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General Chaos / Re: RUN FOR YOUR LIVES - Zombie Obstacle 5K

« on: August 14, 2011, 05:10:31 PM »

Ugh why can't this be around Chicago, I'd be on this in a heartbeat.

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Role Playing Public Radio Podcast / Re: Caleb is a mad genius (or Yet Another Fan Club Thread)

« on: July 29, 2011, 10:27:42 PM »

Agreed, this was one of the best laughs I've had since Gaga 2.0

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General Chaos / Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Author!

« on: July 25, 2011, 08:07:03 PM »

I need to get a Kindle.

I just got one for super cheap, and I have to say it's one of the best purchases I've made in almost a year. I've already started reading more than I did and it just looks so nice and is so easy on the eyes.

Also because the new Fighting Fantasy books actually use the processing power of the kindle as a mix between an ebook and an app. It does the die rolling, inventory management, and mapping all for you, with half off their books this month!

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General Chaos / Long Time Listener, First Time Author!

« on: July 24, 2011, 06:11:20 PM »

Hey everyone, I've followed RPPR for a long time, and they helped me get through many long car trips. I can honestly say there's only a handful of the actual plays I haven't listened to, and have loved all of the old and new faces. I've lurked on the forums for a little while too (starting when Caleb ran Andrew's Fortune, still one of my favorite AP's), and want to let any of the other RPPR fans know of a side project I've worked on for a few years.

Since late high school I've worked on a series of pulp fantasy novels, and have finally published them through Amazon's Kindle market. If you're into pulp, heroic fantasy I hope you'll take a moment and preview the first chapter or even buy it! Right now the first two novels are up, Rogue's Bane and Unearthed Destiny, each clocking in at a combined total of over 300,000 words, so for $2.99 you're getting your moneys worth. You can find both of my books on my Kindle Author Page at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005B48C3C




In addition, as a big thanks to RPPR if any of the hosts or AP participants are interested I'm giving away a free copy to each person that may enjoy it or know someone who enjoys that style of story. Ross, Tom, Caleb, Aaron, Cody...anyone! I'm, not really sure the best way to gift the novel through Amazon so feel free to contact me on my twitter Rick_Ferraro where I have updates on the novels, my blog of short stories and the setting for the novels, etc.

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Role Playing Public Radio Podcast / Re: Quantum Playtest

« on: July 24, 2011, 12:29:14 PM »

I might just be completely dense but I spent a good 10-12 minutes on your site and still don't see where a download link is at.

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General Chaos / Re: Zombies of the World - a web series nature documentary about zombies

« on: July 23, 2011, 11:17:34 PM »

Just tossed my review of it up on Amazon. I actually got a kindle today and tried it out again, and if anything it looks better than it did on the nook color. Great job. Here's a copy of the review below if you're interested:

Let me preface this first by saying I got this for Kindle, and it looks fantastic. Ross Payton obviously put a lot of time and effort formatting the book for Kindle use and it shows. The text and pictures are coordinated well for easy reading, and is definitely one of the few RPG supplements I'd recommend for the Kindle. None of the info is messed up or broken and the images are scaled to look very nice on the e-ink screen.

As for the content, it's a breath of fresh air and it's great that it works for any RPG. Not being tied to a system allows the book to shine in fluff, giving players and game masters many options for their campaigns involving the undead. Too many supplements focus on just one type or one origin, but this one ties together many real world examples and legends with some great tropes done in a very well written and creative fashion. I'd recommend this book to anyone that wants to try something new with the Undead in their games, or just something new in general.

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RPGs / Re: Road Trip nominated for Ennie Award

« on: July 22, 2011, 07:53:24 PM »

Hey this is Fenarisk from the SA forums and I voted for you out of spite just hating Iron Lich.

Also I guess Road Trip is good or something, if you like to play a game of BABIES (just kidding I voted you #1)

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Role Playing Public Radio Podcast / Re: Hunter The Vigil: Murder In The Pines (One Shot Proposal)

« on: July 22, 2011, 07:50:02 PM »

I'd totally be up for this. Usually any week night after 8 pm CST is good for me. Never able to find an nwod mortals/hunter game around me.

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Role Playing Public Radio Podcast / Re: Where do you listen to RPPR?

« on: July 20, 2011, 06:44:50 PM »

RPPR was the prime thing I'd listen to in my previous job where commuting was 3-4 hours a day stuck in the car on top of a 60-70 hour work week. If not for the actual plays I would have gone absolutely insane from that drive in traffic.

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RPGs / Re: The Ultimate RPG Resources thread

« on: July 19, 2011, 11:47:59 PM »

Just wanted to share this as a really great, really simple and nicely constructed mapping website that allows export of some really great maps. Works great for 4e or really any fantasy/wilderness styled games.

http://pyromancers.com/dungeon-painter-online

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General Chaos / Re: Best Internet Vidyas

« on: July 19, 2011, 11:11:18 PM »

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General Chaos / Re: Zombies of the World - a web series nature documentary about zombies

« on: July 19, 2011, 09:17:01 AM »

I mentioned this on another forum but the kindle version does look really good on a tablet/computer, and just checked it out on a nook color too. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants it on the go because the production quality is still great.

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Role Playing Public Radio Podcast / Re: I JUST FUCKING UPGRADED THE SHIT OUT OF THE FORUMS

« on: July 19, 2011, 09:13:06 AM »

The taptalk thing is what got me to finally sign up on the forums after a year of reading them from the shadows. It works great.