Photo credit: Rahoul Ghose
Image Credit: Rahoul Ghose
Photo credit: Rahoul Ghose
Photo credit: Rahoul Ghose
Photo credit: Rahoul Ghose
Photo credit: Rahoul Ghose
Image Credit: Rahoul Ghose
Games, General Geekery, and what knots found on the web
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Peter Jackson speaks out about Trilogy
‘The Hobbit’ To Be A Trilogy!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Pack your satchels full of cram and fill your tankards with miruvor, because we’re about to embark on a long journey. The rumors surrounding The Hobbit were yesterday confirmed; We’re going to get a trilogy.
Speaking on his Facebook page, Peter Jackson had this to say:
What material will Jackson use though to stretch it out over three movies? Well, while J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was only about 300 pages long — compared with 1000 pages for The Lord of the Rings — there was a substantial amount of action that occurred off page, such as Gandalf’s tussle with the Necromancer. They may also try and bridge the gap between the end of The Hobbit and the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring, as Jackson also has his hands on 125 pages of notes that Tolkien made, expanding the Hobbit world.
However, if there’s one reservation I have about Jackson (and it’s only a small reservation, so don’t go crazy) it’s his propensity for long and bloated scenes. I thought King Kong was about 45 minutes too long and The Return of the King had about five different endings.
That being said, in Peter Jackson I trust and if he believes that there’s enough material for a trilogy, then I’m all for it.
Details for the third movie are still being ironed-out between Jackson and Warner Bros. but it’s believed a summer 2014 release has been tentatively penciled in. What’s also interesting is the possible name of the third movie. According to Fusible, the domain names The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: Riddles in the Dark have both recently been registered. Intriguing.
What do you guys think? Are you happy about spending more time in Middle Earth or are two movies more than enough? Sound off in the comments below!
The trilogy begins when The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens on December 14th.
Pack your satchels full of cram and fill your tankards with miruvor, because we’re about to embark on a long journey. The rumors surrounding The Hobbit were yesterday confirmed; We’re going to get a trilogy.
Speaking on his Facebook page, Peter Jackson had this to say:
We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth…So, without further ado, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.Wow. We’d been hearing murmurs from the studio that Jackson was considering making the series into a trilogy — he even admitted as much himself at the recent San Diego Comic-con — but now it’s official.
What material will Jackson use though to stretch it out over three movies? Well, while J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was only about 300 pages long — compared with 1000 pages for The Lord of the Rings — there was a substantial amount of action that occurred off page, such as Gandalf’s tussle with the Necromancer. They may also try and bridge the gap between the end of The Hobbit and the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring, as Jackson also has his hands on 125 pages of notes that Tolkien made, expanding the Hobbit world.
However, if there’s one reservation I have about Jackson (and it’s only a small reservation, so don’t go crazy) it’s his propensity for long and bloated scenes. I thought King Kong was about 45 minutes too long and The Return of the King had about five different endings.
That being said, in Peter Jackson I trust and if he believes that there’s enough material for a trilogy, then I’m all for it.
Details for the third movie are still being ironed-out between Jackson and Warner Bros. but it’s believed a summer 2014 release has been tentatively penciled in. What’s also interesting is the possible name of the third movie. According to Fusible, the domain names The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Hobbit: Riddles in the Dark have both recently been registered. Intriguing.
What do you guys think? Are you happy about spending more time in Middle Earth or are two movies more than enough? Sound off in the comments below!
The trilogy begins when The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens on December 14th.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Hobbit now a trilogy
Here’s Jackson’s full Facebook announcement:
It is only at the end of a shoot that you finally get the chance to sit down and have a look at the film you have made. Recently Fran, Phil and I did just this when we watched for the first time an early cut of the first movie – and a large chunk of the second. We were really pleased with the way the story was coming together, in particular, the strength of the characters and the cast who have brought them to life. All of which gave rise to a simple question: do we take this chance to tell more of the tale? And the answer from our perspective as the filmmakers, and as fans, was an unreserved ‘yes.’
