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I never finished my d20 4C hack so I can't wait to read this.

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I never finished my d20 4C hack so I can't wait to read this. Originally shared by **** My FASERIP/4CS rules hack to use a 1d20. Text and images are in the public domain. https://www.kirith.com/ph4se/html/

I don't think my players know it, but a timely knock spell probably saved them from a TPK tonight.

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I don't think my players know it, but a timely knock spell probably saved them from a TPK tonight.

It's time for Magick & Megacorps!

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It's time for Magick & Megacorps ! Such a patriotic killer robot.

John Carpenter and Joe Dante are on the latest WTF.

John Carpenter and Joe Dante are on the latest WTF. https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=nujjcThEzPY

Canada please explain.

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Canada please explain.

You listen to what old Casey tells you on a dark and stormy night.

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You listen to what old Casey tells you on a dark and stormy night. There's a Big Trouble in Little China episode of Ninja Turtles. James Hong does the voice of the Chinese sorcerer, there are multiple shots that are homages to the movie, and there's a Carpenter-esque synth score.

Bartender, I know you’re a reasonable man

Bartender, I know you’re a reasonable man Looks like you got the run of this place Set me up a round so’s that I can see your hands And wipe the goddamned smile off of your face I’m sure you must have heard of me, I’m lightning with my Smith And my reputation burns all through the west So if you know what is good for you, shut up and get the whiskey And not that trade stuff, I want nothin’ but your best https://youtu.be/zD8UPfAbwzE

I’ve been listening the Mysterious Universe podcast.

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I’ve been listening the Mysterious Universe podcast. Why? I dunno. The hosts are entertaining, and although credulous, seem to have fun with the subjects they cover. Based on some of their recent subjects, at lunch I went down an internet hole of: Crop circles Light beings Fairies David Paulides Bigfoot Smiley Face Killer Dimensional doorways Wendigo Aliens Something less than 5% of the disappearances should be attributed to bigfoot and I can only think of 3-4 of the specific cases where there the person taken was not recovered alive. The rest are something else. According to one of my sources, the bigfoots themselves get abducted. I believe a much higher (than 5%) percentage of the recoveries can be attributed to bigfoot. Do I know what's going on? Pretty sure. Can I prove it? No. The answer, at least as I perceive it, is right there. It will have more meaning for you if you do the rest of the math yourself. http://bigfootforums.com/index.php/topic/48885-how-often-are-bf-i...

He was deactivated for your malfunctions.

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He was deactivated for your malfunctions.

Killian Eng.

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Killian Eng.

I saw this post from Pulp Covers: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Pulpcovers/posts/5w6QHucZn1q

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I saw this post from Pulp Covers: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Pulpcovers/posts/5w6QHucZn1q and had to Riders of the Purple Lotus it.

Suggest a name for a Scientology-like religion/self-help group.

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Suggest a name for a Scientology-like religion/self-help group. And the name of the device they use to evaluate their members with. This is of course related to my previous Lizard People post.

I think it's time for the Lizard People to make an appearance in my Magick & Megacorps campaign.

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I think it's time for the Lizard People to make an appearance in my Magick & Megacorps campaign.

M&M 2085 ep 10: Rockets' Red Glare

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When the DM listens to the players trying to figure out how to get out of the trap.

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When the DM listens to the players trying to figure out how to get out of the trap.

Some pics from yesterday's Minecraft Black Hack session, DM'd by my daughter.

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Some pics from yesterday's Minecraft Black Hack session, DM'd by my daughter. We saved bunnies and sheep from being turned into killer bunnies and sheep. We got the bunnies to help us by giving them carrot cake.

Hour three of officiating at this swim meet and my shade is gone.

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Hour three of officiating at this swim meet and my shade is gone.

