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By Mike, on July 16th, 2012 So, what is a word cloud? A word cloud or word map is a type of weighted list where the more prominent something is, the larger it appears on the visual graphic. In this case, we’re talking about words. A site called Wordle makes it ridiculously easy to generate. Simply paste your text into the . . . → Read More: Word Clouds, a way to quickly catch someone’s eye?
By Mike, on July 12th, 2012 A friend recommended “Ready Player One” to me and I am loving it. Ernie Cline has written a very industry savvy novel here. YA with cross-over appeal? Check. Vaguely near-future sci-fi with elements of fantasy tossed in? Check. Future dystopia? Check. But where the book really shines is by summoning up all the nostalgia that . . . → Read More: Gamer for Life
By Mike, on June 28th, 2012 Well, fingers are crossed. For the fourth year in a row, I’ve sent off submissions to The Black Library, the publishing arm of Games Workshop and the primary dissemination point for Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 fiction.
This year was somewhat bitter-sweet for me since it is the last year that Black Library will be . . . → Read More: Submission sent to Black Library
By Mike, on June 18th, 2012 Okay, well the email conversation that inspired these posts is sort of winding down and so I begin what will probably be the last part of my ramblings on Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus”. I just want to re-iterate that I really liked the movie. Some of the things I’ll have to say below, might make it . . . → Read More: Some Random Disjointed Thoughts Regarding “Prometheus” – Part 3
By Mike, on June 14th, 2012 Yep – Still a lot of spoilers. Stay away until you’ve seen the film.
So yeah, in Part 1, I mentioned that watching “Prometheus” had gotten me to see James Cameron’s “Aliens” in a new light. Honestly, I should have seen this point of view for “Aliens” for a long time, and I’m kind of . . . → Read More: Some Random Disjointed Thoughts Regarding “Prometheus” – Part 2
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On the Tabletop. - Warhammer 40K dominates right now trying to get a new Space Wolf army done for Adepticon. Have about equal parts painted and not painted. Really hoping Grey Knights get an update in part 2 of Curse of the Wulfen.
- Looking forward to trying out the new Star Realms expansion.
- Also picked up Space Cadets: Dice Duel. Looks fun, but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
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