My roomie has arrived after all! I'm now snug and safe in our room. I might go out a roaming later, but at least I won't have to sleep in my car.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Gary Con Report: Wednesday, March 21
Well I'm here...
...and I fucked up royally.
But first thing is first: the drive down was lovely. Much of South Eastern Wisconsin is hilly and rural with large woodlots and farms between Milwaukee and Lake Geneva. It was quite warm for March, a major improvement over the cold and snow of last year. I arrived at the resort and stopped by the front desk to see if my roomate had arrived yet.
He hadn't and he isn't expected to arrive until tomorrow. It seems I misunderstood his instuctions. Now I'm stuck here without a room for the night. The fellow at the desk said that he could stratch up a room for the night for me, but it would cost more than I could afford right now. At this time, I'm down to two options:
I could drive back home or to my mother's home in nearby Mukwonago, burning gasoline (i.e. money) along the way.
Or...
I could try to sleep in my car tonight and hope no one pinches me.
Not only did I fuck up, but I AM fucked... and not in the fun way.
In the meantime, I'm holed up in the resort lobby blogging on my iPad and pondering on what to do. I just dined royally on a salami and provolone on wheat while I watched Frank Metzner, Jim Ward and members of the Gygax clan trade pleasantries. Maybe I can find a game to pass the time.
It's going to be a loooong night.
...and I fucked up royally.
But first thing is first: the drive down was lovely. Much of South Eastern Wisconsin is hilly and rural with large woodlots and farms between Milwaukee and Lake Geneva. It was quite warm for March, a major improvement over the cold and snow of last year. I arrived at the resort and stopped by the front desk to see if my roomate had arrived yet.
He hadn't and he isn't expected to arrive until tomorrow. It seems I misunderstood his instuctions. Now I'm stuck here without a room for the night. The fellow at the desk said that he could stratch up a room for the night for me, but it would cost more than I could afford right now. At this time, I'm down to two options:
I could drive back home or to my mother's home in nearby Mukwonago, burning gasoline (i.e. money) along the way.
Or...
I could try to sleep in my car tonight and hope no one pinches me.
Not only did I fuck up, but I AM fucked... and not in the fun way.
In the meantime, I'm holed up in the resort lobby blogging on my iPad and pondering on what to do. I just dined royally on a salami and provolone on wheat while I watched Frank Metzner, Jim Ward and members of the Gygax clan trade pleasantries. Maybe I can find a game to pass the time.
It's going to be a loooong night.
The Dark Lord of the OSR speaks...
While I'm packing for my trip to fun-filled GaryCon--Where did I put my thumbscrews and my strap-on dildo?--I thought I'd share this inter-tubes offering from Jim Raggi, his new video blog... vodcast... thing...
Enjoy! I'm going to have to stop off at Sam's Club for more lube and nylon rope.
Monday, March 19, 2012
T-Minus two days and counting...
Soon, very soon now, I'll be in beautiful (Unlike last year, this week promises to have nice weather.) Lake Geneva, WI at...
I'm planning to get in a day-to-day contribution on the events, shenanigans, and goings-on. That is, if Amazon.com can get my new AC/DC adapter for my laptop. Otherwise, I 'll have to use my iPad and a Bluetooth keyboard.
So be on the lookout for a fat, nerd with a beard... oh wait... Just be on the look out for this ugly mug!
So be on the lookout for a fat, nerd with a beard... oh wait... Just be on the look out for this ugly mug!
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| If you think I look horrifying here, imagine me naked! |
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Coming Soon: EPT Draft Rules!
Victor Raymond, pillar of the OSR community in my area, alumni of Prof. M.A.R. Barker's game table, and president of the Tékumel Foundation, reports that the original, pre-publication draft of Empire of the Petal Throne will soon be available on Drivethrurpg.com.
Having played the published version before, I'm very curious to see just what the good Professor initially had in mind for his magnum opus. Once it comes out, I might have to write up a compare/contrast article.
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| You darn kids with your "desktop publishing!" |
Having played the published version before, I'm very curious to see just what the good Professor initially had in mind for his magnum opus. Once it comes out, I might have to write up a compare/contrast article.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Abraxis: On Kindle
A few months back, I mentioned Abraxis: The Lost Continent, an evocative science fantasy by Dave Morris and Jamie Thompson with inspiring concept art by Russ Nicholson.
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| Art by Russ Nicholson |
The lads at the Fabled Lands blog collected all that material (including a poem by Robert E. Howard) and put it together into a handy Kindle eBook. Until this Friday, you can download that book for free.
Friday, February 3, 2012
GaryCon Update.
I wanted to post this earlier last weekend, but Real Life is a bitch.
I signed up for my events for GaryCon. With the exception of Saturday, I tried to keep it to one event per night to leave myself time for pick-up games and other things. I'm leaving Sunday open so I can play in Victor Raymond's EPT game. I also decided to help out a fellow convention goer--and reduce my own hotel bill--by rooming with him.
Here's what I'm doing:
Thursday:
2 PM: Ghostbusters - How Dry I Am
I haven't played WEG Ghostbusters since middle school!
Friday:
10 AM: Heroes of Barsoom Episode 1 - The Lost Sextant vof Inak
This is part one of a two-pater. I'm not sure how the the GM is going to modify 1st Edition for Barsoom, but it should be interesting to watch.
Saturday:
10 AM: Heroes of Barsoom Episode 2 - The Lost Sextant vof Inak
6 PM: Amazing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea - Taken From Dunwich
I pledged for ASSH's kickstarter campaign. With a copy on the way, so I want to see how well the game runs.
I signed up for my events for GaryCon. With the exception of Saturday, I tried to keep it to one event per night to leave myself time for pick-up games and other things. I'm leaving Sunday open so I can play in Victor Raymond's EPT game. I also decided to help out a fellow convention goer--and reduce my own hotel bill--by rooming with him.
Here's what I'm doing:
Thursday:
2 PM: Ghostbusters - How Dry I Am
I haven't played WEG Ghostbusters since middle school!
Friday:
10 AM: Heroes of Barsoom Episode 1 - The Lost Sextant vof Inak
This is part one of a two-pater. I'm not sure how the the GM is going to modify 1st Edition for Barsoom, but it should be interesting to watch.
Saturday:
10 AM: Heroes of Barsoom Episode 2 - The Lost Sextant vof Inak
6 PM: Amazing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea - Taken From Dunwich
I pledged for ASSH's kickstarter campaign. With a copy on the way, so I want to see how well the game runs.
I'm hoping that there will be some kind of cork board where one can post pick-up games and that Warriors of the Red Planet is out in some form by that day. See you all there!
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