, Thursday is now the Cool Kid™ of the week these days. Currently I run a game of GammaWorld – a fun and ridiculous role playing game I’d quickly describe as sort of Mad Max meets Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – on alternating Thursdays. And once we wrap up this campaign – Famine in… Continue reading Thursday is the new Black

Ubuntu Edge – The Next “Desktop”?

I just read about Ubuntu Edge and have to say, I’m impressed. The idea that a smartphone would be your next computer isn’t a giant leap – for many tablets have already replaced desktops/laptops for many – but I really like what they’ve put together. This video explains it well and is well worth a… Continue reading Ubuntu Edge – The Next “Desktop”?

Hobbitception

Nerds. Love nerds. It’s really neat how fans and the subjects of their fandom can connect. Still stupid excited for December. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug trailer Trailer reaction by Happy Hobbit Cast reaction to Happy Hobbit reaction Happy Hobbit reaction to cast reaction to Happy Hobbit reaction