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Let’s Play No Man’s Sky – Going in Cold

My first gameplay of No Man’s Sky, went in totally cold and just (pardon the pun) winged it.

D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #23

This episode: After their narrow escape from Demogorgon, the party heads for Neverlight Grove but is diverted into The Oozing Temple by a cave in. A sentient gelatinous cube may be interesting, but the rising water and thinning air has them ready to leave as soon as possible. Shane shares his new rule on players purposefully killing their characters in order to introduce a new one.

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.

Attack of the D&D / RPG Memes IV!

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The hits keep coming. Well, some of them are hits. Some of them are misses. And some of them are just low blows. But the important thing is this series of posts continues to be popular so here’s yet another one for your viewing pleasure. Or pain. Or whatever.

If you missed the first one, here it is. And while you’re at it, don’t miss the second one. Come to think of it, here’s the third one, too.

And awaaayyy we go…

Unless it’s cursed, then it’s a lesson learned

I always suspected there was a flow to it

It always ends up there anyway…

Speaking of back up plans

The ladies love it

Shouldn’t that be cat’s magic missle?

Won’t you be, won’t you be… my victim?

Even harder to get than two front teeth

I could cut you down so low, it would take all your hit points

Wait, since when is a unicorn an animal companion? Sheesh, Saturday morning cartoons were so unrealistic

That Bard is draggin’ his rep down

WHEN THE RANGER ROLLS A 1

Way to keep the game punchy

That time of the character generation

d&d meme you do not meet the level requirement for this item

Actually, it’s a halfling suit of battering

Fortunately it doubles as a mess kit

Unspeakable madness for a nickel

And the halfling is the toy surprise

d&d meme playing with high leveled characters

Or: playing with DMs that have no concept of game balance

And speaking of game balance…

Finally, these words to part by…

Batman: The Killing Joke! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 62

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 8/6/2016:
Batman: The Killing Joke!

Highlights: Geek news; How does the animated Batman: The Killing Joke compare to the classic graphic novel? Special guest: Comedian and Brain Trust Show host Michael Brown.

Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.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 and Stitcher (and other fine podcast directories) after the live show.

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NEWS ITEMS

‘Batman and Harley Quinn,’ ‘Teen Titans,’ ‘Justice League Dark’ Movies Announced | TV Overmind
http://www.tvovermind.com/movies/batman-harley-quinn-teen-titans-justice-league-dark-movies-announced

The First 13 Years Of ‘Nintendo Power’ Can Now Be Read Online | Uproxx
http://uproxx.com/gammasquad/nintendo-power-read-old-issues/

World first: Skydiver plummets 25,000 feet — with no parachute | CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/31/us/skydiver-no-parachute-successful-landing-trnd/index.html

ABC confirms ‘conversations’ are underway for potential Star Wars TV series | Blastr
http://www.blastr.com/2016-8-4/abc-confirms-conversations-are-underway-potential-star-wars-tv-series

SHOW TOPIC: BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE

Does the animated version live up to the classic graphic novel?!

With guest Michael Brown of Brain Trust Show:
Patreon: http://patreon.com/braintrustshow
YouTube: http://youtube.com/braintrustshow

The Killing Joke Movie Is a Disaster, Right Down to Its Comic-Con Panel | Gizmodo
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-killing-joke-movie-is-a-disaster-right-down-to-its-1784176711

BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Trailer Redrawn – Comparison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFEHTAnsmGU

Buy The Killing Joke from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Killing-Joke-Kevin-Conroy/dp/B0169PXH2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1469809189&sr=1-1&keywords=the+killing+joke

Stellar Tactics alpha version – Impressions & Let’s Play

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First look and impressions of Stellar Tactics, a new Sci-Fi RPG from Maverick Games. Stellar Tactics will be available soon via Steam Early Access.

This video features beginning game play and a combat sequence.

From the developer:
Bringing back the nostalgia, excitement and wonder of classic RPG’s, Stellar Tactics will thrill you with a compelling narrative, deep strategic turn based ground combat system and rewarding open world space exploration. Build your team, equip your ship, explore the universe!

DC Rebirth Review #5: 7 Comics (Spoilers)

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Review of 7 DC Comics Rebirth related books with SPOILERS:

Hellblazer: Rebirth #1
Batgirl & The Birds Of Prey: Rebirth #1
Batgirl #1
Nightwing #1
Red Hood & The Outlaws: Rebirth #1
Justice League #1
Titans #1

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Rebirth –
DC Rebirth is a 2016 relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. Using the end of The New 52 initiative in May 2016 as its launching point, DC Rebirth is intended to restore the DC Universe to a form much like that prior to the “Flashpoint” storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of The New 52, including its continuity. It will also see many of its titles move to a twice-monthly release schedule, with all titles releasing at US$2.99.

