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I was never into it but I'm always glad that it exist in the world.

9:36AM Tue, April 16

In reply to: " So, what do you guys think about Psionics? #dnd #MorningDebate " -Asked by @dreadgazeebo

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I probably wouldn't think about it as much which means I would likely be in jail by now. You did the right thing I think.

8:50PM Sun, January 20

In reply to: " Question is; what do you do when your kid is violent? And what do you do when your kid is attacked? " -Asked by @ryanklindsay

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That is a stat that does not exist. Absence of evidence.

12:40PM Wed, January 16

In reply to: " I really don't want to get into the whole gun control thing, but does anyone have the stats on how many guns saved someones life last year? " -Asked by @SammMoney

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Thanks. I went with "govern" which isn't right but close enough for me to let it go for now.

7:25PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Thats right we played BE together over there.

7:17PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Is there an overall word for that? I feel like there is but I might just be crazy.

7:14PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I think I just need to settle on something simpler. Thanks for helping.

7:12PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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It is one word that means that, yes.

7:08PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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True. I am following you there right?

7:07PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I'm looking for a military word that isn't command but what the guy who hears the command does to get it done.

7:04PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I think this is the third time I have followed you this month! Twitter thinks we shouldn't talk.

7:03PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Good but I'm looking for something a bit more military. Command isn't it either but close.

7:02PM Tue, November 27

In reply to: " What is a good word for coordinating lots of people? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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You were the first person to give me feedback on my first game and I don't know if I've ever thanked you for that. Thank You!

8:58PM Mon, November 26

In reply to: " When my first game was in playtest, people were hesitant to give me feedback because "how can I critique DVBaker's wife's game?" #1reasonwhy " -Asked by @NightSkyGames

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Not on topic: I didn't connect you two until I started following you both here and even then it took me a while.

8:53PM Mon, November 26

In reply to: " When my first game was in playtest, people were hesitant to give me feedback because "how can I critique DVBaker's wife's game?" #1reasonwhy " -Asked by @NightSkyGames

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There was a golden era? I thought that was still referred to as "The Age Yet to Come"

9:38PM Mon, November 19 2012

In reply to: " With #dnd in a state of flux... does anyone else feel like they have a lot less to talk about with others here on Twitter? " -Asked by @TheAngryDM

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Most are concerned with finding alternative energies and cleaner burning fuels.

2:06PM Mon, September 24 2012

In reply to: " Mitt Romney is trailing Obama by 7 points AMONG NASCAR FANS? Whoo, that's not a good sign for Mitt. " -Asked by @ferretthimself

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Nascar fans are a pretty savvy bunch now days. Bristol has very good cell coverage but when the fans roll in the signal dies

2:04PM Mon, September 24 2012

In reply to: " Mitt Romney is trailing Obama by 7 points AMONG NASCAR FANS? Whoo, that's not a good sign for Mitt. " -Asked by @ferretthimself

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What are we Evangelists? If everybody knows about you I won't be a hipster for listening!

3:38PM Wed, June 20 2012

In reply to: " So how did you #makesomeonewhohasntheardhappyjackslistentohappyjacks for #makesomeonewhohasntheardhappyjackslistentohappyjacks week? " -Asked by @happyjacksrpg

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No the idea is to have a secure location to keep my audiobooks that I want access to from my phone.

7:06PM Wed, April 11 2012

In reply to: " Anyone know how to set up a password protected podcast feed? I'd like to use Wordpress if I can. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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So I would need to password protect each post? Is there no way to password protect the whole feed?

6:09PM Wed, April 11 2012

In reply to: " Anyone know how to set up a password protected podcast feed? I'd like to use Wordpress if I can. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Skils: Skull-cracking-wise, Intimidate, and Heavy Lifting.

11:47AM Sun, April 08 2012

In reply to: " You are an Orc in a dungeon and you have been set to guard a treasure chest. You hear someone at the door, what do you do? " -Asked by @Bullbar

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I take a position behind the door. Do I need to roll Stealth or something?

