#Taliesin’s first Star Trek watch

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The end of The Voyage Home is just so special to me. I love these grown adults playing in the water and James T. Kirk being a little shit also whales.

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Hi! What episodes of Eric's TBD RPG does Taliesin appear in please?

Hi there! Taliesin appears in the following episodes:

12-19, 24

Shield of Tomorrow episodes 40 & 41 (This is a crossover with the group's Star Trek campaign, but it does continue the Eric's TBD RPG story. Taliesin appears at the very end of episode 40.)

Eric's TBD RPG Holiday Special

The entire show can be watched either on Twitch (subscription required) or on Youtube (for free).

I would recommend for anyone interested that they start at the first episode, even though I initially started with episode 12 myself, because I ended up rewatching the whole thing from the beginning anyway. The story and players really are all wonderful.

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C2E40 - Dubious Pursuits - rewatch

IT’S A HALLOWEEN EPISODE I FORGOT IT’S A HALLOWEEN EPISODE

for a split second I was trying to remember if we got the happy fun ball early, but no, that’s going to be probably the NEXT Halloween episode (“Jester! Put it down!  NOW!” is burned into my head.  I can’t tell if it’s Caleb or Liam but *fans self*)

Aw, no Laura this episode.  And I love that Travis’s costume is a hat and M&M gloves.  How is Sam’s ketchup costume more put together??? XD

Oh!  Liam’s back to the dark mug!  (and Travis’s gloves have come off INSTANTLY)

I love Liam doing the ‘Kylo Ren’ voice because I don’t watch Star Wars (I’m not a big action movie person, star trek tv shows tend to be more my jam. Hence why I’m also not big on the new star trek movies that were just action movies), so I have no clue if it’s accurate or not.

THEY BROKE MATT!!!! It’s so so rare now that they get him with a shout out, I love when it happens!  Travis did it this time ‘round.

...Caleb asking how many eyes he has right now hits WAY different XDDD

What the fuck is that flask Sam omg

Ah, the three murals with the three eyes in each, a deliberate red herring from Matt.  It was fun hearing him talk about this and what plot threads could have come from this during the wrap up.

I like that the Uk’otoa mural has amber eyes all along the body, and I’m just here thinking that Caleb should pry some out so he won’t need to buy any for his eventual Vault. XD

Hmmm.  After last Talks Machina where Liam said that Caleb would try to stop Fjord from raising Uk’otoa, I wonder if Caleb grabbing Fjord to talk before he could follow Avantika into the well was planned deliberately.  It ends up not making much of a difference, because Fjord does still get there first and just fails to figure out how to place the eye, but still.

HOURGLASS!!!  We never got many of these.  Have they ever actually run out the time on camera?

Enlarging Caduceus! Very smart move!!  (also I totally think Matt wiffed the roll for Yasha, and that’s why he gave Beau advantage instead.  He’s a very generous DM)

LOL as I bring it up, the sand runs out.  Penalty is only that the water fully fills the chamber, which is not too bad.

I like how after this, they I think always have someone with the spell water breathing.  Burn me once!

Faaaaaack another combat.

Ah, the Kiss of Life.  This is one of those moments that so small, but it’s so hard to imagine the campaign if it didn’t happen.  Though a part of me does wonder how the scene would have played out if 1) Caduceus was the one with the key, or 2) if Laura was actually there.  I feel like at least part of Fjord’s decision came from Travis not wanting his wife’s PC to die while she wasn’t there, and I do wonder if he would have gone for a kiss had Cad been the one instead, or if he would have done a more physical attempt of taking the key and dragging Cad along or something like that.

I like when Matt starts the chase skill challenge he straight up says that they have six rounds of it.  It gives them an idea of what to expect, because six is a LOT when you don’t know how much you have to do, and I can see them keep asking after three if they hadn’t made it yet.  So saying six ahead of time means that they’re aware of exactly how long this can take.

They don’t roll damage for the fluffernutter, so I don’t think we actually find out how much damage it can do!  Sad times.

Nott drawing the attention of the lizard-folk hits a LOT harder in hindsight knowing about her sacrificing herself to save Yeza and Luc.  This is, apparently, a trademark tactic of hers, despite her as Nott seemingly being very ‘selfish’ (except not really).  It also adds to both Veth and Nott’s stories.  It’s not her first choice to be self-sacrificing.  It’s not her second choice either.  But when the chips are down, it’s the risk that she will take herself rather than risking those she cares about.

