Social Networking and Tabletop RPGs

As I run down on my 100th post, I made a decision to re-visit the 10 most visited posts I've made since I started this process back in May, and possibly add something to each of them.  In that same process, I've watched as this blog went from around 100 pageviews a month, heavily reliant on advertising I did myself via Facebook, to over 400 a month with most of the hits coming in from Google itself, while I've done little advertising.  What started out as a little experiment turned into something that was much more, and I have to say, I'm rather proud.

Hunt the Wumpus?!

Earlier in the week at Evil Avatar, I noticed a newspost that got quite a good deal of attention: Time put together a spread on the top 100 video games ever.

Generation V: Advanced Training

After looking at type charts and other various and sundry basics for the Pokemon Generation V metagame, I delved into the Smogon Pokemon Academy, looking to see what I'd need to know in order to prepare for Subway Battle Matchups.

Generation V: The Pokemon Essentials

At a friend's suggestion, I've picked up Pokemon Black 2, and have been exploring building a team in preparation for PAX East.  I've gotten about halfway into the game, and I'm already exploring what to expect once I enter the Subway for random battles, as well as what to expect at the conference itself.

Pokemon Type Charts

I've been dragged into re-trying Pokemon with Black 2's addition to the series.  While I've not yet completed enough to fully review the product (roughly halfway in), I'm liking what I'm seeing.  In order to get a handle on proper matchups, though, I've been looking repeatedly at weakness and strength charts based on type to find what is "super effective."  Hopefully they'll be helpful to more than just myself.

Fly Me Again

Traveller has been a game I've been putting a lot of attention into lately.  After the first character  I generated, I realized that I might need to make someone that was more useful to the party.

Traveller Character Generator

If you are at all mildly interested in Traveller, I found a Classic Traveler generator that will quickly throw together a character.

In other news, Shadow Warrior's out on GoG!  I have but one question.

A Caution: Amazon.com

As you enter the holiday season, and do the shopping that tends to be tied in with it, I caution you against using Amazon.com for any purchase.  Here's why.

40k Dictionary: *EQ

There are specific standards that 40k has.  Of them, there are three that particularly stand out, especially when doing math on whether a unit is good or not.

It's Official

After not being surprised at all, it's been announced:

The Old Republic will be free to play next week.

Game Fuel

What do you eat when you're marathon gaming?  Whether it's a raid, a 6 hour grind, a 8 hour D&D session, or a Desert Bus fundraiser, odds are, you've considered what would help you achieve whatever monumental task before you.  As someone who has to pull a work-related all-nighter on little notice an estimated once a month, I've put a lot of thought into this.

Landing a Piledriver

As a primarily PC gamer, I build my own machines.  While the process is one for another day, since I don't have a picture-based tutorial ready, I do feel the need to weigh in on AMD's latest release, the Piledriver CPUs they've been delaying for a year.

Disney and Star Wars

I admit, I initially winced when I heard about Disney's buyout of LucasArts. I expected it to be equivalent to the "Merchandising" scene in Spaceballs. And then I thought about it some more.