11:39AM Sun, April 08 2012

In reply to: " You are an Orc in a dungeon and you have been set to guard a treasure chest. You hear someone at the door, what do you do? " -Asked by @Bullbar

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My brain immediately thinks about how it could be used as a game mechanic.

2:24PM Fri, March 23 2012

In reply to: " Wow. Where did all the spammers go? #iPad #Microsoft #eBay " -Asked by @worldnamer

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Thats it thanks!

11:18AM Thu, March 22 2012

In reply to: " Question that makes me look dumb: what is the generic rss tag for wordpress sites? /rss isn't working. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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High five!

8:02AM Fri, March 16 2012

In reply to: " Me: Bracket, why do you have to hurt me? Bracket: at least you picked #VCU Me: *high five* " -Asked by @benny275

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Mine your character's backgrounds for interesting characters or an NPC that the party likes but isn't pivotal to the plot.

7:40AM Tue, March 13 2012

In reply to: " Subject for our next #rpg podcast: How to introduce new characters in the middle of a high level campaign. Thoughts? " -Asked by @gmsmagazine

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Idle Hands

11:53AM Wed, February 22 2012

In reply to: " What are the most iconic High School movies of all-time? " -Asked by @Rolling20s

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Jawbreaker

11:52AM Wed, February 22 2012

In reply to: " What are the most iconic High School movies of all-time? " -Asked by @Rolling20s

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Start with a solid idea and throw it out there. See where people gravitate positively and negatively. #Rpgchat

9:20PM Thu, February 09 2012

In reply to: " How can RPG publishers effectively balance open design with solid creative strategy? Can they? #RPGchat " -Asked by @d20Blonde

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The hidden nest of designers. Seriously I've been looking into some Australian designers and I'm wondering why I haven't before.

4:44PM Wed, January 25 2012

In reply to: " My non-Australian friends, what does Australia mean to you? " -Asked by @Bullbar

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Just where my brain is at now. Any thoughts?

9:40AM Sat, January 07 2012

In reply to: " So what is the bad thing that happens when you hit ten? You hurt someone you care about maybe? That means they have weight in the system. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Yeah I think I'm going to make people you care about be mechanically important to you and using DSP burns bridges.

9:40AM Sat, January 07 2012

In reply to: " So what is the bad thing that happens when you hit ten? You hurt someone you care about maybe? That means they have weight in the system. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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In fact it might be a good idea to put what sort of corruption you are susceptible to on your sheet.

9:31AM Sat, January 07 2012

In reply to: " So what is the bad thing that happens when you hit ten? You hurt someone you care about maybe? That means they have weight in the system. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Yes. Everyone starts off corrupt in some way.

9:30AM Sat, January 07 2012

In reply to: " So what is the bad thing that happens when you hit ten? You hurt someone you care about maybe? That means they have weight in the system. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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"Oh sh...", "Did I let the d...", "These aren't my p...", "Pretty light", "At least I told my wife I lo..."

9:50PM Mon, January 02 2012

In reply to: " Husband: "What do you think a bandit's last thoughts are as you fireball him in the face?" #deepthoughts " -Asked by @GeekyLyndsay

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I've considered it as well. I do play with poop all day.

11:19AM Sun, January 01 2012

In reply to: " Why yes I suddenly am thinking about a game based on my job, why do you ask? " -Asked by @Bullbar

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The half-Arabian, half-Draft horse

7:47AM Fri, December 23 2011

In reply to: " Anyone: what are some animals who classically evoke a sense of Italy? " -Asked by @Twilight_Hyena

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+1 to you sir.

10:45PM Mon, December 05 2011

In reply to: " Who are you? Just a man or a Superman? " -Asked by @Twilight_Hyena

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I am a Mole-man! #fearme

10:44PM Mon, December 05 2011

In reply to: " Who are you? Just a man or a Superman? " -Asked by @Twilight_Hyena

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True though the real usefulness of such an app would be in interconnectiveness and shareing.

