Juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk killed one of our chickens yesterday. Totally worth it for the pics:
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Weekday Wildlife
Juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk killed one of our chickens yesterday. Totally worth it for the pics:
Sunday, August 7, 2016
#GenCon 2016: Swag & Stuff
A short run at GenCon this year but well worth it in experiences and swag.
From Artisan Dice, makers of really exotic/rare dice.
I have in the past picked up one of their Mammoth Ivory d20's and bought a set of the bison horn as a gift. One of my other wants was a set of their 'Bog' dice, made from wood that's been submerged in a Russian swamp for thousands of years. It is now mine:
From Dead Gentlemen/Zombie Orpheus Entertainment I picked up my Kickstarter copy of 'Attacking the Darkness, a hand sewn 'Flaming Hand of Fiery Doom' dice bag, a new copy of the previously lost 'Gamers 3: Hands of Fate (which my no longer favorite niece returned my original the next day >:( ), and a Demon Hunters 'Brotherhood of the Celestial Torch' patch.
At the Steve Jackson Games booth, I was demo'ed the new 'Simon's Cat' card game and finally picked up a copy of the OGRE Objective 218 card game (which I got demo'd last year). The madness of the games took me as we were given an Evil Stevie tentacle.
Also shown to me was a prototype Arcade Game Dice roller to be in production sometime next year:
Upcoming Robotech RPG tactics scenario book from Palladium books for episodes 1 to 18. Three scenarios per episode.
The guys at Dog Might Games continue to impress. I have done two of their KS, dice chest and dragon sheath, and picked up a dice tower at last year's GC along w/ the game Livestock Uprising. Fourthpower Bravo picked up a dragon sheath of her own at the con that she's planning on using at school.
Another Kickstarter I backed was the Gamer Badges by JBM Press. I picked up my four sets (1-3 and the KODT special) from their booth. Next I'll need to find which ones to put on my vest.
My big (as in size) purchase was made first thing in the morning. Walking through the halls, I saw a huge map that was reminiscent of Axis & Allies. Running it was Jeff Stein, creator of The War Game:WWII, an out of print strategic game. He had a few sets left in his stock. I picked up one of the boxes w/o pieces as he told me that A&A pieces were completely compatible. The other sets he had sold w/i minutes. Where in the world am I going to play it though?
And the annual GenCon die from Crystal Caste. Added to my set.
It was a good year. Wish I could have spent more time but life happens.
From Artisan Dice, makers of really exotic/rare dice.
I have in the past picked up one of their Mammoth Ivory d20's and bought a set of the bison horn as a gift. One of my other wants was a set of their 'Bog' dice, made from wood that's been submerged in a Russian swamp for thousands of years. It is now mine:
From Dead Gentlemen/Zombie Orpheus Entertainment I picked up my Kickstarter copy of 'Attacking the Darkness, a hand sewn 'Flaming Hand of Fiery Doom' dice bag, a new copy of the previously lost 'Gamers 3: Hands of Fate (which my no longer favorite niece returned my original the next day >:( ), and a Demon Hunters 'Brotherhood of the Celestial Torch' patch.
At the Steve Jackson Games booth, I was demo'ed the new 'Simon's Cat' card game and finally picked up a copy of the OGRE Objective 218 card game (which I got demo'd last year). The madness of the games took me as we were given an Evil Stevie tentacle.
Upcoming Robotech RPG tactics scenario book from Palladium books for episodes 1 to 18. Three scenarios per episode.
The guys at Dog Might Games continue to impress. I have done two of their KS, dice chest and dragon sheath, and picked up a dice tower at last year's GC along w/ the game Livestock Uprising. Fourthpower Bravo picked up a dragon sheath of her own at the con that she's planning on using at school.
Another Kickstarter I backed was the Gamer Badges by JBM Press. I picked up my four sets (1-3 and the KODT special) from their booth. Next I'll need to find which ones to put on my vest.
My big (as in size) purchase was made first thing in the morning. Walking through the halls, I saw a huge map that was reminiscent of Axis & Allies. Running it was Jeff Stein, creator of The War Game:WWII, an out of print strategic game. He had a few sets left in his stock. I picked up one of the boxes w/o pieces as he told me that A&A pieces were completely compatible. The other sets he had sold w/i minutes. Where in the world am I going to play it though?
And the annual GenCon die from Crystal Caste. Added to my set.
It was a good year. Wish I could have spent more time but life happens.
#GenCon2016: Daddy/Daughter Day
@SimonsCat :The Card Game #GenCon @SJGames
#GenCon Swag Update: #GamerBadges from @JBMPress
#GenCon2016: Daddy/Daughter Day
Due to scheduling conflicts, I was only able to attend GenCon for one day this year. A difference, however was that Fourthpower Bravo asked to join me as part of her 13th Bday present. Her goal was to meet as many people (especially from the Gamers movies) and get autographs as she could. We were pretty successful for a one day shot.
In front of the Mayfair games display.
Waiting for the exhibit hall to open, we played a few rounds of Battletech at the 'BigKidzGames' simulators (I so want one). I ran a Mauler, she ran a Madcat, then a Madcat MkII. I came in first then somewhere in the middle (against some hardcores), she did not come in last either time. Not bad for her first time.
Multiple trips to the DG/ZOE booth resulted in several photos and many autographs.
Top: Perfect Dad (Yours Truly), Chris Duppenthaler(Mark), Matt Shimkus (Rogar), Emilie Rommel Shimkus (Wren)
Bottom: Steven Wolbrecht (Nodwick), Christian Doyle (Gary/Luster, Perf), Maggie Ferguson-Wagstaffe (Gamers Live/Series)
One of her favorite artists, John Kovalic who writes Dork Tower.
Dr. Doom
Beast Boy and Raven
In front of the balloon dragon display.
THE highlight of the day though was the Gamers Season '0' showing. I had pledged for the Journey Quest Season 3 KS to get a custom 30 sec. video, thinking to do it for the Power's 13th Bday. The ZOE/DG folks went above and beyond.
Her reaction:
The the con madness definitely had its effect on her.
Top: Perfect Dad (Yours Truly), Chris Duppenthaler(Mark), Matt Shimkus (Rogar), Emilie Rommel Shimkus (Wren)
Bottom: Steven Wolbrecht (Nodwick), Christian Doyle (Gary/Luster, Perf), Maggie Ferguson-Wagstaffe (Gamers Live/Series)
THE highlight of the day though was the Gamers Season '0' showing. I had pledged for the Journey Quest Season 3 KS to get a custom 30 sec. video, thinking to do it for the Power's 13th Bday. The ZOE/DG folks went above and beyond.
Her reaction:
The the con madness definitely had its effect on her.
@SimonsCat :The Card Game #GenCon @SJGames
#GenCon 2016: Swag & Stuff
#GenCon Swag Update: #GamerBadges from @JBMPress
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