So it's the last day of the New Year. NWB has been going for almost two months and I hope we make it to the end of this year. We'd like to thank the handful of faithful followers and whatnot who actually read us. We hope to bring you videos of us, and audio podcasts over the coming year. (We're lazy and getting our hands on the organizational skills to do that will be tough) Anyway, we hope you enjoy what's to come. As for tonight, the NWB is going out to party all night long. Well at least a few of us are. Me, and Dann will be at one party, Badger will be at another down the street, and I think Rob will be watching some marathon of some sort, which in itself I guess it a party.
But I digress
HAPPY NEW YEARS
From all of us at NWB.
Lee "Beer is good, Beer is good, Beer is good, AND STUFF!" Baker
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A few of our members
Rob Laff and Lee Baker.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Lee's PC Hall of Fame: Maxwell Ashford
Okay, I've realized that I have way too many White Wolf books and the rest of my books aren't really THAT obscure. So I've decided to mix it up a bit and provide myself with some leeway (Get what I did there?). So I'm going to write about characters from games I've run that I believe needed special mention.
So here it is.
Character name: Maxwell Ashford
Game: Vampire: The Requiem
Chronicle: Voodoo Road
Player: Badger
Theme Song: Puttin' On the Ritz-Taco
Race: Vampire
Type: Nosferatu
Why they are awesome:
Well it may just the character's backstory, or it may be a single action, but to me it is a little bit of both.
First off, the player(Badger) somehow convinced me to let this piece of his backstory in because I found it so entertaining that saying no was rather hard. He had diablerized his sire. (Diablerie is the drinking of another vampire's soul thus consuming their entirety.) His sire was named Richard. He consumed a Richard. Incase you don't understand, He Ate a Dick.
But the real reason Maxwell is awesome is through his actions. First off when a member of the group joined late, they both rolled for Predator's Taint. (When the one with a high Blood Potency score rolls to see if he Frenzies and attacks the one with the lower score, and the one with the lower score rolls to see if he runs away in panic or not). Maxwell being of the higher potency lost the roll and was about to frenzy when I informed his player that he could spend a Willpower and try and fight it again. His response "No... no... I'll just go with it." The very first bit of combat in game, was PVP.
The second happened within the same game in which he crit successed a Nightmare roll and scared a Werewolf so hard that he passed out, thus negating an Epic battle that I had planned to take it's toll on the players. I wasn't particularly pleased with this, but Badger was sure proud of himself.
Lee "Wait... what?... You're kidding?!" Baker
So here it is.
Character name: Maxwell Ashford
Game: Vampire: The Requiem
Chronicle: Voodoo Road
Player: Badger
Theme Song: Puttin' On the Ritz-Taco
Race: Vampire
Type: Nosferatu
Why they are awesome:
Well it may just the character's backstory, or it may be a single action, but to me it is a little bit of both.
First off, the player(Badger) somehow convinced me to let this piece of his backstory in because I found it so entertaining that saying no was rather hard. He had diablerized his sire. (Diablerie is the drinking of another vampire's soul thus consuming their entirety.) His sire was named Richard. He consumed a Richard. Incase you don't understand, He Ate a Dick.
But the real reason Maxwell is awesome is through his actions. First off when a member of the group joined late, they both rolled for Predator's Taint. (When the one with a high Blood Potency score rolls to see if he Frenzies and attacks the one with the lower score, and the one with the lower score rolls to see if he runs away in panic or not). Maxwell being of the higher potency lost the roll and was about to frenzy when I informed his player that he could spend a Willpower and try and fight it again. His response "No... no... I'll just go with it." The very first bit of combat in game, was PVP.
The second happened within the same game in which he crit successed a Nightmare roll and scared a Werewolf so hard that he passed out, thus negating an Epic battle that I had planned to take it's toll on the players. I wasn't particularly pleased with this, but Badger was sure proud of himself.
Lee "Wait... what?... You're kidding?!" Baker
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Laff's TV show review show! Chuck it
Alright, my furry friends! (unless you're female, then I hope you don't have a beard...). Once again, nothing of interest has been released trailer wise, so I thought I'd talk to you about my favorite TV show, CHUCK. Okay, the main reason I'm reviewing a show that has been on for a few years now is because not everyone knows what its about (lookin at you, Lee). This is the ultimate nerd spy show. A computer nerd accidentaly downloads a bunch of government secrets into his brain, and now he is quite possible the greatest asset in the world. Given, it may sound a bit dull, but every episode comes with action, comedy, romance, and the occasional subway reference. There are characters in this show that anyone can easily relate to, as the character stories are vast, yet work together in a perfect balance. I gotta give this a 9.9 out of 10... No show is perfect, but this is pretty damn close.
