The end of 2020 is finally upon us. Here’s hoping for a better year in 2021, though it looks like it will be a slow start and slow progress. Hopefully there will be more progress. It has been difficult here as well, though we could be much worse off. As for Star Wars Wednesday, you would think with more time and a great supply of new Star Wars content that I would have been posted more often. This might be the least I’ve done in a number of years, but I’m not going to check. So, here are are a few notes to end the year, and we’ll see how things go next year.
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Star Wars Wednesday - Catching Up, Sort of.
I have been long remiss in updating this blog. The days really run together. Like many, I’ve been working from home for an extended period of time, not that that seems to help in this instance. I didn’t even note the various Genesys RPG and related Gen Con news, of which there was some. I’ll blame part of it on often running an online game session on Wednesday nights, but that’s not really an excuse either. So, on with it.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Collapse of the Blog Entry
So, I knew I was busy over the past month…or more…but I didn’t realize I somehow missed all of June…. Anyway, as punishment, the platform just cleared my entire blog entry thanks to an errant key press…I guess. So, here’s it is again…probably shorter….
Read MoreStar Wars Collapse of the Republic Era Sourcebook Announced
More Clone Wars! Fantasy Flight Games announced the upcoming release of Collapse of the Republic, a new era sourecebook that follows up on the previously announced Rise of the Separatists (also coming soon). I worked on both books. This book works with all three RPG core rulebooks - Edge of the Empire, Age of Rebellion, and Force and Destiny.
Star Wars Wednesday - Clone Wars Comeback
The Clone Wars is making a huge comeback these days - on the screen and on the tabletop.
Read MoreStar Wars Rise of the Separatists Announced
Fantasy Flight Games announced the latest Era sourcebook for the Star Wars RPGs: Rise of the Separatists. It brings the Clone Wars and specifically The Clone Wars animated series to the RPG, and can be used with any or all of the existing core rulebooks. I worked on the product. It features, for the first time, the Jedi career, as well as clone specific careers. As usual, it also features four new species, and other era specific resources.
Star Wars Wednesday - Ghosts of Dathomir Resources
Ghosts of Dathomir is out, so some GMs and players are (hopefully) planning their new campaigns, or integrating the adventure into their current stories. This post has a few resources that both may find useful to their new campaign. It has some very minor spoilers - not more than what you might learn reading the back cover of the book.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Forged in Battle
So, it turns out that after a month of different conventions, I guess I just needed some time away from the blog. Or was tired. Or something. In any case, Star Wars Age of Rebellion Forged in Battle hit store shelves after debuting at Gen Con. I had a hand in it, so it's probably time to talk a bit more about that, now that it's out.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Future Power
"Always in motion is the future." - Yoda
It is always interesting to see how a product I've worked on fits into the ever developing Star Wars universe. Nexus of Power for Force and Destiny is now listed as shipping on the FFG website, meaning it will be arriving relatively soon. Actually, Special Modifications for Edge of the Empire is also about to arrive, but that's another story. I'm going to touch on recent Rebels episodes, so spoiler alert.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Star Wars Days
Monday was the increasingly popular Star Wars day, or May the Fourth Be with You. I tend to think a day later in May is more suitable, but a terrible pun is amusing and memorable, so most seem to be running with it. Sometimes, it seems like everyone is trying to get in on the action - a point made on Monday's @midnight show on Comedy Central. Lots of deals and a few really good announcements. And Celebration news and stories keep surfacing, especially now that more videos are hitting the internet.
Star Wars Wednesday - Lords of Nal Hutta
Star Wars Edge of the Empire Lords of Nal Hutta has been out for a bit now. Here are a few thoughts on my section, which is essentially the first chapter.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Target Acquired
With the holidays, and New Years Eve falling on Wednesday, I didn't get around to a last grab bag post of the year this time. I am trying to kick off 2015 on schedule, though. We'll see how long that lasts. 2014 was a great year for Star Wars, and 2015 appears to be even better. It got off to a great start with the return of Star Wars Rebels, and one of the best episodes yet. Even better, it opens up some new ideas for the RPG. Spoiler warning for the episode on this one - but I'm putting those observations at the very end of this entry with a wide gap in between so those that don't want to see it can read the rest of the post. Things like a few comments on Stay on Target. Happy New Year!
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Hockey and Holidays
It's that time of year again. With the holidays, why not add a little more Star Wars with a Star Wars night hosted by the local hockey team? Not in the area? There is plenty of holiday cheer to share...
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Blue Milk
Exciting times around town. The Kansas City Royals are on a fantastic, incredible, and fun streak through the postseason....and as of tonight are American League Champions. Still getting used to that, it's been a long time (as those who watched any part of any of the playoff series would know because it seemed the broadcasters said it about every three minutes). Between that and some writing, I've fallen a bit behind on the Stars Wars front this week...but I have a couple of things.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - A Royal Delay
This week's excuse for a late post is pretty good...my local MLB team, the Kansas City Royals, made the postseason for the first time in 29 years. Its more than a bit distracting at the moment - and they are winning so far, and had a weird but awesome game to start it all off. I thought about skipping the post at this point, but it's the debut of Star Wars Rebels tonight, and as you may have guessed, I am already a big fan of the show. So here are another quick few items that I would have normally expanded on.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Rebels on Target
Work travel has me out and about this week, so here's a few short items for now....On the plus side, it should show up first thing Wednesday instead of the last thing.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - We're All Fine Here. How Are You?
Sooooo.....that was painful, but things are running more smoothly on the computer front. Me personally? Not so much, but I'm recovering too from this summertime cold thing that's been going on all week. So, I'll just sort of ease back into this Star Wars blog thing...Star Wars Wednesday - Clone Wars & More
Since The Clone Wars Lost Missions came out over the weekend, here are a few comments and notes on things along the way. No spoilers, though. And a few other items that got pushed aside in the past few weeks for more important posts.
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - The Lost Missions
This is one of those busy weeks. Fortunately, The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions trailer was released and it looks great....
Read MoreStar Wars Wednesday - Star Wars Studded Week
I knew this past week would have some news about upcoming Star Wars stories and releases, but I didn't anticipate how much: RPG, new and old TV series, interviews, sneak peeks and a Blu-Ray release. Some are related. First, though, here's the latest on the RPG...
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