Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Celebrating 10,000 Hits on the RPG Homebrew Blog
Celebrating 10,000 hits in… Posted: March 25, 2009 | Author: Dennis N. Santana | |2 Comments » 4 months! I started this blog in December as an off-shoot of my other blog, in order to keep everything related to RPG homebrew in a cleaner place where it could get some exposure. I’m very glad it’s been…
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Might of Eden: Exploring the Fabled Scoundrel and Urban Cultures
Might of Eden: Fabled Scoundrel Posted: July 9, 2009 | Author: Dennis N. Santana | |1 Comment » Eden is rural for the most part, with wilderness and agricultural countryside its most predominant traits. But large urban centers are not unknown to this world, and these places are the most popular, inspiring the imaginations of people…
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The Ancient Duel: Spirit Ecology and Combat
The Ancient Duel: Combating Spirits Posted: March 14, 2009 | Author: Dennis N. Santana | | 4 Comments » Undoubtedly the main and most important aspect of the Spirits of Eden campaign setting is the ecology, personality and powers of the Spirits themselves. Spirits behave in certain ways that people may not always understand (and when…
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Character Archetype Terms Inspired by Anime
Character Archetype Terms You Never Heard Of Posted: March 16, 2009 | Author: Dennis N. Santana | Filed under: Fluff/Inspiration, Other Hobby, RPG | 25 Comments » How presumptuous of me. This article does contain is my vague attempt at relevant inspirational content while studying for Economics. Now is the time where I scare you off.…
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NMP Distributed Workshop: Neirave, The Sleepless Drift Encounter Kit
This is my Distributed Workshop for the latest cycle, Neirave. It’s meant to be Neirave and a few creatures and intended as a sort of Hard Encounter kit for a party of Five level 9 PCs using the DMG guidelines. Neirave’s defenses are lower than they should be – this is because despite being a…
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Nations: The Republic of Andaliel Politics and Debate
Seventhday 15th of Darkmoon Mood: Suicidal Weather: Freezing Immediate Thoughts: I hate elves. Deliberation on Agenda Item #27 began today, and while I wanted to make my feelings on the issue known, Senator Praeus decided that the Grand House was his personal stage again. We had to endure another long speech about supporting the elf…
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Backrow Commander Warlord Tactical Leadership and Strategy
Updated March 27th With Minor Changes. Backrow Commander Warlord Your leadership takes the form of quick commands, cunning strategy, bold action and tactical superiority – but you’re not at the forefront when you perform your deeds. Behind your allies, or close to them, but rarely ever in front, you observe the battlefield, with your sharp…
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Wizbook II: User Experience and Access Issues After Launch
Zerg Infestation Last time I talked briefly about some of the features Wizbook promises, shortly after using it myself. I said that it was better than Gleemax except for some interface things. Well, I screwed myself karmically on that one, because about an hour after posting that I couldn’t get Wizard’s Community to load at…
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An Impromptu Look at Wizbook: Initial Impressions and Interface Challenges
The professionalism of this review will once again be undercut by random images. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Some time ago, Wizard’s declared that Gleemax would shut down for a few weeks, and there was much dread. If the Gleemaxers’ forum was closed down, where would they hold their unending debates about how…
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Monster Mash: Monster Manual 2 Review Part 2
The second part of my Monster Manual 2 Monster-By-Monster in-depth behind-the-scenes that’s-a-lot-of-connecting-words review. Wherein it is decided how many parts this might actually take. Are they gone? Okay. Worthless eye-batting meat-spheres, I’ll get them someday. Moving on to other business, today we begin with Bullywugs. Bullywugs have either the stupidest-worded or just plain stupidest consistent…
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