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Paizo’s Pathfinder Burnt Offerings as a Stage Play
Welcome to Portland, Oregon. The land of wet winters and amazing eating establishments. But unbeknownst to many, a land populated with many nerds and geeks. So many, that we infiltrate places that none suspect. Portland is a place where once I was sitting at a sushi bar with a buddy of mine talking about his [...]
Pacific Shores and Sub-Prime Lending in Role-Playing Games
grew up in Northern California in a very small town. It did not have much to offer in the way of entertainment facilities, but it did have “Pacific Shores.” Google Map Link The sharp-eyed among you will notice that there are many roads, but no buildings. “Pacific Shores” was a housing development put up in [...]
The Old Gamer Curse
I am an old gamer. Old gamers are, as defined by me, gamers who have other responsibilities that interfere with gaming. I am not strictly talking about chronological age, but amount of responsibilities. So, a 50 year old hermit is not an “old” gamer. Conversely, a 22-year old with a wife, 3 kids and two [...]
Gamers in the Closet
My family knows, as do my friends. I will never tell anyone at work. I do not advertise what I do with my free time. I play table-top role-playing games. I am writing this post out of frustration. Frustration at the horrible stereotypes table-top gamers live with every day. The few times I mentioned what [...]