We know how much of the story of Bilbo Baggins, the Wizard Gandalf, the Dwarves of Erebor, the rise of the Necromancer, and the Battle of Dol Guldur will remain untold if we do not take this chance. The richness of the story of The Hobbit, as well as some of the related material in the appendices of The Lord of the Rings, allows us to tell the full story of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and the part he played in the sometimes dangerous, but at all times exciting, history of Middle-earth.
So, without further ado and on behalf of New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Wingnut Films, and the entire cast and crew of “The Hobbit” films, I’d like to announce that two films will become three.
It has been an unexpected journey indeed, and in the words of Professor Tolkien himself, “a tale that grew in the telling.”
Cheers,
Peter J
Libor scandal is no match for its medieval precedent
Libor scandal is no match for its medieval precedent
Nice article that show the 16 member libor lunch mates was nothing new.
Nice article that show the 16 member libor lunch mates was nothing new.
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Taking the pledge to not be game negative in August. I will also attempt to play some new games.
Taking the pledge to not be game negative in August. I will also attempt to play some new games.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
RPGNow.com - Tattlebox #2: Better Adventuring Through Alchemy Reviews
Four star review of this Pathfinder product.
RPGNow.com - Tattlebox #2: Better Adventuring Through Alchemy Reviews
RPGNow.com - Tattlebox #2: Better Adventuring Through Alchemy Reviews
Amazon and the future of retail - Christopher S. Penn :
Interesting article concerning Amazon same day delivery in high volume areas and how it will affect gameshop.
Amazon and the future of retail - Christopher S. Penn : Awaken Your Superhero
Amazon and the future of retail - Christopher S. Penn : Awaken Your Superhero
Friday, July 27, 2012
Is Peter Jackson ruining the Hobbit movie.
‘The Hobbit’ Filmmakers In Serious Talks With Warner Bros For A Third Film
Director Peter Jackson comments about a third possible Hobbit film might not have been just a tease. The Comic-Con panel discussion comments might actually become a reality and The Hobbit could make it to the trilogy hall of fame after all.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that director Jackson has resolved to turn his upcoming two-film adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien epic into a trilogy. THR reveals (through a source close to the production) that Jackson wants to “to tell more of the incredible tale with the cast.”
The third installment would require additional footage that could be filmed next summer in New Zealand. Sources say that Warner Bros, Jackson, The Hobbit producers and writers have all been looking into the logistics of making a third film. The talks, which occurred over the last couple of days, show that the studio is on board “if the right financial arrangements can be achieved”, reports THR. This includes reaching new deals with actors as well as getting the necessary rights.
The move for a third film was fueled by Jackson. The THR source says:
The first in the soon-to-be trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, will be hitting theatres on December 14th, with the second film, The Hobbit: Part 2. There and Back Again, scheduled for release a year later on December 13, 2013. The third film will probably follow a year later, sometime in 2014.
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that director Jackson has resolved to turn his upcoming two-film adaptation of the J.R.R. Tolkien epic into a trilogy. THR reveals (through a source close to the production) that Jackson wants to “to tell more of the incredible tale with the cast.”
Does The Hobbit need a trilogy?
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The move for a third film was fueled by Jackson. The THR source says:
[the move towards a trilogy is] strongly driven by the filmmakers’ desire to tell more of the story.”I love it when movie legends listen to their fans. It makes me feel appreciated. I now have even more respect for the creative legend and his amazing team. This Christmas season just got a whole lot sweeter!
The first in the soon-to-be trilogy, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, will be hitting theatres on December 14th, with the second film, The Hobbit: Part 2. There and Back Again, scheduled for release a year later on December 13, 2013. The third film will probably follow a year later, sometime in 2014.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Johnn Four has a new e-book available for free.
Hola!
I have a few admin items to take care of with you, including announcing a new ebook I whipped up last week you can get right now.
Download 7 Ways to Instantly Improve Your GMing
I just released a short ebook titled "7 Ways to Instantly Improve Your GMing" and it's free to you as a Roleplaying Tips subscriber.
