Frank
@fmentzer.bsky.social
In the 1980s I wrote the Dungeons & Dragons "red box" Basic set. It affected tens of millions worldwide in 14 languages. Now it's in the Smithsonian and on a USPS stamp. Jeepers! in 1980 I had a job opportunity, and then... Life surprises you, ya know?
Aerosmith - Rag Doll (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by AerosmithVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Bing Crosby - Christmas Is A Comin' - Classic Christmas Songs
YouTube video by Festive Jazz Grooves
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Golden Child
Yeah it's mediocre. Murphy hated it.
But there's a D&D gem hidden in one scene. Dance kneels to commune with demonic master. The brick walls of the room fly off to all sides, he's in another place.
I immediately stole that for my plane-traveling PCs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dL...
Yeah it's mediocre. Murphy hated it.
But there's a D&D gem hidden in one scene. Dance kneels to commune with demonic master. The brick walls of the room fly off to all sides, he's in another place.
I immediately stole that for my plane-traveling PCs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dL...
The Golden Child
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Golden Child
Yeah it's mediocre. Murphy hated it.
But there's a D&D gem hidden in one scene. Dance kneels to commune with demonic master. The brick walls of the room fly off to all sides, he's in another place.
I immediately stole that for my plane-traveling PCs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dL...
Yeah it's mediocre. Murphy hated it.
But there's a D&D gem hidden in one scene. Dance kneels to commune with demonic master. The brick walls of the room fly off to all sides, he's in another place.
I immediately stole that for my plane-traveling PCs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dL...
Gygax: A Staunch Defense
Gary-bashing has been trending.
So I've got something to say.
I think Gary's morals and ethics were notably superior. He worked to be fair, regardless of age sex beliefs or whatever. (continued in Replies, char limited.)
Gary-bashing has been trending.
So I've got something to say.
I think Gary's morals and ethics were notably superior. He worked to be fair, regardless of age sex beliefs or whatever. (continued in Replies, char limited.)
November 23, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Gygax: A Staunch Defense
Gary-bashing has been trending.
So I've got something to say.
I think Gary's morals and ethics were notably superior. He worked to be fair, regardless of age sex beliefs or whatever. (continued in Replies, char limited.)
Gary-bashing has been trending.
So I've got something to say.
I think Gary's morals and ethics were notably superior. He worked to be fair, regardless of age sex beliefs or whatever. (continued in Replies, char limited.)
ProgRock - an outstanding obscurity
Here's a tasty sample of Crack the Sky
Snow White (ala Queen)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiXa...
Rangers (think Elton/Taupin):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqD...
Ice (unique)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfj...
(Hm, seem to be on a Music thing. Back to Gaming shortly. ;> )
Here's a tasty sample of Crack the Sky
Snow White (ala Queen)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiXa...
Rangers (think Elton/Taupin):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqD...
Ice (unique)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfj...
(Hm, seem to be on a Music thing. Back to Gaming shortly. ;> )
A Night On The Town (With Snow White)
YouTube video by Crack the Sky - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:24 PM
ProgRock - an outstanding obscurity
Here's a tasty sample of Crack the Sky
Snow White (ala Queen)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiXa...
Rangers (think Elton/Taupin):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqD...
Ice (unique)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfj...
(Hm, seem to be on a Music thing. Back to Gaming shortly. ;> )
Here's a tasty sample of Crack the Sky
Snow White (ala Queen)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiXa...
Rangers (think Elton/Taupin):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqD...
Ice (unique)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfj...
(Hm, seem to be on a Music thing. Back to Gaming shortly. ;> )
Pat Benatar - Love Is A Battlefield (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PatBenatarVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Petty Wonderland
I still think the video is brilliant (1985) -- though it has nothing to do with the song. (!)
The whiny singing is perfect for the lyrics.
Fascinating that the words are what Stevie Nicks said to Joe Walsh in the bedroom. (!!!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Jv...
I still think the video is brilliant (1985) -- though it has nothing to do with the song. (!)
The whiny singing is perfect for the lyrics.
Fascinating that the words are what Stevie Nicks said to Joe Walsh in the bedroom. (!!!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Jv...
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - Don't Come Around Here No More (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TomPettyVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Petty Wonderland
I still think the video is brilliant (1985) -- though it has nothing to do with the song. (!)
The whiny singing is perfect for the lyrics.
Fascinating that the words are what Stevie Nicks said to Joe Walsh in the bedroom. (!!!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Jv...
I still think the video is brilliant (1985) -- though it has nothing to do with the song. (!)
