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The Dragon's Den (Archived) / Re: The Rogues' Gallery
April 13, 2013, 01:33:08 AM
Hmm. Horror writers... that's a tough one, because many of my favorites veer off into other genres. I think a lot of what Clark Ashton Smith wrote, for example is horror-fantasy. As far as 'traditional' horror, I'd have to say Clive Barker and David Cronenberg are two of the biggest; the whole genre of body horror lends itself very well to a lot of what I strive to write. I also really enjoy Tim Curran, Ed Lee, Richard Laymon, Scott Nicholson, and Joe McKinney.
Oh BTW, your Cadaverous Earth setting is magnificent.
Oh BTW, your Cadaverous Earth setting is magnificent.
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The Dragon's Den (Archived) / Re: The Rogues' Gallery
April 12, 2013, 10:28:54 PM
Thanks for the welcome!
Steerpike (love me some M. Peake BTW), my book's about drug smugglers that shipwreck on a South Pacific island that was the site of a secret WWII Japanese experiment designed to create super-soldiers but instead resulted in mutant vampires. As these things are wont to do, doncha know.
Steerpike (love me some M. Peake BTW), my book's about drug smugglers that shipwreck on a South Pacific island that was the site of a secret WWII Japanese experiment designed to create super-soldiers but instead resulted in mutant vampires. As these things are wont to do, doncha know.
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The Dragon's Den (Archived) / Re: The Rogues' Gallery
April 12, 2013, 05:43:15 PM
Hey all, I found this place through a link at the Cartographer's Guild, where I've been a member for almost four years. I like what I see here so far!
Life Story
I was born in Michigan many moons ago (1972). Served in the US navy for several years, traveled/was stationed all over. Was a hospital corpsman in the navy, became an optician, and that's what I do today - make and sell glasses to the great unwashed masses of San Francisco. :D I'm a wannabe writer, with one completed horror novel and two fantasy novels in the works, as well as several short stories in various genres. Nothing published yet.
Gaming Systems I use/Gaming History
I was introduced to RPGs in the early 80s. The first game I ever played was the D&D basic set (the old red, blue, green, etc books). I missed the first wave of AD&D 2nd edition since it came out right around the time I joined the navy, but I got into it later on, along with Shadowrun and GURPS. Haven't played regularly for probably 8 or 9 years now, but I still buy game supplement books from time to time just because they're cool and I'm a geek. :D I love creating game/campaign settings.
Personal Likes and Dislikes
I love low fantasy, pulp, steampunk, alternate history, horror, science-fantasy, S&S, sword & planet, etc. High fantasy, not so much. I'm also not a fan of the 600-sentient-races-on-one-planet theory. Most of my worlds are human-centric, with different cultures standing in for various traditional fantasy races. I don't like generic ideas.
Strengths and Weaknesses in game design
I would say I'm an idea person first and foremost. Coming up with ideas has never been a problem; it's staying the course and finishing them that does me in.
Influences on my Design
-Robert E. Howard
-Jack Vance
-Michael Moorcock
-Marvel's Savage Sword of Conan B&W magazine (remember that?)
-Gardner Fox, Lin Carter, Fritz Leiber, and too many others to mention
-recently, Jay Lake, R. Scott Bakker, George Martin
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Anyway, love what I've seen from you guys here, and I hope to contribute some of my own stuff (at some point).
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Life Story
I was born in Michigan many moons ago (1972). Served in the US navy for several years, traveled/was stationed all over. Was a hospital corpsman in the navy, became an optician, and that's what I do today - make and sell glasses to the great unwashed masses of San Francisco. :D I'm a wannabe writer, with one completed horror novel and two fantasy novels in the works, as well as several short stories in various genres. Nothing published yet.
Gaming Systems I use/Gaming History
I was introduced to RPGs in the early 80s. The first game I ever played was the D&D basic set (the old red, blue, green, etc books). I missed the first wave of AD&D 2nd edition since it came out right around the time I joined the navy, but I got into it later on, along with Shadowrun and GURPS. Haven't played regularly for probably 8 or 9 years now, but I still buy game supplement books from time to time just because they're cool and I'm a geek. :D I love creating game/campaign settings.
Personal Likes and Dislikes
I love low fantasy, pulp, steampunk, alternate history, horror, science-fantasy, S&S, sword & planet, etc. High fantasy, not so much. I'm also not a fan of the 600-sentient-races-on-one-planet theory. Most of my worlds are human-centric, with different cultures standing in for various traditional fantasy races. I don't like generic ideas.
Strengths and Weaknesses in game design
I would say I'm an idea person first and foremost. Coming up with ideas has never been a problem; it's staying the course and finishing them that does me in.
Influences on my Design
-Robert E. Howard
-Jack Vance
-Michael Moorcock
-Marvel's Savage Sword of Conan B&W magazine (remember that?)
-Gardner Fox, Lin Carter, Fritz Leiber, and too many others to mention
-recently, Jay Lake, R. Scott Bakker, George Martin
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Anyway, love what I've seen from you guys here, and I hope to contribute some of my own stuff (at some point).
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