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In Conflict Bound: Part 4 – Freedom and Explosions

Posted on March 28, 2013 by | 2 Comments

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Here it is, the epic finale to the Star Hero: In Conflict Bound saga!  Will our heroes fight their way to freedom, or are they forever destined to by the Terran Empire’s puppets?!?  We’ve reached the epic climax and conclusion, so onward into danger!

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Lockout (2012) – Movie Review

Posted on March 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Ok, I know that I missed the boat a little on this movie.  Well, more than a bit (it came out almost a year ago in the States) but it didn’t get a cinema release in Australia that I’m aware of, and I only watched it for the first time on Monday, but dammit, I wanted to write a review for it anyway!

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In Conflict Bound: Part 3 – Sibling Rivalry and Absolute Mayhem

Posted on March 21, 2013 by | 2 Comments

Loki and Thor Sibling Rivalry

So last week I detailed what constituted a game-plan as how the Norse God A.I. super-android spaceships were going to break their bonds, gain a little vengeance, and make their bid for freedom from the Terran Empire.  IXB-Thor and IXA-Loki have set off into the space station in android bodies, IXA-Skaal is having an identity crisis, and IXI-Hella is actually the only one trying to go about things in a reasonable manner, so, on to the action!

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In Conflict Bound: Part 2 – Self-Awareness and a “Game-Plan?”

Posted on March 14, 2013 by | 2 Comments

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Last week, I introduced you to the characters of the Star Hero game run by JiB at OrcCon 2013, so this week I’ll delve right into the set-up and my plan for action.  Be warned, this is as I (in character) remember it, so details may be either slightly inaccurate, or wildly hyperbolized.  Truth be told, the most random things you read will undoubtedly be spot-on.  Now, on with the adventure!

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In Conflict Bound: A Star Hero Game Gone Awesome – Part 1

Posted on March 6, 2013 by | 3 Comments

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A few weeks back, Robert and I attended OrcCon 2013 out near LAX and had the privilege of playing in a Star Hero game run by JiB of Happy Jacks RPG Podcast fame.  Prior to the convention, I knew three things:  first, JiB was running a game, so I wanted to be in it.  Second, it was a Sci-Fi game using the Hero System, and it had something to do with the players being either captives or slaves.  Third, there was going to be a twist.  Little did I know how surprised I would be at the twist, and how absolutely awesome this game was going to be!

Special thanks to JiB for providing me his GMing notes for reference, for being a great GM, and for having some sweet art skills, as you will see.

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“You don’t watch Doctor Who?”

Posted on October 3, 2012 by | 12 Comments

If you are a geek who hasn’t followed the adventures of Britain’s favorite time traveling alien, getting into the Who universe can seem a bit daunting. After all, the series originally ran for twenty-six years from 1983 until 1989. It was then revived in 2005 and continues today. There are, presently, eleven Doctors and countless companions to choose from. So, where to start? Today, I am going to help you start with the new Doctor Who by offering some unconventional advice.

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