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Dragons of Deceit Episode 18: Noob’s Book Club

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The Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday schedule continues with another episode right on time. Dragons of Deceit Episode 18 opens book 3 with chapter 23. We get some old friends in this chapter. One comes back less of a friend than they left all those years ago. Oh well, there’s always time to catch up and get back to that place of friendship.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 18. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 16: Noob’s Book Club

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Helped out by a snow day today, but Dragons of Deceit episode 16 releases on time! That means that chapters 21 and 22 will be out on Thursday and that will finish book 2. On Thursday, I will have a better idea of the schedule for next week. See you then!

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 16. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 15: Noob’s Book Club

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Late again with Dragons of Deceit Episode 15. I came up with a new schedule though that I think will work going forward. Since I rarely can release anything on Friday or Saturday, the new schedule will be Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Also, this week brings two more two chapter episodes to finish out Book 2. Join us then.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 15. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 14: Noob’s Book Club

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 14 hits the (virtual) shelves right on time. After an epic delay that had fans wondering if we maybe threw in the towel on this one, we’re back. A good chapter, a nerd shame admission, and a schedule to finish Book 2 by next week!

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 14. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 13: Noob’s Book Club

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Well, Dragons of Deceit Episode 13 comes after one heck of a cliffhanger. I bet you thought I gave up, right? Nope, just a busy weekend. First I recap a good chapter after the lame previous one. Then, I talk about my weekend to explain before giving my thoughts on the chapter. Come back Wednesday (for sure) for Chapter 16 and Friday for Chapter 17. See you then.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 13. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 12: Noob’s Book Club

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 12 will leave you again wondering if this guy is even a fan of Dragonlance or Weis and Hickman at all. A frustrating chapter after it started to feel again like the book was getting good. So, to leave you on a cliffhanger, come back on Friday to see if I continue this series or not.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 12. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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On the Tabletop

I Entered a Painting Contest!

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Introduction

A few weeks ago, a post came across my Facebook feed from That’s Entertainment, the best local comic book store within 50 miles of my house. They said that they planned to host a miniature painting contest that was beginner friendly. I, very much a beginner when it comes to painting miniatures, immediately followed the link and signed up. And, so starts the story of how I entered a painting contest.

Technically, I actually entered nothing. They gave us 3 hours to start painting at the store. I took advantage of two of those hours and then wandered around the store for about 45 minutes to look for some back issues and find some new series to read. The latest TMNT story looks awesome and now I think I might order some older trades like the one for “The Last Ronin”.

The Miniature in Question

A few other competitors recognized this monster from their travels in Dungeons and Dragons. They also seemed to come in with plans and color schemes. Since I mostly just played with Quinn and the kids at school, I never encountered a hellwasp in game. I came in with the plan to try to make it look as much like the instructions as possible. To borrow a phrase from The Lego Movie, “I like to follow the instructions.”

I went with what I knew and primed the model black. Some others primed in their primary color and I think I might try that technique on some of my models because I like the look of their models. Also, the black base swallowed some of the highlights from the drybrush and made the model look dark. Another painter said the same thing about his.

Progress Pictures

Back View

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I like that the camera picks up some of the detail that my eye misses. Makes me feel better about my technique. Because, looking at it while I was painting, I felt defeated. Nothing worked out the way I wanted and I started to think that I wasted 15 dollars. Then I saw the pictures and I found the inspiration to keep going. I felt excellent after painting the wings. I really like how they look.

The Finished Product (For Now)

I still have to do some work. It looks too blue for my liking. The actual one has more of a purple look, but that’s not too big a deal. I also want to blend the wings better. But, when I showed it off to my family, Liam said, “That looks cool!” So, I felt even better about it. Join me in a couple of weeks so you can hear the actual story of how I entered a painting contest.

Dragons of Deceit Episode 11

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After another late episode, I recorded Dragons of Deceit Episode 11 piggy back with the last one to ensure that it released on time. Since these chapters are short, this is a shorter episode, too. In any case, I will be back on Wednesday with Episode 12 and Friday with Episode 13. I still don’t know how I am going to approach break next week, but there will be at least two more episodes then.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 11. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 10: Noob’s Book Club

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After a few episodes on time, we return to our late ways this week. I feel like I have a valid excuse, though. On Thursday, I ended up shuttling two kids to soccer on Thursday. I still read the chapter and took notes, but had no time to record last night. So, Dragons of Deceit Episode 10 comes out a few days late. It makes it no better, but we are all used to it by now, right? I promise that by the end of this series, I will figure out the schedule issues. After all, we leave for school break the week after next.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well. With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 10. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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Dragons of Deceit Episode 9: Noob’s Book Club

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On time for this one. Dragons of Deceit episode 9 brings a needed change of pace in Chapter 11. Besides, where else will you get a discussion of Back to the Future, Avengers: Endgame, and Quantum Leap all in one place. Probably a bunch of podcasts and web pages, but only this one has yours truly!

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. What did I do right? What can be improved? I want to make this work and take constructive criticism well.

With no additional delay, download and listen to Dragons of Deceit Episode 9. I can’t wait to hear what you think.

Note: If you want to read along, find a copy at your local (or multinational conglomerate) book store to purchase and add to the conversation. I hope you enjoy my return to the podcasting arena and I look forward to bringing more content as time allows over the next few months. Also, I know we have time until I get there, but I am taking suggestions for the next book in the book club. Fantasy, science fiction, based on gaming. Any of those genres work in the context of the page’s overall theme. Depending on how long it takes, some horror can be a possibility, too. For some other context, I also like to read Brandon Sanderson, but am open to most suggestion.

Second Note: As of right now, I think the next book in the series will be Ready Player One. I never read it and I saw it in one of my kid’s backpack. Once I plan out the rest of this book and take a look, I will know better if I can finish it before August when the next Dragonlance book comes out.

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