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The Scorpion in…Consequence and the Fat Cat

By Glenn Bane

Alfrancais Brainvine, the magnate, slurped down another oyster, discarding the shell into a bucket beside his desk. He grabbed a letter opener with his chubby, oyster soaked fingers and with the other, a stack of papers.     The first letter was doubtlessly another shameless plea from the Victory Arms tenement. They all said the same thing.…

Merry Christmas Crow Crew

By Glenn Bane

Everybody here at Scaldcrow Games would like to wish each and every one of you a Very Merry, safe, and memorable Christmas! We’ll see you again after the New Year. We have exciting things planned for 2022. Look for our New Years Update! In the meantime, enjoy the holiday, and may your dice never let…

Remembering the Beginning

By Glenn Bane

I was remembering how I first began a lifelong fascination with tabletop role-playing games and was considering what they meant to me. It occurs to me that the reasons that I latched onto them may also be relevant to some of you.  So here is the story… Before, discovering gaming, life was pretty quiet and…

A Look Back: T. Glenn Bane

By Glenn Bane

Looking back almost ten years (pre moustache), I have been recalling the first collaboration I was ever involved in, and the remarkable people that shared that dream with me. All I can say about the energy that we all had was, well…it was electric.

Welcome Everybody

By Glenn Bane

My name is Glenn Bane. My favorite people have always been gamers. Whether sitting around my gaming table, playing at a convention, or part of an online campaign, I love meeting new gamers. It’s why I call this blog Geek Opera, because its not just about me, but rather all of us. An Opera has…

A Look Back: Drew Meyer

By Glenn Bane

Davey Beauchamp put me in contact with Drew Meyer, a creative mind with a penchant for theatre and gift of explosive ideas. Davey suggested that I meet Drew, stating that he had many interesting ideas. I spoke with Drew and discovered that yes…yes he did. I had a casual business meeting with Drew and near…

A Look Back: Davey Beauchamp

By Glenn Bane

Davey Beauchamp is a visionary designer and writer whom I am very proud to have worked with and hope to work with again. This interview was given back in 2012. With the ten year anniversary of APA coming up, I feel that it is imperative that I find some project for us to come together…

A Look Back: Worlds of Pulp

By Glenn Bane

This is the teaser that Scaldcrow Games used back in 2013 to promote Davey Beauchamp’s Amazing Pulp Adventures, and Rotwang City: The City of Shadows. We are taking a moment to look back at the beginnings of Worlds of Pulp. This ad was the work of Davey Beauchamp, for whose involvement I am eternally grateful.

WEEKLY RADIO SHOW . . .

The Dark, Wild Worlds of Pulp Fantasy

By Arthur Thomas Worth

A Realm of Unimaginable Wonders Ladies and gentlemen, one of the oldest and most beloved genres in the world of role-playing games is fantasy. With Worlds of Pulp: Savage Twilight™ set to release in 2024, I want to take a few moments to discuss three of the most popular sub-genres of Pulp Fantasy: Dark Fantasy,…

The Transformative Power of Play

By Arthur Thomas Worth

My dear friends, are you contemplating the idea of joining a group? Or perhaps you already belong to one, but have lost sight of the joy that drew you into the world of gaming. Either way, I invite you to make yourselves comfortable and join me as we delve into this fascinating topic. Let me…

Halloween Cryptid Series: The Bat Boy!

By Glenn Bane

In the heart of the night, when the moon is aglow, And the wind through the pines does eerily blow, On All Hallows’ Eve, under a sky so starry, Unfolds a tale, both dreadful and scary.

Gate Keeping: Spotting It, and Stopping It

By Arthur Thomas Worth

A.T. Worth here inviting you to join me as we investigate the foul phenomena of Gate keeping. Imagine you’ve always wanted to join a group of players for your favorite Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG). You know the basic rules, you have an exciting character idea, and you’re ready for hours of fun and adventure. But…