...ouch! The Doclopedia #2,677 Famous Film Monsters 2.0: The Phantom Of The Opera This version of the Phantom really IS a phantom. He died in the Paris Opera House in 1887, after a fight with a rival composer. His body was dumped in the river and recovered a week later, but his spirit still haunts … Continue reading Hit With A Wicked Stick
Author: Doc Cross
I'm Doc. I live in Sacramento, California with my wife, Grace, and two dogs named Yoyo and Duke. I've been blogging for 22 years. I'm a TTRPG gamer, a gardener, dog lover, cook, and unrepentant scalawag. I write things that I think people might enjoy reading, especially if they are roleplayers or just strange. I hope you enjoy reading my stuff.
He Was Flamboozled!
...totally The Doclopedia #2,676 Famous Film Monsters 2.0: Werewolves Of London On Earth 14-Z, these annoying twits are found throughout London's upper class. Most of them are about as dull as dishwater, half-witted, and not very good looking. In their wolfman form, most look more like scrawny coyotes. But oh my, they THINK they are … Continue reading He Was Flamboozled!
Spud Boy Deluxe
...aka Big Spuddy The Doclopedia #2,675 Famous Film Monsters 2.0: Dracula Dracula is quite different on Earth 22-C. First off, he's gay, so only the blood of men will feed him. Secondly, despite being 700 years old, he's not very smart or worldly. Finally, he's vulnerable to not only the standard vampire weaknesses, he can … Continue reading Spud Boy Deluxe
Sweet Robots Who Dance
...ballroom dancing The Doclopedia #2,674 Famous Film Monsters 2.0: Frankenstein On Earth 10-A, the novel “Frankenstein” was more popular upon release than it ever was here. It also caused people to feel great sympathy for the monster, and hatred for Dr. Frankenstein.So it is that since the first silent movie, starring Charles Ogle as the … Continue reading Sweet Robots Who Dance
Yoyo Skateboards Down Olympus Mons
...and then his mother finds out The Doclopedia #2,673 More Annotated Entries: Tiny Folk: Darini Ratslayer When you’re only 6 inches tall, lots of creatures want to kill you and eat you. Snakes, cats, dogs, rats, spiders, weasels…the list is long. That’s why Darini and her Predator Scouts are there to kill or drive away … Continue reading Yoyo Skateboards Down Olympus Mons
Spoon Fight!
...tablespoons only The Doclopedia #2,672 More Annotated Entries: By The Numbers: 47…is how many hours it takes to roast a whole Yurb. (Yurbs are much like really large, really dumb cattle.) Mind you, that’s a young Yurb, weighing no more than 2,500 pounds and cooked in a Luzuku style oven. (These ovens are the size … Continue reading Spoon Fight!
It’s All Fun & Games Until You Lose Alice In The Steam Tunnels
...she came out a week later The Doclopedia #2,671More Annotated Entries: Islands Of The Circle Sea: The Mox Islands Four islands make up this group and all of them are dormant volcanoes. (This changed 6 years ago when Mox Gantu erupted for 11 days. The lava flow was moderate and pretty much ran through old … Continue reading It’s All Fun & Games Until You Lose Alice In The Steam Tunnels
Spin, Doctor!
...counterclockwise, please The Doclopedia #2,670 More Annotated Entries: What’s That Sound?BANGbang! BONGbong! Bangbangbang! Bongbongbong! If there is any sound more annoying than Bonger Dwarves having a battle with Banger Dwarves, we don’t know what it is. (Bonger Dwarves or Banger Dwarves having sex may be worse.)These two tribes of ugly little people divided up centuries … Continue reading Spin, Doctor!
