Tag Archives: star wars

Grand Wizard Tarkin and Racism in Star Wars

Today on Ask the DM we delve once again into the world of Star Wars: What the hell is a “moff”? Could I become one if I worked real hard at it? Simply put, a Moff is a title bestowed … Continue reading

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Rolling for the very first time.

Well, it’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted, and still don’t have any questions, so I thought I would do something different today.  I wanted to ask you all a question instead.  This requires audience participation to … Continue reading

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Geeks, Punks and You

This week we take a look at geek/nerd culture as counterculture: Your “Anarchy in the D&D” article got me thinking about the relationship between nerd culture and punk rock.  My two favorite things are nerd culture and punk music.  I’m … Continue reading

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Darth Jesus

Still haven’t received any new questions, so as promised here’s the first painting I finished for the upcoming art show in May.  I decided to do a Geek Religious Iconography series: The color is kind of funky because I used … Continue reading

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Tattooing in the Name of Geekdom

Once again I take a stab at talking tattoos.  I know this post won’t be the same as the original post I wrote that got deleted, but I never plan any of my writing, as I need to make sure that I surprise … Continue reading

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Like a Virgin

Once again, I’m writing a bonus blog, not because I have questions to spare (because I don’t, so give me more), but because I think this is an important question, and don’t feel like waiting to write a response: Hey … Continue reading

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A Few of My Favorite Things…

This week in Ask the Dungeon Master, we look more closely at me.  Because I’m awesome: Who are your favorite authors & what are your favorite books? How have you mined those books for game ideas? Every DM needs a little help … Continue reading

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Geek Life: Time to Pretend

For today’s Ask the Dungeon Master we discuss the psychological peculiarities of geeks: Dungeon Master, Is hoarding a secret problem amongst role playing folk? Also, when do you have enough dice, figurines, books, cards, etc? Zachary P When I first … Continue reading

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