3:42PM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " iPhone users/cigar or scotch lovers: what are some good apps for helping me track the cigars I try? The scotch? " -Asked by @RyanMacklin

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Had the same thought. Better yet a web app.

3:39PM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " iPhone users/cigar or scotch lovers: what are some good apps for helping me track the cigars I try? The scotch? " -Asked by @RyanMacklin

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American like food. American eat food. Food good! American SMASH!!!

12:11PM Fri, November 04 2011

In reply to: " Australian Style Black Licorice has something in the hole. It looks like poo. It tastes like yum. What is the yummy Australian poo? " -Asked by @Clydestinks

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The insides have no name other than 'bread' but the outside is 'crust'. My own name for the inside is Mm

12:09PM Fri, November 04 2011

In reply to: " Australian Style Black Licorice has something in the hole. It looks like poo. It tastes like yum. What is the yummy Australian poo? " -Asked by @Clydestinks

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I won't! I was just looking for a little perspective.

3:32PM Mon, September 12 2011

In reply to: " Game designers, what is there to be learned from hacking or seeing others hack your game? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I was thinking along those lines. I was thinking about doing a blog post about this but I don't have any reverse perspective.

3:26PM Mon, September 12 2011

In reply to: " Game designers, what is there to be learned from hacking or seeing others hack your game? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Most life on the planet is avian including most of the plant life. The few ground based lifeforms form a symbyotic relationship 1/2

6:05PM Wed, August 10 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Human inhabitable planet is "water poor" - where is the H2O + why is accessing it a problem? Why does life thrive anyway? " -Asked by @jmstar

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Extracting the water from the bacteria causes it to realease a toxin.

6:01PM Wed, August 10 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Human inhabitable planet is "water poor" - where is the H2O + why is accessing it a problem? Why does life thrive anyway? " -Asked by @jmstar

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All of the planet's water is in a high cloud level and within unique bactiria which most ground based lifeforms can metabolize.

5:58PM Wed, August 10 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Human inhabitable planet is "water poor" - where is the H2O + why is accessing it a problem? Why does life thrive anyway? " -Asked by @jmstar

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Hit me with what you hear. I'd love to build my listening portfolio. Also check out the Jennisodes.

1:52PM Mon, June 13 2011

In reply to: " #RPGBraintrust what are some "must hear" RPG podcasts? I need more to listen to whilst I enter data. " -Asked by @JaeGamer

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Thanks. I was in the wrong part of google. I was in blog search.

1:55PM Thu, June 09 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone tell me how to set up an alert on a google search term through RSS? I think I remember @fredhicks talking about this once. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I really just want you to take more of my money :)

8:33AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Soon! RT @JBMannon: Ok when the box was closed I thought I could resist but now, seeing what is inside, my wallet is open. Where do I pay? " -Asked by @Burning_Luke

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Is it safe to assume this is NOT #SSS11 as this is neither a secret nor a suprise?

8:33AM Fri, June 03 2011

In reply to: " Soon! RT @JBMannon: Ok when the box was closed I thought I could resist but now, seeing what is inside, my wallet is open. Where do I pay? " -Asked by @Burning_Luke

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Thanks for the input. My creative battery is now putting out the right amount of juice.

12:22PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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.@renatoram I think I'm going to go with Strugle Pool for now. Not sure if it will stick but I like it ok.

11:28AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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I like that. I'll keep it in mind. Any other ideas?

11:13AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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.@Doc_Blue Although that makes me think Crunch Pool might work.

11:11AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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There is actualy a secondary machanic at work to see if students pass their classes so you can ignore that bit for now.

11:10AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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While that is true its also a better option than Big Bad Pool. :/

11:09AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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.@Doc_Blue Victory Pool? That seems like something you would accumulate rather than deplete?

