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Star Wars Wednesday - Operation Archive Blog

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:02:03 +0000

While writing the previous post about the Alpha map, I suddenly got a notice from starwars.com that my Delusions of Grandeur blog would disappear this evening. Just like the notice 7 days ago, 30 days ago and 60 days ago. Fine, I'd long since archived the site....except I discovered over the weekend, I had no idea where the files were...

Greg Rucka's Alpha Map

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:25:54 +0000

So, it's been awhile since I've had a non-Star Wars post...or any other freelance related post for that matter. Hopefully that will change in the near future. There are a number of projects at various stages in the production and release process,many going back awhile now.

Today, though, I get to talk about a new product type for me, if not a new type of freelance, exactly. Over a year ago, Eric Trautmann, former editor of some of my WEG products, introduced me to novelist and graphic novel author Greg Rucka. Comic fans might know Greg's name from his DC, Marvel and Dark Horse titles, including 52, Punisher, Gotham Central, Hellboy and many more. He's known for his own series of intense graphic novels Whiteout and Queen and Country, through Oni Press.

Greg was looking for someone to help draw a map for the setting in his new novel. Something to aid him while developing the book. Somewhere big.

Star Wars Wednesday - d6 Magazine

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:03:55 +0000

I'm juggling a bunch of stuff this week, so this one will be short and sweet - a quick look at d6 Magazine.

Star Wars Wednesday - Nova Eclipse

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:02:58 +0000

This week, we take a look at the Nova Eclipse - the highly customized AR-37 Paragon-class light transport from Christopher West's maps and, and his personal game.

But first, a brief note that I was sorry to hear that Lucasfilm laid off Bonnie Burton (aka @bonniegrrl) this week, their long-time social network liason (and likely other duties I know nothing about). I only had brief contact with Bonnie, several years ago when she interviewed me for an article on my blog at starwars.com. Starwars.com announced that it was revamping the official blog, with their ongoing reworking of all things starwars.com that has been underway for awhile. The latest blog post is looking for feedback on what people want to see on the site, so now is the time to comment, if you want to see particular types of content, etc.

Now, on with the Nova Eclipse. We'll start once again with Chris' description, followed by my stats for Saga and d6 systems, as usual.

Star Wars Wednesday - AR-37 Paragon Light Transport

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:02:52 +0000

This week, I finally return to the RPG stats for Christopher's West's Mass Transit III/Boarding Action map. It's time to take on the AR-37 Paragon-Class Light Transport...but there's a bit of a wrinkle. The stock version of the AR-37 doesn't actually appear on this map, it's on Christopher West's successful Kickstarter Offworld Docking Port map. The one on Boarding Action? It's the Nova Eclipse, Chris' ship in his home game, which I'll tackle next week. The second level of the AR-37 appears on the Kickstarter Nova Eclipse map.

Star Wars Wednesday - Infographics

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:02:57 +0000

Infographics seem to be all the rage on the internet. They're great ways to distill facts or data (accurate or otherwise) down to an easily understandable image that highlights the point the creator is trying to get across. A new, or rather, a rediscovered series of Star Wars related infographics began making the rounds recently. It reminded me of some of past versions and put me on the hunt for others.

Star Wars Wednesday - X-Wing & Other Minis

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:49:57 +0000

Some new minis news this past week:

Star Wars Wednesday - Essential Endnotes

Sterling Hershey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:15:51 +0000

Jason Fry's Star Wars Essential Guide to Warfare was recently released. I haven't made it out to the store to pick it up yet, but will in the near future. Jason is now posting endnotes for the volume, which for certain types of fans and professional freelancers, can be highly interesting and informative.

Star Wars Wednesday - April Fun

Sterling Hershey — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:02:20 +0000

Another April, another bit of fun. I decided to join in rather later this year, on April 1. I might have done it sooner, but frankly, it sort of snuck up on me, and I didn't get a good idea until the day of. So, it's probably less polished than it might have been, but with limited time, I went with what worked.

Star Wars Wendsday-ish - SWRPG Old School Renaissance!

Sterling Hershey — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:01:47 +0000

Forgive the unusual timing, but this news couldn't quite wait until my regular Wednesday post. Star Wars roleplaying is about to enter the Old School Renaissance!