Laff- The Best Medicine
Ps, Lee, you and I are gonna watch the first 2 seasons, and soon
Laff- The Best Medicine
Ps, Lee, you and I are gonna watch the first 2 seasons, and soon
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Lee's Obscure Game Collection: Umlaut: Game of METAL!
Tonights game is Umlaut: Game of Metal.
Just to prove my collection doesn't consist solely of White Wolf stuff.
Umlaut is a game where you and up to three friends play as battling Heavy Metal bands of various sub-genres. Such as Glam-Rock, Hair Metal, Death Metal, and Grunge Metal. The game can be played in three hours and no storyteller is required. Now I bet your asking, Lee doesn't that mean it's a sit down board game, and not an RPG, and to that I say, Shut up. I'm the guy writing, you are the guy listening. (Or girl as the case may be.)
Anyway you go through your respective careers and hope that other people don't win narration rights during your scenes. It's everybody elses job to Sabotage you to make sure their band comes out on top. At the end you've created an entire career for a few fictional bands. It's awesome.
Rob, let's get together next week and play this.
Lee "Read a book, Read a book, Read a mother#$@#ing book!" Baker
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Why hello loyal followers. It is I, the newest member of the Nerds With Beards Media Squad:
It will be my duty, to entertain you, and bring you the newest in news from the Video Gaming, Music, and all things Nerd World, all in the span of ONE Saturday Evening. This news will be varied, and hell, I may even not do any news at all, but thrill you with tales of adventure and intrigue from my journeys through Time and Space. I look forward to thrilling you with my editorials on the Nerd World as it appears every Saturday night. But until then, BACK TO THE LAB!
Stay Frosty True Believers

PS: I also have a beard. It IS a rule after all.
CHUCK MAGNUSSON!
It will be my duty, to entertain you, and bring you the newest in news from the Video Gaming, Music, and all things Nerd World, all in the span of ONE Saturday Evening. This news will be varied, and hell, I may even not do any news at all, but thrill you with tales of adventure and intrigue from my journeys through Time and Space. I look forward to thrilling you with my editorials on the Nerd World as it appears every Saturday night. But until then, BACK TO THE LAB!
Stay Frosty True Believers

PS: I also have a beard. It IS a rule after all.
To Rob
Hey, I'm actually pretty sexy, and have had lots of sex with lots of lovely ladies. Unfortunately none of them can vouch for me right now because for some reason I've seemed to have pissed all of them off. Ask me next week when I have new Converts to the Lee way of life.
ha. ha ha...
oh, Lee... that was so funny I am beside myself... Sorry, folks, I can't find a sarcasm font. And Lee, as far as sex goes, the twins don't count... the twins being your left and/or right hand
Re: I just had sex
Rob having sex.
That's a Laff!
See what I did there?
Lee "I'm funny, really I am." Baker
That's a Laff!
See what I did there?
Lee "I'm funny, really I am." Baker
Best Music video ever
I have established that if I ever get married, chances are she will be the one to pick the music for the wedding. But I want this to be the music for our honeymoon.
I can already hear the divorce papers being written up...
Live. Love. Laff
I can already hear the divorce papers being written up...
Live. Love. Laff
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Trailer Trash: Now without limits!
Hey, folks! Your favorite trailer reviewer, here, coming at you with Limitless and True Grit. Now, I haven't exactly heard much about these 2, but lets see what we can gather from them, shall we?
First up, Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.In it, Cooper plays a struggling writer... well, struggling until he get introduced to a drug that turns you into a super genius! He quickly finishes his book and can get out of any situation. Everything seems just peachy until his mind skips out days at a time and De Niro's character is after him, for some reason. It appears to be a smart drama, but not so smart that you can't understand. for that, I will give this one a 7.5 out of 10.
Now lets saddle up with True Grit. For those of you who don't know (like me a few minutes ago), True Grit is another western movie. Personally, I've already had my fill of this particular genre, but I will probably go see it. In this one, Jeff Bridges (you know, that bald guy from the first Iron Man movie) plays a man who proves to everyone that a one eyed guy with a gun can't shoot a damn thing. All in all, it just looks a little better than average cowboy movie, so I'm gonna give this one a 5.5 out of 10... (Also, did anyone else see a bear riding a horse in that trailer? That can't just be me...)
So there you have it, folks! a movie about a really really smart guy and a movie about a man with poor depth perception. As always, questions and comments are welcome below. Love you!
Live.
Love.
Laff.
(See what I did there?)
