Cheerfully Contradictory

Selling Games

2009-10-31T17:51:55Z

I'm selling a few RPGs and board games as I need both the money and the space.
In the case of the board games, I have yet to play many of these, and they are pretty much in mint condition.

This is mostly Old World of Darkness stuff. While I myself am a big fan of nWoD, I know many of you who still prefer the previous generation.
Take into consideration that you can't really find this stuff in stores anymore.

- Guide to the Sabbat ($15)
- Guide to the Camarilla ($15)
- VtM Storyteller's Handbook ($15)
- Guide to the Anarchs ($15)
- The Gilded Cage (softcover on politics and influence for VtM. $8)
- Children of the Night (who's who softcover for VtM. $8)
- Elysium (rules on creating and playing Vampire elders. One of my favorites. $10)
- Clanbook Tremere (the revised edition one. $8)
- Clanbook Tzimisce (yes, the one with the vulva face back cover, uncensored, rare. $13)
- Laws of the Night (revised edition. 8$)
- ~~Dark Epics (rules and ideas for creating massively sized games for Laws of the Night. $8)~~ (sold!)
- The Elder's Revenge (story for Laws of the Night. $5)
- ~~Prince's Primer (*very* interesting read. Essentially, a machiavellian guide on being a Prince in VtM. I'm still debating on whether or not I should even sell this. $10)~~ (sold!)

I also have a mess of Gurps 3rd Ed (and the two core manuals for Gurps 4th Ed), plus some Star Wars D20 Revised books if you're interested.

I have a huge board game collection and will sell quite a few of them as I don't plan on playing them. I'm too lazy to look up what these currently cost, so basically assume I'll sell them for anywhere from half to two-thirds of the before taxes price at Valet D'Coeur, depending on the condition they are in. In other words, make me an offer.
You can find info and reviews on all of these at http://www.boardgamegeek.com/

- Acquire
- A Game of Thrones LCG (base set)
- ~~Agricola~~ (sold!)
- BattleLore
- Bootleggers
- Corsari
- Dominion
- Diplomacy
- Dracula (the Kosmos two player game)
- ~~Drakon - 3rd Edition~~ (sold!)
- Fairy Tale
- Funny Friends
- Galaxy: The Dark Ages
- Guillotine
- Hex Hex Next
- Humans!!!
- Innsmouth Escape
- Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot (base game)
- Kingsburg
- ~~Monty Python Fluxx~~ (sold!)
- Murder City
- Mwahahaha!
- Pieces of Eight (both boxes)
- Poison
- Race for the Galaxy
- Risk - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Edition
- Runebound Second Edition (base game)
- Starship Catan
- Tomb
- Wasabi!
- Wings of War - Famous Aces

Inked!

2009-08-10T16:37:03Z

Figure you guys want to see this. Take note that there are still two weeks worth of healing and treatment to look forward to, so there is still some redness and dry skin here.

Casual photos with Tatum

2009-07-06T19:02:32Z

Lots more wedding pics!

2009-06-15T07:36:06Z

The Full Gallery Can Be Found Here

Facebook viewers can see the images of this post in full size by going here

Guess who tied the knot today?

2009-06-14T08:58:47Z

vampireplacebo & frankish!
Please congratulate them, folks :)
More pics will be coming soon.

Unhappy 20th, Tiananmen Square.

