19 Hits the Dragon returns! In Episode 3 of 19 Hits the Dragon follows up on Episode 2's advice for Game Masters with a discussion homebrewing, the art and science of creating your own adventures, campaigns and player options. Homebrewing is a noble pursuit – every Game Master wants to run the campaign of their … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 3: Homebrewing; or, Cracking Open a Brewski
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Week 13 Confidence Pool
This was a strange week for my picks. I hit on all of the picks from point values 11-16, as well as all of the picks from point values 1-5, and absolutely nothing in between. I don't think that's ever happened to me before. Usually my failures are more evenly dispersed throughout. Regardless of distribution, … Continue reading Week 13 Confidence Pool
Great British Baking Show 2020 – The Final
Before I begin this, the final GBBS column of the year, I want to stress again that yes, I still do like this show. I say this less as a way to deflect criticisms to the contrary; you, my enlighteneed readers, seem to be mature enough to grasp the idea that liking something and liking … Continue reading Great British Baking Show 2020 – The Final
Programming Notes for 12/1/2020
Good Morning Everybody! Because the NFL schedule has been fucked six ways from Sunday, and this last week's slate of games isn't going to be finished until tomorrow night (if then), this week's Confidence Pool column ins being bumped to Thursday. Subsequently, since I have to do it anyway and I may as well do … Continue reading Programming Notes for 12/1/2020
19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 2: How to Run; or, Communication Breakdown
(A Note From Rob: So, the later portion of last week got away from me, therefore, this post is late. Since this is the Official Episode 2 Write-Up Text, it is present here with minimal modifications. I know it's not Friday anymore, is my point.) Happy Black Friday! What better way to spend your day … Continue reading 19 Hits the Dragon, Episode 2: How to Run; or, Communication Breakdown
Great British Baking Show Power Rankings 2020 – Patisserie Week
I give up. I suppose this phrase is a better way to end a blog than to start one, so allow me to expand on this thought, for a moment. When I started doing these Rankings last year, I really did believe, based on my prior experience with the show, that the relative skill levels … Continue reading Great British Baking Show Power Rankings 2020 – Patisserie Week
Week 12 Confidence Pool
Welp, that's Game Over. If you are the sort of picker who has been following my picks to the letter for the course of the season, it gives me no pleasure to report that you are certainly out of the running for whatever season prizes your pool is offering after yet another 61-point catastrophe. In … Continue reading Week 12 Confidence Pool
Behold! 19 Hits the Dragon!
Open the Eleventh Seal! The Epoch of Orcus is at hand! By this, I of course mean welcome to the launch of 19 Hits the Dragon, a new tabletop gaming podcast featuring me. Rob Mackie, and my good friend Mike Daniel! There's some good old fashioned breeze shooting to start off, and here, we must … Continue reading Behold! 19 Hits the Dragon!
Great British Baking Show Power Rankings 2020 – Dessert Week
This week, I am pleased to report that nothing about Dessert Week riled up my feathers, or gave me cause to embark on anti-Reaganist screeds in this space. Nothing in this episode of Great British Baking Show inspired my disdain, or even my side eye. While I appreciate the opportunity to explore cultural chauvinism and … Continue reading Great British Baking Show Power Rankings 2020 – Dessert Week
Week 11 Confidence Pool
Well, I finally hit on double-digit picks again last week, but at what price? Success in quantity cannot make up for failures in quality; I am therefore tempted to offer up a couple of my lesser wins from Week 10 up as a sacrifice, that I may still be able to claim the 13 points … Continue reading Week 11 Confidence Pool