11:04AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Progress Pool seems too general and Antagonist Pool might be shooting the difference and my foot for a young audience.

11:03AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Nemisis Pool feels too specific. The Big Bad might be a monster or a magical item or both (like Chamber of Secrets)

11:01AM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " What is the name of the pool that the players deplete in order to defeat the Big Bad at the end of the year? My creativity fails me here. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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.@MickBradley According to Christ "whenever you do so, do it in rememberence of me" which to me says that whenever you eat, remember Him.

4:06PM Mon, May 23 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone give me some good reasons why a local congregation should NOT share communion/eucharist every time it worships? " -Asked by @MickBradley

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.@MickBradley It isn't a good reason but to many it is a 'special thing and doing it often somehow 'cheapens' the ritual.

4:04PM Mon, May 23 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone give me some good reasons why a local congregation should NOT share communion/eucharist every time it worships? " -Asked by @MickBradley

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My guess would be whatever time God wakes up. You know after He has His coffee. #rapture

5:55PM Thu, May 19 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know if the Rapture starts eastern or central time? We have to set our alarm. " -Asked by @thwipster

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The most enjoyable rulebook would have to be Fiasco for me. Easy to understand and conversational in tone.

9:42AM Tue, May 17 2011

In reply to: " Good morning. Clear the cobwebs from your head and have a GM Thought: What is the most enjoyable rule book you have ever read? #gmthought " -Asked by @DNAphil

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RT any good responses you get. Darker Projects did a run or two that were pretty good.

1:36PM Thu, May 05 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone recommend some quality Doctor Who fiction podcasts? I know the new episodes are showing, but I still want more! " -Asked by @Doc_Blue

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The first thing I heard about it was everyone saying how great it was! There was zero twitter buzz before hand.

9:10AM Mon, May 02 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know where I can watch the Sam Axe (mini-series, tv movie?)? I didn't know it was comeing on and my Burn Notice DVR didn't work. " -Asked by @JBMannon

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#fourthcore is, in the most basic sense, hardcore 4e d&d

7:47PM Mon, March 28 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone explain what #fourthcore is? " -Asked by @silhouetteB

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What benifit do you find you get out of investing time into Linkedin?

2:27PM Wed, March 09 2011

In reply to: " What is the name for a line connecting two vertices in a polygon and is there an equation to find all such connections in a given polygon? " -Asked by @BlogWellDone

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Thats great that he is able to get that much testing in that quickly. Has he had any outside playtesting?

1:47PM Tue, March 08 2011

In reply to: " I can't tell if my last four or five tweets went out. Can someone confirm that I just replied several times to @SammMoney? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Sounds interesting but I don't think it will get much traction if he isn't willing to get out and push.

1:23PM Tue, March 08 2011

In reply to: " I can't tell if my last four or five tweets went out. Can someone confirm that I just replied several times to @SammMoney? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Awsome! I wish him luck. Is he on twitter? What is he calling his game?

10:45AM Tue, March 08 2011

In reply to: " I can't tell if my last four or five tweets went out. Can someone confirm that I just replied several times to @SammMoney? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Thanks man my app keeps crashing and telling me they didn't send.

10:44AM Tue, March 08 2011

In reply to: " I can't tell if my last four or five tweets went out. Can someone confirm that I just replied several times to @SammMoney? " -Asked by @JBMannon

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Troll, fairies, goats, pigs, (talking animals in general), Wizards as a race not a class.

1:56PM Sun, February 13 2011

In reply to: " What are some fairytale style races that aren't normal D&D fantasy races? (No dwarves, elves, orcs, etc.) " -Asked by @dazedsaveends

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Where can I find your podcast?

6:31PM Sat, December 11 2010

In reply to: " Can anyone point me in the direction of a Wilderness Essentials tiles unboxing blog post? TIA. Also, 30 gnome rogue LFG, pst. " -Asked by @newbiedm

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