Go Hard Or Go Home!
That's the title of the new Car Warriors anthology from Three Ravens Press. It drops April 19, but you can pre-order it now. I have already read it (gloat) – and this is something that all Car Wars fans will enjoy. (And non-Car Wars fans too, if they find it....
On Demand – Internationally!
We recently announced the expansion of our On Demand offerings with two new additions. Well, three . . . err, nine. It's complicated; go check out the past Daily Illuminator posts about the GURPS Basic Set and GURPS Tactical Shooting. This program – which uses Amazon's print-on-demand technology to keep our library...
Maker In Glass
A hobby almost completely unconnected to gaming: I love studio glass, and have a small collection. Because it's beautiful. My most engaging piece is named BRUTUS, which stands for "By Recognizing Universal Truths Unconsciousness Subsides." It's also a reference to the "brutalist" style of architecture. BRUTUS is a marble run...
Now Available On Demand: GURPS Tactical Shooting
For those who missed the GURPS Print-On-Demand Extravaganza from last year, we're proud to announce that one of the volumes from that initiative has joined the On Demand library. GURPS Tactical Shooting now can be purchased as a physical volume for your GURPS collection. This supplement – from gunplay guru...
Vernor Vinge
One of my favorite science fiction authors, Vernor Vinge, has passed away. His work is not easy to sum up. Some of his stories were set in a tightly envisioned tomorrow . . . his novella True Names showed us cyberspace many years before reality caught up. Other tales, including...
No One Expects The Second Imposition!
Back in February, I wrote about the software I use to impose PDFs – that is, turn the PDF pages into properly formatted booklet pages suitable to make a bound volume. Adam Wells wrote to me to point out a cost-effective option that might be at your fingertips. And by...
James M. Ward, 1951-2024
Jim Ward, designer of the groundbreaking Metamorphosis Alpha, passed away yesterday at the age of 72. His career included many works for TSR and several independent publishers, including Fast Forward Entertainment, Margaret Weis Productions, and Troll Lord Games. Jim was an Original Gangsta in the fledgling roleplaying hobby. His...
Experiencing Arrakis With Spice Flavored Drinks
Frank Herbert's Dune has been a mainstay of science fiction since it was first published in 1965. There have been numerous interpretations of the original novel for both the small and big screens, including the most recent films by Canadian director Denis Villenueve. I'm a fan of both Villeneuve's version...