Poetic Musings
Thank you for taking this literary journey with me! Here I post personal thoughts on social issues, reflections about day-to-day living, and of course a healthy amount of stories inspired by the many games I’ve played over the years. I try to update several times a week, and genuinely appreciate the care and support of all who read these words, whether the post is fanciful or heartfelt.
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Jovan the Nihilist Carnival Barker
Some years back I was involved in a Mage: the Ascension gaming chronicle affectionately called "Putting out Fires ... with Gasoline." The primary plotline was that our characters—all young and inexperienced mages of varying power and ability—had lost our respective...
Biggest Fish in the Pond
It's crazy to me to think that someone I went to high school with not only has their own Wikipedia page, but has also contributed to team USA winning Olympic medals and other international renown. Admittedly I haven't looked for too many other classmates—many of whom...
Exploring the Breaking Point
Much as with his books, though author Tom Clancy died in 2013, new video games continue to be published under his name, based in part around his ideas, characters, and story elements. Previously I’ve written at length about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (what a...
Bow Before the Azmo-Dunk
A personal favorite hero recently re-introduced into Brawl mode, Azmodan is a powerful character from the Diablo franchise that has made his way into Heroes of the Storm. A grotesque, spider-legged demon, this specialist excels at forcing lane pressure as well as...
A Long and Lonesome Highway
Many years ago I portrayed a character named Dr. Edgar Northrup in a local Vampire: the Masquerade game, trying to build on the themes of mystery, loss, and conflict within the setting. I've previously posted a flash fiction concerning a defining moment in his...
How to Drown Slowly
Many skirmishes in Heroes of the Storm are uneven, lopsided, with one force slowly but inexorably pushing past defenders. This may happen due to "hard counters" such as a ranged assassin matched up against a very mobile shutdown rogue, or a team unexpectedly fielding...
