Tag Archives: games

Happy Gary Gygax Day

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

So, who is Gary Gygax?  He is the man who helped to create ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and tends to be the main name associated with it.  This game was clearly based on Tolkien’s work, but Gygax allowed people to live … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Game Over

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Pretty easy to figure out.  Always bittersweet when a game ends.) The game is done. The hero has won. Now what are we to do Since our adventure is through?

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Lords of Hyperscape: Still Viable as an Idea?

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I was trying to think of something to write about and I had a run of bad luck.  Every time I had an idea, I was pulled away and forgot it.  So, I finally sat down and began to wonder … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Book Champions vs Game Champions

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

  On Tuesday, I wrote a post about adapting an RPG (role-playing game) into a book and how changes have to be made.  I mentioned writing another post showing how I had to alter the 6 champions.  Let’s get right … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Making a Fictional Sport: Mouth Guard Not Included

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year, I made a post about various sports and activities that can be done around Windemere.  From what I can tell, I never went into any advice or tips or comedy about how to design fictional sports.  One reason … Continue reading →

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Opening Scene: Ichabod Brooks & Toy Tower

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

“Number thirty-eight!” a voice shouts from the multi-colored tower. The rubbery orb at the base opens up to show the bubble-filled room within. “We will only wait ten minutes before moving on to the next guest. It is a busy … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Lisa Burton Talks About Magi-Tech

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I have a special treat for everyone.  C.S Boyack’s lovely assistant, Lisa Burton, is touring blogs to promote his latest book: The Playground.  She is here to give her opinion on the combination of magic and technology.  As a very … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited: Game Vs. Book- Difference in the Details

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on December 12, 2013 . . . Day 12 of this blog’s existence.  Wow.  This is also really long.  I tried to clean it up, but it’s a topic that keeps coming back. At the age of thirteen, … Continue reading →

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Gamer’s Lament

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I miss the younger days Of boomerangs and hookshots Slaying evil with the family whip My days were filled With leveling and dungeons Soothing soundtracks in the air My enemies were strong Energy draining aliens And robot masters Driving me … Continue reading →

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Game vs. Book: Difference in the Details

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, which opened the door to several other dice-based roleplaying games. This hobby lasted through college and a few years beyond. If you think I’m outing myself as a … Continue reading →

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