05-07-09

Okay, I am basically back now but I'm not going to get into anything until tomorrow. I'm absolutely exhausted, still have no water or refrigerator (or stove), and all my furniture is lined-up against the walls until they bring the fridge in. I haven't had a real night's sleep more or less since I moved in and I doubt I'll get one tonight unless I get a surge of energy which allows me to clear the bed. And seeing as how I'm not too keen on sleeping on that old mattress and don't know how to clean it... moving on.

I actually did get a copy of D&D 3.5 at some point along the way and I've been leisurely reading it, but while moving, I realized exactly how much of the Rolemaster system I have. I always loved RM, but it's no easy system. It's expansive, complex, and downright confusing - but it is also probably the best FRP system ever created.

One thing I have is a really nice map and some scant details for what was apparently my campaign world. Seeing as how we only ever played the game a handful of times, I've no idea when I developed these materials, but I broke-out War Law and thought I was going to do something with it. Again, RM is incredibly complex, so I have done nothing so far.

I am looking for a copy of the PC-compatible program, Warcom, for use with the system. If anyone knows where to locate it or can send it my way, I'd really appreciate it. I'll gladly publish my campaign if I can run a few wars here and there to flesh it out.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

What Up, Yo?

A quick shout-out from the house what water forgot (true story - apparently, there's a busted pipe somewhere or something): I finally got phone service 3-4 days after I was supposed to have it, but the storms caused a major outage in the general area and it wasn't until someone came to check it out this morning that he discovered the wire had been disconnected from the box or something.

I would have been on and at-it much earlier than this, but for the fact that I have been patiently waiting for the doctor to call me back since about 10am and didn't want to tie-up the phoneline; it's been plenty of time and I am absolutely certain mailrun will take the rest of the afternoon, so... eff 'em.

Once the water was finally turned on (Tuesday), I walked in to find it spraying across the living room. I've been going shithouse; I last showered on maybe Thursday and moved in the torrential rains into a house that has set vacant for months on-end. Mm.

And yes, I'm single once again, ladies.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Still Not Here...

If you are reading this, one of two things has happened:

• I still do not have either my electricity or phone
• I forgot to stop this from scheduled posting

See, I'm actually posting this at well past 2am on the 1^st because I already know my phone probably won't be turned on for several days and I've no idea what to expect from my utilities. In fact, pray (or whatever you do) that I am not still sitting in the dark while you are reading this with all your... frigging "electricity." Your refrigeration... Bob Seger 8-tracks.

In fact, at the time of this writing, I'm not even sure I have any money. At all. As in none. Nor will I have a way of contacting my creditors and so forth to let them know this. My PayPal card was stolen (by the ex- who left in a huff with all her stuff) and I don't know if the checking account has been closed before my direct deposit (which I forgot about completely) came through or not. If so, it will be returned and will have to be reissued and, since I no longer have access to my PayPal account, I'm... what's that word?

Oh yeah: Fucked.

And almost certainly sitting in the dark.

SIGH.

And all this was supposed to go so smoothly... oh wait, no it wasn't. Ah well. I'm doing what I can here, guys. Maybe while I'm offline, I can work on this computer - oh yeah... the electricity thing. Well, I'll catch-up on my reading.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Thor #601 - Second Printing

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Allred Covers Jersey Gods

30 April 2009 (Berkeley, CA) - Image Comics' newest superhero debut, JERSEY GODS, gains a new member of their creative pantheon, as writer Glen Brunswick and illustrator Dan McDaid are joined by new permanent series cover artist, MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS' Mike Allred!

"I consider Mike Allred to be one of the greatest artists currently working in comics today," Brunswick said. "When Joe Keatinge told me that we had a shot at getting Mike to illustrate the cover to our first issue of JERSEY GODS I was really excited. The Jersey Turnpike racing cover that Mike turned in has become iconic - in one single image Mike was able to convey the entire essence of the series. Since then, Mike has been gracious enough to do four more unbelievable covers for us. If you told me six months ago that Mike Allred was going to become our permanent JERSEY GODS cover artist, I'd have been wondering which psych ward you just wandered out of. On the other hand, maybe I'm the one that's crazy after all... and damn happy about it. Welcome aboard, Mike!"

Mike Allred takes over the regular cover reins full-time with issue #6, just after SAVAGE DRAGON's Erik Larsen concludes the series of regular guest covers. However, the incentive covers will still continue with major talent such as KICK ASS' John Romita Jr., SPAWN's Whilce Portacio, and an upcoming wraparound by BATTLING BOY's Paul Pope. Fans excited for the change are encouraged to stop by Brunswick's appearance on May 2^nd during Free Comic Book Day at Concord, CA's Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff. In addition to the full lineup of FCBD offerings, free copies of JERSEY GODS #1 will be given away alongside a coupon good for either a dollar off each issue of JERSEY GODS #2-5 or five dollars off the upcoming collection.

Allred added, "I've been a big fan from day one and now to be part of the team, even getting team t-shirts, is super cool!"

JERSEY GODS #4 (MAR092450), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores May 6^th, 2009.

© C Harris Lynn, 2009

Ultimatum 4: Is Spidey Next?

© C Harris Lynn, 2009