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Archive for August, 2008

On the Upcoming Wizard 101


Comments on the upcoming Wizard 101 from Simpson’s Paradox:
The Wizard 101 quests are flavored with mixed-up fairy tales and subtle puns for adult players. While the quests themselves are the usual fare of “kill 5 baddies” or “return this item to an NPC”, they’re mixed with a Fairground of minigames. The minigames are quick casual […]

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New Jersey Ninjas


Posted today on Simpson’s Paradox
The other day, Stick saw my throwing-star picture and called me “the worst ninja ever”. Turns out, I’m not even the worst ninja in Essex county.
CLIFTON — Two “modern day Ninjas” calling themselves
Shinobi Warriors on a quest to rid the area of drug users and drug
dealers have been put out of […]

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Today’s Blog Review: 100 Things


Emily Kelly is setting out to experience One Hundred Things. These range from skydiving, to spending a weekend homeless, both of which she’s tried in the course of her blog. She also plans to host a dinner party, rely solely on public transportation for a month (Emily — I tried that involuntarily. It was awful!), […]

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$100 For Talking About…


My beloved Craig’s List Curmudgeon hasn’t posted in a while, so I have to pick up where he left off, and share this weird CL ad:
1 Page Story Competition - $100 to the winner (Anywhere)Reply to: gigs-797809431@craigslist.orgDate: 2008-08-15, 10:48AM EDT
Compiling creative and interesting stories/anecdotes for a new book. I am looking for stories involving male […]

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