Even though it was Taliesin’s idea, I like that it’s Yasha who is picking up and carrying Caleb when he hits two points of exhaustion.  I JUST WANT MORE YASHA CALEB INTERACTION.  These little guilt ridden introverts didn’t get enough time together. :(

Oh wow, after break almost EVERYONE is mostly out of costume except for Matt!!  (I suppose Sam is too, but he’s wearing a fricken ketchup costume, it’s hard to count it.  I suppose props for still wearing the hat, as that’s got to be uncomfortable)

I find it very very funny that the Squalleater name just sounds super wrong.  It’s the Ball Eater, Matt, get it right! XD

LOL after calling them out, Sam takes off his costume too.  PROPS WITHDRAWN.  ONLY MATT WINS.

It’s very interesting hearing Fjord pretty vehemently reject the possibility of releasing Uk’otoa at this time.  When they are in Xhorhas and his powers are taken away, Travis confirmed (I think in the wrap up, but maybe in a Talks) that he was 100% ready to go and release Uk’otoa just to get his powers back.  Knowing that, and seeing how against it Fjord is here is a fascinating play of how one can feel in control when one has what they want.  Fjord very much wants to continue to get more power, perhaps not the power that he would get from a full release, but the Control Water – he is very disappointed that he didn’t get it and is very driven to get it.  With his powers lost entirely, he seriously considers a prospect that he had rejected out of hand.   ...I have thoughts about this tying into his decision to serve the Wildmother, and Travis’s decision to multiclass, but I don’t have the energy to put it into words, so just assume that I said something very thought provoking and well worded.  (so not like my usual write ups XD)

Fuuuuuuck, Caleb’s face when he tells Fjord “you do what you have to” in regards to Avantika and the glass of wine.  I would not have been so aware of it had someone else not done a fantastic write up of how Caleb was taught to use his sexuality and how that colors his views of how the Avantika/Fjord interactions should go.  I can’t remember the post or who wrote it, but I did reblog it when I saw it ages ago.

AWWWW, Nott giving Fjord the vial of acid and the genuineness of the interaction.  Team Green, I believe is the name, SUCH a good combo of sass and feels.

I very much appreciate the fact that Matt is clearly giving Travis the opportunity to have these RP sessions with Avantika without having to have it go into overt sexuality, something that he knows Travis is uncomfortable with.  Matt gives little winks and nods, allowing the opening if Travis wanted to take action, but in no way makes it a ‘must do this to proceed’ sort of thing.  It makes Travis being willing to take that step fully his own decision without feeling pressured.

I like how “Seamen, seamen everwhere” “and not a drop to drink” ended up being the thing that broke Matt.

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An off-grid adventure in the Arizona desert

In search of some pre-winter warmth before the snow starts to fall in Chicago, SLH’s Barter Room Co-ordinator, Katrin Holtkott, ventures into the sun-soaked Arizona desert to experience the natural beauty of Castle Hot Springs, an off-grid oasis set within the Bradshaw Mountains.

Driving the last 7.5 miles on a ‘primitive’ road it became apparent why a high clearance vehicle had been suggested at Phoenix airport, only one hour south of Castle Hot Springs. We took it slow in our four wheel drive truck and marvelled at the stunning, film set-like vista of cacti, distant mountain ranges and the occasional donkeys. Nestled in this wild and utterly beautiful landscape is Castle Hot Springs – an oasis of green lawns, thermal springs and kitchen gardens.

Ad Astra – Reaching for the Stars

Our Sky View Cabin, opposite Salvation Peak, epitomises understated elegance with no creature comfort neglected. The private outdoor bath and shower (and there is an indoor shower too if the great outdoors do not call your name), the telescope on the balcony for star gazing at night (no light pollution makes for an unbelievable firmament of twinkling brilliance), the Nespresso machine with great sized mugs for morning coffee while watching the sun rise in a delicate shade of pink on the mountain peaks opposite, makes you want to spend as much time as humanly possible in the cabin – but there is just so much else to experience.

