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2015-08-05

DM Summit @ Twisted Noodles

Spenser, Chloe, and I had lunch at Twisted Noodles today to discuss D&D Encounters at Comic Quest. Actually, I needed to hit the Starbucks there to earn some stars to regain my Gold standing. And actually, we spent more time talking about Spenser's upcoming Babymoon to Portland--I was that old guy with kids giving too much advice, Chloe was the excited good listener, and Spenser was awesome.


In any event, things have gotten a little confusing at Comic Quest & I assume we are not the only Adventure League Location which is currently struggling a bit. 


Let me review how I see the tables, this may be very inaccurate [just based on what I observe while walking past mostly]--
currently, we have six tables:
  1. Lost Mine of Phandelver--DM Andrew
    This table started up about half way through the season with some new players jumping in. They are having a blast. There are about 6 people at the table each week. The DM is doing a great job.

  2. Princes of the Apocalypse--DM Chris
    This table is moving through this season of D&D Encounters module with a lot of focus. They are likely on schedule to finish at the end of the season. Most of the players have been at the table the entire time.

  3. Princes of the Apocalypse--DM Robert
    This table is struggling a bit--player turn over, DM availability, etc. have caused them to fall far off the pace. Many of the players that started at this table have moved to other tables.

  4. Home Brew--DM Camille
    After DM Robert's table finished the free PofA material, DM Camille started a home brew adventure with several of the players from DM Roberts table. DM Camille often covers for DM Chris & DM Robert when they are not available so I am not really sure what the status of this table currently is.

  5. Rise of Tiamet--DM Chloe
    This table is doing great. There are 4 players that are very consistent.

  6. Rise of Tiamet--DM Spenser
    Again this table is on track to finish the season on time. Players are engaged--though I think he has lost a few and/or some may be a little spotty--but overall I think this is good.
so, in review, things look much more healthy then I had originally assumed. I think that we are in a good position to start planning for next season!

2015-08-04

Your Creativity Is Born of Boredom -- Felicia Day


From a creativity standpoint, the fact that everyone is always reflexively going to their phone and checking it means that you don't get bored. And basically your creativity is born of boredom. So your brain starts to connect things that they wouldn't connect normally.



Taken from the Gaming the Brain episode of Takei's Take.


2015-07-31

Elemental Evil--D&D Encounters S20 S17


Another great week of D&D Encounters starts at Chipotle. We saw an amazing Kragle license plate!


It was DM Chris' birthday and his amazing wife sent this incredible Dragon Cup Cake Cake!


We got some Video of the birthday cake presentation


Here is a close up of my amazing USA Kick's Ass lighter


More birthday cake goodness


We did a fairly good job singing!


Jack added skittles to the cupcake which is not a very good idea.

 

DM Chris' table continues to be on fire.


A look behind my screen.


 

Initially the outdoor sunlight was a bit of a drag


But the shop has new outdoor lights which rule.

Brian was on fire, as always!





There was plenty of room at the table.



There were a few crits rolled, but I did not get pictures of them all...





Fun night for everyone!

Actual Play Elemental Evil--D&D Encounters S20 S17