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I'm not the best of writers by far, but over the years I've actually been published for some odd reason. Here's a collection of my published work, and some of my unpublished creative bullshit.

Editorials | Game Reviews | Computer Advice | Original Bullshit | Unpublished

Recently Added Crap 

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  • Beatitudes
    I am nothing but imitations, a puppet of my (unknown) deceit.
Editorials 

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  • I Thought I Played to Bake Bread?!
    I'm not your typical gamer. I'm quite weird, in fact.
  • Why Can't We All Just Play Together
    I enjoy watching movies. It's one of my favorite past-times … next to playing games, of course.
  • Pika, The First Post
    When I was still playing Majestic, I spent a lot of time lurking on the message boards during the frequent downtimes no Majestic player could avoid.
  • My Name Is Gladiator
    It's no secret that I love the film Gladiator, that sweeping "historical" epic of a lone fallen general who became more powerful than an emperor.
  • Never Reject A Chick From Brooklyn
    Today I'm going to go in a different direction than you're used to when it comes to reading my articles. Today, I feel like writing a letter to game developers.
  • When Kings Fall, Part I
    A few years ago I interviewed for a job at a (now defunct) gaming publication. During the interview, the editor-in-chief asked me to list some of the top game companies, and out of nervousness I could name only two.
  • When Kings Fall, Part II
    In my previous article, I detailed the rapid rise and fall of one game, BattleTech 3025, which was being developed by Electronic Arts.
  • The Power of Words
    In December, Origin Systems, Ultima Online's developer, issued the following press release:
  • The Future's So Bright...
    I thought it would be a good time to take a sneak peak at some of the up-and-coming MMOG titles that are currently being developed by a myriad of game developers, some of them by independent companies, some of the by major players in the industry.
  • Hurrary for Hollywood
    There was a (slim) chance that a bunch of hobbits and elves were going to over-run Hollywood last night. And if you're a Tolkien fan, chances are, you would not have been disappointed.
  • A Majestic Flop
    The concept was intriguing. Based on both historical fact and conspiratorial theories, Majestic was going to be innovative and promised to bring exciting new concepts to the online gaming table.
  • Gargamel's Revenge
    The morning of May 9, 2001 seemed no different than any other. I spent the morning tweaking Eastbot, an IRC bot I had inherited that east counselors used to grab data that would help them with their calls.
  • ... I Gotta Wear Shades
    It's been a while since I last took a look at what I felt were the next ten "independent" titles you should keep your eye on.
Game Reviews 

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  • Ultima Online: The Second Age
    Sharpen your swords, brush up on your magic skills and prepare for the fight of your life.
  • Motor City Online
    There is something about the Bel Air Grand Prix that is obsessive.
  • Legacy Online
    Legacy Online is unlike any other massively multiplayer you've ever played before. Well, chances are you've never even heard of it, let alone played it.
Computer Advice 

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  • Security 101 or "How to Protect Your Computer on the Internet"
    With the most recent evil virus running around the Internet like a rabid dog in heat, I thought the timing would be right to unveil a little document I wrote not long ago on security and your system, especially since a lot of MMOG players are really casual Internet users.
Original Bullshit 

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  • How to Fire Your Therapist: A Treatise For Those Who Cannot
    It has come to my attention that there are some in this gallant, sexually repressed little world of ours who just cannot, for some reason or other, fire their therapist.
  • The Story of Duh
    So I have this story to tell. It's not my story. Nothing ever interesting happens to me, unless I get a paper cut or Alec sits on my head and cleans my hair. This story is a story about a friend, whom I shall call The Lady.
  • Beatitudes
    I am nothing but imitations, a puppet of my (unknown) deceit.
Unpublished 

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