The Main Attractions

The farm tour, the history tour, the Petroglyph tour, morning yoga and meditation, massage treatments, Via Ferrata, paddle board yoga, guided hikes, wine tasting, mountain e-bikes, pickleball, Bocce ball, the film documentary on Castle Hot Springs – all vie for your immediate participation – and we tried so, so hard to sample everything on offer in four days, while at the same time taking time to float in the mineral rich waters of the natural hot spring pools, soaking up sunshine and expertly prepared cocktails by bartenders Russell and Marcin.

Yoga and meditation in the Stonehouse – led by Mike and Colleen was the perfect start to my day. My husband Paul elected to remain wrapped in the softest terry robe on the planet, on our private balcony, enjoying the silence and scenic desert mountains, before meeting for breakfast overlooking the pool. No downward facing dog for him – but relaxation never the less, before immersing ourselves in the Castle Hot Springs daily activities.

One of the highlights was Via Ferrata – a climbing experience employing rungs and ladders fixed to the rock face traversed by steel cables to which the climbers are secured with a harness. Ryan, our wonderful lead guide, took us from valley level to about 350 feet with breath taking views and confidence building encouragement. Paul’s Bradshaw Hot Stone Massage left him equally elated without the need of changing altitude.

The history tour made us realise that we were following in the footsteps of some of America’s most prominent families, who all flocked to Castle Hot Springs in their heyday – The Rockefellers, the Wrigleys and future President J.F. Kennedy all stayed at the resort. Do ask about the link between J.F.K. and the flag on Salvation Peak – it is a great story and made us hike to the peak one morning, just because we could – and we were rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views of the Hieroglyphic Mountains.

From Farm to Table

Josh, one of the enthusiastic gardeners, hosted the farm tour, pointing out where the ingredients for our amazing meals came from, how they experiment with new varieties and how the bar and kitchen vie for special and new ingredients to create their magic – who knew that there were so many different varieties of pepper, cucumber and tomatoes! And this brings me neatly to the outstanding meal experiences.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included in your stay – and if none of the activities entice you to venture into the Arizona desert – the food prepared by Executive Chef Christopher Brugman and his Equipes is reason alone to make the trip. We have never, ever enjoyed food like it – to say we ate dinner is a disservice, we savoured each and every fork and spoon full, the fresh and delicate flavours explode and combine to create unrivalled culinary memories. I was prepared to offer my first born in exchange for the mint chimichurri recipe – I still am!

Local Landmarks

We did manage to tear ourselves away from this historic resort to explore the surrounding area – Montezuma Castle National Monument is a leisurely 90 minute drive away, and well worth a visit. The changes in the landscape and vegetation are amazing and the actual monument is awe-inspiring. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West is only an hour away (pre-booking the house tour is essential), as is the Hole in the Rock. These two landmarks can easily be visited on the way to or from the airport.

Keep Coming Back For More…

Frankly there is more than enough to keep you at Castle Hot Springs – with horses arriving in November for trekking, more Via Ferratas possible in the future, and the new Agave farm five miles away with a bike path planned to link the farm and the resort, why would you venture further afield? In five years, the Agave will be ready for distilling – and I feel it is my personal responsibility to check on its progress annually between now and then. Castle Hot Springs is not only on the National Register of Historic Places, it is now also on my personal register of places to return to again and again. But in the meantime, bring on the Chicago winter. Our stay at Castle Hot Springs has ensured we are ready!

SLH Insider Tips

Plan your activities in advance – some have to be pre-booked and with so much on offer you really don’t want to miss out.

Keep hydrated – the complimentary, refillable water bottles are yours to take with you as a souvenir of your stay.

Try not to ask for the Wi-Fi code – immerse yourself in this off-grid world of adventures. It’s no wonder that Castle Hot Springs won the title of Most Mindful Wellness Retreat in the SLH Awards 2020.

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Talks Machina (Episode 88 spoilers!)

Highlights from this week’s episode:

This week’s pre-show message from Denise: “Brian is a puppet and I’m pulling the strings.”

Overwatch mention! Brian shout-outs D.Va, Marisha’s all about Symmetra, Matt breaks out the McCree voice.

1PM Saturday, much of CR will be playing Mansions of Madness on the stream, and Matt will be guesting on a show at 11AM as well.

