Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I really would like to GM
This is just a simple rant. I really want to DM. I really enjoy playing role playing games it is one of my favorite things to do. I really enjoy devising stories for my friends to enjoy. I like to mess with my player's minds. It's a lot of fun. Lately I haven't been able to GM a serious game for more than one session in several months. I am going into withdrawals.
Vindication :) This is not intended to be a flame post
Hurray and Huzzah I have been vindicated by Clint. Sorry Utsquishy but I did post the Savage worlds question about the number of figures per square on the official Savage worlds forum. I got an answer back from Clint. Assuming standard scale and medium Characters One figure per square. You can have an ally pass though a square but you can't have more than on figure per square and have them act normally.
http://www.peginc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25948 for clint's answer.
For the question see http://vizionstudios.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-deeptwo-hundred-feet-thats-like-20.html
http://www.peginc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25948 for clint's answer.
For the question see http://vizionstudios.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-deeptwo-hundred-feet-thats-like-20.html
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The case of the missing I
We got a new wii game for Christmas this year, it is "Wii Sports Resort". Let me tell you it is addictive.
The game is set on a virtual Island Resort. One of the mini games is Island fly over. The object of the game is to find as many point of interest (I's) as possible. There are 80 possible I's to find. I have found 79 and have no idea where the last one could be. Confounded game.
The game is set on a virtual Island Resort. One of the mini games is Island fly over. The object of the game is to find as many point of interest (I's) as possible. There are 80 possible I's to find. I have found 79 and have no idea where the last one could be. Confounded game.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Something has got to be done. (parental discretion is advised no really I am not sure young readers should read this one)
I am not sure what but something has to be done. I have found something disturbing, I guess you could call it Utah's dirty secret. Every year since 2000 Utah has had a rape rate higher than the national average. Supposedly in 2003 Utah's rape rate was second only to Alaska. (reported in the salt lake Tribune)
Last year, the rate was not the second highest in the nation but is was still above average. In my opinion that is simply not acceptable. Of course I am not sure what to do about it. I am already an advocate for responsible gun ownership and concealed carry. A weapon is a great explanation point to NO!
Rape is an infuriating topic for me, I have known victims and have seen the emotional trauma and pain that is the result of the assault. Many of the victims feel that the attack was somehow their fault. I can't emphasize this enough, it is not the fault of the victim. The victim didn't have a choice in the matter. It is the sole fault of the attacker. I am not just talking about the attackers that come from the bushes. I'm also talking about date rapists as well. In the case of date rape it is still the fault of the rapist and not the fault of his victim.
There are predators among us. I believe they used the feeling of guilt and shame their victims feel as s cloak to hide their despicable actions so they can prey on other victims. I think that somehow we need to pierce the cloak of secrecy take away the predator's camouflage and bring them to justice.
One of my cousins had an idea of what to do with rapist. He suggested locking them in a room with 5 of her biggest friends for 10 min. The friends should be given baseball bats. If the rapist can walk out his punishment is over. If not well that is just too damn bad.
I am not sure I disagree with him.
Last year, the rate was not the second highest in the nation but is was still above average. In my opinion that is simply not acceptable. Of course I am not sure what to do about it. I am already an advocate for responsible gun ownership and concealed carry. A weapon is a great explanation point to NO!
Rape is an infuriating topic for me, I have known victims and have seen the emotional trauma and pain that is the result of the assault. Many of the victims feel that the attack was somehow their fault. I can't emphasize this enough, it is not the fault of the victim. The victim didn't have a choice in the matter. It is the sole fault of the attacker. I am not just talking about the attackers that come from the bushes. I'm also talking about date rapists as well. In the case of date rape it is still the fault of the rapist and not the fault of his victim.
There are predators among us. I believe they used the feeling of guilt and shame their victims feel as s cloak to hide their despicable actions so they can prey on other victims. I think that somehow we need to pierce the cloak of secrecy take away the predator's camouflage and bring them to justice.
One of my cousins had an idea of what to do with rapist. He suggested locking them in a room with 5 of her biggest friends for 10 min. The friends should be given baseball bats. If the rapist can walk out his punishment is over. If not well that is just too damn bad.
I am not sure I disagree with him.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Allstate insurance good for something after all.
I just talked to my insurance agent. He said that with my policy as long as the damage is less than 1000 dollars my insurance rate will not go up. He further stated with my insurance I can have one accident in three years over 1000 dollars and my rates will not go up.
That make me feel a bit better. Yesterday still should have been drown at birth.
