It's Code Season
For tabletop RPG gamers, here's an easy recommendation: dCode.fr. This website has a heaping helping of tools to decode (and encode) just about any variety of cypher . . . including being able to identify them (or at least run through various permutations). On the GM side, it's useful for creating interesting...
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Ancillary Justice – The trilogy that began with Ancillary Justice was an unprecedented award-grabber. The first book won the Hugo, Arthur C. Clarke, and Nebula Awards for Best Novel - the first novel ever to do so. The sequels, Ancillary Sword and Ancillary Mercy, also collected honors. Ann Leckie's books are...
Now Available On Warehouse 23: Path Of Mastery!
Life is hard. If you're looking for a new career path, might we humbly suggest something with a little magic . . . battle magic. For those who weren't part of the excitement of the original Kickstarter, Path of Mastery for The Fantasy Trip is now available in print or...
It's National Board Game Day! Let's Play A Game!
If you are a board game enthusiast, this day is for you! How are you going to celebrate? Host a game night - Do you have a decently-sized collection of board games? Why not host a board game night on National Board Game Day? Invite your friends over, order...
Eye In The Pyramid Spotted In The Wild
It appears that my local Panda Express is affiliated with the Illuminati! I spotted this sign on their door when I was there for some delicious mushroom chicken. The sign is actually from a local security service – perhaps they are the actual Illuminati? Security sounds more like the...
Is This That Mercury Radio Drama I've Heard So Much About?
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME, OR ANYWHERE ELSE – words so important I'm whipping out the bold tag, all-caps, and making it the literal first words. Having said that . . . Have you ever wondered what it would be like to use mercury as the foundation of audio cables?...
Updated & Shortened Bluesky Handle!
Character count reigns supreme, and it was probably just about time we took the extra step and completed the verification. With this now completed, you may reach us on Bluesky via @sjgames.com rather than our former, far toothier handle, @stevejacksongames.bsky.social. The update should be pretty seamless in converting all the...
The Future Of Roleplaying Is In Space
On April 1, 2025, German astronaut Rabea Rogge traveled above the earth on the Crew Dragon Resilience. She isn't only an astronaut – she's also a TTRPG enthusiast and self-proclaimed pen-and-paper nerd. To show her love for roleplaying games, she took a d20 on her flight. Check out her Instagram...