Notes from the Chapel Perilous | Monte Cook
New website and blog entry from Monte.
Games, General Geekery, and what knots found on the web
Monday, July 2, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
New magic item l
Ring of the Huntsman This gold and ivory ring is carved with what appears to to be a hunting pack of some sort of dog/wolves chasing a deer. A closer look reveals that the ivory is used for the fangs and claws of the beasts. Their eyes appear to twinkle with small rubies that are random number of 1d10. The ring allows the wearer to control all canines and lupines within 60 feet for 1 hour per rubied eye on the ring. after using the charge one ruby disappears from the ring.
The true insidious nature of the ring is when the final ruby disappears the ring claps onto the finger of the wearer and causes all canine and lupines in the area will attack the wearer above all others. The ring is attached for1d8 days. If the wear hides indoors during this time the building will
become surrounded by 1d% of dogs and wolves. Howling from the pack causes the loss of 1d6 wisdom and 1d4 constitution to the wearer. After the ring falls off the disappears over 4 hours.
For the truly evil curse the wearer is turned into a stag for 1d10 hours with 1d20 hounds attempting to bring the stag down. The wearer retains hit points and its intelligence. All items fall away from wearer of of the ring except the ring which is absorbed into the stags body. If the wearer survives the hunt they are rewarded with an equal number of rubies for each member of the hunting pack.
The true insidious nature of the ring is when the final ruby disappears the ring claps onto the finger of the wearer and causes all canine and lupines in the area will attack the wearer above all others. The ring is attached for1d8 days. If the wear hides indoors during this time the building will
become surrounded by 1d% of dogs and wolves. Howling from the pack causes the loss of 1d6 wisdom and 1d4 constitution to the wearer. After the ring falls off the disappears over 4 hours.
For the truly evil curse the wearer is turned into a stag for 1d10 hours with 1d20 hounds attempting to bring the stag down. The wearer retains hit points and its intelligence. All items fall away from wearer of of the ring except the ring which is absorbed into the stags body. If the wearer survives the hunt they are rewarded with an equal number of rubies for each member of the hunting pack.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
From Treasure Island to The Hobbit .
Because all great adventures from Treasure Island to The Hobbit begins with with a map.
Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery: Episode One - YouTube
Terry Jones' Great Map Mystery: Episode One - YouTube
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Kickstarter and Indiegogo game projects.
Companions of the Firmament - Pathfinder RPG Compatible by Geek Industrial Complex, LLC — Kickstarter
WAR! Gamer
WAR! Gamer
Ego Check: Monte Cook, Game Designer & Author | The Id DM
Great inter view with Monte Cook by the Id DM.
Ego Check: Monte Cook, Game Designer & Author | The Id DM
Ego Check: Monte Cook, Game Designer & Author | The Id DM
Friday, June 15, 2012
Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles
Looks ver simular to those seen in the Name of the Rose.
Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles | Cultural Compass
Early printed book contains rare evidence of medieval spectacles | Cultural Compass
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
RPG New RPG Company Casting All Women for Genesys
New RPG Company Casting All Women for Genesys
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I'm mildly disturbed by this news item, but here it is for completeness' sake. There's a new RPG company that is in their words - "revolutionizing the gaming industry", by photographing "hot gamer chicks" beginning with their new game Genesys. Fables Streams is launching their new game later this summer, but in the meantime, they are "casting real gamer chicks to portray the nine main characters in the game".
They are hosting a casting/launch party in Miami this weekend at Q Lounge Miami, where "hundreds of gorgeous women who love gaming will come out for their chance to be 1 of the 9 Fates in the new RPG Genesys".
I have pasted the "MEDIA ALERT!" below (complete with breathlessly excitable "MEDIA ALERT!" headings), and attached the .docx press release to this post. I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it whiffs of gender-based exploitation to me and doesn't - in my eyes - qualify as "revolutionizing the game industry" so much as "using cliched cheap sexist gimmicks in the game industry that we should have moved away from by now".
