Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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The Vampire's Guide to Investing
Too many fresh kindred forget that being turned is just the beginning. They usually have no long-range plans beyond “serve the sire until he gets bored of you and then figure it out”; these neonates either get themselves killed serving their sire or become a meal for one of their elders. Therefore, these neonates need to create some sort of investment plan for their futures. Such a plan is not hard to set up.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
It's All Fun And Games Until The Wings Appear. Content Warning.
So there I’m naked and chained to this hard rubber table when I make this sudden realization. See, the night had begun relatively simple. I was on the hunt and looking for someone with a burning passion for something. Anything. That’s sort of my lifeblood.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Horror
Dealing With Stress
One of the problems with being a writer is that there is a lot of potential for stress to enter your life. This is not a good thing: The more stress you have to deal with, the more complicated your health can get. It can also create writer’s block, as the more worries you accumulate, the harder it is to concentrate on what you’re writing, and eventually some sort of blockage will occur. Worse, stress can snowball: Little worries turn into big ones, one worry becomes multiple worries, and before you know it, you’ve got a family of monsters living in your head, causing you to question everything you do.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
Getting the Suburban Home Ready For the Apocalypse
For preppers, the suburban home appears to be harder survive after the apocalypse. That is, because of its nearness to urban centers, it’s seen as likely to be in a bad location in most post-apocalyptic scenarios. There is also the dependence on municipal utilities and other signs of civilization; take away the services it depends on, and suburban homes will be left high and dry, an unlike place for humans to survive for long after an apocalypse hits. However, with a little bit of preparation and teamwork, suburban homes may be able to ride out the apocalypse.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
Defending the Homestead
One of the biggest problems with a post-apocalyptic scenario is defending the homestead. The homestead should be able to defend itself from most invading forces, be it roving gangs, organized squads, or even zombies The problem is that too many preppers assume that simply having enough weapons is all that they need, and so worry about the weapons more than any other factor; this is the best way to lead to disaster. You need to consider a more general response, and one that allows for foraging and hunting (if animals are on your land). All you need are a few simple considerations and you should be ready for just about anything. In fact, some of these systems will make pre-apocalypse life a little easier.
By Jamais Jochim5 months ago in Lifehack
How To Build A Fantasy Wheelchair
One of the more common handicaps taken by players is the paraplegic, someone whose legs don’t work. In a modern setting, this isn’t a major problem as wheelchairs can be fitted with all sorts of motors, enabling the person to keep up with their less-handicapped peers. In a fantasy setting, however, there needs to be more thought put into the apparatus as it has to deal with some basic disadvantages, However, with a little thought and abusing the setting rules, it’s possible to devise a wheelchair with almost no major limitations, and that can be somewhat scary in and of itself.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Gamers
Running Faster Battles is a Matter of Planning
Combat can be the bane of any game. A badly run combat can slow a game down, making an otherwise fun session boring and more of an annoyance. However, if the players and referee don’t mind a little preparation ahead of time and some extra teamwork, combats can be run quicker and much more efficiently. With a few basic options, combats will run much smoother and thus faster, allowing everyone to enjoy the entire session.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Gamers
Safe Jogging Basics
Jogging is a great way to build up endurance and enhance strength training. Throw some good music, and you have a good half hour of exercise. However, there are numerous dangers to be worried about, from robbers to rapists, waiting behind every blind corner and tree. Just like any other environment, you need to figure out the potential issues with that environment and prepare for as many contingencies as possible; luckily, this is easy to do and implement.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Lifehack
Good Weapons Worth Considering
Part of defending yourself sometimes requires a weapon. Fortunately, there are a number of decent weapons that should be considered for your personal self-defense. For our purposes, we’re looking at the ones that are small, light, and can be carried with little to no problem. In some cases, they are even recommended by local authorities. The key is to figure out which one works best for you and carry it with you at all times.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Lifehack
Forcing Other to Deal With Their Horrible Directives
Managers are not perfect. However, some are, putting it less than diplomatically, idiots. These are managers who are more interested in their careers than actually managing; they come in with the need to make major changes to prove their value to the company. Some just want to prove that they are the alphas and that their word is law. Others are more worried about covering their butts than actually managing. These are all great examples of bad management.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Lifehack
Unbound Spellbooks
Anyone can have a leather-bound book to carry around their spells. There’s a reason it’s the default, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t explore other options; there are a lot of different cultural reasons to explore different concepts of spellbooks. Other rulebooks have even suggested different concepts, such as card-like ofuda or even pearls; one module even has a sorcerer who uses an army of slaves as his spellbook. Once you start playing around with the idea, there are plenty of different “spellbooks” you can employ for storing your spells.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Gamers
Using The Environment to Your Advantage
Defending yourself can be helped or hindered by your environment. The environment defines the encounter on numerous levels, ranging from where you can hide, what tactical options you have, and what offensive options present themselves. Your goal should be to be aware of these options whenever you enter a new environment so that you can take better advantage of those options should danger present itself.
By Jamais Jochim6 months ago in Lifehack
