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I am a writer, duh... I love fantasy and Dungeons and Dragons, and that's what I write about. That's pretty much me in a nutshell, I mean, there's other sides to me, but I'd rather keep those to myself, mostly because they're either 'controversial' or 'innappropriate,'

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Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Which is better: Online roleplaying games or tabletop roleplaying games?: 1 of 32
Six warriors gather around a table, preparing for their next conquest, their next chance to change the world. Readying magic, blades, and cunning, these heroes will stand tall before the might of armies and conquer dragons. They have seen comrades fall, and been forced to kneel before god-like foes. Yet, through it all, they ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The unknown: 16 of 112
CuriosityIs it the end, or just a beginning?How do we prepare for when it nears?Is it a darkness, or is it a light?Why should the deaths of others bring tears?Are they divine, or simply just taintless?How do we know they don't walk among life?Are they pure, or is that just perception?How do we know that no angel brings strife... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to add voice chat to online PC gaming: 1 of 4
Adding voice chat to online gaming is a very simple process, which only requires one piece of hardware and one program (not including whatever game you're playing).First of all, you have to have a microphone or a headset that comes with a microphone attached. These are relatively simple to get, you can look them up online, or... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games How to choose a race and class in Dungeons and Dragons: 4 of 12
So your journey begins young... what are you? Oh... So, all you've done is roll 4d6s and gather your ability scores... Well then, I guess you have to exist for your journey to begin... What are you waiting for, get in gear, the world doesn't revolve around you... Oh, wait, nevermind, scratch that. The world DOES revolve aroun... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Campaign settings: An introduction to Eberron: 2 of 5
Eberron, the newest major campaign setting for Dungeons and Dragons, created by Keith Baker. It was created for a contest that Wizards of the Coast set up to find a new fantasy campaign setting for Dungeons and Dragons. It is probably best known (besides Dark Sun) for its use of psionics and more technologically advanced sett... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death: 49 of 120
She rode in across the plains, mounted astride her majestic unicorn. She was the most beautiful creature that I had ever seen.She dismounted and held out her hand. She flashed me a bright smile and kissed me sweetly. She was as beautiful as the fire of a phoenix, and as passionate; yet something always seemed to be missing.Sh... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Campaign settings: An introduction to Forgotten Realms: 2 of 4
Forgotten Realms is one of the oldest and best known of the Dungeons and Dragons campaign settings. It is a great campaign setting with much material, and many intertwining stories.The campaign setting first appeared in 1985, and has been a major part of Dungeons and Dragons for quite some time. The world is well known for it... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?: 39 of 74
To even believe that there is consideration for this idea sends chills through my spine. That our society believes so strongly that censorship, even masquerading behind a harmless 'rating' system, is such an important value, disturbs me to my very soul. Especially when our society places sex and nudity as a greater threat to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Understanding the basic principles of role-playing games: 3 of 5
The basic principles of RPGs... Well, I suppose it all depends on what you mean by that... The purpose of an RPG is the same as any other game, really, escapism and entertainment. People don't play a game unless you want to have fun and find it interesting.So what sets an RPG apart from the rest of the gaming community? As a ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 400 of 662
The Black-Stemmed RoseThe Widow Made He stepped out onto the dismal streets of the backwater city. Red rose petals trailed his steps a short way, before withering and dying as soon as they touched the ground. He wore a long, black robe that covered everything from his shoulders down and seemed to melt into the shadows at his ... More..