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I rolled credits on Metaphor ReFantazio this week, wrapping up my 65 hour run with this impressive RPG. I’m well-versed in Western RPGs, from the original Baldur’s Gate and Icewind Dale games to Divinity and Dragon’s Dogma, but I have never put a substantial amount of time into a turn-based... [Read More]

What I’m reading Debanking and debunking is another great one from Patrick McKenzie. Having an understanding of how systems like this (and how to be a dangerous professional) is a skill that most people don’t think about developing. I will finish Wind and Truth tonight. Sanderson’s work isn’t revolutionary literature... [Read More]

What I’m reading Re-reading the training plan sections of Training for the uphill athlete. I signed up for the Broken Arrow Skyrace 23K and have some work to do over the next 6 months to prepare. [Read More]

What I’m playing Finally downloaded Balatro on my phone and… I’m hooked again. Visited our local game store and picked up the Arkham Horror living card game. Played the first scenario twice already and loving it. Looking forward to some of the campaign progression and deck building. [Read More]

I started the 2024-25 ski season yesterday with a lovely tour to a new area, the backcountry just out of bounds near Sugar Bowl resort. After parking at the Donner Summit information area around 9am, I began my climb up the ridge towards Mt Judah. Nice views of the resort... [Read More]