Eric Weinstein does math for a living. He's very good at it. He started a podcast recently and has had three fascinating conversations. I recommend it heartily. In this particular episode, he speaks with Werner Herzog. Werner, if you've never heard of him, makes films. He makes insanely good films. His Nosferatu the Vampyre is one …
Be Like Licorice
"We're like licorice. Not everybody likes licorice, but the people who like licorice really like licorice." Jerry Garcia I enjoy dark humor. It's like food. Not everybody gets it. I enjoy doom metal, Texas style BBQ, bourbon, and Ethiopian coffee. I like dark, disturbing, morally ambiguous fantasy. I really like these things. I have a …
It’s The Power Curve
I've not played 5th edition. I own the DMG, PHB, Monster Manual, DM screen and the starter set. When the game came out, I fully intended to run a campaign and I still might. I am hesitant to do so. Just as one can be introduced to a strange food combination like lutefisk ice cream …
Is Lethality Old School?
Not entirely. There is a perception that Old School = Maximum Lethality. Yet, in the recollections of Dave Arneson's Blackmoor players, it was relatively rare for a character to die. I've cued the video to the appropriate place. I do recommend watching the full clip. https://youtu.be/By9P8CZdtlQ?t=533
A Great Example
I've written recently about what I look for before I will support a crowdfunding campaign. Just a few days ago, a campaign that checks off all the boxes hit Kickstarter and I want to share it with you. It funded the first day it was live and has hit 10X its goal within 3 days. …
Question Your Assumptions
As a game master, I think it is a valuable exercise to take some time to think about your assumptions. Consider a concept or principle that you believe to be an unassailable truth when it comes to game mastering. Write it down. Now assault it. Interrogate yourself on the veracity of this principle. Don't be …
Another Thought About Crowdfunding
Another thing that I look for in a Kickstarter is a reward that only supporters will get. If I am going to help you get your thing off the ground, at least give me a discount or a something of value as a show of appreciation. If I think I will be able to buy …
Grumpy Wizard 
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