Category Archives: Star Wars

Grand Wizard Tarkin and Racism in Star Wars

Posted on January 28, 2013 by The Dungeon Master

Today on Ask the DM we delve once again into the world of Star Wars: What the hell is a “moff”? Could I become one if I worked real hard at it? Simply put, a Moff is a title bestowed … Continue reading →

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Rolling for the very first time.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by The Dungeon Master

Well, it’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted, and still don’t have any questions, so I thought I would do something different today.  I wanted to ask you all a question instead.  This requires audience participation to … Continue reading →

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Geeks, Punks and You

Posted on April 17, 2012 by The Dungeon Master

This week we take a look at geek/nerd culture as counterculture: Your “Anarchy in the D&D” article got me thinking about the relationship between nerd culture and punk rock.  My two favorite things are nerd culture and punk music.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Darth Jesus

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Dungeon Master

Still haven’t received any new questions, so as promised here’s the first painting I finished for the upcoming art show in May.  I decided to do a Geek Religious Iconography series: The color is kind of funky because I used … Continue reading →

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Like a Virgin

Posted on October 28, 2011 by The Dungeon Master

Once again, I’m writing a bonus blog, not because I have questions to spare (because I don’t, so give me more), but because I think this is an important question, and don’t feel like waiting to write a response: Hey … Continue reading →

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Geek Life: Time to Pretend

Posted on August 30, 2011 by The Dungeon Master

For today’s Ask the Dungeon Master we discuss the psychological peculiarities of geeks: Dungeon Master, Is hoarding a secret problem amongst role playing folk? Also, when do you have enough dice, figurines, books, cards, etc? Zachary P When I first … Continue reading →

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Midi-Chlorians and French Canada

Posted on July 19, 2011 by The Dungeon Master

This Week Josh asks: I just lost my midichlorians and don’t know how to escape this sith stronghold!!!! Help! (Star Wars 2nd ed old rep) What do I do? Midi-chlorians were an invention of George Lucas that people either loved … Continue reading →

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Yoda: Jedi or Asshole?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by The Dungeon Master

Greetings all!  This is my very first blog posting, and the question I received for it comes from Mr. P, and I have to say, it’s quite an interesting one.  Mr. P writes: Dear DM, This is something that has always bothered … Continue reading →

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