Monday Musings #60 🤬
AI wars on Mars, Black Lego, and Excellence in Gaming Awards!
Good Monday, Gamer!
I'm 0-2-1 as the leader of Mars FAE defense forces. Fighting for the survival of Humanity against the emergent AI threat known as OGRE. I've fought against the MK III and IV so far. To be fair, these are early games, and I'm helping Max play and think..because I'm a fan, but the Ogre tank is TUFFF! Steve Jackson’s Ogre is classic. There’s something incredibly satisfying about this wargame. The tactical options and sheer joy of strategizing against an impending mechanical doom are fantastic! My kiddo and I have been going head-to-head, and let me tell you, trying to take down an Ogre Mk III is no easy feat! If you haven’t played it yet, I highly recommend giving it a shot.
Prepping The One Ring's Moria Expansion for Open-Table Play
I’ve been diving deep into the Moria expansion for The One Ring RPG, prepping it for some open-table play sessions. The richness of the lore and the depth of the setting are perfect for creating epic, unforgettable adventures. Whether it’s exploring the dark halls or facing the ancient evils that dwell within, Moria promises some serious excitement and some new thoughts and methods about dungeon crawling. Can’t wait to get this rolling and see how the players tackle the might of Khazad-dûm! And if I have my druthers —I’ll convert the 5E Moira book for OSE play!
Awards - Stuff I Didn't Know I Needed to Play!
I stumbled upon an interesting blog post listing various gaming awards: Total Party Kill Awards 2023. Cool games I didn't know I needed on my table! Ramanan is my inspiration for The Mad Jay Picks!
This Week I Learned About Ekow Nimako
I also came across the incredible work of artist Ekow Nimako this week. His stunning LEGO sculptures are nothing short of breathtaking. The creativity and craftsmanship he brings to life through his medium are truly inspiring. You can explore his work here: Ekow Nimako. It’s always refreshing to see such unique art forms pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Kickstarter Pre-Launch: TinyCon.Events
Last but not least, I’m thrilled to announce the pre-launch of TinyCon.Events on Kickstarter! This project aims to revolutionize event scheduling for our gaming community. Whether you’re organizing game nights, conventions, or meetups, TinyCon.Events is designed to make it all easier and more efficient. We’ve got some exciting features lined up, and I’d love for you to follow our journey. Check out the pre-launch page and stay tuned for updates: TinyCon.Events Kickstarter.
That’s all for this week, folks! What have you been playing or discovering? Drop your stories and thoughts in the comments.
Catch you next week!
Sept:
RPGKC Monthly @Mind Games & Magic. Twilight: 2000 - Heavy is the Crown (pt II)
SharedHearth 5th-8th, Online
Oct:
Burning Wheel Con (Lodging Acquired!!)
Dec:
PAXU!! Lifted: Indomitable + Games on Demand