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Archive for 10. November 2009
Magic of the Seven Kingdoms - Version 2
10. November 2009 by Samldanach.
So, I did mention before that my prior post on magic was version 1. Rather typical fantasy. The second version is a bit different. The biggest difference is that it combines two genres: fantasy and superheroes. One of the big tasks to pulling off that combination is drawing a sharp distinction between magic and super powers. It should be constantly obvious to both players and characters that there is a fundamental difference, not just in execution, but in feel.
In order to really maximize that distinction, there are a few other changes that would need to be made to the setting as well. Look for those towards the end of the post.
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Our Armed Forces
10. November 2009 by Samldanach.
The memorial service for the Ft. Hood personnel is today. I don’t know about the other branches, but Army has set aside today as a day of remembrance. Today also happens to be the birthday of the Marines. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day. This has me contemplating the military, and my relationship to it.
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