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In which I wax rhapsodic about a game that doesn't even have an end, let alone my having finished it.
Jan 27, 2023 • 
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Perception Roll: Streaming Games
Rambling about how the world of RPGs done gone changed, and how it's absolutely awesome.
Feb 26, 2023 • 
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A Barbarous Tank
Very specific tactics for fun and profit.
Jul 4, 2021 • 
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31-37 of 37 Questions
The final installment of a quiz, lifted from Tumblr, about D&D, in the style of LJ
Oct 10, 2022 • 
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The End of the Campaign
The D&D campaign that I’ve been playing in has come to an end.
Feb 2, 2022 • 
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21-30 of 37 Questions
Further continuation of a quiz, lifted from Tumblr, about D&D, in the style of LJ
Oct 4, 2022 • 
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10 of 37 Questions
A quiz, lifted from Tumblr, about D&D, in the style of LJ
Aug 23, 2022 • 
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10 of 37 Questions
What's the worst that could happen?
Enabling impulsiveness, and the forward motion of narrative. Or: more failure, more fun.
Mar 19, 2021 • 
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D&D at High Levels
Crunchy thoughts about high-level play in 5e
Mar 4, 2023 • 
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Fate, and Other Non-D&D Games
Rambling writing, few conclusions, open to discussion
Nov 29, 2021 • 
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The City I Live In, The City of Angels
Settlements and cities in RPGs, and how much of the work put in is misguided.
Mar 6, 2021 • 
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D&D Resources
A list of tools I'm currently using, and some accounting of the costs.
Dec 7, 2021 • 
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