It consists of a few articles from the archives updated and expanded for your GMing reference:
Download the ebook now!
I have a few admin items to take care of with you, including announcing a new ebook I whipped up last week you can get right now.
Download 7 Ways to Instantly Improve Your GMing
I just released a short ebook titled "7 Ways to Instantly Improve Your GMing" and it's free to you as a Roleplaying Tips subscriber.
It consists of a few articles from the archives updated and expanded for your GMing reference:
- How to Improve Your Voice
- Game Master as Public Speaker
- Top 5 Ways to More Compelling Encounters
- 5 Tips to a Truly Evil Villain
- 10 Ways to Surprise Your Players & Enjoy the Fun
- 8 NPC Parley Tricks
- 6 Devious Villain Tactics
Download the ebook now!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Gaming Paper Pirate Encyclopedia by Erik Bauer — Kickstarter
Pathfinder compatible sourcebook for players and GMs that reflects adventuring in a setting similar to the golden age of piracy
Welcome to adventure on the high seas! You are currently reading about Gaming Paper's first sourcebook, full of character options. Herein you will find a multitude of new feats,archetypes,spells,races,and equipment to more accurately reflect adventuring in a setting similar to the golden age of piracy on Earth, but with the fantasy twist common to Pathfinder games.
In Chapter1: Sirensand Saurins,players and gamemasters will meet new races such as the hekona,octopus-men with a penchant for exploration; the crocodilians, a newly-formed empire with expansion in mind; and the neirids, who inspired the legends of sea-nymphs. All three are presented as playable races, with two race-specific archetypes each.
Chapter 2: Heaving Sheets and Topping Bootsprovides players with the opportunity to peruse dozens of new character options for every character class, from alchemist to witch. Equipment, feats, spells, and archetypes not specific to races can be found here.
Intended for use by game masters,Chapter 3: Ten Fathoms Deep contains essays on the art of game mastery, with an eye towards how to meet and exceed player expectations for adventures with buried treasures and pirate curses. This chapter also includes some brief looks into the history and practices of cultures with strong sailing traditions. This section is intended to advise the gamemaster on how to make certain his adventures have an authentic feel for those with varying levels of familiarity with nautical fiction or history.
Please help us Kickstart this project!
In Chapter1: Sirensand Saurins,players and gamemasters will meet new races such as the hekona,octopus-men with a penchant for exploration; the crocodilians, a newly-formed empire with expansion in mind; and the neirids, who inspired the legends of sea-nymphs. All three are presented as playable races, with two race-specific archetypes each.
Chapter 2: Heaving Sheets and Topping Bootsprovides players with the opportunity to peruse dozens of new character options for every character class, from alchemist to witch. Equipment, feats, spells, and archetypes not specific to races can be found here.
Intended for use by game masters,Chapter 3: Ten Fathoms Deep contains essays on the art of game mastery, with an eye towards how to meet and exceed player expectations for adventures with buried treasures and pirate curses. This chapter also includes some brief looks into the history and practices of cultures with strong sailing traditions. This section is intended to advise the gamemaster on how to make certain his adventures have an authentic feel for those with varying levels of familiarity with nautical fiction or history.
Please help us Kickstart this project!
Gaming Paper Pirate Encyclopedia by Erik Bauer — Kickstarter
Obsidian Apocalypse Campaign Templates for Pathfinder RPG by Louis Porter Jr. — Kickstarter
The Obsidian Apocalypse is a post-apocalyptic survival horror table top RPG template campaign setting for the Pathfinder RPG.
The Obsidian Apocalypse campaign setting is a post-apocalyptic survival horror table top RPG campaign setting for the Pathfinder RPG. Obsidian Apocalypse is an updated and re-visioning of the original Obsidian Twilight campaign setting release during the summer of 2013. The Obsidian Apocalypse will serve as the premiere setting templates for post-apocalyptic survival horror genre for Pathfinder. The reason that we are having this kickstarter project is to generate the funds we need to pay for the cost of printing this sourcebook and getting out to the premiere retail gaming stores.
