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The Immortal Men #1 – DC’s The New Age of Heroes: Comic Book Review [Spoilers]

Guess what? There’s been a secret war of clans of super-powered immortals right under our feet for centuries and it’s getting uglier… Shane’s thoughts on The Immortal Men #1. This series was one of the New Age of Heroes series he was least excited about, but now that he’s read it has that changed? Plus: how does DC’s New Age of Heroes tie into DC Metal (or more to the point, does it really)? [SPOILERS]

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D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #74 – The Labyrinth / Spiral of the Horned King / March to Nowhere

The Spiral of the Horned King’s maze (not to be confused with The Labyrinth as a whole). Is Gash a friend or foe? The modrons’ long, sad March to Nowhere. Prologue to Yeenoghu’s Hunt (and how the heck do you say Yeenoghu, anyway). Readied actions. Sneak attacks, at range and otherwise. Damage from a character being pushed into another creature or wall, etc.? More short rest / long rest discussion plus a house rule from a viewer. Some DMs would rather their players not have Daern’s Instant Fortress.

This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.

Each video follows the most recent session with his group.

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Pro Comic Book Colorist Brett R. Smith! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 146

shane plays podcast title 4-28-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 4/28/2018:
Pro Comic Book Colorist Brett R. Smith!

Highlights: Veteran comic book industry pro Brett R. Smith talks the art and importance of coloring in comics, why personal relationships are the lifeblood of the industry, and how influential The Ultimates was to modern comics (and superhero movies).

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at 1011fmtheanswer.com  and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_4-28-18_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Podcast zinger is from Samuel L Jackson on Nick Fury – Origin Stories | SYFY WIRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWAkEdJgWI

NEWS ITEMS

JAWBREAKERS- LOST SOULS graphic novel indiegogo:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jawbreakers-lost-souls-graphic-novel#/

2018 EISNER AWARDS Nominations | Newsarama
https://www.newsarama.com/39672-2018-eisner-awards-nominations.html

Why the MCU Is Legally Obligated to Include Samuel L. Jackson | MovieWeb
https://movieweb.com/marvel-movies-mcu-samuel-l-jackson-legal-obligations/

GUEST: BRETT R. SMITH

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Condensed and adapted from Amazon:
Brett R. Smith is a professional commercial artist working in the comic book industry as a color artist, a storyboard artist in the advertising industry, and a graphic artist for multiple clients. He holds a B.F.A. in Animation. Smith started in the commercial art field in 1995 as an in-house color artist for Chaos! Comics. Since then he has worked with a wide array of clients, including Marvel and DC Entertainment, contributing to multiple premier properties and licenses including The Avengers, Batman, Superman, GI Joe, Wolverine, Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Hulk and Detective Comics. Brett also helped create the successful Thump: The First Bundred Days and Clinton Cash books.
https://www.amazon.com/Brett-R.-Smith/e/B01IW7OKX0

Color Fusion, Inc. (Brett’s website):
https://www.brs76.com/

Brett’s listings on Comic Book DB:
http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=4545

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Let’s Play Pathfinder: Kingmaker Beta #6 – Ancient Tomb

We catch up to Tartuccio in the Ancient Tomb, recruit one of his companions (the downer cleric, but hey we need a cleric) and give the rest a nice old fashioned beat down. When we catch up to the evil little gnome again, we find out he can be literally more cold-blooded than we thought. We need a rest from resting.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – an isometric CRPG inspired by the gameplay experience of classics like Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights!

Have you got what it takes to rule a kingdom? With the help of your advisors you take care of the affairs of your subjects and communicate with delegates of the neighboring kingdoms. But it’s not just all politics! Trolls, bandits, and other dangerous beasts are threatening the lands and it is up to you to end their threat. Explore, engage in real-time strategic combat, discover treasure and ancient artifacts, and become the ruler of the Stolen Lands!

