Bad Plotting: We Forgot Chekov’s Gun
Chekov’s Gun, the oft-quoted axiom that whenever you introduce something of significance in a story, say a rifle on the
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I feel 14 Again! Pat Robertson Says D&D Will Destroy My Life
As a teenager in the 80s I felt nothing but pride that Pat Robertson, ignorant and fanatical anti-D&D crusader hated
Read moreProof The Hunger Games Author Sucks at World Building
I am willing to forgive many sins in a film, book or game campaign but there is one thing that
Read moreThe Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Rant
I consider 4th edition to be the “Star Trek: Enterprise” of the RPG world. An utter turd spawned from a
Read moreNDAs, 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons and RPG Media Sell-Outs
Non-disclosure agreements protect games during development from idea/concept theft and premature release of less-than-perfect versions. All well and good, but
Read moreGen Con 2011–The Rant
Gen Con 2011 is now one week past and it is time for my last thoughts. Forgive me as I
Read moreThe Little Moments
If someone asks me why my hobby is role-playing games my stock answer is “they are fun.” It was not
Read morePaper vs. Pixels. Part 1: Why I don’t play World of Warcraft
Despite his love of books, Aiden indulged in the occasional video game. Most of them were Martin’s—guns, robots, and tanks
Read moreThreshold: 10,000 Unique Visitors This Month!
I have never posted about Livingdice’s traffic before because no one really cares but me. That said, I reached a
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