The whiny singing is perfect for the lyrics.
Fascinating that the words are what Stevie Nicks said to Joe Walsh in the bedroom. (!!!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Jv...
Chronological Order of Dune Books – Dune Novels
The Official Dune Website
dunenovels.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Interview, Lucca '22
16:11; fwiw
(in simple slow English to help may Euro fans)
(with the hat, beard, and Reggie the SnakeStaff. 'Reggie'? From the first Indy film, jumping in Jock's plane.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VlO...
16:11; fwiw
(in simple slow English to help may Euro fans)
(with the hat, beard, and Reggie the SnakeStaff. 'Reggie'? From the first Indy film, jumping in Jock's plane.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VlO...
Lucca Comics and Games 2022: Interview with Frank Mentzer
YouTube video by Forgia Storie
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Interview, Lucca '22
16:11; fwiw
(in simple slow English to help may Euro fans)
(with the hat, beard, and Reggie the SnakeStaff. 'Reggie'? From the first Indy film, jumping in Jock's plane.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VlO...
16:11; fwiw
(in simple slow English to help may Euro fans)
(with the hat, beard, and Reggie the SnakeStaff. 'Reggie'? From the first Indy film, jumping in Jock's plane.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VlO...
Music (Vintage Rock)
Saw the Doors in late 1968.
To this day I can listen to "When the Music's Over" and all the memories flash back; quite an experience.
That was a helluva year. In quick succession, saw: Doors, Jimi, Janis, Cream, and Woodstock.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Cc...
Saw the Doors in late 1968.
To this day I can listen to "When the Music's Over" and all the memories flash back; quite an experience.
That was a helluva year. In quick succession, saw: Doors, Jimi, Janis, Cream, and Woodstock.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Cc...
When the Music's Over (Live)
YouTube video by The Doors - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Music (Vintage Rock)
Saw the Doors in late 1968.
To this day I can listen to "When the Music's Over" and all the memories flash back; quite an experience.
That was a helluva year. In quick succession, saw: Doors, Jimi, Janis, Cream, and Woodstock.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Cc...
Saw the Doors in late 1968.
To this day I can listen to "When the Music's Over" and all the memories flash back; quite an experience.
That was a helluva year. In quick succession, saw: Doors, Jimi, Janis, Cream, and Woodstock.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Cc...
On Firearms
Skill was once required to use weapons. Guns reduced that to near-zero.
That's our history. But in a D&D game world, I can stop it. Therein, all science is Elemental-based (earth air fire water). So to preserve order, Fire is limited, no explosions, not even from a tiny bullet cartridge.
Skill was once required to use weapons. Guns reduced that to near-zero.
That's our history. But in a D&D game world, I can stop it. Therein, all science is Elemental-based (earth air fire water). So to preserve order, Fire is limited, no explosions, not even from a tiny bullet cartridge.
November 18, 2024 at 4:33 AM
On Firearms
Skill was once required to use weapons. Guns reduced that to near-zero.
That's our history. But in a D&D game world, I can stop it. Therein, all science is Elemental-based (earth air fire water). So to preserve order, Fire is limited, no explosions, not even from a tiny bullet cartridge.
Skill was once required to use weapons. Guns reduced that to near-zero.
That's our history. But in a D&D game world, I can stop it. Therein, all science is Elemental-based (earth air fire water). So to preserve order, Fire is limited, no explosions, not even from a tiny bullet cartridge.
SO... you can see that my head jumps all over the place, and my interests are myriad.
I won't be beating any big drums here, just rambling.
Here it's all G or PG rated too. I know all the bad words but save them for special occasions, not online. :)
No links to debatable sites pls.
I won't be beating any big drums here, just rambling.
Here it's all G or PG rated too. I know all the bad words but save them for special occasions, not online. :)
No links to debatable sites pls.
November 18, 2024 at 3:26 AM
SO... you can see that my head jumps all over the place, and my interests are myriad.
I won't be beating any big drums here, just rambling.
Here it's all G or PG rated too. I know all the bad words but save them for special occasions, not online. :)
No links to debatable sites pls.
I won't be beating any big drums here, just rambling.
Here it's all G or PG rated too. I know all the bad words but save them for special occasions, not online. :)
No links to debatable sites pls.
For Sale (bombshell warning):
My Life's Work on Dungeons & Dragons
(everything not owned by TSR/WotC/Hasbro or others)
Many unpub scenarios, 29y live game logs, 45y of creations
Want the EXCLUSIVE rights? (5+ year project)
Major Serious Inquiries Only please (someone Established).
