...watch out for those mammoths. The Doclopedia About this character: I'm thinking this may be the oddest OTE character I've ever created...and that's saying something. #12: The Crime Master Criminal Mastermind Part one is a cybernetically and genetically enhanced octopus, weighing about 60 pounds. Part two is a 33 year old brunette female geneticist, weighing about 175 pounds … Continue reading Meandering Neanderthals
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The Blue Cow Boogie
...rock that boogie, boys Well, today started off just wonderfully. Got up early to get my car over to the dealer's service center by 7 am, walked home (it's only just over a mile), ate my brekky and then...got the call that confirmed that my suspicions about the radiator were true. The radiator was cracked, … Continue reading The Blue Cow Boogie
The Incredible Adventures Of Dr. Tempest During His Trip To Mars
...from the October, 1897 issue Message to my World Building Game Players I'm delaying posting Arn's turn until tomorrow afternoon, so you all get an extra day to get your turns ready. The Doclopedia About this character: This character popped up as an NPC in my OTE based Special X Unit supernatural investigators game. As you … Continue reading The Incredible Adventures Of Dr. Tempest During His Trip To Mars
One Nation, Under The Flying Spaghetti Monster
...he drips his Marinara of Righteouness from sea to shining seaI'll be waiting for the Religious Right to protest in front of my house:)So, in a move that I may well regret later, I started a thread over on RPGnet asking for suggestions for weekly themes for the 365 Days, 365 Characters thing. We'll see … Continue reading One Nation, Under The Flying Spaghetti Monster
She Had Electric Eyes
...and lightning hands Thoughts On Missing Two GenCons I didn't really "miss" them, of course. After the trip from hell/infected leg suckfest that was the trip to GenCon in 2004, my feelings of boredom with the adventure gaming hobby/industry blossomed into downright hostility. Knowing that I needed time to get beyond such feelings, to say … Continue reading She Had Electric Eyes
The Rare And Colorful Feathered Tree Pig Of Potawango Island
...don't walk under the trees they live in...messy About this character: This was, as near as I can remember, the first Toon character I ever created. The Doclopedia #6 My Earliest RPG Characters: Willy Wabbit Madcap Toon Muscle: 7 Smarts: 9 Zip: 8 Chutzpah: 9Shticks: Quick Change/Disguise, Bag of Many ThingsBeliefs & Goals: Everybody else … Continue reading The Rare And Colorful Feathered Tree Pig Of Potawango Island
The Lake Of Frozen Tears
...it's very cold thereWhat Uncle Doc Did TodayBought a small freezer from my mom, brought it home, plugged it in and then, after it had time to get cold, filled it with tons of frozen foods from the freezer part of the fridge.Went grocery shopping and bought lots of stuff, including the makings for a … Continue reading The Lake Of Frozen Tears
Yes, It’s A Crazy Thing To Do
...so, what's your point? Introducing The Doclopedia! One year from today, if all goes well, Grace and I and two as yet to be adopted Basset Hounds will begin our 2007 Triumphant Return To GenCon U.S. Tour. (and yes, there will be tour t-shirts) (Note from 2012: I went to GenCon 2007, but Grace & The … Continue reading Yes, It’s A Crazy Thing To Do
No Fried Rice For You, Spade Marlowe
...from a CoC game many years agoYet More Assorted StuffOur Saturday trip to Six Flags Marine World was fun, despite neither Grace nor I being rollercoaster riders and the rather rundownness of the animal exhibits. Still, the animal shows were fun and the butterfly habitat was way cool, as such things always are. Oh, and … Continue reading No Fried Rice For You, Spade Marlowe
Meatloaf Milkshakes
...mmmm, mmmm goodAssorted Bits Of StuffOur plans to go to The City this weekend have changed. Seems that the state employees union (of which My Sweet Little Sugar Glider Of Cuteness is a member) is having a family barbecue/picnic/day at the theme park down at Great America in Vallejo, so we are spending the day … Continue reading Meatloaf Milkshakes
She Liked The Dangerous Boys
...and the odd dangerous girl, tooDoc Speaketh On Current EventsOk, I don't do this very often because it might tarnish my "I don't give a shit" attitude, but I'm finding some recent news items either amusing or troubling, so here goes...Mel Gibson: Now, just because he's been accused of anti-Semitism before AND his father is … Continue reading She Liked The Dangerous Boys
The Penguins Are Restless
...and a couple of them have switchblades It's a cooking morning here at Casa Cross. I've fallen woefully behind on my processing of garden goodies, so before I head off to work, I'm doing Stage One of my tomato sauce making. Simply put, this involves simmering pieces of tomato in a bit of wine, a … Continue reading The Penguins Are Restless
Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Vanished Vulcan