2009-06-04T20:09:31Z

Students, we came too late. We are sorry. You talk about us, criticize us, it is all necessary. The reason that I came here is not to ask you to forgive us. All I want to say is that students are getting very weak, it is the 7th day since you went on hunger strike, you can't continue like this. As the time goes on, it will damage your body in an unrepairable way, it could be very dangerous to your life. Now the most important thing is to end this strike. I know, your hunger strike is to hope that the Party and the government will give you a satisfying answer. I feel that our communication is open. Some of the problem can only be solved by certain procedures. For example, you have mentioned about the nature of the incident, the question of responsibility, I feel that those problems can be resolved eventually, we can reach a mutual agreement in the end. However, you should also know that the situation is very complicated, it is going to be a long process. You can't continue the hunger strike for the 7th day, and still insist for a satisfying answer before ending the hunger strike.
You are still young, there are still many days yet to come, you must live healthy, and see the day when China accomplishes the four modernizations. You are not like us, we are already old, it doesn't matter to us any more. It is not easy that this nation and your parents support you to study in colleges. Now you are all about early 20's, and want to sacrifice lives so easily, students, can't you think logically? Now the situation is very serious, you all know, the Party and the nation is very antsy, the whole society is very worried. Besides, Beijing is the capital, the situation is getting worse and worse from everywhere, this can not be continued. Students all have good will, and are for the good of our nation, but if this situation continues, loses control, it will cause serious consequences at many places.

In conclusion, I have only one wish. If you stop hunger strike, the government won't close the door for dialogue, never! The questions that you have raised, we can continue to discuss. Although it is a little slow, but we are reaching some agreement on some problems. Today I just want to see the students, and express our feelings. Hopefully students will think about this question calmly. This thing can not be sorted out clearly under illogical situations. You all have that strength, you are young after all. We were also young before, we protested, lied our bodies on the rail tracks, we never thought about what will happen in the future at that time. Finally, I beg the students once again, think about the future calmly. There are many things that can be solved. I hope that you will all end the hunger strike soon, thank you.

- Zhao Ziyang, Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, speaking to hundreds of thousands of protesters in Tiananmen Square, May 19th, 1989. The next day, martial law was declared and Ziyang was stripped of his position.

And 20 years ago today, hundreds were massacred when the PRC threw tanks at unarmed students.

Photo Mountain Walk - Sunday, June 7th.

2009-06-03T19:28:25Z

Hi guys,

I'm sure some of you remember this particular idea I put into practice once or twice in the past.
It's simple ... bring your nicest and most comfortable summery clothing as it appears it will be a sunny day after all. Bring your camera if you would like as well. I will of course be bringing mine.

And walk and talk and take some shots of each other. Soak in the sun while you appeal to your vanity. Win Win :)

Meetup is at Noon (12:00) at the Second Cup on Parc Avenue (3498 du Parc, corner Milton). Please try not to be late as we'll be heading up shortly after.

If you need my cellphone number, toss me an email at: infusco (at) gmail (dottt) com.

Too Funny

2009-05-29T10:08:44Z

As seen on okcupid's site early Friday morning:

So...

Erik thought it would be JUST AWESOME to put a paperclip on the end of a rubber band and shoot it at Vinay's eye, and it would have just been Erik and Vinay's problem except Vinay had a cup of coffee and was standing over James, who was fixing our router at the time...

Anyway, we'll have things back up soon. Sorry for the inconvenience.

- Worker

Back from the dentist

2009-05-22T15:20:59Z

Okay, Prognosis time:

- Well, yes, I do have an abscess. Fortunately, it seems to be strictly in the gums and not the tooth. Lovely.

- For one week, I have to take the antibiotics from hell ... 4 times a day with risk of nausea and diarrhea. Lovely.

- Afterwards, a trip to the dentist to patch up what remains of the infection, and fix two teeth ... one of which has a cavity *underneath* a filling, and who's proximity to the nerve may warrant a root canal. Lovely.

Total cost for this: well let's just say it's high enough for me to be glad I didn't buy that laptop afterall.

Lovely.

Stupid Monsters of D&D

2009-05-19T07:03:31Z

This article is hilarious. If you're a D&D geek like myself, read this. Seriously!

Oh and there's a Part Two.

This is so full of WIN.

2009-05-11T02:06:54Z

infusco @ 2009-04-28T23:39:00

2009-04-29T03:39:45Z

So is it the end of the world yet?

I guess I can deal with eating canned food ;)

Lindsay

2009-04-17T01:31:38Z

So yeah ... Lindsay came over and we played photographer and model. You know, same ol.

