tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.comments2023-04-02T05:39:54.807-04:00Back to (Role-Playing Game) BasicsCinderellaManJJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-3565528063253748512011-01-10T08:34:52.765-05:002011-01-10T08:34:52.765-05:00Well, as one door closes. . .Well, as one door closes. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-47060143812738406462011-01-07T08:23:47.333-05:002011-01-07T08:23:47.333-05:00I haven't figured out yet how to make goals wo...I haven't figured out yet how to make goals work for me. So here you go: I am going to make the most of my blog and use it as a tool to work toward being the person I envision myself to be. I don't have a plan further than that at this point. <br /><br />If you have any tips or tricks that have worked for you in the past, please let me know. The realization of whether or not I was going to keep going with this blog came to me while writing this post. The way I see it, the goals will grow out of the posts organically.<br /><br />Truth be known, your blog is the primary inspiration of what I'd like my blog to be. So, keep doing what you do. <br /><br />And thanks.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-87702822179270047802011-01-07T08:01:53.962-05:002011-01-07T08:01:53.962-05:00I call cop-out. But I understand it perfectly. :-)...I call cop-out. But I understand it perfectly. :-)Daniel M. Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925361410965684491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-78982701247270946402011-01-06T18:15:20.788-05:002011-01-06T18:15:20.788-05:00@Grendelwulf, thanks for the suggestion. Since you...@Grendelwulf, thanks for the suggestion. Since you asked, I was going back and forth between everything under one blog or each topic getting it's own blog. I went so far as to create several blogs in Blogger in preparation of splitting things up. <br /><br />After mulling it over, I think I'm going to put everything under one roof. I think I'm going to break things up with tags. The tags should let me create separate feeds so I can still keep one for RPGBloggers.com.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-32203980540913528812011-01-06T16:09:37.267-05:002011-01-06T16:09:37.267-05:00Why not make another blog?
Keep your many sides ...Why not make another blog? <br /><br />Keep your many sides represented in their own forum, so to speak. Of course, I tried that and created and discarded several alternate blogs that never seemed to get any attention. Some took on a little attention, and even if I don't update them as frequently, I still get to them as the need arises. <br /><br />Ciao!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-76070771366724018532010-11-24T11:01:53.177-05:002010-11-24T11:01:53.177-05:00Maybe it's time we set up a regular Skype thin...Maybe it's time we set up a regular Skype thing, even if it's just to catch up and talk about what's going on. Our joint blog fell by the wayside again (I kinda miss it, imagining it was like our little clubhouse), so maybe a scheduled thing would help. Rich might be interested as well and he and I have chatted on Skype when our gaming group has bailed.<br /><br />Something to think about.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-55373075077775446842010-11-24T10:47:42.784-05:002010-11-24T10:47:42.784-05:00I often wish you, Mick and myself lived in the san...I often wish you, Mick and myself lived in the sane city, cause we're all going through very similar situations at their core.Daniel M. Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925361410965684491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-14851252282418259852010-11-24T09:57:23.672-05:002010-11-24T09:57:23.672-05:00I read the post and comments. I guess what I meant...I read the post and comments. I guess what I meant to say, in my short-hand way, is: for me, I often feel isolated in my problems and issues. I feel like I'm the only one that runs into a brick wall at full speed. That feeds into a downward spiral of isolation, which I often fall into.<br /><br />When I hear that someone I know has faced similar challenges and is working through them, it gives me strength to not give up. I'm not saying that you or anybody else holds the key to this particular prison I've locked myself into. What I'm saying is, "If Daniel has faced something like this, and if he can work through it, day by day, then I should be able to dust myself off and start working on that lock."<br /><br />One of the reasons I started this blog was to connect with people. Your response and others who've commented on various posts here have helped me a great deal.<br /><br />I'm slowly learning the 'answer' is in me. I'm taking the time to get to know myself better, look in, listen, and be. I'll find the answer I'm looking for. Connecting with you, Rich and others gives me the confidence to keep looking.<br /><br />So, once again, thanks.<br /><br />[cue: Wind Beneath My Wings]<br /><br />:PCinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-12906099111663679702010-11-24T09:27:00.572-05:002010-11-24T09:27:00.572-05:00No, very much not. See my post not long ago about ...No, very much not. See my post not long ago about Balance.Daniel M. Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925361410965684491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-57640233599658491702010-11-24T09:22:24.974-05:002010-11-24T09:22:24.974-05:00It helps to know that I'm not alone in this. T...It helps to know that I'm not alone in this. Thanks.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-2733405920310336912010-11-24T09:19:58.271-05:002010-11-24T09:19:58.271-05:00Seems we've all been on this wavelength lately...Seems we've all been on this wavelength lately. <br />We'll figure it out.Daniel M. Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925361410965684491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-57690427896047605262010-09-17T14:08:27.441-04:002010-09-17T14:08:27.441-04:00Yeah, that would be cool, but I don't wear tie...Yeah, that would be cool, but I don't wear ties to work any more.