First up, Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro.In it, Cooper plays a struggling writer... well, struggling until he get introduced to a drug that turns you into a super genius! He quickly finishes his book and can get out of any situation. Everything seems just peachy until his mind skips out days at a time and De Niro's character is after him, for some reason. It appears to be a smart drama, but not so smart that you can't understand. for that, I will give this one a 7.5 out of 10.
Now lets saddle up with True Grit. For those of you who don't know (like me a few minutes ago), True Grit is another western movie. Personally, I've already had my fill of this particular genre, but I will probably go see it. In this one, Jeff Bridges (you know, that bald guy from the first Iron Man movie) plays a man who proves to everyone that a one eyed guy with a gun can't shoot a damn thing. All in all, it just looks a little better than average cowboy movie, so I'm gonna give this one a 5.5 out of 10... (Also, did anyone else see a bear riding a horse in that trailer? That can't just be me...)
So there you have it, folks! a movie about a really really smart guy and a movie about a man with poor depth perception. As always, questions and comments are welcome below. Love you!
Live.
Love.
Laff.
(See what I did there?)
Monday, December 20, 2010
Bring it on
Dear Lee, read the title of this part... oh yeah, its on.
Robert Laff "The best Medicine"
ps, no cheating! I see your hand about to click on ask.com... no, not the hand in your pants...
Robert Laff "The best Medicine"
ps, no cheating! I see your hand about to click on ask.com... no, not the hand in your pants...
I CHALLENGE ROB TO A NERDOFF!!!
This Nerd-Off is quite simple. In the comments leave a question. Any question in the history of questions and direct it to either myself "Lee Baker" or Rob "Robert Laff". In one week we'll count the correct answers. The person who asked the last winning question then suggests a pose and a picture they'd like to see the loser in and we do it.
Rob, you have no choice. You must participate.
Signed,
Lee "You wish you were as pretty as me" Baker
Signed,
Lee "You wish you were as pretty as me" Baker
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Zombie: The End
Some called it Gehenna, Some called it the Apocalypse, Some just called it Ascension. Whatever it was called, it meant one thing. The end of the world as we knew it. Monsters, creatures we thought were only legend came out to the world. Vampires, Werewolves, Mages, Demons, faeries, and things of the like. People who hunted them. Large populaces of humans vanished as their minds opened to far greater things. Werewolves scorched the earth and spirit realms in endless battle with the spirits of the planet. The eternal struggle and war between the vampires wrecked entire cities. Before it was over, nothing was left the same. The world a barren wasteland. Purged of all evil, all good. Purged of everything but a few surviving humans and twisted beasts created of warped flesh. Individuals calling themselves the "Redeemed" and the "Once Damned" sought to destroy these beings. Many years later it was thought that the infections of the world before had been purged. It was safe for humanity to flourish again. So they did. Building small cities, and refuges. Unaware of anything trying to harm them. The world looked like it would once again prosper. They had survived the end of the world, and so the world would begin anew.
It turned out, however, that the Eldest had another plan for humanity. Sure he had been destroyed, but his malicious presence could hardly be snuffed out. Then it began. Dead corpses began rising from the bowels of once great cities. The fortress city of Renewed York was the first to fall as the greatest number of these flesh hungry corpses began rising from the sewers where the remnants of the once great Cathedral of Flesh once rested.
And so once more the "Redeemed " took up arms against these creatures, and pushed them back to their sewer dwellings. The world rebuilt itself and the "zombies" were all but a memory. The Eldest, however, would still have the planet to himself. He'd all but forgotten the disease he'd implanted in humanity before it's downfall. Despite most the disease having been destroyed, a few carriers still existed. He activated his blood within them and they became the 'Heralds'. Creatures embedded with the Eldest's plans and portions of his power to command the vast dead that waited beneath the cities. The Heralds began waging a secret war with the Redeemed. For the soul of a new world.
This is that war.
ZOMBIE: The End
Zombie: The End is a fan project of mine. Set in the Old World of Darkness where the end of the world has come to pass. The year is 2200, nearly 200 years after Gehenna/Apocalypse/Ascension. The 'Eldest' in question is what remains of the evil Tzimisce antediluvian. Zombies aren't the walking dead, but merely the only thing he can create with the remainder of his power which is slowly fading. The Redeemed are Vampires who after Gehenna regained their humanity. They find themselves still immortal as long as they wish, and retaining a few of their vampiric powers.
In this game players get to pick the Still thinking servants of The Eldest called the Heralds who can summon and command zombies, or the Redeemed who they are fighting against. Again this is a fan project, and I would appreciate any help that is offered. A knowledge of the White Wolf system would be useful.
