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Halloween Cryptid Series: The Mothman
From the moment I began researching cryptids, the Mothman stood out as a creature of great intrigue. Initially, I had planned to save it for the final entry of my series, but its popularity and significance demanded its inclusion sooner. This legendary figure has captured the attention of millions, and with good reason. Let’s take…
Halloween Cryptid Series: Snarly Yow
The Snarly Yow is a cryptid that has been reported in the mountains near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, possibly since the first Germans settled in the upper Potoma1. The creature is often described as a large black dog-like apparition and is known for the yowling sound it makes through a mouth filled with teeth2. What…
Worlds of Pulp-Savage Twilight™, 2024
A good friend recently asked me about my plans for Worlds of Pulp in 2024. I’m proud to say that I’ve already produced several successful titles, including Davey Beauchamp’s Amazing Pulp Adventures™, Rotwang City—The City of Shadows™, Ron Fortier’s Cape Noire™, and Wild West Horse Opera™. But there’s even more exciting content on the horizon!…
Halloween Cryptid Series: Cave Creature
As the leaves turn orange and red, and the winds turn chilly, our minds turn to the supernatural, the unexplained, the spooky. In the spirit of Halloween, we’ll be delving today into the realm of cryptids, those mysterious creatures that may or may not exist beyond the fringe of mainstream science. Our focus will be…
What Kind of RPG Would You Make?
What’s up, my fellow role-playing Comancheros! I hope you’re all having a totally righteous day. I got a question for ya: what if you could create your very own role-playing game? Imagine designing a game that is precisely tailored to your style of play and personal interests. Well, today, that’s exactly what we’re going to…
Halloween Cryptid Series: Grafton Monster
Critical Evaluation The Grafton Monster, as it is commonly referred to, is a creature of imposing stature, reported to stand between seven to nine feet tall and four feet wide. The skin of this purported beast is said to be strikingly white and oddly similar to that of a seal’s. Its most bizarre characteristic is…
Fueling Your Game: The Power of Snacks
Hey fellow role-playing Comancheros! Danny Jackson here, and today we’re talking about the fuel that helped us power through our epic role-playing games. Snack time, baby! My thief may have had a magic dagger in one hand, but he had melty slice in the other. We all know that selecting the right munchies is as…
WEEKLY RADIO SHOW . . .
Victor Frankenstein (2015): Review
I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. 2.6 Skulls; 3.0 Crosses This movie, released in 2015, is a retelling of the story of Victor Frankenstein and…
The Tingler: Review
I use a skull and crosses, rating system, where one is the lowest ranking and three is the highest in each category. Crosses judge quality and acting/plot believability, while skulls relate to chills, thrills, and basic horror elements. The Tingler Total Score 2.0 Skulls/3.0 Crosses The Tingler is a classic horror movie directed by William…
CREEPSHOW III Review
My wife suggested I share horror movie reviews with my RPG community. I have no film background but love horror and have experience in storytelling and game design. I’ll give reviews with a skull and cross rating system, comprised of 1-3 skulls and 1-3 crosses, one is the lowest and three is the highest. Crosses…
Halloween Cryptid Series: Fishmen
Gather ’round, folks, and lend an ear to the whispers of the Appalachian Mountains. They tell a tale of strange folk dwelling in their rivers – the Fishmen of West Virginia. Half-human, half-fish, these cryptids have webbed hands and mighty tails for swift swimming. Some reckon they’re a new twist in the river’s tale of…