Tech Tuesday - Particles, Forces, & Fusion

Over on sciencealert.com, they tell us "New evidence could break the standard view of quantum mechanics."  Find out how here.

Also, on gizmodo.com, they say "New Evidence Suggests a Fifth Fundamental Force of Nature."  Learn more here.

Finally, on atom-ecology.russgeorge.net, they suggest "COLD FUSION - Real, Revolutionary, and Ready Says Leading Scandinavian Newspaper."  Find out more here.

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RPG Media Monday - Movie Witches

First off, this isn't a post about Wicca as it is practiced or observed in the modern world, simply a look at several movies from recent years that depict fantastical witches in a fictional way.  With all of our grundies now properly unbunched, let's first look at Season of the Witch (2011).  This is fantastical in many ways but is grounded primarily in the Medieval era even starting off with scenes in the Crusades.  While some folks are not a fan of Nicholas Cage, and for me he is hit and miss, this one comes off as a very good D&D-esque movie with an adventuring party and a mission.  The special effects are fine to good while the story, as much as the characters make this a film RPGers should definitely watch.  With Ron Perlman, Claire Foy, and Christopher Lee as part of the cast, it's an easy movie to like despite having the lowest IMDb rating of the three I am presenting in this post at 5.4.

Next up, take a gander at Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013).  It has a Medieval Fantasy feel moreso than a Fairytale feel the name might imply.  The stars of this, including Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Famke Janssen, help carry this movie along and it has a number of recognizable character actors in the supporting cast as well.  The story might be a bit choppy but it is fairly straightforward recasting the named leads as all grown up and not going to take it any more.  There are a lot of magical effects in this film and much of it is quite inventive and spectacular.  Don't expect the moon and an RPGer can have quite a bit of fun watching this one.

Finally, check out The Last Witch Hunter (2015) for a modern setting with flashbacks to Norse mythological times.  Some very good effects throughout this movie though a few left me wishing the film had been more consistent on that score.  Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and Michael Caine make up the core of the cast with some memorable villains seeing less screen time.  In some scenes, Rose Leslie really steals the show and her character actually feels better written than the others, with Caine's minor character having some surprising depth as well.  There are a couple of points in the story that might feel confusing and I've often said the script seems like it was edited for time and perhaps had some things cut that should have been kept.  Nevertheless, worth seeing if only for the better magical effects.

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News for Movies, Television, and more
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Sunday Funnies - Gaming Humor

Over on RDigby's Deviant Art page, there is a Gamer Guide to Good Behavior here which has some humorous takes on the matter.  Here's a taste . . .

Also, on pinterest.com, you can explore all sorts of Gamer Humor here.  (Mind your step!)

Finally on the GamersOnGames YouTube channel, they share some gaming humor as well.  Enjoy!

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Humor, often gaming-related,
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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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Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.

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The Friday Grab Bag - Gaming, Old & New

Over on qz.com, they recently told us "Old-fashioned board games, not tech, are attracting the most money on Kickstarter" here.

Also, on gygaxmagazine.com, they shared an article penned by Cory Doctorow from issue #1 titled "DMing for your toddler" here.

Finally, on the Vsauce YouTube channel, they examine "Why Do We Play Games?"  Enjoy!

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Essentially, a clearinghouse for topics not covered

elsewhere or needing a particular focus.

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Throwback Thursday - Heroquesting

Over on victorgannongames.com, Vic recently wrote a rather forlorn article on not finding the old itch scratched by the classic game Heroquest.  Read his thoughts here.

Also, on boardgamegeek.com, user Nundo Bolas gives his impressions as a Dutch gamer here.

Finally, on the Wargamer: Fritz YouTube channel, he gives a review and a bit of a walkthrough of play.  Enjoy!

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A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming

 or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.

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Events & Play Wednesday - First Sunday @ Lake Geneva Games

Don't forget, this Sunday is First Sunday and that means open boardgaming at Lake Geneva Games from Noon until Nine!  You can sign up on the Facebook event page here and Like the LGG Facebook page here, please.

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News of Conventions and Gamedays as well as pictures

from those I have attended and games I have played.

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