Hopefully, I'm just misunderstanding it - I'm all for promoting women in the industry, and I feel that they are woefully underserved in our hobby, but I feel lines like "There's nothing sexier than a hot gamer chick who knows how to throw it down and keep up with the boys" is language we need to avoid if we actually want our industry to actually represent a diversity of people, and find it hard to see sexism as "revolutionizing".
I'd be very interested in hearing the opinions of our female membership on this issue. Please be warned that, as this is no doubt a sensitive issue, EN World's moderators will be keeping a close eye on this thread; we do not tolerate sexism on our website.
Their website is here.
*** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT ***
MIAMI, FIRST CITY TO HOST CASTING EVENT FOR RPG COMPANY FABLE STREAMS NATIONWIDE SEARCH
Live Casting Party to Take Place at Q Lounge on Saturday, June 16th
There's nothing sexier than a hot gamer chick who knows how to throw it down and keep up with the boys, which is why the new Role Playing Game company, Fable Streams is searching the country to find nine vivacious women to portray the nine lead characters in their new Role Playing Game (RPG), Genesys. The search for �1 of the 9� will begin in the sexiest city on the planet, Miami, Florida at South Beach�s hottest new lounge, Q Lounge on Saturday, June 16.
The night will begin at 11 p.m. with international sensation Pirate Stereo working the turntables, spinning the hottest beats in Electronic Dance Music (EDM) while female revelers indulge in complimentary vodka cocktails, schmooze with fellow gamers, and prepare for their chance to become 1 of the 9."
The night will serve as an official casting party while simultaneously functioning as a ladies night at the new fabulous bar and lounge. Women will enter free and receive complimentary cocktails until 1 a.m. As the ladies enter the official 1 of the 9 Casting Party, they will be given a registration number and information on the characters they will potentially portray.
Throughout the night revelers will get a preview of the characters and the story of Genesys, as images of the Nine flash across the projection screens.
By the end of the night, Fable Streams will announce the Miami finalists for the national 1 of the 9 Casting Competition. (See end of alert for 1 of the 9 prize information.)
WHEN:
CASTING PARTY
Saturday, June 16th
Casting: 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Party: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
WHERE:
Q Lounge
841 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.qloungemiami.com
CONTACT:
Thomas Barker
305.509.2700
Thomas@tebentertainment.com
ABOUT:
For more information on the 1 of the 9 Casting Competition visit www.1ofthe9.com and for more information on Fable Streams visit www.fablestreams.com.
Winners of the competition will receive the following:
A one (1) year contract with Fable Streams as a Fate
Travel the country with all expenses paid to make paid appearances
Receive paid training to serve as an official spokes model for Fable Streams
Receive a free styling session by professional stylists
Embark on and lead quests at events such as Gen Con, Dragon Con and Fable Streams VIP Launch events
An opportunity to connect with fans and through their own Facebook page and Twitter feed, as well as in person at various events
Receive exposure and coverage in magazines, TV interviews, national publications, websites, blogs, YouTube channels, and the FS website
An opportunity to make co-appearances with major brands.
RPG New RPG Company Casting All Women for Genesys - EN World: Your Daily RPG Magazine
Thanks Morrus for the warning eh I mean update.
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I'm mildly disturbed by this news item, but here it is for completeness' sake. There's a new RPG company that is in their words - "revolutionizing the gaming industry", by photographing "hot gamer chicks" beginning with their new game Genesys. Fables Streams is launching their new game later this summer, but in the meantime, they are "casting real gamer chicks to portray the nine main characters in the game".
They are hosting a casting/launch party in Miami this weekend at Q Lounge Miami, where "hundreds of gorgeous women who love gaming will come out for their chance to be 1 of the 9 Fates in the new RPG Genesys".
I have pasted the "MEDIA ALERT!" below (complete with breathlessly excitable "MEDIA ALERT!" headings), and attached the .docx press release to this post. I'm not sure how I feel about this, but it whiffs of gender-based exploitation to me and doesn't - in my eyes - qualify as "revolutionizing the game industry" so much as "using cliched cheap sexist gimmicks in the game industry that we should have moved away from by now".
