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Dragon Con, Anyone?

  • Jun. 28th, 2009 at 4:07 PM
So - as some of you know I'm going to Film School in January (I was accepted to the Masters of Film and Digital media program in Sydney AU). My film professor actually suggested I go to some interest focused film festivals before I hit grad school to better focus my studies, and given my interest in sci fi and fantasy, Dragon Con was one she suggested (as was the Nat History film festival in Montana : ).

That said - I have a sleeping bag, a blow up outback mattress, and some funds to contribute toward the room (thus making it cheaper for all involved), plus mad mojito making skills. Does anyone have Dragon Con crash space, or knowledge of said crash space? You'd be doing a great thing by helping an aspiring filmmaker/writer, and you'd probably get a free mojito out of it : ).

Please let me know asap. If I go to this I need to buy airline tickets immediately.

This post will probably be cross listed.


Cheers!
In a whole new breed of net roots activism, gaymers and straight allies who play Warcraft will have their 5th Annual Proudmoore Pride Parade at noon server time on Saturday June 20, 2009!

Proudmoore Pride Parade on WOW

Some guys are real babies

  • Jun. 8th, 2009 at 2:01 PM
I have a male player in my group who's talked several times about going to strip clubs. I've seen his collections of pornographic playing cards. Laurell K. Hamilton and Jacqueline Carey are two of his favorite authors.

You'd think the appearance of an exposed female breast in a game wouldn't affect him at all, right?

Apparently not. In the most recent session of my tabletop Renaissance fantasy game (where there are no baby bottles), he got very flustered (OOC, mind) when I mentioned that a female NPC was breastfeeding her toddler in public. Something like, "I look away, because I care about her modesty, even if she doesn't."

*sighs* I really hate double standards. Then again, this is the same player who had a fit when the local fertility goddess in another of my fantasy games appeared before the characters, clad in nothing except her long, flowing hair. I made certain to tell the players that the hair was covering all of her "objectionable" bits, and he still went on a tear about what a "slut" she was.

*sighs again*

(x-posted)

Isles Event June 19th-21st !

  • May. 27th, 2009 at 4:57 PM
The early days of Spring fade into the beginnings of Summertime …
It becomes increasingly evident that there is a lot of interest in Asylum.

The flow of visitors from the Heartworld have included businessmen,
real estate speculators, and some rather questionable herb harvesters …

The colonists are facing many questions to their new home –
both from The Empire, and from within the Isle of Asylum …

Hargrim Jahl appears to be making trouble again,
The Fey Market came and went – and left as many questions as gifts …

And then there is always the matter of the two kidnapped colonists,
taken into “space” …

Life goes on, and each day presents new challenges and choices
for the brave Empire Citizens on the Isle of Asylum …

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Read more... )


My buddy Rachael Webster, a.k.a. PixelVixen707, has just started writing a new gaming column for SuicideGirls called Hit Play. Her first post is on SouthPeak's Velvet Assassin and the real life WWII spy, Violette Szabo, who inspired the game. Violette went from working a department store counter to working special ops, parachuting behind enemy lines to sabotage roads and railways, help bombers find their targets, and rally the French resistance. Now you can live Violette's life vicariously through your Xbox.


Click HERE to read Hit Play with PixelVixen707 and the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G story of Violette Szabo.

Witch Girls Adventures

  • May. 9th, 2009 at 11:05 AM
(This will be cross posted)

Thank you all for your support in the making of "Witch Girls Adventures"
the site www.witchgirlsadventures.com is updated and running.

and the books at the printers

Read more... )

Next Issue coming out soon.

  • May. 8th, 2009 at 8:24 PM
For those of you who haven't read it yet the latest issue of Cerise will be replaced with the new one soon. http://cerise.theirisnetwork.org/

Witch Girls Update

  • Apr. 24th, 2009 at 7:55 AM
The Witch Girls Adventures books are off to the printers

Standard Edition: http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/olgacovers.jpg
Wicked Edition: http://www.channelmlive.com/cgi-bin/i/misc/wickedcovers.jpg

(For those of you wondering the difference is cover, 10 page comic story and some inside pages)But the Wicked Edition is only available online and at cons.

and next week the first issue of the comic will join them.
The comic: http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/WGT1a.jpg

Thinking back on everything I've learned since Nemesis I have to say I feel good about this but printing is the part that makes me nervous. It's like sending your kids off to summer camp; you don't know how they'll return.

