Still Meditating

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, and the past several years have been interesting for pretty much everyone. I’d been pondering the site a bit lately, and have decided to get back to posting, inspired by a variety of bloggers and YouTubers. Yes, I’m an old gamer and say things like “bloggers”.

Speaking of old games, I had the pleasure to play – yes, I said play – Legends of the Five Rings recently. My good friend and trouble-maker, Mr. Mean (of https://www.youtube.com/@MrMeanSpeaks) ran a short one-shot using L5R 2nd edition, and I got to play a Lion Bushi. I had a fantastic time. Mr. Mean’s favorite L5R edition is the 2nd edition; my favorite is “all of them”, but that’s neither here nor there.

It did remind me strongly that old games – rpgs and miniature games alike – can be lot of fun. In addition to L5R 2e, I had a chance to run some Alternity (which is 25 years old or so, and wants me to stop calling them “kid”).

If you’re interested in Mr. Mean’s thoughts on the one-shot:

Up next … I might start rambling about miniature games. I’ll save it for a second post, and see if I can get two – two! – in 2023.

Be well and good gaming!

Return of L5R

Our favorite setting / system here at the Jade Lantern has been reissued in its fifth edition. Now published by Fantasy Flight Games, L5R now uses custom dice in a mixed roll-and-keep / Genesys-dice system.

I’m looking forward to reading through, and hopefully letting folks know our impression. And ideally taking it for a play or two …

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