Hopefully, I'm just misunderstanding it - I'm all for promoting women in the industry, and I feel that they are woefully underserved in our hobby, but I feel lines like "There's nothing sexier than a hot gamer chick who knows how to throw it down and keep up with the boys" is language we need to avoid if we actually want our industry to actually represent a diversity of people, and find it hard to see sexism as "revolutionizing".
I'd be very interested in hearing the opinions of our female membership on this issue. Please be warned that, as this is no doubt a sensitive issue, EN World's moderators will be keeping a close eye on this thread; we do not tolerate sexism on our website.
Their website is here.
*** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT ***
MIAMI, FIRST CITY TO HOST CASTING EVENT FOR RPG COMPANY FABLE STREAMS NATIONWIDE SEARCH
Live Casting Party to Take Place at Q Lounge on Saturday, June 16th
There's nothing sexier than a hot gamer chick who knows how to throw it down and keep up with the boys, which is why the new Role Playing Game company, Fable Streams is searching the country to find nine vivacious women to portray the nine lead characters in their new Role Playing Game (RPG), Genesys. The search for �1 of the 9� will begin in the sexiest city on the planet, Miami, Florida at South Beach�s hottest new lounge, Q Lounge on Saturday, June 16.
The night will begin at 11 p.m. with international sensation Pirate Stereo working the turntables, spinning the hottest beats in Electronic Dance Music (EDM) while female revelers indulge in complimentary vodka cocktails, schmooze with fellow gamers, and prepare for their chance to become 1 of the 9."
The night will serve as an official casting party while simultaneously functioning as a ladies night at the new fabulous bar and lounge. Women will enter free and receive complimentary cocktails until 1 a.m. As the ladies enter the official 1 of the 9 Casting Party, they will be given a registration number and information on the characters they will potentially portray.
Throughout the night revelers will get a preview of the characters and the story of Genesys, as images of the Nine flash across the projection screens.
By the end of the night, Fable Streams will announce the Miami finalists for the national 1 of the 9 Casting Competition. (See end of alert for 1 of the 9 prize information.)
WHEN:
CASTING PARTY
Saturday, June 16th
Casting: 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Party: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
WHERE:
Q Lounge
841 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.qloungemiami.com
CONTACT:
Thomas Barker
305.509.2700
Thomas@tebentertainment.com
ABOUT:
For more information on the 1 of the 9 Casting Competition visit www.1ofthe9.com and for more information on Fable Streams visit www.fablestreams.com.
Winners of the competition will receive the following:
A one (1) year contract with Fable Streams as a Fate
Travel the country with all expenses paid to make paid appearances
Receive paid training to serve as an official spokes model for Fable Streams
Receive a free styling session by professional stylists
Embark on and lead quests at events such as Gen Con, Dragon Con and Fable Streams VIP Launch events
An opportunity to connect with fans and through their own Facebook page and Twitter feed, as well as in person at various events
Receive exposure and coverage in magazines, TV interviews, national publications, websites, blogs, YouTube channels, and the FS website
An opportunity to make co-appearances with major brands.
RPG New RPG Company Casting All Women for Genesys - EN World: Your Daily RPG Magazine
Thanks Morrus for the warning eh I mean update.
HISTORICON 2012 PSA
Great show use to enjoy going, wonderful just to see the varity and scale of minitures from HMGS. Thanks to Mr Nizz from Third Point of Singularityfor the PSA.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Kickstarter failures revealed! What can you learn from Kickstarter failures? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Appsblogger.com
Kickstarter failures revealed! What can you learn from Kickstarter failures? [INFOGRAPHIC] | Appsblogger.com
Controlling for goal and reward levels, and compared to a baseline of Art projects, categories have the following effects:
Comics is only 70% as likely to be funded.
Dance is 2.18 times as likely to be funded.
Fashion projects are only 40% as likely.
Film is 7% more likely to be funded.
Games projects are only 62% as likely to be funded.
Music is 1.36 more likely.
Photography is 70% as likely.
Publishing is only half as likely.