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That make me feel a bit better. Yesterday still should have been drown at birth.
Allstate insurance
Adam (something)
(801) 5714477
Sad tale today.
Two days ago. Well I have a book that describes what should have happened to that day. According the that author, "There are some days that should be drowned at birth and everyone sent back to bed with brandy, a box of chocolates, and a warm energetic companion." (The cipher)
To start out Trajen is getting to be fond of temper tantrums. He had a couple of really good ones that day. I'm not sure why. Temper tantrums do not get him what he wants.
The second reason two days ago should have been drown at birth is I backed my xterra into a parked Honda Pilot damaging the both rear bumpers. I had no idea who the owner of the pilot was so I called the police.
The owner showed up before the police. As she pulled up, in a separate car, she informed me she was the owner. I told her the police were already on the way. She calmly waited for the officer to arrive. When I apologized for crashing into her car she hastened to reassure me that these things happen.
We waited for the officer to arrive, when he did we filled out the paperwork and that was that.
I am now trying to reach our insurance agent. That in of itself has been a comedy of errors. I am not saying that my agent is bad, on the contrary he's quite good. The problem lies with me, I can't remember my new phone number.
I personally am very grateful that she was so gracious about the situation.
See I told you Two days ago should have been drown a birth.
To start out Trajen is getting to be fond of temper tantrums. He had a couple of really good ones that day. I'm not sure why. Temper tantrums do not get him what he wants.
The second reason two days ago should have been drown at birth is I backed my xterra into a parked Honda Pilot damaging the both rear bumpers. I had no idea who the owner of the pilot was so I called the police.
The owner showed up before the police. As she pulled up, in a separate car, she informed me she was the owner. I told her the police were already on the way. She calmly waited for the officer to arrive. When I apologized for crashing into her car she hastened to reassure me that these things happen.
We waited for the officer to arrive, when he did we filled out the paperwork and that was that.
I am now trying to reach our insurance agent. That in of itself has been a comedy of errors. I am not saying that my agent is bad, on the contrary he's quite good. The problem lies with me, I can't remember my new phone number.
I personally am very grateful that she was so gracious about the situation.
See I told you Two days ago should have been drown a birth.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
I love conspiracy theories.
I love conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are great. My current favorites are the ones surrounding the JFK assassination. There is no direct evidence of anything other that Lee Oswald killed JFK, by himself with no help, yet there is always so much controversy surrounding the facts. If Jack Ruby could have kept control of his temper and not killed Oswald perhaps all of the controversy would have never been.
I wonder if most of the controversy surrounding the assassination stem from Oliver Stone’s Movie JFK. It seems that so many people take this move as fact when Mr. Stone admitted that he took artistic license with the timeline and the facts.
Mr. Stone’s movie maintains the theory of the so-called magic bullet, and The Pristine bullet. Mr. Stone also maintains that Oswald was a poor shot and could not have possibly fired 3 bullets in six seconds from a bolt-action rifle.
The magic bullet theory is as follows. At the time of the second shot JFK and the Texas Governor were struck. The adherents of the magic bullet there claim that in order for a single bullet to have struck JFK and the Governor and created a single wound path though both men it would have had to enter JFK’s back then exited JFK just under his neck going up. Then the bullet would have to pause in mid air. Turn left then right and enter the Governor’s body under his right armpit exit his chest just under his left nipple continue on though his left wrist and into left thigh.
The problem with this theory is obvious bullets do not behave this way. The adherents of this theory argue that there is no way one shot could have produced the wound path. They claim based on the wounds received by both men there must be more that one shooter. On the surface they seem to be right but there is a fundamental problem with this theory.
In order for this theory to work JFK and the Governor must be seated at the same height and width in the car. The Magic bullet theory also requires the Governor to be facing forward at the time of the shot. If you look at the tape of the assassination and the type of car used you will find that JFK was actually sitting 6 inches to the right and 3 inches higher than the Governor. In addition the Governor was not facing forward but had turned his body sharply to the right. With the correct seating arrangement in mind one can trace a single path though all of the entry and exit wounds on both Men. So much for the “Magic Bullet”
The so-called Pristine Bullet is even easier to debunk. According to the theory the bullet found with The Governor’s body could not have been fired it was not damaged enough. It had to have been planted by someone. Mr. Stone’s movie Claims that Jack Ruby planted it to frame Oswald. A quick glance at the photos of the bullet shows the errors the bullet is not pristine. It has obvious striations from rifling and the bullet is dented.