Still don't have a formal studio set up, but some of these came out quite nicely. Let me know what you think.

infusco @ 2009-04-05T04:31:00

2009-04-05T08:32:28Z

Screenshot of the year, anyone?

2009-03-05T05:12:46Z

Finally!

2009-03-03T23:46:37Z

After years of slowly collecting the mats involved ...

Mina Ion finally sports some very slick Fissure of Woe armor :)

Oh sweet!

2009-03-02T05:46:50Z

A clip of Rorschach, a little sweetener before the movie :)

Alright, i'll bite. Anyways, it's been a while since I posted anything

2009-02-02T03:35:45Z

You.
Can.
Only.
Type.
One.
Word.

Not as easy as you might think. Remember: one word answers to the following 34 questions.

1. Where is your mobile phone?: close
2. Your significant other?: East
3. Your hair?: Unruly
4. Your mother?: Matriarchal
5. Your father?: Laval
6. Your favourite thing?: Exhibitionists
7. Your dream last night?: Forgotten
8. Your favourite drink?: Wine
9. Your dream/goal?: Recognition
10. The room you're in?: Frequented
11. Your ex?: Inhibited
12. Your fear?: Miscommunication
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years?: Oceanside
14. Where were you last night?: Home
15. What you're not?: Secretive
16. Muffins?: Breakfast
17. One of your wish list items?: Studio
18. Where you grew up?: St.Michel
19. The last thing you did?: Blogging
20. What are you wearing?: T-Shirt
21. Your TV?: Superbowl
22. Your pets?: Sleeping
23. Your computer?: Addictive
24. Your life?: Routine
25. Your mood?: Quiet
26. Missing someone?: Yes
27. Your car?: none
28. Something you're not wearing?: Jeans
29. Favourite Store?: Valet
30. Your summer?: Eager
31. Like someone?: Yes
32. Your favourite colour?: Black
33. When is the last time you laughed?: Yesterday
34. Last time you cried?: Yesteryear

infusco @ 2009-01-08T01:15:00

2009-01-08T06:15:33Z

Apple Introduces the MacBook Wheel!

WIN!

2008-12-22T00:29:34Z

The *Ultimate* in cheesy music videos. You MUST watch this!

Lord Obsidian says:
Allright...I'll bite. I'm feeling ballsy today
Karl says:
you may regret it
Karl says:
i'm thinking of posting on this on my blog for all my friends to see. would that qualify me as a sadist?
Lord Obsidian says:
...Tabarnac,,,,where did you dig up that experiment in homo sexuality?
Karl says:
i have a friend in louisiana who's especially good at finding win on the net. And by win, i mean seriously fucked up
Lord Obsidian says:
....aye carumba...that was most unsettling. Yeah, since you tortured me, it's only fair that you pass on the pain! Share it! Make them all suffer
Karl says:
7 days
Lord Obsidian says:
I'll never watch lotr the same way again...fuck
Karl says:
lol, my girl just typed that. Think The Ring, you have to show that clip to someone else or the blond gay guy with the funky painted mustache will come out of your television and try to kiss you
Lord Obsidian says:
Oh that's ok. He's so pretty he's kind of turning me on
Karl says:
oh yeah, this conversation is so hitting my blog
Lord Obsidian says:
Heh. Fine. If coming across as flamoboyantly gay is the only way to get girls like what that guy's got in his vid, bring it on.
Karl says:
lol

infusco @ 2008-12-02T23:00:00

2008-12-03T04:05:50Z

SYLAR IS A VILLIAN AGAIN! WOOO!

Vampires versus Goths South Park!

2008-11-21T05:54:51Z

GO WATCH THIS NOW!!

Awww yeah

2008-11-05T06:22:53Z

3 Brasseurs + Ste. Therese

2008-07-31T03:57:38Z

Goth Picnic, July 2008

2008-07-31T03:42:40Z