The Obsidian Apocalypse is written by:
Background:Since 2000, the d20 System gaming license and the Open Game License (OGL) have allowed publishers to share a common framework for creating roleplaying games using the System Reference Document (SRD), which contains the same core mechanics as those found in Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition. Under the OGL, third-party publishers use the SRD as the basis of many different games. Paizo Publishing expanded the concept of the OGL with their creation and development of the Pathfinder Resource Document (PRD) and in turn made a successful open gaming system.
Patronage and Funding:The fundraising goal we have for this project is $5,000 in a little under 40 days. (Starting July 28 thru September 3, 2012) We feel that amount will be enough to make the high level quality product that we have planned for Obsidian Apocalypse.
Process:To provide a starting framework of how this project will perform, I am drawing on my years of experience in the game design process, particularly the time spent developing, editing, and providing rules support for the over 500 RPG products I have done over the last decade. We will provide specific patrons with the ability to provide input and guidance on the Obsidian Apocalypse on what works, what doesn’t and (most importantly) what things we may not have yet thought of. Senior patrons will have particularly substantial influence, and we will experiment with different collaboration tools to find what works best for this project. Becoming a patron on this project is a great way to gain a design credit on the book, which in turn is a great way to gain experience and build a resume for those interested in pursuing a career in game publishing!
The Obsidian Apocalypse is written by:
- James ‘Grim’ Desborough (Obsidian Twilight)
- Robert “Bob” E Drouin (Paizo RPG Superstar contestant)
- Richard Pett (Pathfinder Adventure Path)
- Owen K.C. Stephens (D20 Star Wars, Gamma World, The Wheel of Time)
- Rich Redman (D20 Modern, Unearthed Arcana)
- Plus many more…
Background:Since 2000, the d20 System gaming license and the Open Game License (OGL) have allowed publishers to share a common framework for creating roleplaying games using the System Reference Document (SRD), which contains the same core mechanics as those found in Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition. Under the OGL, third-party publishers use the SRD as the basis of many different games. Paizo Publishing expanded the concept of the OGL with their creation and development of the Pathfinder Resource Document (PRD) and in turn made a successful open gaming system.
Patronage and Funding:The fundraising goal we have for this project is $5,000 in a little under 40 days. (Starting July 28 thru September 3, 2012) We feel that amount will be enough to make the high level quality product that we have planned for Obsidian Apocalypse.
Process:To provide a starting framework of how this project will perform, I am drawing on my years of experience in the game design process, particularly the time spent developing, editing, and providing rules support for the over 500 RPG products I have done over the last decade. We will provide specific patrons with the ability to provide input and guidance on the Obsidian Apocalypse on what works, what doesn’t and (most importantly) what things we may not have yet thought of. Senior patrons will have particularly substantial influence, and we will experiment with different collaboration tools to find what works best for this project. Becoming a patron on this project is a great way to gain a design credit on the book, which in turn is a great way to gain experience and build a resume for those interested in pursuing a career in game publishing!
Obsidian Apocalypse Campaign Templates for Pathfinder RPG by Louis Porter Jr. — Kickstarter
Monday, July 23, 2012
Red Dwarf New Series
The Boys are Back!
The first trailer for the new series of Red
Dwarf is out and by the looks of it the Boys from the Dwarf are on top form.
http://youtu.be/mQ7nAcn52Z0
http://youtu.be/mQ7nAcn52Z0
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Cool pictures of Castle
First written records exist from 13th century, though the first part (left wing) was probably built in the first half of 12th century. Middle part was added in renaissance, and the right wing was build around 1570.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Egyptian gods and goddess I
AAH
Also known as AA, AH
Old Moon God. A shadowy figure who appears to work behind the scenes pulling strings.
He's best pals with KHONSU, OSIRIS and THOTH, but seems strangely superior to them. Perhaps because he rules the 360-day moon calender which governs the year.
AAH is best known for gambling away five days of moonlight in a dice game. Because RA had laid a curse upon Sky Goddess NUT, she could not give birth to a child on any day of any year. So the sympathetic THOTH gambled with AAH and won five days worth of moonlight. (And as any cosmological person will know, moonlight is not measured in litres or kilograms, but hours and days.)
