Heh.
I'd forgotten this place existed. Haven't been here in a year and a half. Checking it out again. Hello to anyone who may actually read this.
I did it again
In an effort to keep the world population spiralling out of control, my wife and I have spawned again. The new member was born on April 21. According to his big sister, "He is my favorite friend."
All is well, if busy.
All is well, if busy.
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The older I get, the more "liberal" I become. Maybe it is just dissatisfaction with the party in power. I don't know.
My latest rant?
DeLay. He is somehow painting himself as the victim in his recent withdrawal from the race for his congressional district in Texas. Maybe if he and his staff hadn't broken the law and moved political money illegally and accepted bribes from lobbyists for votes, he would still control the House of Representatives.
Just a thought.
All of this while winning the elections on a platform of Christian morality. And they say irony is dead.
My latest rant?
DeLay. He is somehow painting himself as the victim in his recent withdrawal from the race for his congressional district in Texas. Maybe if he and his staff hadn't broken the law and moved political money illegally and accepted bribes from lobbyists for votes, he would still control the House of Representatives.
Just a thought.
All of this while winning the elections on a platform of Christian morality. And they say irony is dead.
Where do we go now?
What a weekend. I haven't posted on here in awhile, but I figured I would.
My grandfather passed away. So many memories. So much family. All so strange. I'm not really one for open emotional stuff on lj, so that is about all you'll get.
But, what also happened this weekend was the end of a six year D&D campaign. That, I can discuss without fear of emotional exposure. ;)
The game was great. The game sucked. My players were wonderful. I hated my players. But, when it ended, everything was wonderful. The game was great. The players were wonderful. It couldn't have had a more perfect ending. It was sad. I was moved. So many lives were sacrificed with the right intentions. Good did not conquer evil, but good still has hope. Hope was given to the world. Tears were shed.
The game is ready to move on to the next generation.
My grandfather passed away. So many memories. So much family. All so strange. I'm not really one for open emotional stuff on lj, so that is about all you'll get.
But, what also happened this weekend was the end of a six year D&D campaign. That, I can discuss without fear of emotional exposure. ;)
The game was great. The game sucked. My players were wonderful. I hated my players. But, when it ended, everything was wonderful. The game was great. The players were wonderful. It couldn't have had a more perfect ending. It was sad. I was moved. So many lives were sacrificed with the right intentions. Good did not conquer evil, but good still has hope. Hope was given to the world. Tears were shed.
The game is ready to move on to the next generation.
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You scored as Batman, the Dark Knight. As the Dark Knight of Gotham, Batman is a vigilante who deals out his own brand of justice to the criminals and corrupt of the city. He follows his own code and is often misunderstood. He has few friends or allies, but finds comfort in his cause.
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Halloween is Alive
Halloween has long been my favorite holiday. I always dug things like ghosts, and gothic horror, and magic. It just seems to have all that. But, I was worried it was dead. It least, it seemed to be that way the last few years.
But, last night, we almost ran out of candy.
And, the little trick-or-treaters were scared by the decorations. And, the compliments on them came.
And, I only half-assed them this year. Hopefully, I'll have time to do it right next year.
The wee one was an adorable little cheerleader who went out and about with mommy, grandma, and auntie.
But, last night, we almost ran out of candy.
And, the little trick-or-treaters were scared by the decorations. And, the compliments on them came.
And, I only half-assed them this year. Hopefully, I'll have time to do it right next year.
The wee one was an adorable little cheerleader who went out and about with mommy, grandma, and auntie.
Because Tim requested it...
Two names you go by:
1. John
2. Raylend
Two parts of your heritage:
1. Polish
2. Czech
Two things that scare you:
1. Ummm.... poisonous snakes
2. Anything bad happening to my child
Two everyday essentials:
1. Food
2. One creative thought
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Jeans
2. Sweatshirt
Two of your favorite bands or musical artists:
1. Shitar
2. System of a Down
Two things you want in a relationship:
1. Occasional cuddling (to be followed by hot oral pleasure, of course)
2. Laughing and fun
Two truths:
1. This one goes to eleven
2. Ummm..... everything is relative
Two things you hate:
1. those who spout political views they don't understand
2. self-deception
Two physical things that appeal to you:
1. The back of a sexy woman's neck and just between her shoulder blades
2. Comfortable clothes against my skin
Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Role-play
2. Make music
Two things you want really badly:
1. A magical way to make being pregnant easier for my wife
2. To really enjoy life
Two places you want to go on vacation:
1. Northern Canada
2. Alaska
Two things you want to do before you die:
1. See my children grow up as well-balanced, good people
2. Travel as a lifestyle
Two people I would like to see take this quiz:
1. ES
2. WendyNat
Two people I haven't talked to in a while:
1. Christy F.
2. Dan E.
1. John
2. Raylend
Two parts of your heritage:
1. Polish
2. Czech
Two things that scare you:
1. Ummm.... poisonous snakes
2. Anything bad happening to my child
Two everyday essentials:
1. Food
2. One creative thought
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Jeans
2. Sweatshirt
Two of your favorite bands or musical artists:
1. Shitar
2. System of a Down
Two things you want in a relationship:
1. Occasional cuddling (to be followed by hot oral pleasure, of course)
2. Laughing and fun
Two truths:
1. This one goes to eleven
2. Ummm..... everything is relative
Two things you hate:
1. those who spout political views they don't understand
2. self-deception
Two physical things that appeal to you:
1. The back of a sexy woman's neck and just between her shoulder blades
2. Comfortable clothes against my skin
Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Role-play
2. Make music
Two things you want really badly:
1. A magical way to make being pregnant easier for my wife
2. To really enjoy life
Two places you want to go on vacation:
1. Northern Canada
2. Alaska
Two things you want to do before you die:
1. See my children grow up as well-balanced, good people
2. Travel as a lifestyle
Two people I would like to see take this quiz:
1. ES
2. WendyNat
Two people I haven't talked to in a while:
1. Christy F.
2. Dan E.
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Oh, sure Bush "reluctantly accepted" Harriet stepping down as the Supreme Court Justice nominee. Why this need for this white lie? There is no way she would walk away unless they told her too. Anyway, maybe the Republicans in congress actually learned something from FEMA and Brownie.
Threforfar Campaign
So, in the year 2000, I restarted my Threforfar campaign after about a 6 or 7 year haitus. The campaign has been enjoyable (the curious can check it out at http://www.cris.com/~wubba/tff/tff…) but it seems to have run its course. I think the open plot lines could probably last for another 10 sessions, but I think life has changed so much for the players over the last 5 years that getting everyone together has become something of a chore. We are just shy of a huge climax in the plot and this just feels right as a natural stopping point for things.
The question is: Where do we go from here?
I have some players who are the reason I restarted the game at all, but they have become so swamped that they don't really have the time to dedicate to the hobby that I'd like to see. I suspect I won't invite them to play again. At least, not immediately.
I don't want to quit playing nor do the other players who have put in the time and really stayed with it.
I might keep the current game going (depending on what happens next session) and just work around those who are too busy to make it.
I am leaning toward ending with the next session and, since a few of the players will be returning, leaving everything that happens after a mystery. This way, when the "new group" starts, they won't know everything that has gone before. For all they know, their characters could be dead... or something else. Heck, maybe they'll even run into their old selves. This is the option I'm leaning toward presently. Inviting back the current players who are active and maybe trying to find one or two more players to round out the group. I would probably leave the old "naughty" players open to play cameos, but that would be up to them taking the initiative.
Speaking of cameos, a lot of my old old school players who played back when we were kids, would likely love to get involved in this regard.
And, of course, the problem with all of this is the stage of life I find myself and my players in. Back in highschool, college, and soon after college, we would play almost once a week for 20 hours. We loved it. Now, getting everyone together 3 or 4 times a year for 12 hours of playing is a challenge. Geography and the constraints of adulthood make things difficult.
How to solve this? My current thought is experimental (at least for me). I am thinking of putting together a hybrid game that is part online and part face to face RP. Online, we work through intimate character scenes and background and possibly highly political plot stuff. In person, we do the stuff that is high adventure or a big event. This way, I could have the core group of players who are there most every session. Then, I can get a "supporting cast" of old gamers to play a lot of the periphrael roles and, if they can make a session, I'll work them in with the others for that particular session. Heck, this might even be a good way to work in my current "naughty" players.
Hmm... anyway.... I am rambling.
The question is: Where do we go from here?
I have some players who are the reason I restarted the game at all, but they have become so swamped that they don't really have the time to dedicate to the hobby that I'd like to see. I suspect I won't invite them to play again. At least, not immediately.
I don't want to quit playing nor do the other players who have put in the time and really stayed with it.
I might keep the current game going (depending on what happens next session) and just work around those who are too busy to make it.
I am leaning toward ending with the next session and, since a few of the players will be returning, leaving everything that happens after a mystery. This way, when the "new group" starts, they won't know everything that has gone before. For all they know, their characters could be dead... or something else. Heck, maybe they'll even run into their old selves. This is the option I'm leaning toward presently. Inviting back the current players who are active and maybe trying to find one or two more players to round out the group. I would probably leave the old "naughty" players open to play cameos, but that would be up to them taking the initiative.
Speaking of cameos, a lot of my old old school players who played back when we were kids, would likely love to get involved in this regard.
And, of course, the problem with all of this is the stage of life I find myself and my players in. Back in highschool, college, and soon after college, we would play almost once a week for 20 hours. We loved it. Now, getting everyone together 3 or 4 times a year for 12 hours of playing is a challenge. Geography and the constraints of adulthood make things difficult.
How to solve this? My current thought is experimental (at least for me). I am thinking of putting together a hybrid game that is part online and part face to face RP. Online, we work through intimate character scenes and background and possibly highly political plot stuff. In person, we do the stuff that is high adventure or a big event. This way, I could have the core group of players who are there most every session. Then, I can get a "supporting cast" of old gamers to play a lot of the periphrael roles and, if they can make a session, I'll work them in with the others for that particular session. Heck, this might even be a good way to work in my current "naughty" players.
Hmm... anyway.... I am rambling.
Halloween
Well, for the first time in about 12 years, I won't be hosting a Halloween Party. Several friends have expressed varying levels of disappointment.
But, with the Mrs. being pregnant and boxes still waiting to be unpacked in the new house, it would have just been pushing it to make it all happen.
Maybe we'll resume next year.
But, with the Mrs. being pregnant and boxes still waiting to be unpacked in the new house, it would have just been pushing it to make it all happen.
Maybe we'll resume next year.