David Given Schwarm

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Storm King’s Thunder–D&D Encounters S23 S14

Another great week of D&D Encounters at Alakazam Comics in Irvine. We had three (3!) new players this week; unfortunately, it was a fairly slow week of Fire Giant Fighting. I have all the mini’s which makes for a great table, but I likely need to do more preparation for the adventure–I am just basically…
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Once over, it will be forgotten. It is neither necessary, nor possible to change others. Q: I am a writer by profession. Can you give me some advice, for me specifically? M: Writing is both a talent and a skill.Grow in talent and develop in skill. The moment I create an institution I become its…
I Am That chp. 33

As you think yourself to be, so you think the world to be Do not undervalue attention. Q: But why did it come into being in the first instance? M: You will know it when it ends. Q: Will it ever end? M: Yes, for you. Q: When did it begin? M: Now. Q: When…
More Guru Quotes

Q: Why is life so full of contradictions? M: It serves to break down mental pride. Q: What can make me love?M: You are love itself — when you are not afraid
Aether Revlot Prerelease at Dice House

Jack, Brian, & I went to Dice House for the Aether Revolt prerelease. It was a blast. I drafted very well: and played some really great players. This event reminded me that i need to play more magic.
Storm King’s Thunder–D&D Encounters S23 S13

Another fun night of D&D Encounters at Alakazam Comics. The Sword Coast Collective had not meet in a while, so it was nice to get us all back together. We started the night with Starbucks + Fame Broiler–yes, the L is burned out so it is broiling F A M E! Cody’s character Stompy has been…
Actual Play Storm King’s Thunder–D&D Encounters S23 S13
2017 Reading Challenge
26 Satisfaction

This is the story of a women who does not like a member of the clergy at her church. She spends a lot of time being critical of him + fantasizing about throwing him out of her room while she lays dying. I am not sure how I feel about this–there is likely a hidden…
~Getting Stuck as a Super Power~

There is a fantastic blog that reviews the common ways in which people get stuck. Reviewing the list with your team will likely quickly identify who is getting stuck where just by the comments!