Lee "BRAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINSSS... Just kidding, I want your eyes." Baker
It turned out, however, that the Eldest had another plan for humanity. Sure he had been destroyed, but his malicious presence could hardly be snuffed out. Then it began. Dead corpses began rising from the bowels of once great cities. The fortress city of Renewed York was the first to fall as the greatest number of these flesh hungry corpses began rising from the sewers where the remnants of the once great Cathedral of Flesh once rested.
And so once more the "Redeemed " took up arms against these creatures, and pushed them back to their sewer dwellings. The world rebuilt itself and the "zombies" were all but a memory. The Eldest, however, would still have the planet to himself. He'd all but forgotten the disease he'd implanted in humanity before it's downfall. Despite most the disease having been destroyed, a few carriers still existed. He activated his blood within them and they became the 'Heralds'. Creatures embedded with the Eldest's plans and portions of his power to command the vast dead that waited beneath the cities. The Heralds began waging a secret war with the Redeemed. For the soul of a new world.
This is that war.
ZOMBIE: The End
Zombie: The End is a fan project of mine. Set in the Old World of Darkness where the end of the world has come to pass. The year is 2200, nearly 200 years after Gehenna/Apocalypse/Ascension. The 'Eldest' in question is what remains of the evil Tzimisce antediluvian. Zombies aren't the walking dead, but merely the only thing he can create with the remainder of his power which is slowly fading. The Redeemed are Vampires who after Gehenna regained their humanity. They find themselves still immortal as long as they wish, and retaining a few of their vampiric powers.
In this game players get to pick the Still thinking servants of The Eldest called the Heralds who can summon and command zombies, or the Redeemed who they are fighting against. Again this is a fan project, and I would appreciate any help that is offered. A knowledge of the White Wolf system would be useful.
Lee "BRAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINSSS... Just kidding, I want your eyes." Baker
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Lee's Obscure Game Collection: Vampire Translation Guides
Today's LOGC is going to be short and sweet. Because I'm tired, I wanna sleep, and I don't wanna seem like an ass because I hound Rob to keep deadlines since it seems Rob and myself are the only regular posters. *Glares at the other NWBs*
Anyway, here it goes. I just bought the Vampire Translation Guide from White Wolf. It costs .99 cents and if you are a fan of both Old World of Darkness and New World of Darkness.. well buy the damn thing. You ain't got an excuse. The art in it is a hybridization of both the Vampire: The Masquerade and Vampire: The Requiem books. The books explains how to run Masquerade clans and covenants in Requiem and visa versa.
Now some of you are asking What's this? Well Vampire: The Masquerade and Vampire: The Requiem are two iterations of the same game. V:tM is the old world line that ended in 04 and White decided to start a new line with a new world and revamped mechanics and everything. Thus V:tR was born. White Wolf has promised to do this for Werewolf: The Apocalypse/Werewolf: The Forsaken, and Mage: The Ascension/Mage: The Awakening if this guide sells enough and seeing as it's already a Gold Product on Drive Thru-RPG I'm sure we're going to get them soon.
Lee "Laziness is a disease" Baker
Anyway, here it goes. I just bought the Vampire Translation Guide from White Wolf. It costs .99 cents and if you are a fan of both Old World of Darkness and New World of Darkness.. well buy the damn thing. You ain't got an excuse. The art in it is a hybridization of both the Vampire: The Masquerade and Vampire: The Requiem books. The books explains how to run Masquerade clans and covenants in Requiem and visa versa.
Now some of you are asking What's this? Well Vampire: The Masquerade and Vampire: The Requiem are two iterations of the same game. V:tM is the old world line that ended in 04 and White decided to start a new line with a new world and revamped mechanics and everything. Thus V:tR was born. White Wolf has promised to do this for Werewolf: The Apocalypse/Werewolf: The Forsaken, and Mage: The Ascension/Mage: The Awakening if this guide sells enough and seeing as it's already a Gold Product on Drive Thru-RPG I'm sure we're going to get them soon.
Lee "Laziness is a disease" Baker
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Trailer Trash- Gods, crazy chicks, and pirates
Alllllright, folks! Robert Laff here, bringing you another week of pure movie magic... or crap. This time I am bringing you three trailers! That's right, Thor, Sucker Punch, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. (you can find the links in the names below)
First on the list, the next in line to the Avenger's movie, Thor. Now, I have to admit, at first I wasn't as excited about this movie as I am with many others in the Marvel Universe, but after seeing the trailer, it doesn't look half bad! Given, I'm a bit confused on why Thor is being portrayed as the bad son, but that will probably be shown in the movie (also, Loki seems normal... what's up with that?). Anywho, The action sequences are fairly impressive, tho the hammer is smaller than I imagined. The graphics don't look really good, especially for a Marvel movie (way to go, Disney!). And, of course, they appeared to have done their homework when it comes to casting, at least in my eyes they did. I'm gonna have to give Thor a 8.5 out of 10.
