Origins 2010
Whew! What a week it was at Origins 2010. Now that I'm home and have had time to get somewhat caught up on some sleep I think I might be able to share some of my experiences.I arrived in Columbus with...
View ArticleFight of the Flying Wing
Ok, so it's been a few months since Origins 2010, and it is only now that I am finally posting more information on my .45 Adventure scenario, Fight of the Flying Wing. I've been busy, but here it is,...
View ArticleGatling Pistol
Over the past few months I've been working on a little project - a Gatling pistol. My daughter has enjoyed steam punk for a number of years now; over 10 I believe. In fact this past May we attended the...
View ArticleDeluxe GM Screen
Over the years I have had many GM screens. I still have my hardboard 1st edition D & D screen, plus many of the variations that have been released over the years. Plus ones for Star Wars, Kingdoms...
View ArticleOrigins 2012
After taking last year off from running events at Origins I will be back this year. I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. The event registration isn't up yet, so I can't post...
View ArticleUpdated Edition of Star Fleet Battle Manual
After almost 20 years Lou Zocchi's Star Fleet Battle Manual will be getting an update. First published in 1972 as the Star Trek Battle Manual (you can imagine how long that title lasted), then reissued...
View ArticleStrategy Camp 2012
This past July, I spent a week at Camp Wanake (a United Methodist Church camp near Canton, OH), as the director/counselor for a summer camp program know as Strategy Camp. A full decription of the camp...
View ArticleVictory In the Pacific
Many years ago, when I was fairly new to gaming, I received Avalon Hill's Victory In the Pacific for Christmas. It quickly became a favorite with our gaming group. Over the years it still comes out....
View ArticleDeluxe Liftoff! Game
(Note: Liftoff! is still available from its creator, Fritz Bronner. So please do not ask for my version of it. I own a copy of the original game and just made a deluxe version for my own personal use....
View ArticleStar Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Update 1
The past few months have seen progress on the 3rd edition. The ship record sheets compass cards, and the various markers for the game have been completed. Just before Christmas all the updates and...
View ArticleStar Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Record Sheets
Well progress on Lou Zocchi's 3rd Edition of Star Fleet Battle Manual is slowly happening. I've gotten a lot done on the extras for the game; ship compass cards, markers like the new plasma bolt and...
View ArticleStar Fleet Battle Manual 3rd Edition Progress
For the many of you who have contacted meĀ with your enthusiasm for this project here is an update. The good news is that the graphics, rule changes (mostly the Romulans and Tholians), and layout have...
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