As mentioned in my last Actual Play post, we have two chapters remaining in Shadows of the Dragon Queen, and one of those is going to go fairly quickly. This means it’s time to start thinking about what the next game will be and taking it over with my group. Well, we have decided on our next campaign.
Read moreWhere I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 210: Finishing Marks
It’s time to finish clearing out the Hunt Board.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 209: Zealot
I take on a Dragoon that rejected Dion joining me.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Campaign Diary: Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Part 3
The campaign moves on to chapter 5, and a hex-crawl (which I tweaked to a Point Crawl).
‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 208: New Alliances
Clive & Byron work to form an alliance to help fend off continent-wide famine.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 207: Zombie Extermination Squad
We clear out the remaining Akashic Bandits.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Anime Review: Steamboy
Steamboy is a film that started with monumental expectations. It was Katsuhiro Otomo’s first non-anthology film since Akira. It was his first project that basically didn’t begin its life as a manga. It took 10 years to make. It was, at the time, the most expensive anime film to make (having begun its life as a planned OVA, with 3 40-minute episodes). It was set up for failure and didn’t disappoint. I’ve finally watched it, and even with greatly tempered expectations, I didn’t go away happy.
Read moreVideo Game Review: Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster
One of the games on my New Year’s Resolution list was the Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster. I’d already started it in 2025, and had played it partway through several times over – on SNES Emulation back in the late 90s, on the PS1, and on the GBA. So, now it’s time to take a look at the Pixel Remaster.
Read moreWhere I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 206: Hang Together or Hang Separately
We have to get the people of Dalimil to unite against (checks notes) Akashic Bandits.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 205: Love & Sacrifice
Jill joins our party, and we check in on an agent of The Undying in Ash.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Film (Video) Review: Mission: Impossible
This week, I’m taking a look at the movie that kicked off a blockbuster spy/heist/con franchise, with Mission: Impossible.
Mission: Impossible is available for streaming on:
‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 204: Sea of Flowers
Clive tries to help Jill feel better.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 203: Serizawa
Mid makes a decision about her Mithril Engine technology.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
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NextGen #47 (November 1998)
I’m still making my way through NextGen, with Issue 47 for November 1998
Read moreLinux Diaries Redux III: Doubling Up
Something I didn’t quite anticipate when I started this project was that, well, prices for everything that uses NAND would start rising quite so high, quite so fast. Consequently, beyond getting an SSD for the server, I’m also having to get the ball rolling on the follow-up project as well.
Read moreWhere I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 202: Playing Our Respects
We finish the armband and pay our respects at Joshua & Clive’s father’s grave.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 201: Some Assembly Required
Joshua & Clive have a gift from their father that needs a finishing touch.
Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu
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The Things Your Tabletop RPG Needs
I’ve started the process of preparing for my next campaign, and pitching various games to my group, which has got me thinking about what makes an RPG easier for me to prep for and easier for me to sell my players on.
‘Solecism’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
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Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 200: Baby Shower
Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 199: Enthusiastic New Guy
Thoughts on the 2026 Winter Olympics
I have been watching the Olympic Games for most of my life, ever since I was a kid. As a child, I was caught up in the pageantry and Olympic spirit. As an adult, I’m more aware of the politics involved, and the corruption, sportwashing, and other human rights issues that so often mar the games. However, I keep waiting, as even if the games themselves don’t live up to the spirit, I still kinda believe in the dream. So, how about this year’s Games?
Read moreDragonlance: Shadows of the Dragon Queen Part 17: The Back Door
This time, we finish up the chapter.
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