Klaatu… Barada… GEEKNIC!
Rise from Your Grave! Geeknic 29 is Back from the Dead Klaatu… Barada… GEEKNIC! It has been too long, but the stars have finally aligned (and we remembered the exact words this time)....
February 2, 2026
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40 Years a Gamer: The Beginning
Someone recently asked me when I started playing D&D. When I told them it was the mid-80s, their eyes lit up. “Wow! The 80s. You had the Stranger Things experience.” I stopped reflecting...
January 30, 2026
40 Years a Gamer – The Proto-History
Hello friends! Welcome to 2026. This year marks a special occasion for me. This coming July will mark the 40th anniversary of the very first tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) session I played. My...
January 9, 2026
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2025: Gaming Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close and I take stock of the past year, I feel this year has been challenging. Nationally, internationally, the world feels on the brink of dark times. I...
December 30, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 26: Nemesis
Day 26 of RPG a Day 2025 proposes Nemesis as the topic. And all I can say is: Cobra, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! The first thing that came to mind...
August 26, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 23: Recent
Saturday is here, and so is another post for RPG a Day, day 23 this time, the prompt Recent. What recent games have I purchased? I have probably bought fewer RPGs in 2025,...
August 23, 2025
RPG a Day 2025 Day 22: Ally
As I was preparing to write today’s post for RPG a Day 2025, a friend shared with me a video by a pair of Puerto Rican reactionary intolerant grognards, repeating tired clichés, “this...
August 22, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 21: Unexpected
For today’s prompt, Unexpected, I’ll welcome you with a statement you don’t expect from me: “I’ve found an adventure I want to run!” If you know me or have read my posts over...
August 21, 2025
RPG a Day 2025 Day 20: Enter
Day 20 of RPG a Day 2025, the prompt is Enter, and all I could think of was this. “Enter freely of your own will and leave some of the happiness you bring.”...
August 20, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 19: Destiny
Day 19 of RPG a Day 2025, with the prompt of Destiny, led me down another strange rabbit hole. I began thinking about the concept of destiny, the Marvel Character Destiny, with her...
August 19, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 13: Darkness
As far as RPG a Day 2025 goes, this has been a very musical year for me. So many prompts immediately make me think of music. The prompt for today is Darkness, and...
August 13, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 9: Inspire
Here is my first catch-up post for RPG a Day 2025, day 9. The prompt is Inspire. Let me share with you what inspires me as a Dungeon Master (DM) / Game Master...
August 11, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 7: Journey
When I finished writing yesterday’s post, I peeked at the prompt for day 7. Upon reading Journey, I thought, comically, What about writing a post about using the music of the band Journey...
August 7, 2025
RPG a Day 2025 Day 5: Ancient
After yesterday’s heady post, I am aiming for a more easily approachable post. Let’s talk about today’s prompt, Ancient. Which reminds me of another pop-culture reference. Remember this guy? When I think about...
August 5, 2025
RPG a Day 2025 Day 4: Message
Happy Monday to all! Today’s topic is Massage. Let’s go down this rabbit hole. When I read the topic, I think of two men, Marshall McLuhan and Sting. Sting for having written the...
August 4, 2025
RPG a Day 2025 Day 3: Tavern
Well, thank you for dropping by the blog on Sunday. Here for day 3 of RPG a Day? Let’s get going. Let’s try something different today. The prompt for today is Tavern, but...
August 3, 2025
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RPG a Day 2025 Day 1: Patron
Here we go! Day 1 of RPG a Day 2025 The prompt for today is Patron. Merriam Webster’s definition is here, but of the various meanings, let’s use this one: a “person chosen,...
August 1, 2025
Wondrous Variety!
I’m reading the new 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player’s Handbook, let’s call it D&D 5.5 for convenience. This post is not a proper review. If you follow me on social media,...
September 9, 2024
Crowdfunding Backed Projects Audit 2024
In July 2022, I audited the Kickstarter projects I backed to know where all these projects were, if I was missing something, and what was still forthcoming. I wrote a Facebook post about...
September 1, 2024
#RPGaDay2024, Day 31 – Gamer I miss…
Sammy: A First-Line Friend I have reached a certain age where the death of friends, acquaintances, and even loved ones is not necessarily unexpected. Last year was particularly hard; two close and dear...
August 31, 2024