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When it comes to science for its own sake and government, we already have solutions. The Antarctic program is a good example. It operates in a hostile environment, is publicly funded, and is managed through a mix of peer review, objectives, and fiscal oversight. It’s not perfect, but it works...

Of course, space travel will not fix all things. It will, however, fix some things. Historically, human civilization has taken an “all of the above” approach. Some efforts succeed, others fail, but collectively they expand what is possible. We are capable of addressing climate change, space...

What you’re not considering is that expansion into space isn’t primarily about moving people off Earth. It’s about expanding resources and opportunities available to human civilization, and those benefits rebound back to Earth. You are right that only a small fraction of people will leave the...

Mowing the lawns, pulling weeds? The infrastructure isn’t going to last long under those circumstances. Think kudzu weeds. Which will lead to more dying as it decays and hinders distribution.

It’s for much the same reason GURPS drew many of us in during the late 1980s, completely customizable characters with mechanics that made sense both in terms of how life works and, in some cases, how fiction works. Starting with AD&D 2e’s Skills & Powers and really hitting stride with D&D 3.0...

Well technically you could build that character. But the thing with GURPS is that if you write a plain English description, you can just look up the relevant abilities (advantages, disadvantages, enhancements, limitations), and just copy and paste their description and be done with it. If you...

It is more than that, it applies to adjudication of actions as well. Whether it is some something grounded in life or in fiction, GURPS mechanics usually works the way you expect based on how it was described in the source material. And they do have the option for groups who are not interested...

Because Marc Miller got it right from the get-go. ;)

As a general observation, no system can be a perfect simulation or emulation of its subject. The goal of any design for a simulator or emulator is to reduce the error to the point where it is inconsequential for the purpose for which it is being used. In the case of tabletop roleplaying...

Appreciate the compliment. It expands on my Blackmarsh setting and puts a spotlight on traditional adventure sites—while also using cultural and religious conflicts as a key driver for campaigns. For now it open to late pledges and the unedited draft is available to backers...

Keep in mind that the goal in bankruptcy is to pay off as many debts as possible. So whatever money is available gets divided proportionally among the creditors, based on how much they’re owed. But some debts are tied to a specific asset, something the bankrupt person or company owns. For...

I did some digging and found several articles similar to this. https://www.cozen.com/news-resources/publications/2020/is-your-consignment-really-a-consignment It appears that if you are going to commit a high value amount of inventory for consignment, there are some steps you should take...

Thanks for posting the interview! Also, I appreciate the work you've done over the years in doing the OSR New Roundup.

My Kickstarter for Into the Majestic Fantasy Realms: the Northern Marches is now in its last three days. https://batintheattic.blogspot.com/2025/06/into-majestic-fantasy-realms-final.html

For those interested, I have released several additional previews showcasing the book's content. Previews www.batintheattic.com/majestic_fantasy_realms/MFR_Preview_01.pdf www.batintheattic.com/majestic_fantasy_realms/MFR_Preview_02.pdf...

I just posted my second preview focused on the Southlands and the Kubar Steppes. Preview @ https://www.batintheattic.com/majestic_fantasy_realms/MFR_Preview_02.pdf