I need a break from my own writing (41,000 words into a novel re-write), and decided to do a few quick write-ups for some books I had read recently. Kormak’s Saga 7/10 Kormak sucks This is one of the Icelandic sagas, and one I had read long ago. I picked it up again when IContinue reading “A Short Collection of Book Reviews”
Tag Archives: Fantasy
Catching Up on Games (6/25/25)
I’m trying to keep more caught up so there isn’t a giant backlog to go through. I think, given how much gaming we’ve gotten in this year, I might have to do this once a month! At least my solo gaming has been a bit quiet lately, so fewer of those this time, also makingContinue reading “Catching Up on Games (6/25/25)”
The Dwarves Are upon You! A Middle-earth CCG Session Report
Our gaming was cancelled this weekend, so here was a different game I played recently. Finally found some time to play some more Middle-earth CCG solo. I made a dwarf deck for a “2-deck game”, built around trying to gear up and slay a dragon (or two) and play some big point cards. Note, thisContinue reading “The Dwarves Are upon You! A Middle-earth CCG Session Report”
Runebound 2nd Edition: Sands of Al-Kalim
As seen in last year’s Top 100, Runebound is one of my favorite games and has been since it hooked me into the hobby some 13 years ago. I’m actually lucky I got into the hobby when I did. Had I missed out on Runebound, it would have been my grail game for many years.Continue reading “Runebound 2nd Edition: Sands of Al-Kalim”
Announcement! Umbra: Ghost Stories of Visagros
Umbra: Ghost Stories of Visagros is a combination of adventure card game and gamebook set in a world of gothic horror and fantasy for one player. You will create and customize your own character and explore an open world, completing quests and growing along the way. Your goal is to earn enough Reputation, through goodContinue reading “Announcement! Umbra: Ghost Stories of Visagros”
Board Game Session Report: Warhammer Quest The Adventure Card Game (part 1)
I’ve been meaning to get this to the table for a while. Haven’t played in years and never actually finished the campaign. Boy, I forgot how dreadful the rules are. Utterly disorganized, often vague, and sometimes just neglectful. And some rules only appear in the learn-to-play guide, not the reference book! And a typical, poorContinue reading “Board Game Session Report: Warhammer Quest The Adventure Card Game (part 1)”
Board Game Review: Vindication
10/10 A perfect blend of theme and strategy You are a scumbag thrown overboard by your shipmates. After washing ashore on a strange island, you must explore and regain your honor. Vindication has been on my radar since the first Kickstarter campaign, but I’ve never had money while it was going. My friend acquired aContinue reading “Board Game Review: Vindication”
Book Review: The October Country by Ray Bradbury
8/10 A few lows hold back this series of otherwise masterful short stories The October Country collects morbid and dark short stories set around many of life’s mysteries from creepy neighbors to the creeping dead. Story The stories in The October Country are mostly horror and fantastical, though a couple of them are a bitContinue reading “Book Review: The October Country by Ray Bradbury”
Board Game Session Report: Runebound 2nd Edition (solo)
I’ve never done a comprehensive review for Runebound 2nd Edition, but I’ll probably make one soon. It’ll be long and rambly, for sure, because this is still my favorite board game after a good 10 years in the hobby. And part of that is because I’ve used it as a design playground, making and tryingContinue reading “Board Game Session Report: Runebound 2nd Edition (solo)”
My Experience with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
No story spoilers I’ve been under a lot of stress lately, and my recent go-to stress relief has been FFXIV. It’s hard to say if this is a review. MMOs have always been difficult to review because, by design, they can be played for hundreds of hours that can eventually turn into thousands of hours.Continue reading “My Experience with Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn”
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