But you won’t be undertaking this adventure alone – many companions will join you on your journey, lending their strength to yours. Together, you can conquer any foe and overcome the greatest challenges. And they’re not just soulless puppets – like you, they have their own story, goals, and motivations! Talk to them, get to know them by the campfire during your adventures. Watch them become your loyal friends – or turn on you if you betray their trust.

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D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #73 – The Labyrinth / Adamantine Tower

The Labyrinth continues with gargoyles and shadow demons at the mysterious adamantine tower. How often can you take a short rest? Dim light vs. bright light in game terms. How long does a readied action last? Surprise rules. What exactly are hit points? Challenge clever players, don’t cheat them.

This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.

Each video follows the most recent session with his group.

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Dragon Heresy: 5E Norse-Inspired Fantasy RPG! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 145

shane plays podcast title 4-21-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 4/21/2018:
Dragon Heresy: 5E Norse-Inspired Fantasy RPG!

Highlights: Douglas Cole of Gaming Ballistic goes berserk talking about Dragon Heresy, his 5E Norse-inspired fantasy roleplaying game! Plus: realistic Viking shields and a new adventure for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy.

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at 1011fmtheanswer.com  and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_4-21-2018_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Heroes & Angels ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don’t want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.

Podcast zinger from Erik the Viking (1989).

NEWS ITEMS

2001: A Space Odyssey returns to theaters in 70mm for its 50th anniversary | AV Club
https://news.avclub.com/2001-a-space-odyssey-returns-to-theaters-in-70mm-for-i-1824281446

Amazon Has Committed To Five Seasons of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Series and it Will Cost Them $1 Billion to Produce
https://geektyrant.com/news/amazon-has-committed-to-five-seasons-of-the-lord-of-the-rings-series-and-it-will-cost-them-1-billion-to-produce

D&D Endless Quest books are coming from Penguin Random House in September
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/ZEQ/endless-quest

GUEST: DOUGLAS COLE OF GAMING BALLISTIC

The Dragon Heresy Introductory Set Fantasy RPG: Explore and conquer in a Norse-inspired land with Dragon Heresy, with modified 5E rules. Secure your place in the sagas, or die trying!

Dragon Heresy Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2101297466/the-dragon-heresy-introductory-set-fantasy-rpg

Announcing Hall of Judgment for Dungeon Fantasy RPG | Steve Jackson Games
http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/2018-04-01

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Star Trek Discovery Revisited & Star Trek News! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 144

shane plays podcast title 4-14-2018Podcast version of the Shane Plays Geek Talk radio show from 4/14/2018:
Star Trek Discovery Revisited & Star Trek News!

Highlights: Returning guest Brent Bristow makes his case (as a longtime Trek fan) for Shane to give Star Trek Discovery another chance. Also: Star Trek news, and which Trek actors has Brent played sax on stage with?

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1 PM Central on 101.1 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at 1011fmtheanswer.com  and on the Tune In Radio app and iHeart Radio apps. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!

Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music, SoundCloud & Stitcher (plus other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

Direct MP3 Download:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/shaneplays/Shane_Plays_4-14-18_podcast.mp3

Listen Here via Embed:

SHOW NOTES

Shane Plays sponsor Arkansas RPG Con 2018 (August 11th) badge sales are now open. Vendor and Sponsorship options also open. Go to http://ARPGCON.COM for more info and make sure to follow Arkansas RPG Con on Facebook.

Heroes & Angels ComiCon: April 28th, 10am-4pm, at the Greenbrier Event Center (Greenbrier, AR). Heroes and Angels ComiCon! You don’t want to miss this, tons of activities for the kids, special guests, and free admission! Donations will be accepted, all proceeds go to Heroes and Angels, a non profit organization that provides assistance to families affected by childhood cancer and to military families in need.