I's with Custer and the 7th in ‘76 or ‘77

I's with Custer and the 7th in ‘76 or ‘77  Scalped at Little Big Horn by the Sioux And the pain and desperation of a once proud warrior nation This I know ‘cause I was riding with them too https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=UMEJu19y214 Originally shared by Dirk Puehl 26 June 1876, #onthisday 140 years ago, the Battle of the Little Bighorn or Battle of the Greasy Grass to the Lakota finally ended after the death of Lt Colonel George Armstrong Custer on the previous day and the attacks on Benteen’s and Reno’s position finally ceased with the confederation of Lakota, Cherokee and Arapaho leaving the area. In the spring of 1876, the US Army was supposed to pin down the hostile Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho with a so-called “three-pronged approach”, eradicate any resistance and drive the survivors back to the reservations. The Great Sioux War had begun. And since all US Army commanders involved occupied themselves with how to catch the Injuns, expecting anything but a stiff resistance, th...

Minecraft Black Hack time with Andy Garske​.

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Minecraft Black Hack time with Andy Garske​.

I've been outside for almost six hours and it's not yet noon. I'm melting...

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I've been outside for almost six hours and it's not yet noon. I'm melting...

It's time for some D&D!

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It's time for some D&D ! We're in a pyramid in the middle of the desert with very little food and water and hardly any idea where to go. Time to hexcrawl.

Everytime I see a gull in a parking lot.

Everytime I see a gull in a parking lot. Originally shared by The Onion Look at this total fucking shithead. http://onion.com/28W7hPC

Here UK, have Sean Connery in a wedding dress.

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Here UK, have Sean Connery in a wedding dress.

It was great to see Unknown Hinson again last night. That dude can play.

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It was great to see Unknown Hinson again last night. That dude can play. Also, Squidbillies season 10 confirmed.

I feel like this song should be renamed Sansa's Theme.

I feel like this song should be renamed Sansa's Theme . https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=Oxk350EpGy4

When I get around to making my first Savage Worlds Rifts character, probably gonna have to be a Samson Power Armor...

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When I get around to making my first Savage Worlds Rifts character, probably gonna have to be a Samson Power Armor pilot. The Samson did not get an illustration in the new book.

Holding a stormtrooper doll...

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Holding a stormtrooper doll...

Tonight at 1st Avenue.

Tonight at 1st Avenue. Last time I saw Unknown was 13(!) years ago. https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=8eARcw0YsVQ

Coop made his babysitter play a Star Wars game he made up today.

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Coop made his babysitter play a Star Wars game he made up today.

Lots of new reading material today. Only thoughts so far:

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Lots of new reading material today. Only thoughts so far: Rifts has random tables to roll on during character creation. That's pretty cool. There aren't even any objectionable pictures in Slugs, why did anyone get their undies in a bunch... Oh, the last page. Sneaky!

Pretty close to RotPL. I'd have a nodosaurus pulling the stage though. Ceratopsians are too surly.

Pretty close to RotPL. I'd have a nodosaurus pulling the stage though. Ceratopsians are too surly. Also needs feathers on those utahraptors. https://vimeo.com/130827316

They're sending it to DrivethruRPG early.

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They're sending it to DrivethruRPG early. Originally shared by Pinnacle Entertainment Group Thank you, everyone, for your patience with using our website these past 24 hours. We knew the sheer number of Rifts® backers would cause problems, but we didn't anticipate this (for the record, our wonderful web team warned us. A lot). We are in the process of sending out links through DriveThruRPG.com in waves. If you're still having trouble with the Player's Guide download, look for the link!

Jim Rugg

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Jim Rugg

Reminder to myself to make everything weirder.

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Reminder to myself to make everything weirder.

MFW Pinnacle's website is hosed and I can't download Rifts.

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MFW Pinnacle's website is hosed and I can't download Rifts.

#pixelpushing

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Originally shared by Kirill Grouchnikov #pixelpushing Having to reboot my laptop because adb randomly decided to lose connection to all plugged in devices be all like...

Victory™ Pattern from Proveil Camo can make any gun into a patriotic freedom dispenser.

Victory™ Pattern from Proveil Camo can make any gun into a patriotic freedom dispenser. In unrelated news, The Purge: Election Year comes out in 10 days. Keep America Great. http://www.gunskins.com/pages/gallery

How many hexes can the PC’s see when they climb a hill, tree, or mountain, or cast fly and rocket up as far as they...