Good news thanks to the economy I was able to keep the core rule book with a cover price under 20 dollars (19.99) the comic first issue is 4.99 on the cover but your getting 48 full cover pages. I hate the 22 page limit most comics have (and your still paying over 3 bucks.)

Promoting Witch Girls started two years ago and I'll be pushing it more now. I'm sending the first module and supplement off to the proof reader by the end of the month. And I'm working on the next comic issues and the Princess Lucinda limited series....speaking of...Want to see some art?
Sure you do.

Pencils from the comic (It'll be in color so excuse the roughness)
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p01.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p02.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p03.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p04.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p05.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p06.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p07.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p08.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p09.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p10.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p11.jpg
http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/lucindaproduction/lucinda1_p12.jpg

This will be a 6 issue limited series 44 pages a book (Again my protest against 22 page comics)

The supplements should be out before August (October latest)
Module 1: The Pirates of Buccaneer Hill: Witches vs. Ghost and Zombie Pirates.
Supplement 1: Moon Shadow Circle: The guide to a magical Town. This one is going to kick butt I get to expand the WGA universe It comes with the Directors screen, Character creation software and a free copy the witch girls song (If you can’t wait you can here it and download it here. http://www.channelmlive.com/misc/WhatKindOfWitch_3-5-09.mp3

Well that's it.
Oh wait......

Nemesis Remix... is coming up for a second play testing in a few months.
"It's time to be relentless...again"

Till next time…

Godspeed

(This will be cross posted)

A few questions...

  • Mar. 20th, 2009 at 9:59 AM
I'm starting a new series (besides the B-movie reviews I've been doing) for realitybreak.com on Geek Fitness, beginning with an article on best videogames for fitness. For all those who have used any home or arcade-version game for fitness (DDR, WiiFit, Yourself Fitness for Xbox/PS2, Wii My Fitness Coach, etc.), can you help by giving me some input on the questions below?

1. Which fitness game/program do you use the most (include system you play it on)?

2. How often do you use the game of choice?

3. Did you purchase the game primarily for fitness or for fun (with fitness being a nice side-effect)?

4. What benefits have you gotten since playing it?

5. Would you recommend it to someone who doesn't work out regularly?

6. Do you have kids, and if so, do they use the game with you?


Any input for this would be great. Thanks for your help!

(x-posted to geekparents, 100lbstolose, and other LJ sites.)
Hello!

I'd like to post this special event jointly hosted by ICON Science Fiction Inc. and the Browncoats of NYC.

It will be on Sat 04 Apr 2009 from 7pm to 2am, with a buffet dinner and beginner's lessons ~9pm for Argentine tango, swing, waltz and reels. There will be performances by the NY Jedi, tango dancers and a screening of Done the Impossible.  Jame Chambers (author of the Serenity RPG), will also show off new Serenity supplements.

Check here for frequent updates and directions: http://tinyurl.com/Firefly-Shindig-Milonga

50 or Bust - Pre-registration closes on Sunday 15 Mar: http://tinyurl.com/Firefly-Shindig-Tix01


Just an update. There was an extension for the event, but...

1211 T 17 Mar 2009

I am no longer affiliated with the organization and have been advised to remove information regarding their programming from all of my online systems for my legal protection.

I-CON 28 management has changed the event and you must refer to their main website (http://iconsf.org) for any updates regarding it. The registration will have to start over from scratch. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience.

Good luck and enjoy the rearranged function. For obvious reasons, I won't be attending, but I'd be really grateful if pictures were posted and I'm remembered by someone at the event.

Xiexie!
~^..^~ Cherise
Catch you later at my con - http://nycsf.org or yours!

Combat Arms

  • Feb. 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 AM
Anybody play this game? It's a FREE first person shooter. I just recently downloaded it and started playing it. I also play America's Army, but whereas AA is a realism/stratagy based FPS, Combat Arms is more of a free for all kill fest. So far I'm digging it. You gain rank and GP (money) for points you score. The game is free, but they have a black market where you can buy swank guns, gear and characters with real money, so that's the reason it's free. But honestly, you can also buy gear and weapons with your GP you earn and so far they seem, at least to me, to be good enough so that you don't have to spend any real money. I don't have a problem not being customized.

