Why I LARP: GenCon 2014 [Repost]

While at the 2014 GenCon, we had the privilege of attending Grand Guignol Games’ Pacific Rim LARP as the Canadian Jaeger team (CHROME BRUTUS), and were excited to see an amazing…..

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February 8, 2019

Abraxas: What’s in a Name? [Repost]

In both my personal writing and the stuff I do in preparation for the roleplaying games I run, the meaning behind a name is often important. Wherever possible, I try…..

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January 24, 2019

What is the World Heritage program? [Repost]

During our Mediterranean cruise we inadvertently ended up doing a tour of a number of World Heritage sites. And having written about those locations and the efforts taken by their…..

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October 14, 2018

World’s oldest cities: Athens, Greece [Repost]

With a recorded history dating back to 1100 BCE, Athens joins a handful of cities capable of boasting such a long uninterrupted habitation. The largest of Greece’s cities – and…..

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July 4, 2018

Disney World: Mainstreet U.S.A [Repost]

When you first pass through the gates at Disney World you’re transported through time to early-twentieth small-town American featuring influences from across the country. And while this area is largely…..

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June 22, 2018

History of el Bahia Palace [Repost]

Drawing upon Morocco’s top artisans, Grand Vizier Si Mossa had them work on the palace for fourteen years. Boasting floor to ceiling decorations, el Bahia palace was originally constructed in…..

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May 16, 2018

Cagliari, Italy and some amazing pizza! [Repost]

An ancient port city that has known a history of invasion – Greeks, Phoenicians, Byzantines, Romans, Genoese, and even the Spanish – thanks to its position on the southern end…..

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April 18, 2018

Abridged history of UAVs [Repost]

When most people think unmanned aerial vehicles, they are more than likely thinking of the CIA’s new weapon of choice the Predator drones. And because of that association, often think…..

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April 10, 2018

Visiting a Hammam in Istanbul [Repost]

I love to travel, but long flights make me really angry. That’s… kind of inconvenient. I hate being trapped in a plane with a few hundred other people, a few…..

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April 6, 2018

(You Have To) Punish Your Dice [Repost]

(You Have To) Punish Your Dice from Dungeon Masters Movie on Vimeo. Came across this while I was enjoying the Dice Shaming meme over on Imgur and knew I had…..