Try Again Later Try Again Later By Megan Cutler | April 15, 2013 | Comments 0 Comment The May 2012 launch of the long awaited Diablo sequel introduced video game fans to the insidious Error 37, which looks to become a staple of the industry. For those unfamiliar with Error 37, I’ll back up. When Blizzard introduced the sequel to their popular Diablo franchise some dozen years after the release of the … Read More Read More
Games don’t Equal Graphics Games don’t Equal Graphics By Megan Cutler | March 25, 2013 | Comments 1 comment While we stood side by side making lunch this afternoon, my husband told me a story about his most recent game of Crusader Kings. I know nothing about this game aside from what others have told me. I believe the object is to grow your kingdom as large as you can and increase the stats … Read More Read More
Should Have Walked Away Should Have Walked Away By Megan Cutler | March 18, 2013 | Comments 1 comment Lately, more and more movies derive their inspiration from the pages of books. Agents and publishers were quick to praise award winning movies based on books during last year’s award ceremonies. It’s always exciting to sit in front of the big screen prepared to see the words you’ve read jump to life, to witness the … Read More Read More
Islands of Adventure Islands of Adventure By Megan Cutler | March 11, 2013 | Comments 1 comment My fall trip to Florida included my first trip to Universal studios. I’ve heard a lot about the parks from others who’ve visited, and I know a lot of the history, but I’d never experienced it myself. Of course, Universal’s newest and most popular attraction is the Harry Potter themed park where they recreated Hogwarts … Read More Read More
Three by Three Three by Three By Megan Cutler | February 25, 2013 | Comments 3 comments Awhile back I wrote about my favorite books. I was careful to choose books which stood alone. Books in a series tend to have different qualities. And while they can stand tall on their own, most are stronger if taken in context, with the series treated as a whole. I’ve always intended to write about … Read More Read More
I Click Therefore I Think I Click Therefore I Think By Megan Cutler | November 26, 2012 | Comments 1 comment I’ve talked before about my love of RPGs. I like games which require thought and decision making. But RPGs aren’t the only games which force you to put on your thinking cap. Another game genre I enjoy is puzzle games, though they seem to be on the low end of most gamers’ esteem. Perhaps because … Read More Read More
Influence Maps Influence Maps By Megan Cutler | November 19, 2012 | Comments 1 comment Influence maps are a popular exercise among artists. The basic concept is to make a collage of all the art and artists who have influenced and inspired your work. A friend of mine made a book cover influence map to show the authors and series which have influenced her writing. I suppose an equivalent exercise … Read More Read More
Lasers, Phasers and Blasters, oh my! Lasers, Phasers and Blasters, oh my! By Megan Cutler | October 29, 2012 | Comments 2 comments I recently wrote about my favorite magical doodads, which are a staple of fantasy fiction. My other favorite genre is science-fiction. I don’t need magic. If it gets me far enough away, or has interesting enough mechanics, sci-fi keeps me just as entertained. And hey, science! Bonus! Much like the fantasy genre, what you tend … Read More Read More
Moonbeams in a Jar Moonbeams in a Jar By Megan Cutler | October 15, 2012 | Comments 1 comment One of the greatest things about fantasy settings are the magic thingamabobs floating around making the world interesting. One of the best moments in a video game is discovering an item with a magical effect. It’s even better in D&D, where magical items are often more difficult to find, despite the impressive list you can … Read More Read More
Gotta Raise ‘Em Right Gotta Raise ‘Em Right By Megan Cutler | September 10, 2012 | Comments 0 Comment People often say ‘they don’t make them like they used to.’ They usually say it in reference to anything from houses to cars to headphones. I usually say it in regards to cartoons. In the west, we have this idea that cartoons are for kids (that’s the topic of a whole other blog post). Now … Read More Read More