THOTH took this moonlight, divided it into five days and inserted it into the month of July. Because these extra days were not covered by RA's curse, NUT discovered she could give birth during that time.
So ISIS, OSIRIS, HORUS, SET and NEPHTHYS are all July babies. And the year has remained 365 days ever since.
AKEN
The Ferryman. He's the husband of AMENT, the Underworld hospitality Goddess, and carries the souls of the dead to her in his little papyrus boat.
He dresses in nautical fashion but spends most of his time sleeping at the wheel. Hobnobbing with the dead must have a slumberous effect.
Whenever a soul comes along asking for passage, they have a terrible time trying to wake him up. It's depressing to realise that public transport is subject to delay even in the afterlife.
ANAT
War Goddess and love of SET.
She was imported from Mesopotamia where she had been associated with BAAL under the name of ANATH. She got herself into a spot of bother in stealing a sacred bowl which had to be sorted out by EL. So we presume she decided it was time to move on.
Egypt welcomed her as a warrior Goddess and she didn't waste much time in setting up a liasion with SET.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Six Word Story Challenge by Gentleman Gamer.
Can you tell an intriguing story with only six words? Accept the challenge from Gentleman Gamer.
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Mythbusters' Adam Savage's incognito Comic-Con costumes -- PHOTOS
Mythbusters' Adam Savage's incognito Comic-Con costumes -- PHOTOS
- Mythbusters team co-leader Adam Savage has been haunting the San Diego convention center in a trio of awesome disguises today and EW.com has all his costumes. One is a LOTR Ringwraith (a disguise that was spotted almost immediately, he told the Comic-Con crowd at the Mythbusters packed panel), another is the Rocketeer and the third is No-Face. Also: You want to see the explosive new Mythbusters fall trailer? That’s here. Check out these exclusive photos below:
ENnies Voting Booth is now OPEN! Vote now!
ENnies Voting Booth is now OPEN! Vote
now!
The
voting booth for the 2012 Gen Con EN World RPG Awards is now OPEN. Voting
runs from July 20-29, 2012! The 2012 ENnies ceremony will take place on Friday,
August 17 at 8 p.m. in the Union Station Grand Hall at Gen Con
Indy.
Before voting, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the products. The product titles link to their publisher's websites, allowing you to learn more about that product.
For most categories, you have five choices (with the the exceptions being 10 each for Fans' Favorite Publisher and Product of the Year). When you vote for products, rank them by selecting 1 for your first choice, 2 for your second choice, and so on. Ranking more than one product the same will result in an error. You do not have to, and are not expected to, place votes in every category!
If you don't like a product, don't vote for it. You cannot hurt a product's chances of winning by ranking it poorly. To the contrary, you'll help it out if the race goes down to the wire. This system is called an instant runoff.
In the end, we at the ENnies subscribe to the democratic principle of "one person, one vote." We ask that you not vote more than once (this includes voting on different devices (computers, smartphones, etc.)) and that you not ask others to do the same in order to "stuff the ballot box." As such, you will not be able to return to this ballot once you've submitted your selection.
There are TWO voting booths waiting for your votes. The first is the product awards votnig booth, and the second is the 2013 judge election booth.
Before voting, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the products. The product titles link to their publisher's websites, allowing you to learn more about that product.
For most categories, you have five choices (with the the exceptions being 10 each for Fans' Favorite Publisher and Product of the Year). When you vote for products, rank them by selecting 1 for your first choice, 2 for your second choice, and so on. Ranking more than one product the same will result in an error. You do not have to, and are not expected to, place votes in every category!
If you don't like a product, don't vote for it. You cannot hurt a product's chances of winning by ranking it poorly. To the contrary, you'll help it out if the race goes down to the wire. This system is called an instant runoff.
In the end, we at the ENnies subscribe to the democratic principle of "one person, one vote." We ask that you not vote more than once (this includes voting on different devices (computers, smartphones, etc.)) and that you not ask others to do the same in order to "stuff the ballot box." As such, you will not be able to return to this ballot once you've submitted your selection.
