Take A Sonic Journey With Radio Is A Foreign Country
My first encounter with shortwave radio came many years ago. My parents inherited one from a relative and explained to me that this seemingly normal device would allow me to listen to broadcasts from all over the world. I was ecstatic – I imagined myself telling friends about hearing music...
Hexagram #11 Now Available On Warehouse 23
Lightning flashes in a darkened room. The shadow of your brooding silhouette briefly illuminates the inky floor. "Why?" you ask yourself again, for the thousandth time. "Why did I miss the Kickstarter for Hexagram #11?" There's no need to brood; just lighten your mood with the news that Hexagram #11...
In Praise Of The Nonsensical
A few years ago, our family delved into the Skull & Shackles campaign of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. In it, the heroes play would-be pirates who go out on seafaring adventures. Because it's a card game, certain randomness is . . . err . . . in the cards....
Quick Quest 9: Grand Opening Now Available On Warehouse 23
Your band of heroes has been picked to be part of a dedication ceremony at a new temple! It's an easy job . . . what's the worst that can happen? [squints, checks notes] Oh. Oh my. You'll need to read Quick Quest 9: Grand Opening to see how it...
Dragon Con Report From Jean
Dragon Con was as Dragon Con always is: loud and chaotic and exhausting and mad fun. At one point, the line for the vendors' hall was about 15 city blocks long (they wrapped it around a lot!) – I know because I stood in it. And even though I was working a...
We're Hiring For An Art Director
Are you organized, artistic, and passionate about games? Then you may be the right person for our team, because SJ Games is hiring for an Art Director! This position can be remote, and is a full-time position. We're looking for someone who can: Administer the art process for all products....
Popeye Plays GURPS . . . Kind Of
Popeye is known for many things: being a sailor, being tough, saving Olive Oyl, and now . . . playing tabletop roleplaying games? Yes, indeed! In Popeye's recent Sunday adventure, he and the gang take on a dragon in SURPS (Steve's Universal RolePlaying System). If that sounds suspiciously like GURPS, it...
What Defines "Old-School"?
I'm a fan of retro computers. There's a certain thrill of getting a copy of Ultima IV working on a Commodore 128 hooked up to a humming CRT monitor. Perhaps, if I'm lucky someday and figure out where I can put it, I'll re-acquire an Apple IIgs and relive my...