How many hexes can the PC’s see when they climb a hill, tree, or mountain, or cast fly and rocket up as far as they can go? Wonder no longer. http://www.ringbell.co.uk/info/hdist.htm

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Move over Brienne and Tormund.

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Move over Brienne and Tormund.

Hey Casey, after Captain America, what summer movie are you most looking forward too?

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Hey Casey, after Captain America, what summer movie are you most looking forward too? Easy.

Happy Father's Day, nerds. Played some Canasta, now off to Finding Dory.

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Happy Father's Day, nerds. Played some Canasta, now off to Finding Dory.

Got this in the mail today and finally have a chance to take a look.

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Got this in the mail today and finally have a chance to take a look. Mrs. G, who worked in publishing for many years, saw it and immediately started pointing out the little details that I would take for granted and not consciously notice: The lay-flat cover. The stitching. The paper quality. The embossing. And most of all, the fonts, layout, and page design since layout was what Mrs. G did when she was in the industry. I told her how much it was and she said any less and the publisher wouldn't make a dime. So, Zak Sabbath​, Ken Baumann​, and Patrick Stuart​, you get a great review from the publishing professional of our household. Glad I didn't just get the PDF.

Kids did this to me today. But the beach was closed due to swimmer's itch (super gross) so we're at the pool.

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Kids did this to me today. But the beach was closed due to swimmer's itch (super gross) so we're at the pool.

Happy Friday.

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Happy Friday.

Time for some Magick & Megacorps 2085!

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Time for some Magick & Megacorps 2085 ! Johnny 5 is alive and a serial killer!

6PM: SLUG FEST LAMENTATIONS

6PM: SLUG FEST LAMENTATIONS Any of my Twin Cities peeps know who is running this? http://www.sourcecomicsandgames.com/event/rpg-day/?instance_id=10911

Drawing dinosaurs with the kids.

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Drawing dinosaurs with the kids.

The Titanosaur cast, which is exhibited in the Wallach Orientation Center on the fourth floor, grazes the gallery’s...

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Originally shared by American Museum of Natural History The Titanosaur cast, which is exhibited in the Wallach Orientation Center on the fourth floor, grazes the gallery’s approximately 19-foot-high ceilings, and, at 122-foot, is just a bit too long for its new home. Instead, its neck and head extend out towards the elevator banks, welcoming visitors to the “dinosaur” floor. Learn more about the #Titanosaur: http://bit.ly/1Uw5hfT AMNH/D.Finnin

I think about D&D all the time, so being three hexes into the wilderness this weekend made me think about overland...

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I think about D&D all the time, so being three hexes into the wilderness this weekend made me think about overland travel and exploration. Here’s random thoughts, nothing revolutionary. 1. Light is no joke. I walked a trail a few hundred feet across our small peninsula in the dark to look at the stars and could barely find the trail again when I went to go back. And I had a light and was probably never more than thirty feet away from it. 2. The moon is really bright. When I wasn’t in the woods the half-moon cast enough light for distinct shadows and I could see, dimly, for quite a ways. 3. Woods are no joke. In thick woods all directions look the same. Good luck walking in a straight line or retracing your steps. 4. Wilderness encounter tables should include weather. Inclement weather should slow travel, and severe should force you to stop, or require a roll to not take damage (or fatigue, lose hit dice, etc.) if you keep traveling. 5. Supplies can be ruined by severe weather. The ...

Get back to civilization after three days completely isolated out in the woods and the first thing we learn is that...

Get back to civilization after three days completely isolated out in the woods and the first thing we learn is that the world is still trash. Originally shared by Casey G. http://poorlydrawnlines.com/comic/portal

I solved a puzzle room. That's never happened before.

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I solved a puzzle room. That's never happened before.

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T. rex's likely repertoire of guttural, low-frequency noises would be superb in a metal band. The microphone seems superfluous to requirements. No doubt gigs would be livened up by the devouring of the bassist during the encore. Also a pic of T. rex playing D&D at the link.