There are TWO voting booths waiting for your votes. The first is the product awards votnig booth, and the second is the 2013 judge election booth.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Yet More Roman gods and goddess III
ANGERONA
Hush-hush Goddess of Secrecy.
She knows how to keep her mouth shut — she wears a gag. Not even the Mafia could get her to reveal the secret name of Rome, which could cause the downfall of that city. After all Rome wasn't built in a day — it just looks like that.
Goddess of the New Year — Old Year — Any Old Year.
We imagine that in modern times ANGERONA may have turned her expertise to espionage. She would probably also be a very good Goddess for P.I.N. number protection and securing passwords.
ANGITA
Goddess of Healing and Witchcraft.
Her specialty is snakebites, although you could try her incantations to get rid of snakes in the first place.
ANI
Two-faced God of Change.
Like JANUS, he has two faces to peer into the recent past and the near futu
ANNA-PERENNA
Goddess of the New Year — Old Year — Any Old Year.
You can also drink her health at her Spring Celebrations on the 15th March.
You can also drink her health at her Spring Celebrations on the 15th March.
Slashdot's Rob Rozeboom Interviews D&D Designer Mike Mearls (video) - Slashdot
Mike Mearls is the Senior Manager for the Dungeons and Dragons Design Team. He's been with D&D publishers Wizards of the Coast (a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 2005, Before that he was a free-lance game writer and designer. In this conversation with Slashdot editor Rob "samzenpus" Rozeboom, he talks about changes in the latest version of D&D and how the company interacts with players. (We'll have some more chat with Mike next week, different wizard time, same wizard channel, so stay tuned.)
Slashdot's Rob Rozeboom Interviews D&D Designer Mike Mearls (video) - Slashdot
Slashdot's Rob Rozeboom Interviews D&D Designer Mike Mearls (video) - Slashdot
Gen Con Update
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D&D Next next survey
WotC has just sent
out details for another official playtest survey; this one dealing with wizards
and clerics.
We hope you have been enjoying the materials we have provided so far in the Dungeons & Dragons® Next playtest. At this stage in the process, we are eager to hear your thoughts on which spells are essential to D&D wizards and clerics.
Please click the link below to complete the second D&D playtest survey, administered by SurveyGizmo. The survey begins on July 18, 2012, and you can provide your feedback anytime thereafter, until the playtest officially ends. The D&D team will review the results and use the feedback to help inform our efforts.
Give Your Feedback
Please don't close your browser before finishing the survey, as you won't be able to get back in to complete it.
We also have a host of activities at Gen Con 2012 related to the D&D Next playtest, which you may be interested in. Even if you aren’t attending the convention, our keynote address and seminars will be made available after the show on our web site. For information on our Gen Con activities, visit DungeonsandDragons.com/events.
Thanks in advance for your participation. We're excited to hear from you!
-The D&D Team
Monday, July 16, 2012
1066 the Battle for Middle Earth
Found this thanks to medievalists.net it is interesting to find the root words that had made it into Lord of the Rings from middle English. (part 1 of 2)
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Help Gaming Grounds Clean Up Stinaff Street! -- Indiegogo
Help Gaming Grounds Clean Up Stinaff Street! -- Indiegogo
A FLGS using crowd funding for community renewal.
A FLGS using crowd funding for community renewal.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Yet More Roman gods and goddess
BELLIFLUFICUS
BELLIFLUFICUS
The God of Belly Button Fluff.
Just to prove you can take almost any Latin-sounding word and find it's a God.
This is obviously absurd, but the Romans had to have a deity for everything so why not? It was always worth taking a chance — the consequences might be terrible if a God was missed out by mistake.
BELLONA
Goddess of War. The tough helmeted Sabine cookie who drives the chariot of MARS.
She also drives a mean spear in the thick of battle. In fact she's a bloodthirsty warrior who loves to rampage on the battlefield.
