Ok, so here I am again, finally finding the pull to write something after a long absence. Looking back at the last few months since I last typed something up, I see quite a few things that I have done, some things that have changed, and some news worthy things I feel I should touch upon.

First, and foremost – the news that brings me to type today. The already day old news of a new Dungeons and Dragons in the works over at WotC, and the fact that they are taking the open collective approach that helped Pathfinder take a major market share away from them. Instead of boring you with all the details, I’m just going to link you over to Critical Hits, to someone who actually has talked with the Wizard who lives by the coast, and I think has a very good outlook as to the implications of this new system. (Said Link Right Here)

I also think it’s worth noting that we all saw it coming in September, and that a major point of this is that they will be listening to the fans, and it will still be a ways away from taking over. The official article made mention of playtesting at 2013′s GenCon, not the 2012, 45th anniversary one. So right now, they’ve got a lot to work with.

Also worth noting is Paizo’s recent push, in my opinion, to sell as much products as possible in as short amount of time. They may see it as a need to cash in while still relevant - not sure. Either way – for the full Pathfinder experience, expect to pay somewhere between $50 – $120 a month ($120 when two core books come out in the same month, ie last August). Wheras I like the system and still enjoy playing it, it has this little black scar of me looking at a pile of books going “Ya, and I’m missing so much content”.

Politics wise, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has taken center stage and are forcing people to take sides. I’m against it on the basis that it solves nothing, and it is provided by people that don’t know how things work. For instance, mearly knowing what the IP address for a blocked site will get you there, and startup websites can just get blocked because a competitor reports them for “stealing their idea’s”, regardless of whether it’s true. Everyone will play the cautious role, and the internet will be in shambles. And this is just the American side of things – it’s even more whacked when you consider that the US is essentially saying that we will censor everyone’s internet.

And politics aside, personal stuff now. Lost in dual worlds of Skyrim and Star Wars – The Old Republic, lately. Feel my mind inching farther and farther away from being able to focus on my DM’ing, so I’m taking a break from that for the start of the new year. Going to make sure it’s nothing medical that I can take care of. I’m still gaming, still thinking of idea’s – just not going to sit behind the screen for a little while so I can get all my ducks in a row.

Stay tuned for my New Years Resolutions! When in doubt – copy other blog’s topics.