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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Derailed (Run Concept)
Not every job is as straightforward as it seems, and not every Fixer gets the full and complete picture before recommending runners. The old saw is that it's always the secretive corporate suit who leaves out critical information or leaves the runners hanging in the...
Turbulence
A good friend of mine absolutely hates air travel. The crush of people at the airport, the cramped seats, the uneven jerkiness of leaving the ground and the jolting bounce upon return, all of it filled him with an almost existential dread. Years ago he decided to...
The Once and Future Princes
Tension hanged in the air like an oily mist as three dignitaries sat around the small table, warily eyeing one another. One, sharply dressed and with an unwavering gaze, served as the vampire Prince of Sonoma County—not the first time he held the most powerful...
Self-Interest
The vaulted and sun-dappled meeting room echoed with dozens of conversations as the ruling council and the recently-arrived band of heroes deliberated. They argued over the best way to rescue a comrade captured by the dark Azothic Empire during the heroes'...
Until You’re Reformed (Runner Concept)
It all made sense after a while—it almost felt natural, even—their arguments made sense, the speakers were charismatic, and she had an immediate family with whom she felt safe. They told her the reason her father died in the robbery wasn’t the lax gun laws or poor...
The Divorce Fort
Other than opposing heroes, there are a number of entities on each Heroes of the Storm map that can cause damage and provide resistance. From NPC mercenaries to minion waves, enemy structures to map objectives, in the heat of battle it's easy to lose sight of the many...
