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Just Another Day

November 13, 2009

Seriously.

Okay, yeah, it’s my birthday. I usually try let it slide under the radar. I frequently tell people to give to charity rather than waste money on me. Unless I’m actually doing something, like running a game or giving a presentation, I hate being the center of attention. I generally hate being fussed over.

That being said, I’ve had an incredibly shitty year and if anyone wants to fuss over me, shower me with gifts, of just throw money, I am not going to argue. I’m not expecting anything, of course, as things are tough all over and most of you have the same level of disposable income as I do (i.e. none) so don’t feel put out just because I’m allowing myself to feel greedy for a change.

On second thought, forget the whole thing, because that whole humility and guilt thing just came rushing back. Go feed the homeless or help kids with cancer or something. I’m doing pretty okay as-is.

Bah.

My plans today include sleeping late, going out to breakfast, going to the library to write, working the day job, and going out to dinner with friends.

The World’s First Gamemaster’s Conference

August 19, 2009

So far as anyone can tell, the world’s first gamemaster’s conference was held in Tucson a few weeks ago, sponsored by the Southern Arizona Gamers Association (SAGA). The whole afternoon was about tips and tricks for being a better gamemaster. Your truly was a presenter, along with Don Dehm and Derek Rex of Pulp Gamer, Ron Blessing of The Game’s The Thing, Dave Martin of the Wrecking Crew, Tucson’s Best Gamemaster Jason Corley, and Thomas Deeney (the President of SAGA). The keynote speaker was John Wick of Play Dirty, Houses of the Blooded, Legend of the Five Rings, 7th Sea, and other RPG fame.A lot of excellent information was exchanged, and everyone found it useful and informative.

Episode 081 of the Pulp Gamer Media Network’s Out of Character podcast has just been released, and Don, Derek, Ron, Jason and I discuss the conference and review some of the learnings we took away. Definitely worth a listen if you’re interested in becoming a better gamemaster. Download it here.

Out of Character Episode 080

August 10, 2009

The latest episode of Out of Character, the Pulp Gamer Media Network’s roleplaying game podcast, is now available. The fantasiful Don Dehm, Derek Rex, Ron Blessing, Jason Corley, Dave Hat and myself discuss a number of games, including Geist: The Sin Eaters, Pathfinder, Arcane Legions, City in the Sands, The Chain game, Station Master, Express, and the National Security Decision Making Game.

Download it here, and let me know what you think!

Out of Character Episode 079

August 6, 2009

The latest episode of Out of Character, the Pulp Gamer Media Network’s roleplaying game podcast, is now available. The fantisiful Don Dehm, Derek Rex, Ron Blessing, Jason Corley, Dave Hat and myself comment on the feedback listeners have provided on recent episodes, and chat about a number of random things. This is the first episode I’ve been on since episode 071, but I’ll be on the next three at least and should be a regular going forward.

Download it here, and let me know what you think!

Game Day

August 1, 2009

This month’s Tucson RPG Guild meetup is today, noon-6pm at the Espresso Art Upstairs Community Room (944 E. University Tucson, AZ 85719). I’m going to try to rope people into playing Sea Dracula.  ThomasD aka cartoonlad will be running his Primetime Adventures MCU Gotham game.

Yesterday I found out that there’s an anime convention in Tucson this weekend. Not that I’m that into anime, but it’s always nice to find another large faction of geeks in one’s own back yard.