Rumors abound that under the helmet she may be the sister or wife of MARS. No-one seems very sure. Under the Greeks she was known as ENYO and was just as vicious.
She also drives a mean spear in the thick of battle. In fact she's a bloodthirsty warrior who loves to rampage on the battlefield.
Rumors abound that under the helmet she may be the sister or wife of MARS. No-one seems very sure. Under the Greeks she was known as ENYO and was just as vicious.
Rumors abound that under the helmet she may be the sister or wife of MARS. No-one seems very sure. Under the Greeks she was known as ENYO and was just as vicious.
CARNA
Also known as CARDEA
Goddess of Door Hinges.
She seems keen on the well-being of mortals, especially small children and is particularly fond of being offered bacon and beans.
What does she do to earn her breakfast? She keeps STRIGES out. No, we are not becoming mentally unhinged. Check them out
She seems keen on the well-being of mortals, especially small children and is particularly fond of being offered bacon and beans.
What does she do to earn her breakfast? She keeps STRIGES out. No, we are not becoming mentally unhinged. Check them out
What does she do to earn her breakfast? She keeps STRIGES out. No, we are not becoming mentally unhinged. Check them out
STRIGES
Nasty bogey women with vulture clawed feet who come to suck the blood of children in the night.
Nasty bogey women with vulture clawed feet who come to suck the blood of children in the night.
Now we know why CARNA became Goddess of hinges. It was her job to keep these things out. A creaking hinge is a dead giveaway.
Now we know why CARNA became Goddess of hinges. It was her job to keep these things out. A creaking hinge is a dead giveaway.
Friday, July 13, 2012
The 2012 ENnie Award Nominations
The 2012 ENnie Award nominations
Thanks to the ENnie Award website for the list.
Best Adventure
- Dead Rock Seven (Pelgrane Press)
- Invasive Procedures (Pelgrane Press)
- Madness at Gardmore Abbey (Wizards of the Coast)
- Streets of Zobeck (Open Design)
- The Rending Box (Pelgrane Press)
Best Aid/Accessory
- DungeonMorph Cards (Inkwell Ideas, Inc.)
- GameMastery Chase Cards (Paizo Publishing)
- Masks: 1,000 Memorable NPCs for Any RPG (Engine Publishing)
- Mutants and Masterminds GM’s Kit (Green Ronin)
- Shadowrun Runner’s Toolkit (Catalyst Game Labs)
Best Art, Cover
- Black Crusade: Core Rulebook (Fantasy Flight Games)
- Cthulhu by Gaslight (Chaosium Inc.)
- Mutants and Masterminds Gamemaster’s Guide (Green Ronin)
- Neverwinter Campaign Setting (Wizards of the Coast)
- Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box (Paizo)
Best Art, Interior
- Book of Drakes (Open Design)
- Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple (Evil Hat Productions)
- Dragon Age: Set 2 (Green Ronin)
- Legend of the Five Rings, Fourth Edition: The Great Clans (Alderac Entertainment Group)
- The One Ring: Adventures Over the Edge of the Wild (Cubicle 7)
Best Blog
Best Cartography
- Harker Asylum - Virtual Boxed Set (0One Games)
- Madness at Gardmore Abbey (Wizards of the Coast)
- Mass Transit III (Maps of Mastery)
- Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Jade Regent Map Folio (Paizo)
- The Shadowlands Conversion Guide (BlackStar Studios)
Best Electronic Book
- Advanced Encounters: Terrain Toolbox (Sneak Attack Press)
- Cthulhu Apocalypse: The Apocalypse Machine (Graham Walmsley & Pelgrane Press)
- GURPS Social Engineering (Steve Jackson Games)
- Spookybeans: The Gothic Comics RPG (Chapter 13 Press)
- Way of the Wicked Book One: Knot of Thorns (Fire Mountain Games)
Best Free Product
- Black Crusade: Broken Chains (Fantasy Flight Games)
- Dragon Age Quickstart Guide (Green Ronin)
- The One Ring: Words of the Wise (Cubicle 7)
- The Shadowlands Conversion Guide (BlackStar Studios)
- Pathfinder Module: We Be Goblins! (Paizo)
Best Game
- Cosmic Patrol Core Rulebook (Catalyst Game Labs)
- Do: Pilgrims of the Flying Temple (Evil Hat Productions)
- Hollowpoint (VSCA Publishing)
- Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Basic Game (Margaret Weis Productions)
- Savage Worlds Deluxe (Pinnacle Entertainment Group)
Best Miniatures Product
- Dungeons and Dragons Dragon Collector’s Set (Wizards of the Coast)
- Monster Medallions Set 1: Deadly Encounter Groups (Fiery Dragon Productions)
- Pathfinder Battles: Heroes and Monsters (Paizo)
- Serene Fist Set Four: Katana Schoolgirls vs. Zombie Furries (Okumarts Games)
- Steam Tower (Mayhem in Paper)
Best Monster/Adversary
- DC Adventures: Heroes & Villains, Vol. 1 (Green Ronin)
- Deathwatch: Mark of the Xenos (Fantasy Flight Games)
- Hacklopedia of Beasts (Kenzer and Co.)