Next up is a movie that doesn't seem to be getting too much press, Sucker Punch. For those of you who don't know, This flick is about Babydoll's (that's right... her name is Babydoll) life after her parents died. Apparently, she can't stand reality while living in an orphanage, or something, so she tries to escape. The only way to escape, is with her friends and power of imagination. I know, I know, it sounds kinda gay, but guys, once you see this trailer... lets just say if you just had a vasectomy that you'd be poppin stitches. There are a lot of martial arts, a dragon, for some reason, and lots and lots of guns. Now, given, I'm not normally much of a gun guy, but hey, they make it look hot! That being said, it looks like this flick could be pretty confusing, in fact it mostly looks like it would make a bad ass video game. I'm still extremely excited about this one, but I think I'll have to give it a 6.5 out of 10, due to the randomness of the flow.
Finally, yet another movie with rum jokes. That's right, kids, Johnny Depp is back with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! *holds for cheering*... what, no cheering? Well, in all honesty, I don't blame ya. This go around, our favorite alcoholic pirate is off to find, ironically enough, the fountain of youth. I say ironic, mainly because the running jokes in these movies are becoming old and predictable. However, I do have to admit I did laugh when Penelope Cruz implied that Jack gets a boner every time he sees her. That being said, The movie looks, well, decent. Nothing really goes "wow" to me in the trailer. Sure there are zombies, but in a way that was already used in the first movie. The only 3 things that make this different is the fact that there is no Will and Elizabeth, Blackbeard is in it as the villain (only a matter of time, considering they already used Davy Jones... though they never showed his locker...), and there are friggin mermaids. With all this in mind, I give the movie, based on what I've seen, a 6 out of 10. Everything seems pretty normal for the franchise, other than the mermaids, which everyone knows can be pretty hot.
So there you have it folks! A fallen god, a hot and crazy chick, and another drunken Jack (sorry... Captain Jack).
First on the list, the next in line to the Avenger's movie, Thor. Now, I have to admit, at first I wasn't as excited about this movie as I am with many others in the Marvel Universe, but after seeing the trailer, it doesn't look half bad! Given, I'm a bit confused on why Thor is being portrayed as the bad son, but that will probably be shown in the movie (also, Loki seems normal... what's up with that?). Anywho, The action sequences are fairly impressive, tho the hammer is smaller than I imagined. The graphics don't look really good, especially for a Marvel movie (way to go, Disney!). And, of course, they appeared to have done their homework when it comes to casting, at least in my eyes they did. I'm gonna have to give Thor a 8.5 out of 10.
Next up is a movie that doesn't seem to be getting too much press, Sucker Punch. For those of you who don't know, This flick is about Babydoll's (that's right... her name is Babydoll) life after her parents died. Apparently, she can't stand reality while living in an orphanage, or something, so she tries to escape. The only way to escape, is with her friends and power of imagination. I know, I know, it sounds kinda gay, but guys, once you see this trailer... lets just say if you just had a vasectomy that you'd be poppin stitches. There are a lot of martial arts, a dragon, for some reason, and lots and lots of guns. Now, given, I'm not normally much of a gun guy, but hey, they make it look hot! That being said, it looks like this flick could be pretty confusing, in fact it mostly looks like it would make a bad ass video game. I'm still extremely excited about this one, but I think I'll have to give it a 6.5 out of 10, due to the randomness of the flow.
Finally, yet another movie with rum jokes. That's right, kids, Johnny Depp is back with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! *holds for cheering*... what, no cheering? Well, in all honesty, I don't blame ya. This go around, our favorite alcoholic pirate is off to find, ironically enough, the fountain of youth. I say ironic, mainly because the running jokes in these movies are becoming old and predictable. However, I do have to admit I did laugh when Penelope Cruz implied that Jack gets a boner every time he sees her. That being said, The movie looks, well, decent. Nothing really goes "wow" to me in the trailer. Sure there are zombies, but in a way that was already used in the first movie. The only 3 things that make this different is the fact that there is no Will and Elizabeth, Blackbeard is in it as the villain (only a matter of time, considering they already used Davy Jones... though they never showed his locker...), and there are friggin mermaids. With all this in mind, I give the movie, based on what I've seen, a 6 out of 10. Everything seems pretty normal for the franchise, other than the mermaids, which everyone knows can be pretty hot.
So there you have it folks! A fallen god, a hot and crazy chick, and another drunken Jack (sorry... Captain Jack).
Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim...Oh Fucks Yeah
Dann here with a prerelease assessment on Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. If you haven't played any of the Elder Scrolls games you have to. Oblivion is by far the best released so far, but this is about TES 5 and how i think its going to turn out. If Betesda does the detail they did in Oblivion it will be just as good or even better then any of the previous TES games. Not much has been said on where it will take place, but since the title is Skyrim and we already know the TES 3 Morrowind took place in Morrowind I think it is safe to assume TES 5 will take place in Skyrim. If you want to check it out here is the official link www.elderscrolls.com/.
My overall expectation is: Effing Awesome
My overall expectation is: Effing Awesome
Friday, December 10, 2010
Lee's One Hour Reviews: FFXIII
So last night I was given Final Fantasy XIII as a gift by a friend of mine. Yes, I realize this game has been out for months. Yes, I realize that XIV is already out. Yes, I realize you all suck. You see, despite the Classic Gaming Project I'm not a video gaming nerd. The CGP is Nostalgic to me, and if anything I'm a Nostalgia nerd.
So I thought, I play alot of games an hour in before I doom them. I know it's not a fair chance, but I'm Lee. I'm fickle like that. So here is my one hour review of FFXIII.
I run, I switch characters, I press one button to fight.
It's a storybook in game format. I see no strategy and there are no consequences for any choices I make. Simple because I have usually one choice, Go this way, as my path is frequently blocked by falling debris. Overall it's an engaging enough story and it has the FF name on it, so I may keep with it. However, if it keeps me at this death trap pit for ten more chapters I'm going to kill someone.
Well that's my short review for my short time playing the game.
Lee "Foreshadowing is a good thing" Baker
So I thought, I play alot of games an hour in before I doom them. I know it's not a fair chance, but I'm Lee. I'm fickle like that. So here is my one hour review of FFXIII.
I run, I switch characters, I press one button to fight.
It's a storybook in game format. I see no strategy and there are no consequences for any choices I make. Simple because I have usually one choice, Go this way, as my path is frequently blocked by falling debris. Overall it's an engaging enough story and it has the FF name on it, so I may keep with it. However, if it keeps me at this death trap pit for ten more chapters I'm going to kill someone.
Well that's my short review for my short time playing the game.
Lee "Foreshadowing is a good thing" Baker
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Lee's Obscure Game Collection: Mummy: The Resurrection
Now I know what you're thinking. Lee, you do alot of White Wolf games. Well, yes. I do. Why? Because I'm an avid White Wolf fanboy and thus I have alot of White Wolf books. Wanna fight about it? Thought not.
Today's book is Mummy: The Resurrection. This game is pretty awesome in it's own right. The best thing I think, about Mummy is the fact that you get to play a guy who cannot die. You heard me. You're character just gets put down and gets back up again. Now to be fair you have to spend some pretty important stats to rez and even then the roll to get back up might fail and you have to sacrifice those stats again, but it's still pretty useful. The powers in the game are okay and as far as White Wolf powers go, they are not the best, but when you just can't stay dead they are a helpful addition. Mummys feel to me like stand alone characters. They work best in a group of another type of WoD character. Why? Because they have powers to compliment others.
I'm currently playing in a World of Darkness mix and match game with two Werewolves, A Werespider, a hunter, and I was playing one of two mages. However, because the storyteller felt me and the other Mage were cheating because he didn't know the system well enough, he has asked us to play other characters. My partner in Magey crime chose Changeling and I'm going Mummy. My character is statted to be a freaking tank, and you know what. I'm awesome for it. I'll even let you know after tomorrow how I fare in my first combat as a Mummy.
Lee "Brains suck, give me your internal organs." Baker
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Laff's TV show review show!
Seeing how none of the trailers that came out this week were any good, I have decided to review a new TV show! This time around, is "Raising Hope". This little gem is about a family raising a little girl while they barely know how to take care of themselves! I have seen every episode, and I have to say, I'm laughing through every scene. The cast is absolutely outstanding, including Lucas Neff as Jimmy (a slacker who knocked up a serial killer and is now the single father of Hope), Martha Plimpton as Virginia (Jimmy's mom who had Jimmy when she was 16), Garret Dillahunt as Burt (Jimmy's dad with a mind of a child) Cloris Leachman as Maw-Maw (a crazy old grandma who very well might try to breast feed you), and Shannon Woodward as Sabrina (witty cashier and Jimmy's crush). Put this group of people together and you can pretty much expect to be laughing until you can't breathe... and is that such a bad thing? All in all, I think I have to give this show a 9 out of 10. I'm not sure if many people are watching this or not, so be sure and tune in while you still can!
