Author: John Wick


  • Skeptic Stones

    oshiah and I are starting a small business. “Skeptic Stones.” Medallions that protect you from the power of psychics, faith healers, astrology, tarot cards, spells, curses, and other paranormal, occult or supernatural powers. Each stone holds seventeen SSU’s* of real skeptical power! Powered by real skeptics! 100% guaranteed to work! We just need a “skeptic”…

  • The theme for tonight’s party is “Vampires & Zombies.” had a marvelous idea for a costume, but the cost was a bit prohibitive for either of us. Seeing as it is vampires, I thought about bringing out some old friends. I would do Marcus. I have the hat, but I don’t have the goggles. They’re…

  • While writing/editing The Law chapter, I find my fingers typing these words… The Fourth Law handles Promises. The ven are very careful what they Promise because such things are bound by Law. Punishable offenses. Yes, in ven culture, it is against the Law to be a flake.  

  • Ben Stein: Expelled

    http://www.expelledthemovie.com/ As long as he agrees we can teach Alchemy as an alternative to Chemistry, faith healing as an alternative to Medicine, Astology instead of Astronomy, I’m on board.

  • Stan!!!

      The Mighty Mighty Stan! has made these available. You should get one now.

  • It’s Odd…

    For the first time in my life, I’m rather organized. I’ve completely arranged for picking up my stuff in LA. Called the storage space, got the plane tickets, sent in written notice, arranged for pick-up, rented the van. All well before deadline. All my bills are being paid on time. I took care of all…

  • Well, wasn’t that interesting. Okay, a few lessons learned from my second OWBN game. No Pets First, I am absolutely reassured the No Pets Rule (the GM can’t play a significant NPC) is a Good Thing. When we showed up (two anarchs), the ST (playing the harpy) set the tone for the players by treating…

  • I just sucker–I mean convinced–someone else into running my game so I can experience it as a player. I’m filling out the character sheet, choosing Virtues, my weakness, Aspects, Devotions, Regions, Vassals and my first Spring Season actions. I’m as giddy as a school girl. I GET TO PLAY MY GAME!!! Full on “Let me…

  • About Time…

    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Knights Templar, the medieval Christian military order accused of heresy and sexual misconduct, will soon be partly rehabilitated when the Vatican publishes trial documents it had closely guarded for 700 years. A reproduction of the minutes of trials against the Templars, “‘Processus Contra Templarios — Papal Inquiry into the Trial…

  • My next octaNe character will not have Drunken Monkey Kung Fu. He will have Drunken Mexican Judo. (thanks to via this link.)