Brian: Our special guest, Gil Ramirez. Marisha: (whispers) Don’t fuck us, Gil.

Gil was helping out in the twitch chat from episode one. He’s also been smithing for sixteen years!

Gil uses liquid mercury to balance his steel dice. Travis: ...you just have liquid mercury hanging around?

Gil and Taliesin both have a periodic table collection.

Gil takes off his button-down to reveal a t-shirt that just reads “Don’t fuck me, Gil.” with “Dammit Gil!” on the back.

Gil pulls out cards that read “Malks Tachina” that are all sick burns on Brian.

4:46:50 total gameplay time last week. VM had 936 total HP at the start of the kraken battle, ended with 70 total HP.

A fan points out the similarities between the kraken fight and the Kobayashi Maru in Star Trek--an unwinnable fight to see how you do under great pressure. Marisha points out that nobody is expected to do the Aramente alone, but they’re never told that explicitly, so Keyleth’s been figuring that out, and that was one of the big lessons here. When she decided to planeshift out, she had to trust that Grog was going to finish it without her. She’s been moving beyond her previous urge to be self-sacrificial.

Matt points out that if Keyleth had stayed, Grog probably would’ve stayed until the end, too, and things would’ve gone a lot worse.

Matt wasn’t playing the kraken to full intelligence (his argument being that the rules-as-written version is better suited to being a full-arc villain kind of deal), but if they’d decided to talk to it, it probably would’ve stalled long enough to get everyone exactly where it wanted them.

Travis on Tary not using Luck to reroll: Either he is the most genius, maniacal character in a long-running arc... or he just rolled shitty dice because Gil fucked him.

Keyleth would’ve rather failed the Aramente than kill the kraken or lose her party.

A question on screen flashes twice. Laura (who isn’t even on the show this week) immediately tweets “Two flashes!! Free Denise.”

Grog was trying to abide by Keyleth’s rules of not killing the thing, but his whole priority was getting Vax out, because he realized that not getting him out while he was unconscious might’ve meant losing his body for good. Matt points out that it worked out well that it was always Grog getting eaten, because he was more likely than most of the other party members to deal enough damage to get out.

Why didn’t the water ashari let Korren and Keyleth know Vilya was suspected dead? Matt starts to answer, then admits it’s mostly just to maintain narrative drama, because that’s how storytelling works.

Gil wonders whether one of the lodestones could be Keyleth’s mom. Marisha: ...my mom is octopoo?

Grog’s decision on leaving Tary mostly boiled down to “...eh.” Grog didn’t mind too much that Percy made him go back for Tary, because he didn’t feel too strongly about leaving him behind, but there might be consequences once Friends wears off.

Keyleth would’ve definitely still planeshifted out if Grog and Vax’s positions had been reversed. She trusted that Vax would’ve managed to get out, too.

Travis’ wise words on the Raven Queen: “Didn’t she need the blood jacuzzi to get the thing going?”

Travis thinks Grog would be interested in participating in Vax’s ritual.

Travis was stoked for Vax to join the Dead Club, but he has no idea how it’s going to go because of the Raven Queen.

Matt re: people yelling about revivify/resurrection no matter the outcome: “I... mostly don’t care. I’m still a sensitive boy.”

Brian brings back the intro to the first episode, in which Matt points out that this is the continuation of a home-game and number-crunching shouldn’t be the priority. Of course, Critrolestats is an exception: “They keep track of the numbers we like.”

Brian: “Discussions are great, and we love talking about the show even if we disagree... but when it gets to be this weird thing where people are... it’s like, guys, you’re kind of embarrassing yourself. Like, give me a break, dad. Maybe intense scrutiny of a D&D game that’s on the internet isn’t the best way to live your life.”

Travis: “I’ll never go on [reddit]. It requires reading, right?”

Matt thinks the kraken was probably watching the party for a while, and then Tary’s natural one was a focus point. If they hadn’t failed that challenge, they might’ve had to fight it as they were escaping.

The one spell Marisha forgot to write down on her spell sheet was Freedom of Movement, which would’ve been incredibly clutch in the fight. Matt forgot about it, too.

