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This Speck of Dust in the Webverse
Just like every other journal out there, this is a soapbox. And what's my platform? What do I have to share?

I am a new writer and started this journal as a way to share a serial story. I update it twice a month with complete episodes. That story is a classic fantasy tale in a world with very little in the way of magic and no elves or dwarves or the like.

I also provide reviews of board and card games. I try to make sure that I have played a game at least three times before I provide a review. I am an avid gamer and I know most of my friends are as well. I hope that the game reviews are appreciated and found useful by others. I will attempt to provide this review every Monday. Clicking here will give you a link to just the game reviews.

A final note on the story - this is an experiment and all of these pieces are admittedly first draft quality. I just thought it would be interesting to be kept on schedule and be able to share a story with people directly. If you are just starting, here are some ease of use links.

The very first story section:
http://eyezofwolf.livejournal.com/937.html

Summary through July 10th, 2006 (the first 32 episodes) :
http://eyezofwolf.livejournal.com/10810.html
Summary through February 18th, 2007 (episodes 33 - 63) :
http://eyezofwolf.livejournal.com/21431.html
Summary through March 15th, 2008 (episodes 64 - 98) :
http://eyezofwolf.livejournal.com/37165.html
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Jul. 2nd, 2009 @ 11:09 am Apologies for the delay
I apologize for not getting a story update yesterday. Since we are in the midst of Seattle Knights shows and games, the days have a tendency to blend together. In short - I forgot that it was the first and a story update was due. I will endeavor to finish up the piece I am working on and have it up this weekend.
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Jun. 29th, 2009 @ 10:16 pm Game Review: Ubongo Extrem
Ubongo is a game of tangrams that is high on the brain power and spatial reasoning, but low on the strategic element.

Click here for full review )
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Jun. 22nd, 2009 @ 09:50 pm Music that I feel the need to recommend
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So, I feel the need to recommend a couple of websites for Beth Kinderman. In my opinion, she is a very talented musician that I have had the pleasure of hearing live a couple of times at conventions in the twin cities area. I have picked up her first CD (as well as picked up extra copies for friends), and I just found out her second CD is soon to be available. I have a hard time classifying music, but I would call it good folk or filk music. However, I can point you to her MySpace page and her homepage where you can hear samples for yourself. I highly recommend you check it out!
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Jun. 22nd, 2009 @ 09:41 pm Game Review: Red Dragon Inn 2
Red Dragon Inn 2 - a chaser that's almost as good as the first round!

Click here for full review )
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Jun. 15th, 2009 @ 06:51 pm Story Update
Another two-in-one-day event! Enjoy the story section, where now we get to see what would happen to Nik...

Combat Resolution )
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Jun. 15th, 2009 @ 04:49 pm Game Review: Red Dragon Inn
Red Dragon Inn - a lighthearted game where excessive drinking causes hilarity without the embarrassing morning after.

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Jun. 8th, 2009 @ 09:15 pm Game Review: Palabra
This is one of my best friend's favorite games, but I think you will find that her and I do not hold the game in equal esteem. :) But, it is still a good game, as long as you keep in mind its shortcomings.

Palabra - it's like Scrabble, but with cards; and more fun in my opinion )
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Jun. 1st, 2009 @ 10:16 pm Story Update
Here is your update! Yep, two posts in one day. At least I spaced them out. Enjoy! And I'm sorry, but you will have to wait to see what happens to Nik.

Royal Plans )
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Jun. 1st, 2009 @ 05:37 am Game Review: Tichu
This week I'm reviewing what is probably one of my favorite games, period. Even playing this one on an almost daily basis, I keep coming back for more.

So what makes Tichu so great? )
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May. 26th, 2009 @ 11:24 am Carnivale
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For anyone who has seen Carnivale, which is many degrees of awesome, one thing about it bothers me...

Spoilers Hidden )
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May. 18th, 2009 @ 09:47 pm Game Review: Backgammon
This time I decided to review a classic game that I have that has been a favorite of mine for years. Truth be told, out of my entire collection, I think that this is the only game I have that complete non-gamers have heard of. I will give this game the same treatment as I give all of my reviews and follow the same format.

Backgammon - A true classic, and the one thing that changes it from good to great. )
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May. 16th, 2009 @ 01:08 am Story Update
Sorry for being a little late, but I had a Stephen Lynch concert to go to tonight. And he was... amazing! Here is your story, a little late but still just as good, or so I can hope.

Turning the Tables )
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May. 11th, 2009 @ 08:34 pm Game Review: Samurai
This week the review is for one of the simplest games in my collection, but it will surprise you.

A simple but very fun strategy game )
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May. 4th, 2009 @ 11:44 pm Game Review: Power Grid
This week, by special request, a review of a simple but fun empire-building game.

Building an empire to power the world... or at least one country )
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May. 1st, 2009 @ 06:40 pm Story update
Here is your story update. I have to keep this short since I have company expected. But, I will say this - I know I am evil, but I in no way apologize for the ending.

Two For One )
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Apr. 27th, 2009 @ 05:14 pm Game Review: Shadows Over Camelot: Merlin's Company
I figured it would make sense to review this expansion since last week I reviewed the original game.

Review underneath the cut )
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Apr. 20th, 2009 @ 08:26 pm Game review: Shadows Over Camelot
I decided that I wanted to contribute more than just my serial story. So, I was inspired by something a friend of mine said when we went into a game store. After giving a stranger three recommendations, she looked at me and asked "Do you work in a game store?" A new addition to my journal will be a game review which I will try to do every Monday.

This week we are starting with Shadows Over Camelot since I know [info]gamerchick was considering picking it up.

Review Underneath the Cut )
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Apr. 15th, 2009 @ 09:51 pm Story Update
Here is your story, fresh off the presses! Enjoy!

Left for Dead )
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Apr. 6th, 2009 @ 11:27 am BSG the board game
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So mainly thanks to [info]gamerchick and her reports, I decided to pick up the Battlestar Galactica board game. I am a big fan of the show (although admittedly I have not seen the second half of season four - so no spoilers please). I played it the first time in a three player game last night.

Click here for a report and mini-review )
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Apr. 1st, 2009 @ 10:23 pm Story Update
I know it is short - but you know my philosophy of making it as long as it needs to be. I hope you enjoy this section.

The Second Surprise )
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