#itbegins

#itbegins   Originally shared by Marko Bosscher Huge monument discovered at Petra A huge monument has been discovered buried under the sands at the Petra World Heritage site in southern Jordan. The large platform is about as long as an Olympic swimming pool and twice as wide. Researchers say it is unlike any other structure at the ancient site. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36498234

Really hoping camping in early June means less mosquitoes.

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Really hoping camping in early June means less mosquitoes. I was reading about them yesterday, and it seems we might have spring species, but there might not be too many summer species out yet. We should also be too early for the biting flies.

Save vs. Death failed. Gotta remember to keep natural hazards in mind.

Save vs. Death failed. Gotta remember to keep natural hazards in mind. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-confirmed-dead-after-fall-yellowstone-hot-spring-n588556?cid=sm_fb

Andy Garske​

Andy Garske​ Paolo Greco​ https://www.instagram.com/p/BGbARZvvY6N/

Heading way up north to camp and fish this weekend. Can't wait to get on the water.

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Heading way up north to camp and fish this weekend. Can't wait to get on the water.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived at the scene to help comb the pear-shaped lake for the...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived at the scene to help comb the pear-shaped lake for the animal. "We will attempt to trap this alligator," Why do they always kill animals that taste human flesh? Because it's addictive. They need another fix. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gator-found-holding-human-body-its-mouth-florida-cops-say-n587456

The deadliest dungeon ever made is like the deadliest cocktail (and there’s a very gamer-like machismo around drinks...

The deadliest dungeon ever made is like the deadliest cocktail (and there’s a very gamer-like machismo around drinks like the Zombie and the Suffering Bastard… which belies their decidedly un-macho umbrellas and fruit presentation) – you’re a fool if you order it… so of course you do and that makes you the fool of the evening as you drink it. Some further performance may be necessary. Originally shared by Richard G there's no way I can get everything I want to say about Tiki and DnD in one post, so I guess this will have to be the first in a series. If I ever figure out how to say anything actually useful. https://lurkerablog.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/tikid-1-garys-hawaiian-shirts/

Crazypants.

Crazypants. Originally shared by Jonathan Tweet Licensed mental health professionals selling services and products to people who think they're under surveillance and manipulation by a Satanic conspiracy. This conspiracy uses multiple personalities and unconsciously encoded hand signals to secretly monitor and control them. One woman killed her son rather than let him fall into the clutches of the conspiracy. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/accordingtomatthew/2016/06/the-satanic-temple-sent-observers-to-a-ritual-abuse-survivors-conference-this-is-what-they-found

Be wary of the cassowary.

Be wary of the cassowary. Also a gameable illustration. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/how-dangerous-are-cassowaries-really/

Good night.

Good night. https://youtu.be/xullk11olmk

Just rolled up Dr. Red Feathers, drunken Raptor Doctor. He wears a top hat.

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Just rolled up Dr. Red Feathers, drunken Raptor Doctor. He wears a top hat.

Poorly Drawn Lines – Portal

http://poorlydrawnlines.com/comic/portal

That's my boy.

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That's my boy. #thekidsarealright #DnDisthegreatest #Illfightyou

Episode 2 of Preacher started strong.

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Episode 2 of Preacher started strong.

This was a great episode but I'm with Raph when it comes to Larping.

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This was a great episode but I'm with Raph when it comes to Larping.

How did I not know that director Shane Black was Hawkins from Predator?

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How did I not know that director Shane Black was Hawkins from Predator ? I really liked The Nice Guys . Had everything his movies should have, snappy dialogue, a mismatched pair of protagonists, a too-clever kid, off-hand violence, and entertaining henchmen. He mostly makes the same movie, but I like that movie. He also wrote The Last Action Hero though? Brutal.

Wasn't sure I would like the new TMNT version of Casey Jones since he and April are kids in this one.

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Wasn't sure I would like the new TMNT version of Casey Jones since he and April are kids in this one. But it didn't take long for me change my mind. He sees himself as the comic book version. And I like his new look.

Two gingers at the Two Gingers, photobombed by Mom.

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Two gingers at the Two Gingers, photobombed by Mom.

Two sports venues in one day? What?

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Two sports venues in one day? What?