Recent content by Mr. Strange

That's what I thought at first. But then three months after filing their legally obligated paperwork they contact Kickstarter directly to have the page shut down? That's beyond "legal defense of tradmark" by at least one unit of jerkishness.

Unfortunately, because of the 2014 film, we were outbid for the Toho license. We'll get it in a year or so, when the film is done. Of course, if we don't reach our funding goal we won't ever get around to doing the Godzilla monsters. If you're experiencing some trepidation, may I suggest...

I talk about this subject all the time when I mentor students who want to design video games. I tell them that every class they take matters - everything they can digest in school is essential. Not because those facts or specific skills are going to be called on later - but because practicing...

Ultima IV Alpha Centauri Rise of Legends

Since I was about 4, my boogeyman has always been Gollum. Specifically, the voice of Gollum from the animated Hobbit movie. (shudder)

"Cheating" only happens when there is an agreement about expectations, and one person violates that agreement. In many relationships, the people involved do not spend enough time explicitly talking about their expectations - and this is where people run into significant trouble. Expectations...

I think that the argument "weed is less damaging to your body than alcohol" has some merit. However, I also believe that the whole concept of taking drugs (alcohol included) for recreational purposes is a pretty poor choice.