Matt points out that everyone had an extremely stressful week leading up to that episode. Brian mentions that he’s known everyone for a while, now, and they all generally act the same on-screen as they do off-screen, so they’re not gonna be putting on an act. Sometimes you just get a bit of a slog playing D&D when everyone’s exhausted, but it can still be fun as long as people aren’t going over every decision with a magnifying glass.

SURPRISE ASHLEY WITH AMAZING HAT ON AFTER-DARK

After dark:

The first shot after the break is just a close-up of Trinket.

Matt to Travis, in one of the best out-of-context quotes thus far: “So what you’re saying is that your deviantart is full of vore?”

If Grog had an intelligence of 20 for 24 hours, he’d probably go down to Percy’s workshop and build something.

Matt ran a session pre-stream that was just Pike and Vax, in which the two of them had to fight a chimera. There was also one that was just Vax, Scanlan, and Pike.

If Grog had been left behind and died, Ashley thinks Pike would’ve pulled a Scanlan and left the party, then would’ve gone to go live under the sea until she found him, and would’ve kept his body until she got True Resurrection, “even if it took a hundred years”, so she could bring him back.

Matt re: Keyleth being the only one who hasn’t died: “No, there’s a reason for that. Because she’s my fiancee and I give her special treatment.” Marisha: “Don’t say that even in jest!” Matt: “No, if that were true, I wouldn’t sleep on the couch as often.” Marisha: “They’ll believe that, too! They’ll actually think that’s true!”

Ten or higher on that saving throw and Grog would’ve died in the kraken. Matt rolled a nine (which is why he tweeted the picture).

Marisha’s biggest fear re: ways for her character to die was tripping and falling in lava, which just about happened, so almost anything else would’ve been okay in comparison. Brian: “Keyleth died doing what she loved: a series of errors.” Marisha: “Failing.”

Travis’s Xbox gamertag is MeatyAlbatross.

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Places To Visit In Wisconsin: 10 Places You Must See In This State Labeled ‘America’s Dairyland’

The midwestern state in the United States, Wisconsin is known for its shifted scenes. It has two noteworthy lakes, woods, homesteads, slopes, and marshes. There are numerous spots to visit in Wisconsin, for example, the state gloats of an extravagant Harley Davidson historical center, first rate bottling works, and the Milwaukee Public Museum.

10 Top Places To Visit In Wisconsin

The individuals who love to find a place instead of simply visiting it would love looking at the littler spots and networks in Wisconsin, USA. To have the best Wisconsin experience, these are the spots that must be on your rundown:

1. Milwaukee

This city has a great deal to offer to each age gathering. Youngsters can appreciate at Discovery World, Betty Brinn Children’s’ Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Museum. The adults must visit the Museum of Wisconsin Art, Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Lyden Garden. In any case, no outing to Milwaukee is finished without getting a show at the Broadway, Milwaukee Orchestra, or Milwaukee Symphony. On the off chance that you like being outside, ensure you agree to accept a climb or kayaking with one of the neighborhood offices.

You can likewise book a taxi or take a transport to reach Cedarburg. It is around 2 hours from the fundamental Milwaukee city. The town is known for extraordinary vineyards, celebrations, recorded landmarks, and Christmas cheer. It is the ideal goal in the USA for the individuals who like to unwind and loosen up amid occasions.

2. Harley Davidson Museum

Situated in Milwaukee city, this place unquestionably requires a unique notice. The historical center leaves everybody in stunningness of the super-bicycles that are shown there. On your visit, you will see the correct procedure of making a Harley Davidson bicycle, the structures, it’s first model and the up and coming models. You can see the tear tanks or think about the general population behind these bicycles. The gallery likewise has a thing called “bicycle evenings” where individuals can come in the carport and hotshot their biking abilities. Above all, keep in mind to get a very delectable feast at the bicycle themed eatery.

3. Spring Green Town

The name of this town is synonymous with being cheerful, occupied, and engaged. In the event that the blossoms are in full sprout, the best places to visit in Wisconsin in spring are in this residential community. The town is known for its different workmanship displays, historical centers, and studios. You can spend a whole day appreciating different gems or go for a show at American Players Theater. Other than this, Spring Green is likewise broadly known as the main residence of the extraordinary designer Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin East has the best structures and tourist spots because of Frank. The modeler’s home and the studio are available to general society.