The game has got several different maps to play and you have the option of playing elimination, every man for himself, missions and capture the flag on all the different maps.

Here's a clip of what the game play looks like.



Atten: Girl Gamers

  • Feb. 12th, 2009 at 11:08 PM


America's Army is a FREE shooter game created by the US Army. You can download the game for free from here:

http://americasarmy.filefront.com/file/AASF_Overmatch_v283_Full;86273#Download



Women's Army Corps is a brand new clan (guild) formed by girls gamers for girl gamers, mostly because the boys just don't understand. I have been in several clans, most of them ALL Male and they just don't get it when a girl is an avid gamer or a military veteran or both. So this clan was made just for us girls.
The clan name pays tribute to the original Women's Army Corps who paved the way for today's female soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines. The clan welcomes female veterans from all military branches, but also girls who were in ROTC, Military Brats or just girl gamers who also support our military.

Important Info:
-Clan Name: Women's Army Corps
-Age Limit: 16+
-Website & Forums: Yes
-Vintrilo Server: Yes
-TWL & Clan Matches: Yes
-Friendly & Fun Community: Yes

Clan Web Site: http://wac.aowc.net/
Log on and sign up!!

You need

-Xfire Free Download: http://www.xfire.com/
-Ventrilo Free Download: http://www.ventrilo.com/
-AAO Tracker Account (after you install and register the game) Link: http://aaotracker.com/

This is what AA game play looks like:



Girl Gamers Rule!!

Dear All,

 

I am selling my White Wolf books (for real this time).  I tried selling my books a year ago, and failed miserably because my computer and Pay Pal weren’t exactly pals.  Now I have a nifty system set up to accept payments, so if you see an item below, please e-mail me so we can negotiate a price.  I will then send you a request for payment via Pay Pal.  When you pay, I will e-mail you the tracking number to prove that the item was sent within 2-4 business days.

I have a price in mind for each based on a variety of merchants, and what I can get if I sell them to book stops. I may post the prices in an update, or when I decide to sell these books on E-Bay, but I thought I would give my lj friends, and those among the lj community a first go as I am willing to negotiate if you e-mail me with the book you want and a price you’re thinking of paying.

So, if anyone is interested in buying any of the books below, please reply to me privately with your e-mail, the book you're interested in, and your pitched price.  All comments will be screened for confidentiality purposes.

Thanks again,

K

Cairo By Night: WW2410
Changeling the Dreaming: WW7300
Children of the Night: WW2023
Clanbok Lasombra: WW2362
Clanbok Tremere: WW2357
Clanbook Assamite: WW2359
Clanbook Toreador: WW2350
Clanbook Ventrue: WW2358
Counsel of Primogen: WW2429
DA:Storytellers Companion: WW20003
Dark Ages Grimoire: WW20060
Dark Ages: Fae: WW20008
Dark Ages: Mage: WW20002
Devil's Due: WW 20047
Ends of Empire: WW6014
Followers of Set: WW2360
Gehenna: TOJ: WW2999
Guide to the Camarilla: WW 2302
Guide to the Sabbat: WW2303
House Tremere: WW2829
Iberia By Night: WW2834
Lair of the Hidden: WW 2430
Mage the Ascension: WW4600
Nights of Prophecy: WW2265
Sins of the Blood: WW2421
Spoils of War: WW20046
The Enchanted: WW7800
The Red Sign: WW2410
Time of Thin Blood: WW2101
Vampire Players Guide: WW2305
Vampire Storyteller's Companion: WW2301
Vampire The Masquerade: WW2300
VtM: Giovanni Saga 1: WW 2098
War of Ages: WW2022

 

What: Witch Girls Adventures demo game introducing the Trinity Stone school of magic in Texas.
Where: Lone Star comics 6465 East Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75214
When: December 13th 2008, Noon-4.