D&D Out of the Abyss Notes #22

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This episode: Sloobludop ends as Demogorgon rises! (hint: this makes Shane a happy DM due to the carnage involved) Shane discusses another interesting player (not character) situation.

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.

Gary Gygax & The Empire of the Imagination! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 61

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 7/30/2016:
Gary Gygax & The Empire of the Imagination!

Highlights: Geek news; Author Michael Witwer & his Gary Gygax biography Empire of the Imagination. Special Guest: Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games.

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

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Shane Plays is carried on Krypton Radio!
Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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New Troll Lord Games Kickstarter!
The Hallowed Oracle: Troll Lord Games has partnered with Shane Moore of Abyss Walker fame to bring you even more Castles & Crusades! An all new adventure series, complete with new classes, spells and monsters!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/castles-and-crusades-the-hallowed-oracle

NEWS ITEMS

Star Trek: Discovery Officially Takes Place in the Prime Universe | Gizmodo
http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-trek-discovery-officially-takes-place-in-the-prim-1784196830

First Look – Test Flight of Star Trek’s U.S.S. Discovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqm9HSYbf0o

Nintendo NX is a portable console with detachable controllers (It also connects to your TV, and runs cartridges) | Eurogamer
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-26-nx-is-a-portable-console-with-detachable-controllers

Roll20 Becomes An Officially Licensed D&D Platform | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3597-Roll20-Becomes-An-Officially-Licensed-D-D-Platform#.V5o-mrgrKCh

Watch The Next PAX Live D&D Event In Cinemas | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3601-Watch-The-Next-PAX-Live-D-D-Event-In-Cinemas&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#.V5uifzkrKOE

Transformers Producer Enters Into Deal With Gygax Estate To “Oversee The Gygax Catalog” | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3595-Transformers-Producer-Enters-Into-Deal-With-Gygax-Estate-To-Oversee-The-Gygax-Catalog#.V5rJCbgrKCg

GUEST: MICHAEL WITWER

Empire of Imagination: Gary Gygax and the Birth of Dungeons & Dragons by Michael Witwer
https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Imagination-Gygax-Dungeons-Dragons/dp/1632862034/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469210311&sr=8-1&keywords=empire+of+the+imagination

NEXT WEEK: BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE

Does the animated version live up to the classic graphic novel?!

https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Killing-Joke-Kevin-Conroy/dp/B0169PXH2C/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1469809189&sr=1-1&keywords=the+killing+joke

Star Trek Beyond & Project Small Access! – Radio Show / Podcast Ep. 60

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Podcast for the Shane Plays radio show from 7/23/2016:
Star Trek Beyond & Project Small Access!

Highlights: Geek news; Spoiler free Star Trek Beyond discussion; Jonathan Lane and David Heagney, Jr. talk Project Small Access and Star Trek fan film guidelines.

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

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NEWS ITEMS

Every Difference in Batman V Superman’s Ultimate Edition | ScreenRant
http://screenrant.com/batman-v-superman-ultimate-edition-changes-differences/?view=all

Detective Pikachu Live-Action Movie To Be Produced By Legendary Entertainment | GameSpot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/detective-pikachu-live-action-movie-to-be-produced/1100-6442021/

Nintendo just introduced a mini $60 version of its first major game console, NES | Tech Insider
http://www.techinsider.io/nintendo-announces-nes-classic-price-release-date-2016-7

The World’s Last VCRs Will Be Produced In Japan This Month | Atlas Obscura
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-worlds-last-vcrs-will-be-produced-in-japan-this-month

Axanar: The $1 Million Star Trek Fan Film CBS Wants to Stop | ReasonTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxOkhC8-u3s

After Over A Decade, Here Comes A Brand New STAR TREK RPG!
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3570-After-Over-A-Decade-Here-Comes-A-Brand-New-STAR-TREK-RPG!&s=ca8d04484cfa82a6ea6d8cb65f40462c#.V5EB1biAOko
Modiphius Entertainment will be using their own 2d20 game system to power Star Trek Adventures, due for release in summer 2017. The game is based on the “Prime” universe, and covers Star Trek: The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager, Enterprise, and the TOS and TNG movies – everything except the recent JJ Abrams reboot universe.