I recently had a chat on Twitter with Ian Livingstone. I had mentioned in a tweet that of late I came up with a game formula based on one of his works. I never expected a reply but received two, along the lines of ‘go ahead and build your idea then get back to me’. Even nicer he congratulated our engagement. So last night I started work, and will construct a scaled down version of the idea out of bits of scrap paper and cardboard. Once complete, I’ll play test it and if all goes well, make a demo video for him.
My Sponge came round tonight for dinner. We decided to be naughty and have a takeaway. That’s not a euthamism. I miss her so much when she’s not around.
Apparently there’s going to be a High School reunion later this year. It’s be nice to see a few. A very small few. In the cold light of day I hated high school and a lot of my schoolmates… maybe half a dozen staff as well. I’m happy with what I have now. Don’t need demons of yesteryear to reenter my life.
Known Sponge for three months now. Or a quarter of a year as I like to call it. (Sounds longer lol) I can’t believe how quickly its gone really. I really hope she doesn’t tire from me, and my dream comes true of being with her forever. There’s so much I could type, but can’t due to certain circumstances.
Made a good find on a GrailQuest 8 book with her this weekend. It cost a pound. They go for about £20 on eBay these days. Unless you’re potty enough to buy from these nutters!
Also got a second edition of Deathtrap Dungeon which was nice. Found a lovely pub in Nettleham for dinner, and also deployed the very first Munzee in that village.
Can’t wait till tonight when we are together again. Nor for the next Walking Dead episode. (Yes! In that order.) ;-P
I’m beginning to reap the benefits of backing #TinManGames recent Kickstarter project, #TheWarlockOfFiretopMountain , as my Tinny badge has arrived through the post today. That’s a good postal service for this time of year. Regardless, this is a very exciting project, especially as my name will feature in Zagors crypt. #FightingFantasy has come such a long way in the past two years, and becoming part of it makes me feel as enduring fan as ever.
Who remembers Fighting Fantasy gamebooks by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone? The original story The Warlock Of Firetop Mountain gets a 21st century makeover, and YOU can get a slice of the action!!! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Have you ever read an adventure game book and wished that was you walking through the Dungeon, dodging monsters and traps? Ever watch #Knightmare and think, “I could do that”. Well now you could!!!
Legend Photography’s lead man Oliver McNeil has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to help you get involved with his upcoming project, Legend Quests, Fantasy Dungeon Adventures.
As well as backing from the UK gaming industry’s top man…co founder of GamesWorkshop, Fighting Fantasy and father of Tomb Raider Ian Livingstone MBE , Legend Quests also boasts narration by Tom Baker (4thDoctor), Jonathan Green (author of Pax Britannia, Fighting Fantasy and upcoming Alice’s Nightmare In Wonderland) and illustrations from the incredible hands of Malcolm Barter.
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Last 24 hours to pledge towards the production of Steve Jackson’s, The Trolltooth Wars graphic comic. Take a look and you may get your name in the credits of this Fighting Fantasy mag!
Well today (7th, its just passed midnight) …Mr Lain, Mr Leicester and myself made it to the Fighting Fantasy Fest. It was a bizarre experience, turning around a corner in a hotel and seeing your childhood heroes. Star struck…I pigeon stepped over to the first two familiar faces I recognised was Ian Livingstone and Russ Nicholson. They briefly, looked up from what they was talking about and said hello. Well all the questions I could have asked had flown out my head but we all shook hands and Russ showed me through his artwork folder.
I would then continue around the rooms gathering signatures for my copy of You Are The Hero from the likes of Chris Achilleos and Leo Hartas. Then, for me at least came the daddy of them all. Steve Jackson who’s work first introduced me to the series with his Sorcery epic. We had a really good chat about how he found it easiest to write his books and how I got into collecting. Thinking things couldn’t get any better, the most surreal thing happened. Malcolm Barter, one of the earlier illustrators asked, “Hello, you’re Jam arnt you?” He had recognised me from my Facebook profile pic which had made him laugh several days before. A really nice gentleman, I hope if more books make it to market he will have another outing as interior artist.
Then came along the guy who organised all this. The one who has been working like a nutter over the past two years to bring this and his You Are The Hero book to light. Jonathan Green…once again recognised me before I even spun around and said hello, and thanked me for doing a few graphics for his Facebook group. The day would go one with mass signings, fancy dress contests and an auction held by Ian with some rare related artefacts. I did put in a bit of 25 pounds on a promotional item from the Deathtrap Dungeon release. Ian misheard and thought id said 75! Luckily I corrected him and maybe even luckier someone outbid me. I did mention I’d have liked the one that was wielded by a then unknown Kelly Brook which raised a giggle. All in all the event was very pleasing and the atmosphere very good. A special thanks goes to Mr Lain for getting me there and back, Mr Leicester for making the night before a good evening, and Mr Aukett for the books he’s sold me to patch up some of the ones missing from my collection.
Words cannot express the ineffable pride I am feeling right now even though still recovering from a bout of sciatica. Special thanks to Jonathan Green who has immortalised my name in a recent project very dear to me. See you Sunday! More gloating and showing off about that soon.
I returned to work today and managed to do a little catching up so I am certainly on the mend. Tomorrows the big day when Mr Lain and I hit the road for Sundays event. As much as anything else I am looking forward to going to that posh Italian restaurant Mr Leicester has booked. Already chose what I’d like. Hope it doesn’t give me the shits. Everything is packed and the taxi is booked for just before noon tomorrow. Hope to get there safely. Especially now I have a love interest… wink wink 😉
I hear Most Haunted may get another outing. Do people still take this crap in?
…she died in 1763 and her name was Mary…..Mary Hinge… thankyou Jam!!
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