RPG Media Monday - The Mandalorian Episode Two

Still loving it.  Now I have to decide if I want to sub after the 7-day free trial expires so I can watch episode three when it drops or if I want to binge it later for a one-month / one-time fee.

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Events & Play Wednesday - Dune Food

As many will know, there is a remake of the Dune boardgame in the works.  In fact, it has been delayed.  Rest assured, some copies are on preorder at Lake Geneva Games and some of us await it with great anticipation.

Meanwhile, over on kitchenoverlord.com, they shared a recipe for "Spiced Stuffed Sandworm Bread" which we suspect will be enjoyed by many players of the re-release.  Check it out here!

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Sunday Funnies - Kirk Fu

Over on the Heavy Metal website, they made a gif-enhanced list of the various Captain Kirk fighting styles from original Star Trek.  Enjoy!

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Sunday Funnies - Facebook Humor

A couple of funnies came across my Newsfeed on Facebook this week that I wished to share here including a picture taken by Jim Kitchen which probably needs some explanation but for which I have none.

Also, the excellent Chris Comier posted this Sci-Fi meme-without-words last week.  Enjoy!

Finally, if Facebook Friends aren't giving you enough humor, Like their page here for Funny or Die, or join their Facebook Community here.

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The Friday Grab Bag - Book It

Over on io9.gizmodo.com, they explain "How to Tell if the First Draft of Your Novel Just Isn't Worth Salvaging" here.

Also, on rebellesociety.com, they give us "Writing Tips: Kurt Vonnegut’s 8 Essentials for a Good Short Story" here.

Finally, on writersdigest.com, we learn "11 Steps to Finding the Agent Who’ll Love Your Book" here.

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Events & Play Wednesday - Star Trek Day

Being that the first episode of Star Trek (The Original Series) aired on Thursday, September 8th, 1966, and that it has been fifty years in the making, I am boldly going to declare that Thursday, September 8th, 2016 will be the 50th anniversary of Star Trek.  In my mind, that makes it Star Trek Day!

Now, I fully understand that some folks like to mark April 5th, 2013 as Star Trek Day, fifty years before the date within the show that became First Contact Day, April 5th, 2063.  However, that will always be simply First Contact Day to me.  Star Trek Day needs to be a real world day with a real world reason for being.  The characters in the show don't think of "Star Trek" as a thing.

By the way, there has also been some news on the new series meant to start up next January.  Over on inverse.com, they report that "Klingon War Will Launch 'Star Trek: Discovery'" here.

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RPG Media Monday - Sci-Fi Art

Over on tor.com, an older article discusses "Art History Through Sci Fi-Colored Glasses" here.

Also, on io9.gizmodo.com, they give us "The Most Vibrant Pulp Science Fiction Art You'll See This Week" here.

Finally, on the Anders Ramsell YouTube channel, check out his take on Blade Runner in a short titled "Blade Runner - The Aquarelle Edition."  Enjoy!

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RPG Media Monday - Arthur, Kong, & Star Trek

We've got two films and a new series on the horizon that will probably be enjoyed by most RPGers and gamers of many stripes.  Over on the IGN YouTube channel, watch a trailer for the Guy Ritchie reimagining of Arthurian legend with the "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Trailer" that was shared at Comic Con 2016.  Enjoy!

Also, on the Kong: Skull Island YouTube channel, shared at Comic Con 2016, check out the "Kong: Skull Island" trailer.  Fierce!

Finally, on the Star Trek YouTube channel, they give us a "First Look [at the] Test Flight of Star Trek's U.S.S. Discovery" though we still know nothing about casting details.  Teasers!

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Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Darklands, Xia, & Railroads

Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Darklands: Mighty Monsters Part Deux" by Mierce Miniatures here.

Also, have a look at "Xia: Embers of a Forsaken Star" by Far Off Games here.

Finally, checks out "Railroads Second Edition - Special Run" by Social Hour Games here.

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RPG Media Monday - Star Trek, D&D, & More

Three from io9.com this week with the first being "The Star Trek TV Teaser Promises New Crews, Villains, Heroes, and Worlds" here.

Also, we've been following this news but let's get their perspective as "The New Dungeons & Dragons Movie Has a Director" here.