Podcast zinger is from The Philosophy of Gene Roddenberry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjk7ECPiprY

NEWS ITEMS

Zachary Quinto: Paramount Eager For More Star Trek, May Be Planning More Than One Movie | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/13/zachary-quinto-paramount-eager-for-more-star-trek-may-be-planning-more-than-one-movie/

Star Trek Adventures Red Alert Rules beta version from Modiphius currently free as PDF:
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/239622/Star-Trek-Adventures-Red-Alert-Rules

12 Deep Space Nine Actors Joining “Star Trek Online – Victory Is Life” Revealed | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/12/12-deep-space-nine-actors-joining-star-trek-online-victory-is-life-revealed/

Meet Discovery’s Captain Pike | StarTrek.com
http://www.startrek.com/article/meet-discoverys-captain-pike

Check Out USS Enterprise From ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ In 2019 Ships Of The Line Calendar | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/04/08/check-out-uss-enterprise-from-star-trek-discovery-in-2019-ships-of-the-line-calendar/

Klingon Tourism Center Opens In Sweden And They Have Something To Say About ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ | TrekMovie.com
https://trekmovie.com/2018/02/09/klingon-tourism-center-opens-in-sweden-and-they-have-something-to-say-about-star-trek-discovery/

Star Trek Actress Marries Leonard Nimoy’s Son | The Wrap
https://www.thewrap.com/star-trek-actress-marries-leonard-nimoys-son/

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Brent Bristow and Sir Patrick Stewart

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Brent Bristow, Misha Collins & William Shatner


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Let’s Play Pathfinder: Kingmaker Beta #5 – Oleg’s Trading Post

The bandits retaliate at Oleg’s Trading Post as expected, but we’re ready like a ready thing. What’s the haps, Happs? A safe night’s rest, a strange fog, a dreamy nymph, our first round of obligatory companion chats, and then it’s off to hunt the Stag Lord! An odd stranger offers us guidance.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – an isometric CRPG inspired by the gameplay experience of classics like Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights!

Have you got what it takes to rule a kingdom? With the help of your advisors you take care of the affairs of your subjects and communicate with delegates of the neighboring kingdoms. But it’s not just all politics! Trolls, bandits, and other dangerous beasts are threatening the lands and it is up to you to end their threat. Explore, engage in real-time strategic combat, discover treasure and ancient artifacts, and become the ruler of the Stolen Lands!

But you won’t be undertaking this adventure alone – many companions will join you on your journey, lending their strength to yours. Together, you can conquer any foe and overcome the greatest challenges. And they’re not just soulless puppets – like you, they have their own story, goals, and motivations! Talk to them, get to know them by the campfire during your adventures. Watch them become your loyal friends – or turn on you if you betray their trust.

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D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #72 – The Labyrinth

The homebrew subplot in Gauntlgrym has wrapped so it’s back to the expedition in the Underdark! Vizeran wants his book back, which is awkward. The Labyrinth charges at our heroes with lots of minotaurs! Another ride on the antimagic field train. Can players be disruptive by nature while still taking the game seriously?

This is an ongoing series of Shane’s notes, thoughts and tips for running the D&D adventure Out of the Abyss, which is the tabletop portion of the Rage of Demons story line.

Each video follows the most recent session with his group.

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Let’s Play Pathfinder: Kingmaker Beta #4 – Oleg’s Trading Post

We find Oleg’s Trading Post with the Stag Lord’s thugs already there giving Oleg and his sweet dove Svetlana a hard time… so we smack them around like the brutal heroes we are. Preparations for the inevitable retaliation (cue “A-Team” theme). First round of leveling up.

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – an isometric CRPG inspired by the gameplay experience of classics like Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights!

Have you got what it takes to rule a kingdom? With the help of your advisors you take care of the affairs of your subjects and communicate with delegates of the neighboring kingdoms. But it’s not just all politics! Trolls, bandits, and other dangerous beasts are threatening the lands and it is up to you to end their threat. Explore, engage in real-time strategic combat, discover treasure and ancient artifacts, and become the ruler of the Stolen Lands!

But you won’t be undertaking this adventure alone – many companions will join you on your journey, lending their strength to yours. Together, you can conquer any foe and overcome the greatest challenges. And they’re not just soulless puppets – like you, they have their own story, goals, and motivations! Talk to them, get to know them by the campfire during your adventures. Watch them become your loyal friends – or turn on you if you betray their trust.