[email protected]
My Life's Work on Dungeons & Dragons
(everything not owned by TSR/WotC/Hasbro or others)
Many unpub scenarios, 29y live game logs, 45y of creations
Want the EXCLUSIVE rights? (5+ year project)
Major Serious Inquiries Only please (someone Established).
[email protected]
November 18, 2024 at 2:20 AM
For Sale (bombshell warning):
My Life's Work on Dungeons & Dragons
(everything not owned by TSR/WotC/Hasbro or others)
Many unpub scenarios, 29y live game logs, 45y of creations
Want the EXCLUSIVE rights? (5+ year project)
Major Serious Inquiries Only please (someone Established).
[email protected]
My Life's Work on Dungeons & Dragons
(everything not owned by TSR/WotC/Hasbro or others)
Many unpub scenarios, 29y live game logs, 45y of creations
Want the EXCLUSIVE rights? (5+ year project)
Major Serious Inquiries Only please (someone Established).
[email protected]
Finance
Unlike most Americans I don't have a credit rating, even though I've purchased houses 3 times. I live on a cash basis, it's much healthier for you.
(I have no debt, and do have saleable resources for crunches.)
Return to the Old Ways: If you really want something, save for it. Debt kills.
Unlike most Americans I don't have a credit rating, even though I've purchased houses 3 times. I live on a cash basis, it's much healthier for you.
(I have no debt, and do have saleable resources for crunches.)
Return to the Old Ways: If you really want something, save for it. Debt kills.
November 18, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Finance
Unlike most Americans I don't have a credit rating, even though I've purchased houses 3 times. I live on a cash basis, it's much healthier for you.
(I have no debt, and do have saleable resources for crunches.)
Return to the Old Ways: If you really want something, save for it. Debt kills.
Unlike most Americans I don't have a credit rating, even though I've purchased houses 3 times. I live on a cash basis, it's much healthier for you.
(I have no debt, and do have saleable resources for crunches.)
Return to the Old Ways: If you really want something, save for it. Debt kills.
Med Update
Kidneys failed Aug 1. Clinical dialysis ever since, but now transitioning to a home version. AND it makes me mobile, so I can travel again in 2025!
With kidney failure modern MedTech gives you a cyberkidney to do the job overnight.
Not dead yet. :) Looks like that'll be a while yet.
Kidneys failed Aug 1. Clinical dialysis ever since, but now transitioning to a home version. AND it makes me mobile, so I can travel again in 2025!
With kidney failure modern MedTech gives you a cyberkidney to do the job overnight.
Not dead yet. :) Looks like that'll be a while yet.
November 17, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Med Update
Kidneys failed Aug 1. Clinical dialysis ever since, but now transitioning to a home version. AND it makes me mobile, so I can travel again in 2025!
With kidney failure modern MedTech gives you a cyberkidney to do the job overnight.
Not dead yet. :) Looks like that'll be a while yet.
Kidneys failed Aug 1. Clinical dialysis ever since, but now transitioning to a home version. AND it makes me mobile, so I can travel again in 2025!
With kidney failure modern MedTech gives you a cyberkidney to do the job overnight.
Not dead yet. :) Looks like that'll be a while yet.
* Webcams
Lots of cool live-feed webcams out there. Browse YouTube for your interests. Personally I go for wildlife, eagles in nests, bearcams, etc.
if you're in upper Michigan USA here's the Mackinac Bridge:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ff3...
November 17, 2024 at 11:36 PM
* Webcams
Lots of cool live-feed webcams out there. Browse YouTube for your interests. Personally I go for wildlife, eagles in nests, bearcams, etc.
if you're in upper Michigan USA here's the Mackinac Bridge:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ff3...
With this kidney thing some days suck. :/
But Some days I feel good. Like today.
Good morning. Turn it up. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrS...
But Some days I feel good. Like today.
Good morning. Turn it up. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrS...
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Call Me The Breeze (Audio)
YouTube video by LynyrdSkynyrdVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:55 PM
With this kidney thing some days suck. :/
But Some days I feel good. Like today.
Good morning. Turn it up. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrS...
But Some days I feel good. Like today.
Good morning. Turn it up. :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrS...
Larry Elmore did a lot of my artwork, covers and interiors. I lucked out; world-class visuals.
November 16, 2024 at 6:43 AM
Larry Elmore did a lot of my artwork, covers and interiors. I lucked out; world-class visuals.