Mr. Stone’s movie claims the Oswald was a poor shot and could not have hit JFK at a distance of 88 yards and could not have possibly fired 3 shots in 6 seconds.
There are two problems with this theory. One Oswald was a Marine and rated was rated by the Corps as a Marksman. He regularly hit 48 and 49 out of a possible 50 at 200 yards.
The problem with 3 shots in 6 seconds well this is where Mr. Stone took artistic license with the timeline. The actual footage of the assassination reveals that all three shots were fired in 8 seconds not 6. More than enough time for an 80-year-old man to demonstrate for the History Channel that it quite possible to fire 3 shots in less than 8 seconds.
I have to admit that Personally I’d rather there was a conspiracy. I find that having more than one person involved in the shooting is more comfortable. I say comfortable because after analyzing my feelings involved I realized the idea of one man on his own being able to kill the most protected man in the United States to be frightening. After all if one man determined to kill JFK succeeded how easy would it be for a person bent on my death to kill me? It is a sobering thought.
Perhaps this others share my fear? Perhaps this fear is what really keeps these conspiracy theories going?
What are your thoughts?
Conspiracy theories are great. My current favorites are the ones surrounding the JFK assassination. There is no direct evidence of anything other that Lee Oswald killed JFK, by himself with no help, yet there is always so much controversy surrounding the facts. If Jack Ruby could have kept control of his temper and not killed Oswald perhaps all of the controversy would have never been.
I wonder if most of the controversy surrounding the assassination stem from Oliver Stone’s Movie JFK. It seems that so many people take this move as fact when Mr. Stone admitted that he took artistic license with the timeline and the facts.
Mr. Stone’s movie maintains the theory of the so-called magic bullet, and The Pristine bullet. Mr. Stone also maintains that Oswald was a poor shot and could not have possibly fired 3 bullets in six seconds from a bolt-action rifle.
The magic bullet theory is as follows. At the time of the second shot JFK and the Texas Governor were struck. The adherents of the magic bullet there claim that in order for a single bullet to have struck JFK and the Governor and created a single wound path though both men it would have had to enter JFK’s back then exited JFK just under his neck going up. Then the bullet would have to pause in mid air. Turn left then right and enter the Governor’s body under his right armpit exit his chest just under his left nipple continue on though his left wrist and into left thigh.
The problem with this theory is obvious bullets do not behave this way. The adherents of this theory argue that there is no way one shot could have produced the wound path. They claim based on the wounds received by both men there must be more that one shooter. On the surface they seem to be right but there is a fundamental problem with this theory.
In order for this theory to work JFK and the Governor must be seated at the same height and width in the car. The Magic bullet theory also requires the Governor to be facing forward at the time of the shot. If you look at the tape of the assassination and the type of car used you will find that JFK was actually sitting 6 inches to the right and 3 inches higher than the Governor. In addition the Governor was not facing forward but had turned his body sharply to the right. With the correct seating arrangement in mind one can trace a single path though all of the entry and exit wounds on both Men. So much for the “Magic Bullet”
The so-called Pristine Bullet is even easier to debunk. According to the theory the bullet found with The Governor’s body could not have been fired it was not damaged enough. It had to have been planted by someone. Mr. Stone’s movie Claims that Jack Ruby planted it to frame Oswald. A quick glance at the photos of the bullet shows the errors the bullet is not pristine. It has obvious striations from rifling and the bullet is dented.
Mr. Stone’s movie claims the Oswald was a poor shot and could not have hit JFK at a distance of 88 yards and could not have possibly fired 3 shots in 6 seconds.
There are two problems with this theory. One Oswald was a Marine and rated was rated by the Corps as a Marksman. He regularly hit 48 and 49 out of a possible 50 at 200 yards.
The problem with 3 shots in 6 seconds well this is where Mr. Stone took artistic license with the timeline. The actual footage of the assassination reveals that all three shots were fired in 8 seconds not 6. More than enough time for an 80-year-old man to demonstrate for the History Channel that it quite possible to fire 3 shots in less than 8 seconds.
I have to admit that Personally I’d rather there was a conspiracy. I find that having more than one person involved in the shooting is more comfortable. I say comfortable because after analyzing my feelings involved I realized the idea of one man on his own being able to kill the most protected man in the United States to be frightening. After all if one man determined to kill JFK succeeded how easy would it be for a person bent on my death to kill me? It is a sobering thought.
Perhaps this others share my fear? Perhaps this fear is what really keeps these conspiracy theories going?
What are your thoughts?
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