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A Case Study of Pokemon

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:25:47 -0400

The following paper traces the movement of the "Pokemon" phenomenon from its origins in the Japanese market to its introduction into the United States and beyond.

Chess: The Subtle Sin

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:02:35 -0400

Never mind the well-addressed question "Should a Christian play dungeons and dragons?" A better question would be: Should Christians play chess?

Truly Useless and Unwanted Magical Items

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:22:43 -0400

This started out as something silly to do after fight practice when we were getting munchies at Mighty Taco. It sort-of blossomed from there.

Flippancy in Fantasy Role-Playing Games

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:03:57 -0400

by Greg Costikyan

Yes, it's time to venture into the dungeon again. Corridors of stone. Fearsome beasts with fang and claw. Another day, another gold piece. Ho hum. It sounds like it's about time to liven up your gamemaster's expeditions a bit.

Bow Nigger

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:11:17 -0400

You see what this has become? It's not just a trivial game to be played in an idle moment, this is a genuine battle of good versus evil. It has nothing to do with Star Wars or Jedi Knights or any of the fluff that surrounds the game's mechanics. I played by the 'rules' and he didn't, that makes me the 'good' guy and him the 'baddie', but this is real, in the sense that there's no telling who's going to win out here.

Just Because You're Paranoid...

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:21:28 -0400

An adventure module for the Paranoia role-playing game

Here it is -- "Just Because You're Paranoid...", my never-before-seen adventure for the Paranoia RPG. Paranoia Game Masters are welcome to use this adventure as they see fit -- as long as I'm credited as the author, feel free to hose your players with it.

CIA's Artistic Enigma Yields All But Final Clue

Sat, 25 Jun 2005 02:32:27 -0400

The inscription on David Sanborn's copper sculpture, "Kryptos," at the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Va., contains a cryptic message.

The Tale of Eric and the Dread Gazebo

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 17:31:33 -0400

Why a little knowledge can be a very silly thing.

Illuminopoly

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:53:28 -0400

A game for 3-11 players, ages 12 and up

by Dave Van Domelen
version 2.2

Illuminopoly is the story of the struggle for dominance of one particular city, as several factions vie to gain total control.