AD&D’s Magic Items are Fiddly
In going through the descriptions for magic items in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, I am struck by just how complex and fiddly many of the items are. So many of them have numerous enumerated powers; doing this costs so many Read More
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis On Television Tonight
Back in April, I mentioned that the fully-restored version of Fritz Lang’s silent masterpiece “Metropolis” was being released in theaters. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to see it in the theater, but I am pleased to report that it Read More
Sunday Matinee: Excalibur (1981)
Of all the adaptations of the King Arthur legend, Excalibur is perhaps the least historically accurate. And for all that, it’s probably one of the most visually stunning. Famed among aficionados for the scene where the disguised King Uther has Read More
Jim Ward Needs Our Help
Apparently Jim Ward, one of the early luminaries of role-playing, is very sick and is currently in the Mayo Clinic. The medical bills are, quite understandably, piling up at a ruinous rate. There are several avenues being pursued to help Read More
Organization of Spells
For the longest time, I defended the AD&D organization of spells by class and level as being the best way to do things. It made more sense, I argued, when selecting a character’s spells for the day. However, at the Read More
