Whether you love D&D or hate it with an undying passion, you should still take a moment today to thank this man for installing the foundation of the entire RPG genre as we know it today. He and Dave Arneson developed a game that went on to inspire and influence all those that came after it. They spawned a cultural phenomenon that continues to grow ( Read more... )

...not to mention the console that's required to play said game. Why? Because Halo 3 features the voices of Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, and Adam Baldwin. Check out the selections under 'Marines'. I love how they gave each of them lines that fit their characters on the show. Lots and lots of Jayne-isms, specifically ( Read more... )

While I play videogames fairly often, I'm not much of a hardcore gamer sort. For example, I've never played any of the Half-Life series. Yes yes, heresy, I know. I don't have anything against Half-Life or something. There's a lot of great games out there that I've just never gotten around to playing ( Read more... )

You scored as Character Player. The Character Player enjoys creating in-depth characters with distinct and rich personalities. He identifies closely with his characters, feeling detached from the game if he doesn't. He takes creative pride in exploring different characters, often making each new one radically different than others he's played. The ( Read more... )

"I cast spells because I'm pretty, not because I'm smart!"

(Often heard from Jonquil, the party sorcerer/fighter/eldritch knight, when she failed to provide much in the way of intellectual input at the party's adventure planning sessions. Or when she'd do something silly like choosing to cast ray of frost against the old green dragon instead of, ( Read more... )

Mystic Theurge
44% Combativeness, 16% Sneakiness, 76% Intellect, 72% Spirituality

Brilliant and spiritual! You are a Mystic Theurge!
Score! You have a prestige class. A prestige class can only be taken after you’ve fulfilled certain requirements. This may mean that you’re an exceptionally talented person, but it probably doesn't.
The Mystic ( Read more... )

Have to say, since 'tis the season to watch holiday schlock on TV, that the absolute worst Christmas special EVAR was this undigested piece of crap. Darn you Jacob, for permanently scarring my psyche with the memories of this. Darn you to Heck ( Read more... )

Figures, when I finally give in and waste the money to attempt to play an MMORPG, the damn thing doesn't work ( Read more... )

You know you want to vote for him!

In unrelated news, in a moment of weakness I picked up a copy of City of Heroes while at Fry's last night. Who out there still actually plays the game, and on what servers, since I'm coming in as a disgusting n00b and will need some help?

I got this off my Exalted LJ community, of all places.

Because Dungeons & Dragons for Dummies wasn't dumb enough for some.