...Holmes meets Trek, babyLe Hot Updatage1: We went to see "Monster House" yesterday. Good flick. Excellent CGI animation...nice scares...plenty of laughs...a fairly touching ending. Two thumbs up.2: Bought a bunch of Oolong tea, as well as some Yerba Mate, yesterday. Yum Yum.3: We paid for our October vacation to Hawaii. There will still be some … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes And The Adventure Of The Vanished Vulcan
Building A BattleMech Out Of Tinker Toys
...you need lots of the long green onesWell, Gentle Readers, last night My Sweet Little Pad Thai Of Sweetness and I went to see "Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Mans Chest". We agreed that it was not quite as good as the first one, but still much good cinematic fun. We also agreed that the … Continue reading Building A BattleMech Out Of Tinker Toys
Doc Tempest And The Stairway To Heaven
...from the July 2008 issueOk, World Building Game players, I'll have Mayoral Orders posted in a day or so. You will have up to 3 weeks to reply. No need to hurry. The Corps of Discovery portion of the game will start next week.Grace and I have made a decision about our 2007 GenCon trip that, … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Stairway To Heaven
Pre-emptive Stroke
...it's part of the bonobo way of life:) So, it's nearly 6:30 in the morning, I've been up for over an hour, it's gonna be about 105 today (and will remain in the 100's all week, thus thermally beating the fuck out of my poor garden) and where do I have to be at 8:00 … Continue reading Pre-emptive Stroke
Bucky & Squint Hit The Road
...at some point, the road will hit backThe Day AheadUnlike last Saturday, when my infected leg held me captive in a chair all day, today will be a day filled with much scurrying about. On the Big List Of Stuff To Do...Help my Sweet Little Fresh Strawberry Parfait Of Love clean the houseWrite up Mayoral … Continue reading Bucky & Squint Hit The Road
Five Thousand Angry Canaries
...and one rather miffed barnacle goose Just back from the garden with more green beans, more basil, more summer squash and a couple of smallish Flamme' tomatos. Pulled up two of the purple bush beans, since they weren't producing anymore. I'll plant a few more this weekend. The new face to face RPG will start … Continue reading Five Thousand Angry Canaries
My Happy Place Has Been Closed Down
...now, I'm in my angry place FUCK! I'm bored!!! I'm tired of sitting in this chair with my leg propped up!!! I'm tired of being in bed with my leg propped up!!! I'm tired of having to have Grace fetch things for me!!! I'm pissed that I'm gonna miss work tomorrow cos I'm sick AND miss it … Continue reading My Happy Place Has Been Closed Down
Walking My Pet Ankylosaurus
...pray that he doesn't start wagging his tailIt has come to my attention that James Wallis, a fine fellow and close personal friend of Baron Munchausen, has started a blog about his upcoming charity trek across the British landscape. Clicking the link can only bring you enlightenment and amusement, so you should do it.In other … Continue reading Walking My Pet Ankylosaurus
From Russia With Blog
...I have a license to thrill :)Assorted Doc Thoughts About Stuff On What Has Turned Out To Be A Very Lazy DayThe Origins Awards: YAWN! Does anybody really give a fuck about them anymore? Certainly not any of the Game Industry folks I know. Of course, most of them no longer give a rats ass about … Continue reading From Russia With Blog
Attack Of The Giant Otters
...run away! run away! I died in the Dungeon of DoccrossI was killed in a crumbling cellar by Mylescorcoran the giant spider, whilst carrying... a Figurine of Weaktwos, the Sceptre of Pulp, the Crown of Kent Allard Jr, the Sceptre of Led Zeppelin, the Sceptre of Xomec, the Armour of Zianuray, the Axe of Sex, … Continue reading Attack Of The Giant Otters
Here’s Lookin’ At You, Helen B. Narbon
...go read NarbonicMiles Walked On Tuesday: 1 in 18 minutesMiles Walked On Wednesday: 3.7 in 1 hour, 5 minutesNot sure if I'm losing weight yet, but my leg muscles are getting steel hard, baby!I hope those of you on my FL who are at Origins are having a great time.And now, I must drink my … Continue reading Here’s Lookin’ At You, Helen B. Narbon
Chasing Down The Worst Nightmares
...and killing themMiles Walked Tonight: 1.7 miles in 25 minutesStuff-O-RamaAaargh! I meant to have the first email for the World Building Game out today, but it's not ready yet. Soon tho, very soon.I know many people are really looking forward to Superman Returns, but I'm not one of them. I've seen the trailers and read … Continue reading Chasing Down The Worst Nightmares
Squid And Strawberry Pie
...that's just wrongMiles Walked On Saturday: 1.1 in 16 minutesMiles Walked On Sunday: 1.3 in 21 minutes (I was a a bit tired from gardening)We didn't do much of an exciting nature this weekend, unless you call changing a flat tire exciting...and if you do, that's just fuckin' sad. Mostly, it was business as usual … Continue reading Squid And Strawberry Pie
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