Encounters with AI

We’re all dealing with encounters with AI these days; even if you’re actively trying to avoid it, you’re going to be subjected to it one way or another....
Ian O'Rourke
6 min read

All Stories

S4 – Of Mice and Moose

Welcome to the fourth set of game notes of our The Rime of Frost Maiden campaign from a player’s perspective. We’ll discuss the pre-game,...
Ian O'Rourke
4 min read

Streaming The US Religion

You can stream the modern US religion via watching Dopesick, WeCrashed and The Dropout which give an insight into institutional and personal failure.
Ian O'Rourke
3 min read

Gaming After Lockdown

How has gaming after COVID changed? As we contend with online gaming and lack of commitment.
Ian O'Rourke
4 min read

S3 – Down The Mine

Welcome to the sixth set of game notes of our The Rime of Frost Maiden campaign from a player’s perspective. We’ll discuss the pre-game,...
Ian O'Rourke
3 min read

The Railroading Myth

An intentional story in a role-playing game by definition cannot involve railroading.
Ian O'Rourke
10 min read

S2 – Yetis & Sea Monsters

Welcome to the second set of game notes of our The Rime of Frost Maiden campaign from a player’s perspective. We’ll discuss the pre-game,...
Ian O'Rourke
3 min read

S1 – Ghouls & Goblins

Welcome to the first set of game notes of our The Rime of Frost Maiden campaign from a player’s perspective. We’ll discuss the pre-game,...
Ian O'Rourke
3 min read

My Rime of the Frost Maiden Character

How I created my character for D&D's Rime of the Frost Maiden .
Ian O'Rourke
6 min read

The Descent of Star Trek Discovery

Regrettably, the writing in Star Trek: Discovery season four is getting weaker.
Ian O'Rourke
6 min read

RPG Narrative Velocity

What contributes to a high narrative velocity at the gaming table? The speed and focus you have on progressing the story.
Ian O'Rourke
10 min read