Theater is twice as likely.
The number of reward levels increases the chance of being funded up to a point, and then decreases the chance.
Controlling for goal and reward levels, and compared to a baseline of Art projects, categories have the following effects:
Comics is only 70% as likely to be funded.
Dance is 2.18 times as likely to be funded.
Fashion projects are only 40% as likely.
Film is 7% more likely to be funded.
Games projects are only 62% as likely to be funded.
Music is 1.36 more likely.
Photography is 70% as likely.
Publishing is only half as likely.
Theater is twice as likely.
The number of reward levels increases the chance of being funded up to a point, and then decreases the chance.
New Survey North Coastgamers Origins 2012
New Survey
1. Overall, how would you rate the attendance at Origins this year?
1. Much lower than previous years
2. A little lower than previous years
3. About the same as last year
4. A little higher than last year
5. Much higher than last year
2. What comments do you have about the attendance?
What comments do you have about the attendance?
3. Overall, how would you rank the diversity of games available?
Overall, how would you rank the diversity of games available? 1. I was very disappointed at the diversity of games
2. I was expecting more diversity
3. The diversity of games was about right for a convention this size
4. I was happy to see the amount of diversity
5. I thought the diversity of games was great!
4. Please provide some additional thoughts about the diversity of games available at Origins this year
Please provide some additional thoughts about the diversity of games available at Origins this year
5. Overall, how would you rate the vendors at Origins this year?
Overall, how would you rate the vendors at Origins this year? 1. I was very disappointed in the number and quality of vendors this year
2. I was somewhat disappointed in the number and quality of vendors this year
3. I thought the number and quality of vendors this year was OK
4. I was happy to see the number and quality of vendors this year
5. I was really impressed with the number and quality of vendors this year
6. What other comments do you have about the vendors at Origins this year?
What other comments do you have about the vendors at Origins this year?
7. Overall, how would you rate the organization of Origins this year?
Overall, how would you rate the organization of Origins this year? 1. I was very disappointed
2. I was somewhat disappointed
3. It was OK
4. I was pleased
5. I was very pleased
8. What other comments do you have about the organization of Origins this year?
What other comments do you have about the organization of Origins this year?
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1. Overall, how would you rate the attendance at Origins this year?
1. Much lower than previous years
2. A little lower than previous years
3. About the same as last year
4. A little higher than last year
5. Much higher than last year
2. What comments do you have about the attendance?
What comments do you have about the attendance?
3. Overall, how would you rank the diversity of games available?
Overall, how would you rank the diversity of games available? 1. I was very disappointed at the diversity of games
2. I was expecting more diversity
3. The diversity of games was about right for a convention this size
4. I was happy to see the amount of diversity
5. I thought the diversity of games was great!
4. Please provide some additional thoughts about the diversity of games available at Origins this year
Please provide some additional thoughts about the diversity of games available at Origins this year
5. Overall, how would you rate the vendors at Origins this year?
Overall, how would you rate the vendors at Origins this year? 1. I was very disappointed in the number and quality of vendors this year
2. I was somewhat disappointed in the number and quality of vendors this year
3. I thought the number and quality of vendors this year was OK
4. I was happy to see the number and quality of vendors this year
5. I was really impressed with the number and quality of vendors this year
6. What other comments do you have about the vendors at Origins this year?
What other comments do you have about the vendors at Origins this year?
7. Overall, how would you rate the organization of Origins this year?
Overall, how would you rate the organization of Origins this year? 1. I was very disappointed
2. I was somewhat disappointed
3. It was OK
4. I was pleased
5. I was very pleased
8. What other comments do you have about the organization of Origins this year?
What other comments do you have about the organization of Origins this year?
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The History Blog » Blog Archive » Beau St. Hoard is older, more varied than expected
Bags of gold found in a chest. Some so old they are almost worn smooth from daily use. Number of coins range from 22,000 to 30,000
The History Blog » Blog Archive » Beau St. Hoard is older, more varied than expected
The History Blog » Blog Archive » Beau St. Hoard is older, more varied than expected
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