Podcast
In this introduction to the Mythcreant Podcast, our hosts discuss how they came to be geeks, tout their greatest geek achievements, and prepare for the battle over which roleplaying system should rule them all. Read more »
Roleplaying
One of the more frustrating habits a roleplayer can have is metagaming too much. The frequent metagamer can alienate the game master and other players if they start to feel that the metagamer is so concerned with winning that they are no longer playing in … read more »
Storytelling
Spinach and Candy have waged a war over every character you’ve ever loved. Candy has been loudly launching grenades at spinach, while spinach tries to infiltrate the candy base and steal their flag. Not only is the fate of the character at stake in these … read more »
Roleplaying
When an uninitiated friend or relative asks what I do on Saturday nights, I will sometimes tell them that I play Dungeons & Dragons to save time and explanations, even if the actual game in question is Vampire: The Sparkling. Read more »
Commentary
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America was a very credible organization… until recently. It seems that like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, it’s been growing out of touch with present day. Read more »
Reviews
After J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot of the Star Trek franchise, the expectation was that we would continue to see original stories in this new, faster, and flashier take on Star Trek. Into Darkness gives audiences a taste of this, but it is wrapped in themes … read more »
Commentary
I used to love watching the Oscars. The high point for me was 2002, after the Fellowship of the Ring came out. Whoopi Goldberg was the host that year, and she was kind enough to tally the score between Fellowship and A Beautiful Mind, which … read more »
Reviews
It would be a mistake to go into the theater expecting The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to be like LotR. It is still an excellent movie. However, its goals are different, and if you’re going to see it, your goals should be different too. Read more »
Commentary
The writing blogosphere is entangled so deep in reviewception, I think it’s at risk of being lost forever in a limbo of pointless discussion and debate. The debate goes something like this: Flatterers: Why are writers so mean to other writers they review? They should … read more »