Bucky & Squint Get Real Jobs
...and are soon fired The Doclopedia #2,669 More Annotated Entries: Warning Labels: Do It Yourself Monster Kit WARNING: Failure to read the following could result in death, destruction, madness and the end of civilization as we know it. (A government inquiry found that fully 52% of purchasers ignored these warnings.) 1: Your Do It Yourself … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Get Real Jobs
Blue Widgets
...much better than the yellow ones The Doclopedia #2,668 More Annotated Entries: Don’t Touch That Strange Thing! Aw, c’mon, Jimmy, don’t mess with that. (The young man asking this was 12 year old Howie Fernstadt, a fairly cautious and level headed fellow, as 12 year old boys go) It looks really strange and it could … Continue reading Blue Widgets
We Are All Out Of Fish Today
...maybe try the clams The Doclopedia #2,667 More Annotated Entries: Agent Roscoe, FBI Paranormal InvestigatorRoscoe is a medium sized mutant Basset Hound/Beagle mix, 7 years old, 50 pounds, reddish brown & white coat, brown eyes, long ears and his right one has a small bullet hole in it. (Roscoe died of old age at 16.5 … Continue reading We Are All Out Of Fish Today
The Less Podcasty, More Bloggy, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Big Announcement
Co-starring her pet lizard, JeromeNOTE: If you saw this title pop up on September first, it was a mistake. THE DOCLOPEDIA IS BACK! The Doclopedia #2,666 More Annotated Entries: Maryellen Baxter, Mystical Craftsperson Maryellen is a native San Franciscan who lives with her husband, David, and their three children in a large Victorian home in … Continue reading The Less Podcasty, More Bloggy, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Big Announcement
Uncle Doc Talks To You About Doing A 100 Entry Challenge
...just don't The Long & Winding Road Part 100 The Kingdom Of Gallaidia Congratulations! You have reached the city of Celestra in the great kingdom of Galladia! The moment you crossed the border, this stretch of The Road turned to gold and became as smooth and sturdy as concrete. The will be having a HUGE … Continue reading Uncle Doc Talks To You About Doing A 100 Entry Challenge
Running Wild With Bare Girls
...MUCH more fun than that TV show The Long & Winding Road Part 99 Lonsia This is yet another peaceful halfling farming country, albeit a large and prosperous one. They knew you were coming. It seems The Road itself told them in their dreams two days ago. The moment you arrive, a big celebration begins. … Continue reading Running Wild With Bare Girls
Cold Cod Sandwich
...nope The Long & Winding Road Part 98 Fenimar Fenimar is a land of Warrior Women, and they take zero shit from men. Travelers who remember that men are to remain polite and peaceful will do well.Despite being rather militaristic, Fenimar is quite cosmopolitan and a center for the arts. It also boasts one of … Continue reading Cold Cod Sandwich
Fox On The Snow
...very cute The Long & Winding Road Part 97 Gebreen Yep, this is pretty much Ireland, but not an island. Much of it is quite wild, and there are several types of “little people” found here. A few monsters live out in the wilds, too.Like the people of Zarlosk, the Gebreeni hate Walstin. They have … Continue reading Fox On The Snow
Module T-1: The Forest Ghost
...for characters level 3-5 The Long & Winding Road Part 96 Zarlosk Welcome to this world's version of Scotland. Like that country, there are highlands and lowlands and everyone pretty much hates Walstin. Zarlosk is famed for it's universities, liquor, wool, builders, and military. The latter are mostly found along the Walstin border.There are few … Continue reading Module T-1: The Forest Ghost
Sunshine On The Zinnias
...beautiful The Long & Winding Road Part 95 Walstin This large land is basically a fantasy world version of England, minus the rest of the UK. It is perhaps a bit steampunky, because their factories use iron golems for power and there are steam powered trains.The social strata here is much like it was in … Continue reading Sunshine On The Zinnias
Rum And Gaming
...makes for a fun RPG session The Long & Winding Road Part 94 The High Pass This pass through the High Mountains is cold, lonely, and can be dangerous. There is one small inn at the halfway point. It is operated by two rough and bickering dwarf brothers.Only about half of this part of The … Continue reading Rum And Gaming
A Book About Ponds
...all sizes of ponds The Long & Winding Road Part 93 Krogu Live Here! Krogu is probably the largest giant in the world, standing over 100 feet tall. He is a combination of human and ape. Krogu seems to be a fairly peaceful vegetarian, but if anything living so much as looks at him wrong, … Continue reading A Book About Ponds
Going To Crazy Lake
...with our friends The Long & Winding Road Part 92 Land Of The Mad Witch This madwoman loves to give limited intelligence and animation to non-living things like toys, tables, pots, pans, whatever. They are kind and gentle creatures, but the witch treats them cruelly, then gets bored with them after a few days and … Continue reading Going To Crazy Lake
A Thief For The Ages
...he was just that good The Long & Winding Road Part 91 The Ghostfolk This is an entire country of ghosts. 25,000 of them, of several species, but mostly humans. They are nice, but sad, folks. That's because they were killed by the Mad Witch 100 years ago, and cannot find rest until she is … Continue reading A Thief For The Ages
The Kitty Cats Eat A Turkey
...a cooked turkey The Long & Winding Road Part 90 Stone Forest This is a very strange area. The forest is made up of a wide variety of trees, shrubs and other plants, but they are all made of different types of stones, gems, and minerals. So are all of the animals, from bears to … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Eat A Turkey
The Rare And Beautiful Green Spotted Bush Warbler Of Potawango Island
...just warbling in their bushes The Long & Winding Road Part 89 Dwarvengost The Road is 170 miles of green sand here and the inhabitants are creepy Goth Dwarves. They are not friendly, although they are not aggressive. They live underground in large towns and one large city, all of which have spooky looking entry … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Green Spotted Bush Warbler Of Potawango Island
Spiffy Biscuits
...just wonderful The Long & Winding Road Part 88 Sarsan Wood Elves and slimmer than usual Halflings call this land home. They grow great apples and craft cool stuff. They are also the last normal folks for about 650 miles.These folks lead fairly simple lives, but are nonetheless friendly and willing to aide or trade … Continue reading Spiffy Biscuits
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