(Music) The lyrics of Denver's "Country Roads" apply to the state of Virginia (Blue Ridge Mtns frex)... yet he also cited West Virginia (an entirely different place in every way).
(Maths) The curve of the Arch in St. Louis is:
y = 211.49 - 20.96 cosh 0.03291765x
(x and y in meters, mod x <= 91.2)
(Maths) The curve of the Arch in St. Louis is:
y = 211.49 - 20.96 cosh 0.03291765x
(x and y in meters, mod x <= 91.2)
November 16, 2024 at 4:48 AM
(Music) The lyrics of Denver's "Country Roads" apply to the state of Virginia (Blue Ridge Mtns frex)... yet he also cited West Virginia (an entirely different place in every way).
(Maths) The curve of the Arch in St. Louis is:
y = 211.49 - 20.96 cosh 0.03291765x
(x and y in meters, mod x <= 91.2)
(Maths) The curve of the Arch in St. Louis is:
y = 211.49 - 20.96 cosh 0.03291765x
(x and y in meters, mod x <= 91.2)
(Gaming music) In my intro dungeon for D&D, I mention "drums in the deep". Humanoids within are prepping a ceremony (minimal defenses!).
So I sometimes loop the early drums and play it while the party approaches. And the central figure in the ceremony is a "Tusk":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR...
So I sometimes loop the early drums and play it while the party approaches. And the central figure in the ceremony is a "Tusk":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR...
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Fleetwood Mac
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:31 AM
(Gaming music) In my intro dungeon for D&D, I mention "drums in the deep". Humanoids within are prepping a ceremony (minimal defenses!).
So I sometimes loop the early drums and play it while the party approaches. And the central figure in the ceremony is a "Tusk":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR...
So I sometimes loop the early drums and play it while the party approaches. And the central figure in the ceremony is a "Tusk":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR...
Odds 'n' Ends - US Politics
* Why wasn't there a Democratic primary this year? (the #1 gripe of Pelosi and many others) :(
* I think the new Prez will get firing-mad at 90% of the sycophants he's installing, lol
* Why wasn't there a Democratic primary this year? (the #1 gripe of Pelosi and many others) :(
* I think the new Prez will get firing-mad at 90% of the sycophants he's installing, lol
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Odds 'n' Ends - US Politics
* Why wasn't there a Democratic primary this year? (the #1 gripe of Pelosi and many others) :(
* I think the new Prez will get firing-mad at 90% of the sycophants he's installing, lol
* Why wasn't there a Democratic primary this year? (the #1 gripe of Pelosi and many others) :(
* I think the new Prez will get firing-mad at 90% of the sycophants he's installing, lol
* (Life) When the fitted sheet is on the bed, indelibly mark one corner-pocket (pick spot). The mark won't be seen and you'll always put the sheet on correctly.
* (Gaming) It's uncool to call yourself Cool. It's also uncool to call yourself Founder or Legend when you aren't. Ignore the Pretenders.
* (Gaming) It's uncool to call yourself Cool. It's also uncool to call yourself Founder or Legend when you aren't. Ignore the Pretenders.
November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
* (Life) When the fitted sheet is on the bed, indelibly mark one corner-pocket (pick spot). The mark won't be seen and you'll always put the sheet on correctly.
* (Gaming) It's uncool to call yourself Cool. It's also uncool to call yourself Founder or Legend when you aren't. Ignore the Pretenders.
* (Gaming) It's uncool to call yourself Cool. It's also uncool to call yourself Founder or Legend when you aren't. Ignore the Pretenders.
Odds 'n' ends - Music
Piano Passion (classical music), Fedorova: Unusual physical flair, fun to watch. Supremely talented of course... www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGO...
Heard a great rock band back in the '70s-80s, saw a pic -- great lead singer but she was really ugly. (Learned about Geddy later.)
Piano Passion (classical music), Fedorova: Unusual physical flair, fun to watch. Supremely talented of course... www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGO...
Heard a great rock band back in the '70s-80s, saw a pic -- great lead singer but she was really ugly. (Learned about Geddy later.)
November 14, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Odds 'n' ends - Music
Piano Passion (classical music), Fedorova: Unusual physical flair, fun to watch. Supremely talented of course... www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGO...
Heard a great rock band back in the '70s-80s, saw a pic -- great lead singer but she was really ugly. (Learned about Geddy later.)
Piano Passion (classical music), Fedorova: Unusual physical flair, fun to watch. Supremely talented of course... www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEGO...
Heard a great rock band back in the '70s-80s, saw a pic -- great lead singer but she was really ugly. (Learned about Geddy later.)