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D&D Campaign Journal #13

The Arcanist Drow infused torturous dark magic into a horse turning into a Nightmare.The party failed to ambush and engaged in battle with the Arcanist and the Nightmare. Adeqwyn didn’t join the fight.After slashing, stabbing, throwing firebolts at the Arcanist they defeated him. Persivus delivered the killing blow with a firebolt.Persivus, Cecellia, and Faelynn calmedContinue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #13”

Tiny Bricks form Complex Sets

After watching the American adaptation of Lego Masters, I’ve rediscovered how much I enjoy those tiny bricks. I went out and bought a Star Wars Lego set featuring Ahsoka Tano.    I built the set with my wife while drinking a glass of mead with Empire Strike Back playing in the background. It was anContinue reading “Tiny Bricks form Complex Sets”

D&D Campaign Journal #11

Our heroes arrived to compete in the Kingdom Games. Persivus won 1st place in the Log Toss and the Jousting match. Cecillia won 1st place in the obstacle course and sat there figuring out all the cheering she received from the audience. They later went to a tavern where Persivus met his rival, Serah Gunderson.Continue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #11”

D&D Campaign Journal #10

Resuming their conversation with Richsanium, who appeared less sober than he did a few seconds ago. Richsanium changed his attitude towards the party and explained his frustrations connected to his need to keep things in a certain balance for his peace of mind and projects. Although the party this change of behavior confused the partyContinue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #10”

D&D Campaign Journal #9

Aju, the elite warrior of Vush-Rin, clutched the Necromancy Orb in his hand. He expected his pet to come in when the doors open but saw four enemies enter. He pocketed the Necromancy Orb and held up his hand where an obsidian sword materialized within his grasp. He readied himself to fight his foes, butContinue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #9”

First Impressions of Project Triangle Strategy

Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY is a tactical role-playing game developed by SquareEnix, a company that needs no introduction. The project is working under this working title with its demo released this past Feb 17, 2021, for gamers to check out.   Let’s get into it.   The Game’s Story and Setting The story starts with expositionContinue reading “First Impressions of Project Triangle Strategy”

Letter to My 14 year-old Self

Dear 14-year-old Andrew, Let’s start with some of the disappointing news, you’re not an established game designer at Insomniac, Square Enix, or Naughty Dog. I know. I thought we were a shoo-in considering how our knowledge and affinity for video games.  You still live in Florida, but you live 15 to 30 minutes from theContinue reading “Letter to My 14 year-old Self”

D&D Campaign Journal #8

The explosion abruptly woke up our heroes from their slumber. An attack! An ambush on the Red Mountains! Dwarves are in danger and they are the ones who can help. They quickly learned from one Dwarf warrior their inner-city had come under attack by Drow and created force entry points on the 4th and 5thContinue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #8”

D&D Campaign Journal #7

Entering the Skraight Village, our heroes were met with the untrusting eyes of the Orcs. Most of them eyeing the Tiefling as our heroes knew that Tieflings and Orcs have a dark history where Tieflings under the service of Vush-Rin betrayed the Orcs when it was convenient for them. Persivus consulted with Britney, the pocket-sizedContinue reading “D&D Campaign Journal #7”