Laff
Laff
I Challenge Your Classic Games eith my Classic rock Project
This is Daniel D.J. Pate. I am making a friendly challenge to Lee 'holy crap this is infected' Baker's Classic Game Project with my Classic Rock Project. any music in any rock genre in the last 20 years leading back to the 90s. Give me a band or album from anywhere in between 1990 and 2010 to listen to and do a review. The band cannot be less then 10 years old and had to be unified at least 5 consecutive years.
The Classic Gaming Project
The Classic Gaming Project or the CGP is something I've been working on for a few months. It started when I found Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and when I managed to track down all the games and play them, I was satisfied. And then I came across Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee. So now I've decided it'll be a regular project. I've even purchased a Dreamcast to further expand the CGP.
You see, here is my philosophy. Back when I was growing up games were good. Why? Because graphics sucked and gaming companies had to rely on good story and gameplay in order to make a game good. Now we have amazing graphics, but mostly games suck ass. Now, I will admit some games are pretty good, but mostly overall the quality of games is going down.
So I'll be posting here on the weekly basis my updates to the CGP. The list currently includes
The Legacy of Kain series
(Completed)
Oddworld
Abe's Oddysee
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
Legend of Dragoon
Galerians
N64 Legend of Zelda Games
(Complete)
These are the games I'm currently working on. Complete will be added as I finish the series and collection.
I'll go over reviews and updates as I advance through the CGP.
Lee "8-bit is better" Baker
You see, here is my philosophy. Back when I was growing up games were good. Why? Because graphics sucked and gaming companies had to rely on good story and gameplay in order to make a game good. Now we have amazing graphics, but mostly games suck ass. Now, I will admit some games are pretty good, but mostly overall the quality of games is going down.
So I'll be posting here on the weekly basis my updates to the CGP. The list currently includes
The Legacy of Kain series
(Completed)
Oddworld
Abe's Oddysee
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
Legend of Dragoon
Galerians
N64 Legend of Zelda Games
(Complete)
These are the games I'm currently working on. Complete will be added as I finish the series and collection.
I'll go over reviews and updates as I advance through the CGP.
Lee "8-bit is better" Baker
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Rob-yssee (or Robert's Odyssey)
It all started with a craving. No, not a craving for adventure, tho that is what it turned out to be... it was a craving for Mexican food. My cousin Zach and I have had this craving all week long, tho neither one of us could tame it. Zach is a trucker and constantly on the road, and I ... have no money what-so-ever. I had 2 beef tacos, rice and beans, and more soapapillas then I have ever seen in my life! This part may not seem that important right now, but trust me... it will come back up later.
After our Dine and dash (kidding... we paid!), we decided to go to the mall to christmas shop. Well, ok, I went with to help him find gifts. Anyway, among some things, he bought an Air-zooka (in case you can't figure it out, this is an air bazooka). We stayed at the mall for a while longer, as I was still laughing about this Lady Gaga sex doll and Zach was trying to figure out how to aim his new air cannon, until he decided to go to the bar.
Ah, yes... backyard Beach Bar. friendly faces, dart boards, and the occasional naked old man... luckily he wasn't there that night, I just felt like putting him in the story. I'm not a real big drinker, so I just had some shots: one "backyard fuck", 2 "Jaeger bombs" (my drink of choice), and one "Lemon drop" (a close second). I also had some Tru: Blood (aka, really expensive orange soda in a cool bottle), and a Dr. Pepper, but I'll get back to the Pepper in a little bit. That night, I learned something pretty cool about myself... I'm pretty decent at darts! However, I have to throw them "blue rajah" style (for those of you who have seen Mystery Men), and I have to have a bit of a buzz goin. It was my first night playing darts, and I actually ended up teaching a couple people how to play! Anyway, it was 3 in the morning, last call, and I decided to order my Dr. Pepper. Our waitress/ hostess/ thingy (a good friend of Zach's) kept forgetting my damn soda, so I spend 10 minutes following her, making sure I got my drink.
Then we left... 3 AM seems like a good idea to go home after a night of drinking, right? well, I guess not! It turns out that Zach met this one personal trainer chick who, and I still have no idea how she pulled this off, managed to take us to the gym and forced us to work out. Now, those of you who know me know that I pretty much refuse to drink water unless its a life or death situation... Well, it kinda was, that night. I felt my throat, not only dry up, but start to close, as well (any doctor can tell you, this is not good). Thus I began to drink water. Now, I thought I was done with the work out, but then I somehow found myself on a stair master for 20 minutes. I got off and had an encore presentation of my mexican food and booze. (I still say that piece of taco shell looked like a llama). Then we all proceeded to go get a bite to eat... and what do you think of when you think food after a workout? that's right, kids! We went to Denny's.