Trinity stone is , the United states Witches World Council sanction school for the Mid and southwest and accepting students for its next semester!
Come join us for a game of Witch Girls adventures at Lone Star comics. Meet the games creators, create your witch and get cool Witch Girls prizes!
Space is limited so rsvp at demogirl@witchgirlsadventures.com.

and check out Witch Girls at www.witchgirlsadventures.com

Will be cross posted.

Isles Event Sept 19th-21st

  • Aug. 28th, 2008 at 5:55 PM
all is on the horizon on Asylum …

As the warm days of Summer begin to fade into the bright colors of Fall,

the colonists of New Avinnia are facing an uncertain future …

What of the Inquisition ???
It has been ongoing for months now, have they found something wrong ???


The number of sickened natives has been slowly increasing, along with the appearance

of ‘fresh’ aberrant – obviously Hargrim Jahl is still making trouble …


And, while considering the disease that creates the Aberrent,

What is going on back on the Heartworld ? Have they contained the disease ?

If they cannot cure it, the best they can hope for is containment …

Have they not opened the Asylum Gate because they are afraid of a full-scale plague coming thru ?

But, on a lighter side – the early weeks of Fall also bring the colony’s “Festival of Friends.”

A colony-sponsored gather open to all of the natives of the Valley.

Some of the natives have been asking about it recently, apparently more of the locals are

looking forward to visiting New Avinnia and participating in the games …



But, you also have noticed that some of the natives are beginning to cast concerned,

or even fearful glances at the members of the colony. Word has spread amongst many

of them as to the nature of the Colony, and what it will mean once the Empire does

open the Gate. Some say, if the Empire does not get what it wants willingly,

it will take what it needs by force …

Read more... )

Witch Girls Adventures Website

  • Jul. 15th, 2008 at 10:32 AM
This will be cross posted

Thought I'll pass this on.

The Witch Girls Adventures website is open.
Let me know what you think.

:)

www.witchgirlsadventures.com

Witch Girla Adventures

Interview with the mod!

  • Jul. 11th, 2008 at 3:18 PM
I interviewed our mod last month for Cerise magazine.(My first interview!) Here's the link for anyone who wants to read it.
http://cerise.theirisnetwork.org/archives/570

Table-top RPing in New Jersey?

  • Jul. 2nd, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Recently, my WoW guild broke up and the majority of my friends in game have decided to split to various guilds with Sunwell raids instead of moving together to an equally progressed guild--which, unfortunately for me doesn't need either of my classes, thus I have little reason to play any longer. This being the case I decided to do some unpacking of things I rescued from my mother's house during her annual summer "I'm going to sell every thing you left here when you moved" sale. I started opening up boxes of old sketch books, various draft portfolios from college and stuffy Russian novels when lo-and-behold, I come across a Werewolf: The Apocalypse guide, then a Tribe book or two, a Vampire: The Masquerade Clan book--as it turns out, I have a pretty extensive collection of WhiteWolf table-top books.

Suddenly I was reminded of the "good-ole-days" of playing in high school with my friends in the "War Room" (read: basement) wedged comfortably between the War-washer and dryer and the War-cat boxes, using the old War-ping-pong table to slay fiends upon. Since my friends from high school have moved away to jobs and grad-schools across the country, my friends from college share little of these same interests and I dare not speak of role-playing with people from my hockey team, I went over to a small Warhammer-esque gaming store where I chit-chatted with some socially awkward boys behind the counter about where to go to find a group to try and RP with.

They were mostly blank on the subject of WhiteWolf gaming. One guy, who seemed to have a passing interest in D&D, suggested a "LARP" convention in East Brunswick in two weeks, called "Dexcon." Has anyone been? Anyone going? I'm curious if anyone has any idea where to start back up with table-top RPing? I live in Northern New Jersey and am open to whatever is out there. From what I understand, WhiteWolf totally revamped (kek) their Vampire and Werewolf series, and I never really got into Changeling--also, D&D seems to be pretty extensive in the rules and version changes, so is it a matter of finding what you like then finding a group that does it, or finding a group that does anything and learning to like what they play?

I attack the darkness!

  • Jul. 1st, 2008 at 2:40 PM
The website I work for just released this subtitler game, so I thought I'd share my geekness with the world. This is only one of the ones I've made... this thing is like crack.

Cheers!

X-posted to hell and back.

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