My wife and I got into Mythbusters only a couple years ago, probably 2009 or 2010. It was before Dragon Con 2010 I know for sure, as while there we wanted to go see Adam Savage but the line stretched around three blocks by the time we found it. Between Read more…
I’ve been watching a lot of the Clone Wars lately. I just finished the beginning of season 4 which include a three episode arc on Mon Calamari and a two episode arc involving R2-D2 and C-3PO on a wild adventure. What’s struck me about this show is how incredibly stupid Read more…
In preparation for Comicpalooza I recently went about making a prop SK-9 pistol, Maarkean Ocaitchi’s preferred pistol from Aristeia. I’ve dabbled in prop making when I made a lightsaber for a Jedi Halloween costume a few years ago. My skills are, how shall we say, amateur. However, it’s a lot Read more…
I started running a Star Wars: Edge of the Empire game this weekend. We had played a few sessions with the beginner game before and were all eagerly anticipating the full books release here at the end of April. When the book got delayed, we faced a choice; continue with Read more…
I went to see the remastered release of “Best of Both Worlds” last night at the theater. While I don’t own a Blu-ray player, I am considering getting one specifically for the purpose of getting the remastered TNG. It was a fun experience to go see one of the best Read more…
I’ve got some big news to share today. Like last year, I will be attending Comicpalooza. But unlike last year, this time it will be a bit different. Not only will Grey Gecko’s presence be increased, they’re moving from Artist Alley to a major booth location in the Dealer Room, Read more…
There’s been talk lately about what’s going to happen to Star Wars Expanded Universe lore when Disney’s new movies come out. With the closing of LucasArts and the cancellation of some projects, many fans are worried that the Disney is going to dismiss and rewrite the entire EU with the Read more…
Get ready internet, April Fool’s day is here. That means companies will be releasing false information intended to annoy and surprise you. Game companies are the worst, predictably releasing news of an expansion or update that either is to awesome to be true or to stupid to exist. And, inevitably, Read more…
I continue to delve into the Obligation system of Edge of the Empire today on the GSA. Check out a look at the Betrayal Obligation.
Books and movies are often linked. For many blockbusters, a book will be written to be released with the movie. Many popular books get made into movies (note to movie studios reading this, Aristeia would make a great set of movies). Whenever this happens, you will hear people say either Read more…