What, you think there's something wrong with a guy who chose a set of plastic over interaction and socializing with friends?

My budget was a little tight, so I had the choice of either going to an SCA event this weekend, or buy a set of dice.

Guess which I did?



Just look at 'em. Ain't they gorgeous?

They're the Limited Edtition Call of Cthulhu dice from Q-Workshop.

You have to admit, they're darn pretty. I picked them up at Stormwatch Comics in Berlin, NJ. Hell of a great store. You a comics fan? Go there.

I really like the look of these. There's an elder sign on each die (except the D4), taking the place of the high-number.

My next step is to get one of Q-Workshop's dice-cups.

Book Shopping Saturday

It was a big weekend for gaming. On Saturday, I went down to Between Books in Delaware for a big book-shopping trip with a couple of friends. I haven't been there in five years or so, and was very much looking forward to the trip I usually find some hidden gems there. Last time I was there, I got some good books for historical weapons research. The time before that, I started my Traveler collection.

I picked up some beautiful books this time around. Here's a shot of most of my haul. I ended up with:

• Chill. I haven't seen a copy of Chill in ages. Its a great horror RPG. Since I cut my teeth on Call of Cthulhu and Vampire: the Masquerade, I never really got a chance to experience Chill. I'm excited to crack this open and give it a try.
• Move Under Ground was recommended by the store owner. It was pitched to me as "Keroac meets Cthulhu." I couldn't pass it up. Haven't gotten to open it yet.
• The Tales of Inspector Legrasse: I got a copy autographed by the author. Its more tales of supernatural investigation. I've never been disappointed by C.J. Henderson, so I'm excited to get the chance to read this.
• H.P. Lovecraft's Worlds of Cthulhu number 5. Its a magazine (kind of) devoted to CoC gaming. I have the previous four, and think they're fantastic. They're a great resource for Cthulhu gaming.
• VS. Outlaws: This is just AWESOME. Its not even a gaming book; its just a fold-out pamphlet. Ronin Arts released it; they offer it on their website (and offer a discount if you buy multiple copies). Best three bucks I could spend.

And then, there were the dice. Just look at these babies.



Yeah, good book weekend.