Address: 5607 County Hwy C, Spring Green

Section Fee: INR 6,570 (grown-ups), INR ,205 (youngsters), INR 6,205 (senior natives)

Timing: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, reservation relies upon the accessibility

4. Carnival World Museum

The exhibition hall is the best place to appreciate and find out about bazaars around the globe. It centers around nation bazaars and their history. You will likewise perceive how a bazaar functions – the preparation, ability, and the sky is the limit from there. It has the biggest gathering of wagons, carnival ancient rarities, publications, and different things which are utilized in a bazaar. The gallery likewise holds different bazaar appears amid the summers which are very fascinating. Aside from the adapting part, there are numerous fun activities too.

5. National Railroad Museum

National Railroad Museum considerable number of spots to find in Wisconsin, the exhibition hall is a major hit with the sightseers. A trek to the gallery fills in as an incredible family trip! It is home to a few relics since old occasions. You can spot more than 20 diesel and steam motors, moving stock, and the astounding Eisenhower accumulation. The development of railroads and progressions have been perfectly clarified at the exhibition hall. You can go for the creepy train ride or ride the Thomas the Tank Engine. At last, remember to climb the 80-foot tall pinnacle, which offers the best perspective of the entire zone.

6. La Crosse

Topping the rundown of Wisconsin focal points is the town of La Crosse. It is encompassed by three streams with the principle waterway being Mississippi. It is the best town to visit for all the water sports lovers. The streams are truly reasonable to enjoy kayaking, angling, paddling, and cruising. Green Coulee, Hixon Forest, and the encompassing wetlands are an incredible place for climbing and additionally for mountain biking. In case you’re visiting amid the winter season, you can hit the greens or go skiing. The town additionally has a few fests like Oktoberfest, Airfest, Irish Fest, and so on.

7. Wisconsin Dells

The Dells is home to immaculate normal magnificence. It has some extremely uncommon plants and creatures that can’t be found anyplace else on Earth. There are a few spots to visit in Wisconsin Dells like Noah’s Ark Water Park, Deer Park, Rick Wilcox Magic Theater, Palace Theater, Bigfoot Zipline, Riverwalk, Lost Canyon, and Duck Tour. It is an exceptionally tranquil place. The Dells isn’t anything but difficult to reach and is just available by watercraft. Be that as it may, the view is shocking with the city lights and is an unquestionable requirement visit for the individuals who like to sit gently and watch the sun set over an excellent city. You can arrive by ship.

8. Oshkosh

The town of Oshkosh is the most traveler neighborly place in Wisconsin. It has the absolute best places to visit in Wisconsin. The town initially was overwhelmed by the logger network yet now is viewed as a noteworthy vacation spot. It has some extraordinary chronicled landmarks, social destinations, bottling works, and that’s just the beginning. You should visit the EAA Aviation Museum, Menominee Park Zoo, Paine Art Center and Gardens, Loos Cruise, Union Star Cheese Factory, Vines and Rushes Winery, Bare Bones Brewery, and Oshkosh Public Museum.

9. House on the Rock

This specific vacation spot is extremely fascinating. You’ll be exceptionally inquisitive to realize what is toward the finish of the limitlessness room or how those collectibles arrived. It is arranged on the highest point of Deer Shelter Rock, rambling over an extensive region. The house is presently a piece of a greater complex that has a hotel. It was worked to copy the fine works by Frank Lloyd Wright. A few collectibles and antiquities have a scary likeness to the ones found at his home or studio. The boundlessness room is the most unique experience. When you’re in the room, it appears as though the end continues vanishing.

Address: 5754 State Road 23, Spring Greens

Section Fee: INR 2,186 (grown-ups), INR 1,967 (senior subjects), INR 1,164 (kids – 4 to 17 years)

Timing: 9 am to 5 pm, open on all days

10. Madison

The state capital of Wisconsin has the best places to visit in Wisconsin. The significant fascination is the Madison State Capitol that has been standing tall since the year 1917. Different spots that you should see are Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Memorial Union Terrace, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chazen Museum of Art, Arboretum and Geology Museum, Veterans Museum, Children’s Museum, Monona Terrace, and Memorial Union Terrace. Mazomanie is another captivating excursion spot close Madison. For the individuals who were charmed by the idea of a “nudist shoreline”, the town of Mazomanie is an unquestionable requirement visit. The town is likewise acclaimed for chasing undertakings, angling, and climbing in the forested areas.

