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Reply: The Tavern:: Re: What have you been listening to lately?
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 05:01:08
Actually, that's probably why I like her.
If you're thinking that the guitar sounds a lot like The Cure...that's because it's Robert Smith who's playing (he remixed the song).
Cranes - Jewel
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Cranes - Shining Road
Youtube Video
I saw them live, back in...'91, I think (yikes!)...and it was all a bit disquieting, really. Not because of the music; they sounded like a cross between Bauhaus and SWANS, back then, but that wasn't going to put me off - I was the King Of The Goths at the time. But I was stood next to the mixing desk, and I think I must have been the only member of the audience that Alison Shaw could see, because she just constantly stared at me. Meanwhile, most of the stage was obscured by dry ice, and the only person I could see was Alison Shaw. So we just stared at each other, making each other feel very awkward and self-conscious, for about an hour, then started staring at the floor, the ceiling, the bar - at anything but at each other.
I went home feeling a bit depressed, really. A fairly typical night out during that period!
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 05:01:08
by Lux_Bux
Alison Shaw certainly was the squeakiest goth who ever did squeak. I'm not sure why I like her; she's a bit silly.Actually, that's probably why I like her.
If you're thinking that the guitar sounds a lot like The Cure...that's because it's Robert Smith who's playing (he remixed the song).
Cranes - Jewel
Youtube Video
Cranes - Shining Road
Youtube Video
I saw them live, back in...'91, I think (yikes!)...and it was all a bit disquieting, really. Not because of the music; they sounded like a cross between Bauhaus and SWANS, back then, but that wasn't going to put me off - I was the King Of The Goths at the time. But I was stood next to the mixing desk, and I think I must have been the only member of the audience that Alison Shaw could see, because she just constantly stared at me. Meanwhile, most of the stage was obscured by dry ice, and the only person I could see was Alison Shaw. So we just stared at each other, making each other feel very awkward and self-conscious, for about an hour, then started staring at the floor, the ceiling, the bar - at anything but at each other.
I went home feeling a bit depressed, really. A fairly typical night out during that period!
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JAN 20: What are the best RPGs that are based on historical or current reality? How often do you play them?
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:54:27
A series exists on the french yt which picks apart every trope in many movies.
Btw Tifffany = 1335 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiphaine_Raguenel
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:54:27
by Karkared
Whymme wrote:
There uses to be this guy, an astronomer, who would pick apart SF movies in the same way. A very entertaining website.
A series exists on the french yt which picks apart every trope in many movies.
Btw Tifffany = 1335 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiphaine_Raguenel
New comment on GeekList '26 Dice Tower West Virtual Flea Market
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:50:05
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:50:05
by Ursus5150
A month out and already so many great pickups and sales! Remember to utilize the alphabetized posted game list, and the Wish List.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JAN 22: What advice would you give a GM who rushes the endings of their campaigns when the players want to take their time but the GM is more excited about the next campaign they're planning?
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:19:33
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:19:33
by chuckdee68
Past is prologue to a lot of people, so if you develop a habit and reputation for doing this, don't be surprised if your players don't want to play your next campaign. Why invest time in your campaign if that time isn't going to pay off?
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JAN 20: What are the best RPGs that are based on historical or current reality? How often do you play them?
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:10:48
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:10:48
by chuckdee68
I want to play Miseries & Misfortunes, and I've played some historical GURPS (4th Edition) and Malandros. Most of my historical other than that has had more of a fantastical element, so I don't really count those.
Reply: General Role-Playing:: Re: QOTD JAN 5: What GM or player skills would you like to improve this year?
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:03:35
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 04:03:35
by chuckdee68
Follow through. I tend to have a problem when I'm GM'ing finishing... not necessarily something with me, but I just want to be able to finish campaign. I've gotten better at organizing my notes and logs, so that's the last bit.
New comment on Item for GeekList "RPGGeek 2026 New Player Initiative (NPI) - Geeklist of Games!"
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:57:17
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:57:17
by Mariana
Related Item: Dungeon Crawl Classics Role Playing Game
If there is still room, I’d love to join, as well.
GeekList Item: Item for GeekList "Largest Los Angeles Virtual Flea Market (Expected over 2700 Items) Strategicon OrcCon Feb 13-16 2026 LA Airport Hilton- In Person Exchange"
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:35:39
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:35:39
by lord_bow
An item RPG Item: Realms of the Three Rings has been added to the geeklist Largest Los Angeles Virtual Flea Market (Expected over 2700 Items) Strategicon OrcCon Feb 13-16 2026 LA Airport Hilton- In Person Exchange
Reply: RPGGeek Help and How-To:: Re: Proposed "Wuxia" genre
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:29:53
No. It's a MUCH narrower subset, and specifically through a non-western lens.
In movies, Road House and Blind Fury are both Martial Arts movies (to a degree in the case of RH.) But neither are Wuxia, as they lack both Ancient China as a setting, and explicitly chinese martial arts.
MuLan is closer to Wuxia than either Road House or Blind Fury... but again, still just a touch outside Wuxia.
The Jadeclaw RPG includes anthro-wuxia in its intended genres, but it can also do Chanbarra, and a variety of other Anthro-eastern-fantasy.
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 03:29:53
by aramis
Wuxia and Chanbarra are close cousins...Shardra wrote:
Isn’t it the same as Martial Arts?
No. It's a MUCH narrower subset, and specifically through a non-western lens.
In movies, Road House and Blind Fury are both Martial Arts movies (to a degree in the case of RH.) But neither are Wuxia, as they lack both Ancient China as a setting, and explicitly chinese martial arts.
MuLan is closer to Wuxia than either Road House or Blind Fury... but again, still just a touch outside Wuxia.
The Jadeclaw RPG includes anthro-wuxia in its intended genres, but it can also do Chanbarra, and a variety of other Anthro-eastern-fantasy.


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