In the early 16th century, 168 Spanish conquistadors faced off against the imperial army of 80,000 Inca warriors, on the Inca's home turf, and utterly crushed them. We think we know why- they had superior technology and more sophisticated tactics. But honestly, why did the Spanish show up on sailboats with metal armor and firearms in the New ( Read more... )

I didn't wargame this, promise.


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So today was supposed to be my mellow day. I was supposed to get out of class, come home, do some downtime for some of my more active downtime players, pack for my trip to VA Beach this weekend, and maybe watch an episode of Rome or hit on some girls or something ( Read more... )

I have failed to update this journal for fifteen weeks. I have no excuse. I have just finished the first half of my third semester here at law school, which was marked by my Accounting exam and my Habeas Corpus/Wrongful Convictions exam. They were really very difficult ( Read more... )

Ok, so for those of you who didn't hear, N8 got some help from Chelle, Tyler, Laura, Brennan, and Carl and got me the world's sweetest shottie. 7+1 capacity 12 gauge Remington pump with the shortest barrel allowed in Virginia. Then Carl made a CD (actually sang the songs, not made a mix tape) and the first song is "Happy Birthday, Here's a Shotgun ( Read more... )

As you may have heard, I am representing Stain Alliance in the 2nd Annual Eve PvP Tournament. The tournament is being broadcast live from Iceland. The broadcast starts at 10:50 Eastern Standard Time today, Friday 14 July. Here is the link for the live broadcast ( Read more... )

Gene Prall was a friend of mine. He taught me that you have to define your own meaning for your life. Often, you have to find and create meaning in spite of obstacles and restrictions, but it's still up to you to make it happen. Others can support you or stand in your way, but nobody else can build your legacy for you. Thank you, Gene ( Read more... )

Sometimes, I do some really important stuff in a year. Sometimes, not. For instance, when I was 23 we invaded the dogshit out of Iraq. At 24, I guarded the Central Bank of Iraq, got some cool stationary, met Lisa Ling, got all my men home safe, and had a kickass coming home party, where I got to meet my current dentist and his nice daughter. At 25 ( Read more... )

So if you check out today (Saturday July 1)'s Wall Street Journal, you will find an especially handsome guy featured. Specifically, you will find that especially handsome guy featured on the front page of the Weekend & Liesure section, in an article about Iraq homecoming parties.

So since I updated last, I went to NEGLECt in Florida with Tyler, went to England with my Eve Online corporation, gained 10 pounds, cut it back off, and explored a dungeon ( Read more... )