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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For Pete’s Sake (Mage Concept)
Relationships are rarely one-way streets—either both parties are committed or the whole thing falls apart. Many may associate the word "relationships" with intimate pairings, but the truth of the matter is that even simple friendships need open pathways of trust,...
The World on Fire
Comedians are historically vehicles for social change, using jokes and satire to point an accusing finger at society, politics, and the world and bringing light to dark recesses others would not, or could not, discuss. One comedian whose work I've recently come to...
Please Clear Minion Waves
Small bands of low-powered NPCs are released onto the map in each Heroes of the Storm match every thirty seconds, one group per map lane. These forces march unerringly toward the enemy core, attacking any opponent they meet, be it a hero, mercenary, minion, or...
Free Speech Platforms
From social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to online gaming forums like Blizzard and Twitch, the question of free speech and the right of users to express themselves has been a constant topic, and often gets brought to the fore with incidents like the runup to...
Primogeniture
Mason Thomas was not a pleasant creature. Surly, demanding, and aggressive, few in the area enjoyed the thought of seeing him in passing, let alone collaborating with him. Quick to anger and long to hold a grudge, he had little if any of the social tact his...
Freedom and Anonymous Data
It's not that I have something to hide. I have nothing I want you to see. The closing lines to 2018's science fiction film Anon truly resonate with me, as do the major underlying themes of the movie. Does a world with total surveillance, with total information...