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-18044566655075071532010-09-17T13:09:07.087-04:002010-09-17T13:09:07.087-04:00You know what would be cool? A d20-shaped tie tack...You know what would be cool? A d20-shaped tie tack. Or a lapel pin. That could show your gamer geek in a business-discreet fashion.Daniel M. Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925361410965684491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-81892764247067153262010-09-08T09:06:10.377-04:002010-09-08T09:06:10.377-04:00@Nick, I think you are correct. I looked on GS sit...@Nick, I think you are correct. I looked on GS site and found no Fudge dice for sale. I can always use their regular d6.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-60462192661739398422010-09-07T21:41:59.982-04:002010-09-07T21:41:59.982-04:00Unfortunately, I think that some kind of IP law me...Unfortunately, I think that some kind of IP law means that only Grey Ghost can sell Fudge Dice. Means we're stuck with they kind of lame colors that they produce. :(Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483839593436870340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-76815105497163691312010-09-06T22:16:17.015-04:002010-09-06T22:16:17.015-04:00@Labyrinthian thanks for the links.@Labyrinthian thanks for the links.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-27015447934310216962010-09-06T14:32:15.389-04:002010-09-06T14:32:15.389-04:00@canageek - The second video explains the differen...@canageek - The second video explains the difference in how RPG dice and Casino dice are made.Labyrinthianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566448535889913865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-70090995549323304122010-09-06T14:01:20.865-04:002010-09-06T14:01:20.865-04:00I picked up a set a GenCon. I love em! Anyone int...I picked up a set a GenCon. I love em! Anyone interested in how the dice are made should really check out these videos of Louis Zocchi at GenCon 2008...<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR2fxoNHIuU<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxmkWrDbn34&feature=relatedLabyrinthianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566448535889913865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-81363401553814773712010-09-06T12:08:37.495-04:002010-09-06T12:08:37.495-04:00I haven't seen any bias yet. Longer use may re...I haven't seen any bias yet. Longer use may reveal something. I believe that the GS folks use a process similar that for Vegas dice or at the very least produce similar quality, but I think the talk about that on their website.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-9111134544692552632010-09-06T11:57:15.849-04:002010-09-06T11:57:15.849-04:00I have 2 sets of Gamescience dice and I have to wo...I have 2 sets of Gamescience dice and I have to wonder how the rough spot effects the rolls. Sure, the sides are perfectly even, but wouldn't the rough spot introduce bias? I wonder how Vegas dice are made....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-86864649909043662942010-07-19T07:54:16.793-04:002010-07-19T07:54:16.793-04:00The 'flaw' is the result of breaking the d...The 'flaw' is the result of breaking the die off the casting and should not affect rolling. I have heard that sanding will affect it's accuracy. The videos on YouTube do a better job of explaining it. I haven't been able to gather my group to play so I don't have any feedback yet. I'll be sure to post what I find.<br /><br />Thanks for posting your comment.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-9144944840546226042010-07-15T03:19:39.943-04:002010-07-15T03:19:39.943-04:00I've been tempted to order some Game Science d...I've been tempted to order some Game Science dice, but I've heard negative reviews of people getting dice with burrs on 'em and needing to be sanded down. I don't really want to pay premium price only to have to fix them myself. I also heard sanding them down will ruin the roll accuracy they're supposed to have.Nezabytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208210924230605381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-17848329142895231102010-07-09T09:25:02.302-04:002010-07-09T09:25:02.302-04:00Yes, a very good day indeed. I can't quite cap...Yes, a very good day indeed. I can't quite capture in words what it was like to spend the day with my boys at Origins.<br /><br />I love the look and feel of the dice. I haven't had a chance to use them in play yet. I'm hoping to get the Back to D&D Basics campaign restarted in a couple weeks after the boys' summer camp. I'll let you know how it goes.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-91685437655201983692010-07-09T01:42:01.603-04:002010-07-09T01:42:01.603-04:00That sounds like a good day, JJ!
Those Game Scien...That sounds like a good day, JJ!<br /><br />Those Game Science dice are funky-tastic. How do you like them?Orklordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08949094354541446010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459604270859239874.post-72315946816393943672010-05-03T13:46:42.421-04:002010-05-03T13:46:42.421-04:00@Norman, I do want to keep it as simplified as pos...@Norman, I do want to keep it as simplified as possible. That said, there is something to seeing your mental strength/sanity points slowly dwindling; I think that adds a level of player anguish to the sessions. <br /><br />However, your comment did put me to thinking about if there would be any ways to restore mental strength. Perhaps only magical means. Or a good shot dwarven ale to give some liquid courage (only to be used in a more adult game, not wanting to encourage drinking for my younger players).<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.CinderellaManJJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922766356502615925noreply@blogger.com