- Hunter Sheets Issue Two—An SLA Industries Supplement (Nightfall Games)
- Monster Vault: Threats to the Nentir Vale (Wizards of the Coast)
Best Podcast
- Haste – The Official Obsidian Portal Podcast
- Iron GM
- Jennisodes
- Law of the Geek
- Role Playing Public Radio
Best Production Values
- Hacklopedia of Beasts (Kenzer & Co.)
- Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box (Paizo)
- Smallville High School Yearbook (Margaret Weis Productions)
- The One Ring: Adventures Over the Edge of the Wild (Cubicle 7)
- Vampire: The Masquerade 20th Anniversary Edition (CCP Games/White Wolf Publishing)
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Best RPG Related Product
- Carnival Arcane (Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks)
- Complete Kobold Guide to Game Design (Open Design)
- Cthulhu Wrapping Paper (Gaming Paper)
- Lords of Waterdeep (Wizards of the Coast)
- Tales of the Far West (Adamant Entertainment)
Best Rules
- Bulldogs! (Galileo Games)
- Hollowpoint (VSCA Publishing)
- Lorefinder—The Pathfinder / GUMSHOE Mashup (Pelgrane Press)
- Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Basic Game (Margaret Weis Productions)
- Spellbound Kingdoms (T. Shield Studios)
Best Setting
- Ashen Stars (Pelgrane Press)
- Cthulhu Apocalypse: The Apocalypse Machine (Graham Walmsley & Pelgrane Press)
- Cthulhu Britannica: Shadows Over Scotland (Cubicle 7)
- The Investigator’s Guide to Occult London (Pelgrane Press)
- Unhallowed Metropolis, Revised (Atomic Overmind Press)
Best Supplement
- Agents of Oblivion (Reality Blurs)
- Cthulhu by Gaslight (Chaosium Inc.)
- Dungeons and Dragons Player’s Options: Heroes of the Feywild (Wizards of the Coast)
- GURPS Horror, Fourth Edition (Steve Jackson Games)
- Star Hero (Hero Games)
Best Website
Best Writing
- GURPS Horror, Fourth Edition (Steve Jackson Games)
- Panopticon (Posthuman Studios)
- Stealing Cthulhu (Graham Walmsley)
- The Investigator’s Guide to Occult London (Pelgrane Press)
- Your Whispering Homonculous (Open Design)
Product of the Year
- Cthulhu Britannica: Shadows Over Scotland (Cubicle 7)
- GURPS Horror, Fourth Edition (Steve Jackson Games)
- Hacklopedia of Beasts (Kenzer and Co.)
- Hollowpoint (VSCA Publishing)
- Madness at Gardmore Abbey (Wizards of the Coast)
- Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Basic Game (Margaret Weis Productions)
- Masks: 1,000 Memorable NPCs for Any RPG (Engine Publishing)
- Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Beginner Box (Paizo)
- Star Hero (Hero Games)
- Stealing Cthulhu (Graham Walmsley)
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