Now its 3 days later, and I am still in pain...
Robert "I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Laff
GUEST COMMENTS ALLOWED
So as I was tooling around with this thing, I realized I could add guest comments. So.. go crazy. If you don't have an account you can now comment anyway. Aweshome. Just don't spam us.
Lee "Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spammity Spam" Baker
Lee "Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spam Spammity Spam" Baker
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Celebrity Man-Crushes
I thought, for fun, since we're all men, and we all know we're straight, that I'd play a little game with the guys. It's called Celebrity Mancrushes. I've asked each of the NWBs who their celebrity Man crush is. Everyone has one. Now I bet your asking what a celebrity man crush is? Well it's simple. Only men can have Celebrity Man Crushes, though women can have Celebrity Girl Crushes. A Celebrity Man Crush is a celebrity you would go gay for.
I'll go first.
Lee Baker's Man Crushes
Liam Neeson
Willem Dafoe (Yes, I have two. Why? Because both of these men are awesome incarnate.)
Rob Laff's Man Crushes
Heath Ledger (May his soul rest in peace)
Dann Pate's Man Crushes
Johnny Depp (Pre-PotC)
Will Matthew's Man Crushes
Tyrese Gibson
Sam Worthington
Jason Statham
Badger's Man Crushes
John Borrowman (The dude who plays Captain Jack in Torchwood and Dr. Who)
Now, I would like to note that none of us are actually gay. We are just comfortable enough with our sexuality to discuss things like this. I know that me, Dan, and Badger are especially not gay. Rob is just asexual from what I can tell, and Will isn't gay at all either, he just has the looks, but not the game. The point being we are all totally hetero....
Nice Ass...
Lee "I like boobies, I like boobies, I like boobies" Baker
I'll go first.
Lee Baker's Man Crushes
Liam Neeson
Willem Dafoe (Yes, I have two. Why? Because both of these men are awesome incarnate.)
Rob Laff's Man Crushes
Heath Ledger (May his soul rest in peace)
Dann Pate's Man Crushes
Johnny Depp (Pre-PotC)
Will Matthew's Man Crushes
Tyrese Gibson
Sam Worthington
Jason Statham
Badger's Man Crushes
John Borrowman (The dude who plays Captain Jack in Torchwood and Dr. Who)
Now, I would like to note that none of us are actually gay. We are just comfortable enough with our sexuality to discuss things like this. I know that me, Dan, and Badger are especially not gay. Rob is just asexual from what I can tell, and Will isn't gay at all either, he just has the looks, but not the game. The point being we are all totally hetero....
Nice Ass...
Lee "I like boobies, I like boobies, I like boobies" Baker
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Lee's Obscure Game Collection: BESM
Today's Item is BESM
Now this is a picture for third edition. Admittedly the only one I have in my collection is 2nd edition revised.
But it still gets the point across.
BESM, which stands for Big Eyes Small Mouth is an Anime RPG. The game itself is set to be played in any Anime universe, whether original, or canon. It's a relatively simple game with only 2 D6s being needed for play, and everything focusing around three stats. Mind, Body, and Soul. Sounds like a song to me. Now Badger first introduced me to the system. Well he didn't introduce so me so much as regaled me with stories of his time playing the game. It was quite amusing, so much so that when given the opportunity to buy it, I did not hesitate. I've already got big plans for this game. It's easy, it's simple, and even a complete idiot can understand this game.
It has the potential for alot, and I mean ALOT, of comedy. To me the entire game seems to be a complete mockery of the Anime genre. The fact that I love making fun of anime, made this immediately appealing.
So this game is awesome. If you get the chance to get it, do so.
Now this is a picture for third edition. Admittedly the only one I have in my collection is 2nd edition revised.
But it still gets the point across.
BESM, which stands for Big Eyes Small Mouth is an Anime RPG. The game itself is set to be played in any Anime universe, whether original, or canon. It's a relatively simple game with only 2 D6s being needed for play, and everything focusing around three stats. Mind, Body, and Soul. Sounds like a song to me. Now Badger first introduced me to the system. Well he didn't introduce so me so much as regaled me with stories of his time playing the game. It was quite amusing, so much so that when given the opportunity to buy it, I did not hesitate. I've already got big plans for this game. It's easy, it's simple, and even a complete idiot can understand this game.
It has the potential for alot, and I mean ALOT, of comedy. To me the entire game seems to be a complete mockery of the Anime genre. The fact that I love making fun of anime, made this immediately appealing.
So this game is awesome. If you get the chance to get it, do so.
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