Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 201 – More Undead IV

We clear out this fight and prepare to move on.

Alexander CaseAugust 18, 2022July 24, 2022Leave a comment

Documentary Review: Eye of the Beholder – The Art of Dungeons & Dragons

Our third documentary review for this month is a look at a documentary on the history of the art of Dungeons & Dragons, with a focus on the TSR years of the game.

Alexander CaseAugust 17, 2022July 30, 2022Leave a comment

Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 200 – More Undead III

We end up with the cleric being stuck on an island in the middle of the map.

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Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 199 – More Undead II

We continue to struggle with the map layout.

Alexander CaseAugust 15, 2022July 24, 2022Leave a comment

Books

Project Hail Mary: Book Review

So, full disclosure, I never read The Martian. Haven’t read Andy Weir’s second book, Artemis, either. Both books were on my to-read list, and when the 2022 Hugo Award Nominees came around, and I saw that Project Hail Mary – Weir’s latest book – was on the list, I decided that it was time for me to get around to reading some Weir.

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Anime

Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie: Anime Review

Back in May, I gave my early thoughts on Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie – one of the rom-com anime series I’d decided to watch last season. It’s time to follow up on my early thoughts to discuss how the complete show fits with my earlier assessment.

Alexander CaseAugust 13, 2022July 28, 2022Leave a comment

Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 198 – More Undead I

We end up running into another group of undead, with a tricky map layout.

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Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 197 – Hoist the Colors

We finish the battle, and Azelstan formally joins the party.

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film

Documentary Review: Secrets of Blackmoor Part 1

I’m continuing with the tabletop RPG documentaries with a look at the kickstarted documentary “Secrets of Blackmoor”, about the formation of the Blackmoor campaign and Dave Arneson’s early life.

Alexander CaseAugust 10, 2022July 24, 2022Leave a comment

Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 196 – Guest Swashbuckler V

The archers are finally cleared out, leaving us with their last spellcaster.

Alexander CaseAugust 9, 2022July 19, 2022Leave a comment

Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 195 – Guest Swashbuckler IV

We clear out the lizardmen, while taking a pounding from the archers on the high ground.

Alexander CaseAugust 8, 2022July 19, 2022Leave a comment

film

Eye of the Beholder: Documentary Review

It’s time to review another of the RPG documentaries I’ve previously backed on Kickstarter, with Eye of the Beholder, covering the art of Dungeons & Dragons. For those who prefer video reviews of this, there will be a video review coming later this month.

Alexander CaseAugust 7, 2022July 26, 2022Leave a comment

film

Secrets of Blackmoor Part 1: Documentary Review

Time to cover a the first of a couple documentaries about the history of tabletop RPGs that I’ve previously backed on Kickstarter, starting with Secrets of Blackmoor – Part 1. There will be a video review forthcoming later this month if you prefer that.

Alexander CaseAugust 6, 2022July 25, 2022Leave a comment

Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 194 – Guest Swashbuckler III

Azelstan does a much better job of protecting himself.

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Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 193 – Guest Swashbuckler II

The party gets bogged down in Lizardmen.

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Documentary (Video) Review: The Dwarvenaut

For the month of GenCon, it’s time to take a look at a documentary about Tabletop RPGs – or in this case dungeon terrain for Tabletop RPGs.

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Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 192 – Guest Swashbuckler I

Azelstan rejoins the party for this next fight.

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Let's Play

Let’s Play Tactics Ogre PSP: Ep. 191 – Crystal Cave II

We finish off this fight and prepare to continue through the dungeon.

Alexander CaseAugust 1, 2022June 27, 2022Leave a comment

Anime

Birdie Wing (Season 1): Anime Review

One of the genres of anime I’ve spent the least time with is sports anime – where the number of titles I’ve actually seen is far shorter than the shows I intend to watch – only Magical Girl anime and Music series are lower on the list. None of this is necessarily due to a lack of interest. I’ve found that the sports shows I’ve watched I’ve generally enjoyed (with a few exceptions like Battle Athletes). So, in the Spring 2022 season, when I saw Birdie Wing was airing, I decided to give it a watch.

Alexander CaseJuly 31, 2022July 25, 2022Leave a comment

Anime

AMAIM: Warrior at the Borderline (Season 2): Anime Review

AMAIM is a show where the first half of the series had some questionable issues, but ended on a really strong note that left me coming back for the second season. The second cour of the series, while it does have some strong concepts, has some significant problems with the finale that makes it not quite work.

Alexander CaseJuly 30, 2022July 18, 2022Leave a comment