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Revisit- Dungeons & Dragons: A Basic Walkthrough

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This was first published on May 10th, 2013.  It was a comedic answer to how ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ work.  Hope people enjoy it. I’ve been asked by many people to explain Dungeons & Dragons.  I bring this game up a … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: The Game and the Series

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, Victoria Zigler asked two questions: Is that bit in your bio about the fear of alligators true? I’m twitchy around alligators, sharks, and crocodiles.  Something about aquatic predators in general make me nervous, which might stem from stumbling onto … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs 73-100 + Bonus Level

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Zee Finale! The Code Our secret weapon Giving us a needed edge Against unfair foes * The Olden Days of Blocky Limbs Razor edged pixels A step above stick figures Acknowledge your past * Striving for Beyond Realism I see … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs 17-44

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in 2013, I started posts under this title.  Originally, these Haiku were going to be part of a book with pictures, which hid letters for a final Haiku.  Played off the Easter Egg idea, but the artist couldn’t … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 9-12

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Sanely Yelling at the Television I hear whispering Of my friends who are my squad They can hear me too – Wide Berth Needed Newest type of play Where we punch and swing and jump A threat to all near … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 5-8

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Body of the Game Remember cartridge Who evolved into a disk Homes of hidden worlds * Red, White, and Yellow The three-pronged lifeline A snake that brings sound and sight Curled behind the tube * You Tell Us How to … Continue reading →

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 1-4

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Press to Begin All gamers know you Button that starts and pauses Our lives owe you much * Where Many of Us Began Blinking lights and noise Where tickets flow like water We whetted our thumbs *  Tools of Our … Continue reading →

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Dungeons & Dragons: A Basic Walkthrough

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been asked by many people to explain Dungeons & Dragons.  I bring this game up a lot because my time in the game is the inspiration for my books.  That being said, I’m not even close to an expert.  … Continue reading →

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Precursor to Project Phoenix: Heroes Unlimited

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

There were three big gaming systems that I played in college.  Dungeons & Dragons, which led to Windemere.  Vampire/White Wolf, which led to Clyde.  Heroes Unlimited, which led to Project Phoenix aka my white whale.  I’m going to explain my … 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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