This is a series of six science fiction books. I’d heard that they were reminiscent of the Traveller role-playing game’s merchant class, so I figured I’d give them a try. The covers are digital artwork; it’s not a good look. Most of the series consists of excruciating detail about slice-of-life on a merchant cruiser. Not … Continue reading Review: Nathan Lowell’s Golden Age of the Solar Clipper novels
A little busy for a poster, but it'll do People get a little testy on the internet, what with no curbs on their behavior. So let’s throw caution to the wind and review a story built around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This was an eight-episode mini-series based on a Stephen King novel. … Continue reading Review: 11.22.63 (Hulu, 2016)
Virgil Finlay, American, 1914-1971 Born in Rochester NY, Virgil Finlay showed a great interest in creating art early in life. Finlay has become a legend in genre illustration, with good reason. His work is textured and extremely detailed. His career began when he submitted his work to pulp magazine Weird Tales and it was accepted. … Continue reading Artist Retrospectives XIV – Virgil Finlay
I recently got a chance to play in a Battlestar Galactica (BSG) role-playing game! Bet you didn’t see that coming. Last September I started a sabbatical from the internet and from gaming, because I was feeling overwhelmed. As a result, my life improved. Since then I’ve gradually taken some baby steps back into things. First … Continue reading Battlestar Galactica with Traveller – So Say We All
Say you don’t want to play Hasbro’s version of Dungeons and Dragons. Don’t fret, there are plenty of reasons to avoid it. Maybe you'd like to support independents and small businesses instead. Maybe you've heard it's overly complicated. But it’s not the only game in town! OSR Games Depending on who you ask OSR stands … Continue reading Role-Playing Game Recommendations
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