Removable Tape!
Yes, it deserves an exclamation point! I don't know who needs to hear this, but Scotch makes removable tape. Basically, envision . . . err . . . regular Scotch tape, but with the tackiness and removability of a Post-it Note. So it's basically harmless to most surfaces. Admittedly, I...
Unwinding With Fiber Arts
Long before I joined the crew at Steve Jackson Games, I had a brief stint at All Music Guide as a writer for their pop music department. It was a place that bubbled with creativity even on the slowest days, and many people who worked there performed in bands, created art,...
Underrated Pleasures?
If you're reading this, you're probably a fan of games – hopefully ours! There are certain pleasures that are near-universal in gamedom: the excitement of winning, the joy of camaraderie, the thrill of a great card draw, the never-gets-old hijinks of pretending you're a walrus via pretzel rods tucked in...
A History Of Victories?
One of our favorite games when visiting out-of-town family is 7 Wonders, published by Repos Production. I could extoll its virtues from a number of angles, but suffice it to say it sees a lot of table time. One of the aspects that isn't quite as fun about the game...
The Works Of Travis Baldree
I admit it – I'm one of those people who gets way too involved in creating characters for TTRPGs. It's not enough for me to optimize their stats so it works well for their class. I have to know why they're so strong, charismatic, or intelligent. (I'd say wise, but...
The Curious Countdown: Number 1 – When In Doubt, Add Zombies
Here we are, at the end of the journey of our curious countdown, as we discuss the number 1. (If you're very late to this party, please see the first post in this series.) One of the hats I wear around here is "GURPS Project Manager," because I keep various...
I Imagine Little Bunnies In Police Outfits
I have a lot of ephemera rattling around my skull. As one trivial example: I realize that February 2025 will be the 10th anniversary of a post on the Steve Jackson Games forums that has made me smile whenever I recall it (which is pretty darn often). The scene: We...
Explosive Developments In Nuclear Fusion!
No, wait . . . that's bad. Let me try again. According to CNN.com, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California (LLNL) have successfully replicated their efforts at achieving nuclear fusion "at least" three times in the past year. I added the quotes around "at least," but that...