...not a good plan Quick RPG Session Report #1: My home group, after a bit of final character creation work, started the first episode of the new "Magic Returns" series. As I mentioned before, they are a thief, a fighter and a mage working as agents for their governments version of the Secret Service. Their … Continue reading I’ll Kick The Troll While You Pimpslap The Ogre
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Pudding On The Ritz
...yes, you are right to groan So, in the D&D 4th Edition game, I'll be playing a Human Fighter. Why? Well, for one thing, I enjoy playing fighters (and thieves). For another, since I do not own, or am ever likely to own, any D&D 4E material, I have no fucking idea what a Dragonborn … Continue reading Pudding On The Ritz
The Great Beer Battle And How It Brought Cousin Ollie To Religion
...fortunately for Ollie, he got better about 10 years later Jeez, ya get sick and a little crazy in the head for a couple of weeks and your LJ content goes to shit. I'll be trying to do better Real Soon Now, folks. In other news, My Sweet Little Red Factor Canary Of Love and … Continue reading The Great Beer Battle And How It Brought Cousin Ollie To Religion
Harry Potter And The Flatulent Dragon
...actually MORE dangerous from behind The Doclopedia #2 Other Places: Xerilka Xerilka is the female proprietor of "The Last Saloon", a rough and tough roadhouse on the edge of the Terran Territory of Mars. It is, in fact, the last saloon you'll encounter unless you travel all the way around the planet to the other … Continue reading Harry Potter And The Flatulent Dragon
Doc Tempest And The Curse Of Medusa
...from the May 1963 issue Well, so far, my writing poll (see my previous post) shows that the clear winner is my modern day Over The Edge like setting, with 5 of you voting for it. The post apocalypse world where dogs are in charge comes in second with 3 votes. I'll give the poll … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Curse Of Medusa
The Kitty Cats Star In A Reality Show
...on the cat channel Stuff! 1: I missed the deadline for this months A&E because...well, because I'm a dummy. 2: I now have the outlines/partially written manuscripts for 10 writing projects sitting in front of me. Some of them are about 5 years old, while some are from this last weekend. I'll be having Grace … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Star In A Reality Show
An Elasmosaurus In The Bathtub
...it's a really big bathtub Damn...too many empty days on this LJ so far. Kinda strapped for time right now, but I can do a... Doc Update 1: We are all doing ok here. Winker has become a bit more of an attention hound, but that's ok, cos we have lots of love for her. … Continue reading An Elasmosaurus In The Bathtub
Garbanzo Bean Soccer
...use condiment packs as goals Hello, 2009! Do NOT fuck with me! Some updating: No word from the vet, mostly because the lab is backed up and the vet closed early yesterday. Daisy is still doing ok and she slept about 14 hours last night cos we have to give her a tranquilizer so she … Continue reading Garbanzo Bean Soccer
How Many Bridges Do I Have To Throw You Off Of, Fred?
...as it turned out, it was 3 The Great Day Arrives Yes, Gentle Readers, today was the day. There was much anticipation, followed by nerves, worries about the cost and, of course, the inevitable hard final choice. Today, I bought my 2009 calendar. Now, I know that for most of you, buying a new calendar … Continue reading How Many Bridges Do I Have To Throw You Off Of, Fred?
The Rare And Beautiful Five Legged Blue Chickenduck Of Potawango Island
...they can't swim all that well, but they can run like a motherfucker Just a short post to let y'all know I'm still alive. I managed to send off a 2 page zine for Alarums & Excursions 400th issue. Not my most content filled zine ever, but not bad for having been gone for...I dunno...years. … Continue reading The Rare And Beautiful Five Legged Blue Chickenduck Of Potawango Island
The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
...for like, 12 seconds STUFF, Y'all Damn...woke up at 6:15 because The Girls didn't wake us up at 4:30 for First Breakfast. Curse my sensitivity to changes in my little piece of the world. So anyway, after feeding and walking my hounds, I decided to get online and check on my villages in Travian. Next … Continue reading The Kitty Cats Fly a Helicopter
Gooby, The Musk Ox Who Thought She Was A Dog
...a book for children So, I went to bed early last night...about 9:30 pm. This is very rare for me, but I had been dragging ass since about 7:30, so I finally gave up the fight. Which is mostly why, on a Saturday morning, I'm up and at 'em at 7:00 after giving The Girls … Continue reading Gooby, The Musk Ox Who Thought She Was A Dog
Attack Of The Mutant Wiener Dogs
...with laser beams! Happy birthday to John Kovalic, whom I first met at GenCon in 1991. I hope you have a good one, buddy! Ya know, for an unemployed bum, I've got a fuckin' busy day ahead of me. First up is a visit to Dr. Yen's Anti-Psoriasis House Of Fun, then I have to … Continue reading Attack Of The Mutant Wiener Dogs
