Archive for the 'Boddhisattva's Musings' Category

Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition - Combat’s Changing

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

The Wizards of the Coast website has a new Design and Development article displaying a sample round of combat against a dragon.
It’s a pretty interesting article and as with previous revisions to D&D, it reveals the writing on the wall. The “Complete” books have started including feats, class features, and styles which [...]

Funniest…Video…Ever

Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

In the arena of jackass-like stunts, this one certainly is worthy of #1.
Rocket Science

Microsoft Acquires Lionhead

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

(GameSpot)
Whatever your feelings about Microsoft, they are doing a fine job of acquiring unique and creative developers. Lionhead Studios (Black & White, The Movies, Fable) now joins Ensemble (Age of Empires series), Rare (Perfect Dark, Conker, Kameo, etc.), and Bungie (Halo series, Pimps at Sea) and in the process, benefits from the deep pockets [...]

You Have to Love Headlines

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

I know the news outlets are concerned with summarizing a topic quickly and yet still garner attention, but this sometimes leads to interesting interpretations.
Take, for instance, the following from a CNN article
Teacher was accused of having SUV sex with boy, 14
This implies to me the gravest of sexual transgressions - forcing one’s large vehicle [...]

Scientific Studies

Thursday, October 27th, 2005

The next time one of those ridiculous scientific studies comes out (King Tut Drank Red Wine, Transcendental Meditation), read this article for a quick summary.