Finally, they inform us "Philip K. Dick Is Getting an Anthology Show, Courtesy of Bryan Cranston and Ronald D. Moore."  Learn more here.

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The Friday Grab Bag - Wars, Treks, & Other Stars

Over on empireofimagination.com, Michael Witwer told us, "I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This: Chicago’s Battle to Keep the Lucas Museum of Narrative Ar."  Read more here.

Also, on cinemablend.com, they reveal "The Revolutionary Way Star Trek Beyond Will Screen In Theaters This Summer" here.

Finally, on gamesradar.com, they take a more extensive view of the "Captain America: Civil War - full cast guide" here.

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Sunday Funnies - Gambit, Star Wars, & Time Travel

Over on the Harry Nathan YouTube channel, from a few years back, there is a funny video from the Pete Holmes show featuring an interview for the X-Men with Professor Xavier and Gambit.  Enjoy!

Also, on the Pierre Vallois YouTube channel, have a look at "Star Wars IV Titles in the style of Space 1999." Classic!

Finally, on the Improv Everywhere YouTube channel, check out the "Time Travel Subway Car."  Hilarious!

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Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Traveller, Hollow Earth, & Lazy Gamer

Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "Squadron Strike: Traveller" by Ken Burnside here.

Also, have a look at "Perils of Mars" by Jeff Combos here.

Finally, check out "The Lazy Gamer" by Team Tabletop here.

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Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Borgia, Emissary, & Folio #8

Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "House of Borgia" by Talon Strikes Studios here.

Also, have a look at the "Emissary - Tabletop RPG" by Edward Little - Shrike Studio here.

Finally, check out "The Folio #8 The Hidden Valoria" by Scott Taylor here.

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Media News Monday - Leia, Orion, & Pee-wee

Over on thefw.com, they tell us "8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Star Wars’ Costumes" here.

Also, on the Master of Orion YouTube channel, they share "Master of Orion: Voice Actors Revealed."  Enjoy!

Finally, on the Netflix US & Canada YouTube channel, we are treated to the "Pee-wee's Big Holiday - Official Trailer."  heh-Heh! Arrrrrrrrrrrgh!

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Sunday Funnies - Star Trek Video Laughs

Three videos from YouTube this week, all about Star Trek, with the first being from the ba55bar channel treating us to some "Cockney Star Trek."  Enjoy!

Also, from the huckbone channel, they envision "Star Trek as The A-Team."  Nice fit!

Finally, from the comedy4cast channel, a video all about the "Star Trek: Redshirts."  Poor fellows!

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Media News Monday - Science Plus

Over on io9.gizmodo.com, from when Ray Bradbury passed away over half a decade ago, they suggested we "Read the last thing Ray Bradbury ever wrote: An Ode to Books" here.

Also, on futurism.com, a couple years back, they heralded "Huge Collection of Free Science Books in Honor of World Literacy Day." Get the skinny of you missed it here.

Finally, on scifiagenda.com, they explain, "What the most mainstream lists of recommendations share is a tendency towards least common denominator appeal. Movies that stay in the middle and pacify the mind. It is our conviction that the thinking person often wants something more, something for both thoughts and senses; the visceral viewing of cerebral cinema."  There is quite a bit on that list I have yet to see.  I do highly recommend Moon (2009).  See the full list here.

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Media News Monday - Star Wars, Blade Runner, & Indiana Jones

Over on sciencealert.com, we're informed "The director of Star Wars: Episode IX wants to shoot scenes in outer space."  Find out more here.

Also, on complex.com, they told us "Harrison Ford Will Officially Start Shooting 'Blade Runner 2' This Summer, Ryan Gosling Included" here.

Finally, on whatculture.com, some time back, they gave us "9 Highly Questionable Actions Committed By Indiana Jones" here.

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Media News Monday - The (New) X-Files Again

As the third episode "Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster" of The (New) X-Files will air tonight, I thought I'd share a few of the links I found in researching the new show.  The first from mentalfloss.com let's you "Retrace Mulder and Scully's Footsteps With an Interactive 'X-Files' Map" here.

Also, on all-that-is-interesting.com, they expound on "The Scully Effect: How “X-Files” Helped Mainstream Women In STEM Careers" here.

Finally, on artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com, "David Duchovny on the New ‘X-Files’ and Why Mulder Was a Terrible F.B.I. Agent."  Learn more here.

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