Deadman’s Learning Curve
...not the song by Jan & Dean Ok, I'm back. The job hunt goes on with no results so far. It's a pretty shitty time to be 54 and looking for work along with a huge number of your fellow citizens, but what ya gonna do? If I was half my present age and weight, … Continue reading Deadman’s Learning Curve
How To Cook A Porcupine
...they do taste like both pork and pine Stuff...now with added vitamins & minerals 1: Because, like most gamers and all Gamemasters, I'm mad as a hatter, I've signed up for an account at Epic Words. If you've not heard of it, it is a new site that allows people to play in and GM … Continue reading How To Cook A Porcupine
Chapter 813: In Which Our Hero, Freshly Tattooed And Pierced, Goes Undercover In The Dukes Dungeon
...and virtue triumphs over perversion, mostly Quick Stuff Got some writing done today, after 195 chores were done. They had another "Lady Heather" episode on CSI last night. Damn, that woman is hot. This Sunday will mark 12 years since Grace and I drove up to Reno and said "I Do". Poverty shall be temporarily … Continue reading Chapter 813: In Which Our Hero, Freshly Tattooed And Pierced, Goes Undercover In The Dukes Dungeon
146 Erotic Uses For Play Doh
...147 if you have an extra nipple Day full of stuff ahead for me, considering I'm one of the Great Unemployed Masses. Writing is about 1/3 of it, and may keep me away from LJ for a few days...or not. We shall see. Along those lines, I may be emailing some of you gaming industry … Continue reading 146 Erotic Uses For Play Doh
The Eyeball People Are Waiting For You
...they're made up of scary eyeballs A series of short emails from this morning (some names changed for security reasons) From: Padawangirl To: Doccross Good morning, Master Yoda! Don't forget to vote today! From: Doccross To: Padawangirl Hi! Yes, I'll be voting when Grace comes home for lunch. How goes it? From: Padawangirl To: Doccross … Continue reading The Eyeball People Are Waiting For You
Under The Onion Tree
...and other stories Stuff: The Next Generation 1: Hey, you wacky gamers out there! Dundracon is 108 days away and pre-reg goes up to $40.00 in 4 days. If you are going and haven't pre-regged, go do it. If you aren't sure if you are going, just let me say: Have you lost your mind? … Continue reading Under The Onion Tree
A Square Pig In A Round Hole
...aided by bacon grease, no doubt Hey, yo! If you have not yet taken The Latest Brewerton Village Poll, then click that link and do it, homie. You need not be one of the villagers to join the fun. It has been pretty warm here lately...in the mid-80's. This is good news for those of … Continue reading A Square Pig In A Round Hole
The Incredible Adventure Of Doctor Tempest Versus The Cat Creature
...from the November 1902 edition The Third Brewerton Poll is closed and I will use the info in my final description of the village, which is still a couple of polls away. In the meantime, another poll will be up in a day or so. My attempts (three of them!) to write the "Stolen Cop … Continue reading The Incredible Adventure Of Doctor Tempest Versus The Cat Creature
It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Buggered By A Mutant Echidna
...like, OW! Just A Big Ol' Bunch O' Stuff 1: Watched the debate...decided that, besides being an out of touch old motherfucker, McCain has something wrong with him, possibly of a neurological order. 2: I've been thinking a lot about the basic premise of City of Ember and I'm damned if it couldn't be ported … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Buggered By A Mutant Echidna
Chapter 432: In Which Our Hero Wrestles The Devil, Greases A Pig And Rescues Young Lucy From Ninjas
...all while avoiding the evil duke's men Great Gobs O' Stuff Happy Birthday to robin_d_laws, who is, I assure you, as fine a fellow as you'll ever meet and one of the best game designers in the history of the art form. The Second Village Poll is closed and megdeon and boundfate missed Last Call. … Continue reading Chapter 432: In Which Our Hero Wrestles The Devil, Greases A Pig And Rescues Young Lucy From Ninjas
How To Care For Your Pet Xorn
...with many color photographs Game Day In about 90 minutes, my gaming group will arrive for the next installment in our ongoing "The Return Of Magic" series. There should be action and adventure aplenty in today's episode. Steampunk Reading Yesterday, as part of a mystery shopping obligation, I had to buy a paperback book at … Continue reading How To Care For Your Pet Xorn
Tales Told ‘Round The Campfire
...heavily edited by a big bottle of scotch In a few minutes, I'll be off to my mom's house to pick up a few things of mine that she has had for the last 25-30 years. I'll be taking The Girls, who will no doubt have great fun sniffing around mom's garden and interacting with … Continue reading Tales Told ‘Round The Campfire