Cooperative Storytelling – “Spelljammer: Birthstone”
I’ve been fielding a weekly (or so) gathering as a side project for the last couple of months. Rather than a LAN party playing World of Warcraft, some local friends and myself decided to cobble together an old-school role-playing campaign using classic 2nd Ed. AD&D tabletop rules (and decidedly offline.) We’re using the “Spelljammer” rules set, a fantasy setting where wooden ships can magically sail through the sky between worlds. It is a universe of mysticism and alchemy where humans live alongside elves and other fantastic creatures.
At this point, we’ve generated enough material to show off a little, posting the info on a website at http://spelljammer.wordpress.com. Here’s a taste:
Our story is about the last born of a doomed world setting out to find a new home. They carry a mystical vessel with them, the geode, that may be both the sentient will of their world’s deity and the physical remnants of all they knew. With an ancient prophecy as their only guide, the “Last Born” must choose theirs allies and enemies carefully if they hope to survive and succeed.
Stop by, check it out, leave a comment or two.
Right Turn, Clyde
Traffic law question: if you come to signal in a right turn lane and the signal shows a red right arrow, are you allowed to make a right turn if the way is clear? I’ve seen local cops make a right turn on a red arrow all the time, but my roommate swears that a right arrow implies “no turn on red.”
While your local laws may differ, according to StateofFlorida.com under Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings, you can conditionally turn right on a red arrow by treating it like a normal stop light unless specifically marked otherwise:
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before moving into the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, you may turn right on red arrow at most intersections if the way is clear. Some intersections display a “NO TURN ON RED” sign, which you must obey. Left turns on red arrow from a one-way street into a one-way street are also allowed.
I love right turn on red states, but have you ever noticed their aren’t any right turn on blue states? Yeah, it was a stretch…
Meet the Mascots!
When I go to a convention, it’s usually not with the intent of blowing a lot of cash. About once per year, I allot a little to find something cool to add to my growing collection of spooky “cursed” objects. This year, I found these three guys (on the right) just hanging around, and I just had to take ‘em home.
I’ve put them all over the links pages (because that’s about as evil as they come). Enjoy!
NOW Can We Call it “Swine Flu?”
Pigs in Minnesota have reportedly tested positive for the H1N1 virus, previously called “swine flu.” Of course, to be strictly and politically correct, people have been told not to call it swine flu because mundanes might associate it with potentially tainted pork products. Ask THIS kid:
The Value of Damaged Goods
Two people were having a conversation on a recent television show. One makes the (paraphrased) comment “Everyone wants something that’s in perfect condition.” The other person counters the notion with “Sometimes, it’s the damage that makes something unique and often increases its value.”
What an interesting thought, especially since they may not have been talking merely about antiquities.
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