My Smartphone Predictions from 2003
The year was 2003 and iPhone and Android were still years away. At this point I had owned some small form-factor computing devices (PDAs) such as the Palm Pilot (Handspring) and Pocket PC as...
Cafe Arcane Blog
Tinkering: Clockwork Wonders for LARP & RPG Games, Part 2
Making an ongoing column and writing exercise! If I manage to “crank” out enough of them, I’ll see about giving them their own dedicated collection page. Tinkering, by any other name, is a catch-all...
The Sculpture of John Lopez
I think I first saw the work of John Lopez in an art magazine in a waiting room years ago but neglected to remember the name at the time. I later Googled around for...
Hydroponics 101: Methods & Concepts
I have always been fascinated with hydroponics; from when it was something you saw primarily in science fiction and space exploration research, up until you could buy pre-made kits for your tabletop or backyard...
Mineshaft, Domino Game for Altera Awaken LARP
I play a local LARP (Live Action Roleplaying Game) called Altera Awakens. One of the most enjoyable aspects of LARPs, is the opportunity to create, explore and collectively contribute to artificial cultures and histories. The...
