CountStex rated Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, Vol. II: 4 stars

A GenX Englishman who left England for Denmark back in 2012 and now lives on the Danish island of Bornholm. Bookwise I've always been a big fan of Fantasy and Sci-fi growing up on Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Terry Pratchett and many a Forgotten Realms saga. Mastodon: @countstex@dice.camp
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Contains: Boscombe Valley MysteryCase of IdentityRed-headed LeagueScandal in BohemiaSign of Four …
An interesting dive into the role of uncertainty in games, both new and ancient. Littered with examples of how the various forms of uncertainty show up in games, many of which a gamer will have played or at least heard of. Something for both designers and players alike to mull over.

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that …

Mixed feelings on this one. The story rounded out nicely, but felt like a lot was being crammed in, which left me feeling this should have been an 8 episode run maybe. . .
Still, here's to more in the future!
Mixed feelings on this one. The story rounded out nicely, but felt like a lot was being crammed in, which left me feeling this should have been an 8 episode run maybe. . .
Still, here's to more in the future!

John Scalzi channels Robert Heinlein (including a wry sense of humor) in a novel about a future Earth engaged in …


Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. …

