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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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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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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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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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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Hugh Howey is best known for his series of Novelettes that resulted in the Wool Omnibus Edition a self published, and still ongoing, series on Amazon. This Omnibus spent a span of time at the number one mark on Amazon’s Bestselling Science Fiction list and is currently sitting at number 7, months after its debut. The individual Novelettes all took their turn as well. The most unique aspect of it all is, every one of them were self published and were electronically available via Amazon.
After arriving late to this party I picked up the Omnibus for my Kindle and was very glad I did. I was treated to a unique Science Fiction adventure that allowed me to surrender myself to both a thought provoking and seriously fun ride. Hugh Howey has proven to be very receptive to his fans and immediately agreed to my proposal for a Q&A to let our fellow Monkey Lovers learn a bit about his process, influences, and even some tips for others looking to enter the Self Published world. In any event, less from me and more from Hugh Howey-
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Matt Fuller: @tbear220 @happyjacksrpg @srvenable Nah. Faire is over. Back to business as usual after Gamex this weekend. 