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Popular Dungeons & Dragons Players Converge on PAX Unplugged

The panel line-up for PAX Unplugged 2017, the inaugural tabletop-focused PAX event, will feature Penny Arcade’s Acquisitions Inc., Geek & Sundry’s Critical Role, and Wizards of the Coast’s Dice, Camera, Action. Fans unable to join the weekend long celebration of tabletop culture,taking place Nov. 17-19 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, can watch the action live on Twitch.

Boasting the longest-running show on Dungeons & Dragons’ Twitch channel, Dice, Camera, Action! LIVE at PAX Unplugged will see Wizards of the Coast’s resident Dungeon Master, Chris Perkins take Holly Conrad, Jared Knaubenbaur, Anna Prosser Robinson, Nathan Sharp, and an unannounced special guest, deeper into the jungles of the Chult on Friday, Nov. 17, 8:30pm -11:30pm at the main stage.

Geek Sundry’s Critical Role cast, featuring creator Matthew Mercer, actress Marisha Ray, and renowned voice actors Liam O’Brien and Taliesin Jaffe, take the main stage for Critical Role: Talks Machina on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 4pm – 5:50pm. The team will dive into the past adventures of Vox Machina, what may be in store for the next campaign and answer questions from fans.

Previously enjoyed by tens of thousands at PAX West and PAX East, Penny Arcade’s live-performance Dungeons & Dragons game, Acquisitions Inc.: The Series will take the main stage on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8:30pm – 11:30pm.  Featuring Penny Arcade and PAX co-founders Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, The Kingkiller Chronicle’s author Patrick Rothfuss as Viari, and special guest star Kate Welch as Rosie Beestinger, Acquisitions Inc.LIVE at PAX Unplugged will also feature Wizards of the Coast’s Chris Perkins reprising his role as Dungeon Master.

Debuting for the time at a PAX, Acquisitions Inc.: “C” Team LIVE at PAX Unplugged will feature Penny Arcade’s Acquisitions Inc. spinoff ‘”C” Team.’ Join industry personalities Amy Falcone, Kris Straub, Kate Welch, Ryan Hartman, and Penny Arcade and PAX co-founder Jerry Holkins, as they fumble through a special one-off game in which a total party kill is almost certain, Sunday, Nov. 19, 11am – 2pm on the main stage.

Tickets for PAX Unplugged 2017 are currently on sale via the official registration page. Three-Day Tickets are $60 USD while Friday Only, Saturday Only, and Sunday Only Tickets are $25 USD. Sunday Kids Day Tickets (for children age 6-12) are also available for $10 USD.

Part of Penny Arcade’s international roster of events, which also include West, East, South, and Australia, PAX Unplugged is a hybrid of digital and analog tabletop gaming, giving card and board game enthusiasts a dedicated event to celebrate their rich and thriving culture. Reflecting the experience millions of PAX attendees have enjoyed for more than a decade, visitors will have the opportunity to see the reveal of new and exciting titles, go hands-on with upcoming games, partake in tournaments and sit-in on panels headlined by the industry’s leading minds.

“The mission of PAX Unplugged is simple, we want to recognize the tabletop community that’s grown year over year at our events with a show just for them. It’s going to be pretty amazing first outing, and I can’t wait to attend the show myself.”- Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Penny Arcade and PAX.

PAX

PAX or Penny Arcade Expo is a festival for gamers to celebrate gaming culture. First held in Seattle in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in size each successive year, with PAX Prime 2014 selling out of tickets in a matter of minutes. Connecting the world’s leading game publishers with their most avid and influential fans, PAX expanded with a second show in Boston in 2010 and a third in San Antonio in 2015, making it the three largest gaming shows in North America. The first international PAX was held in Melbourne, Australia in 2013. In 2017, Penny Arcade announced PAX Unplugged, its first tabletop focused show, to be held in Philadelphia.

Penny Arcade

Penny Arcade is a web comic focused on video games and video game culture, written by Jerry Holkins and illustrated by Mike Krahulik. With over 3.5 million readers, it is the most popular and longest running gaming web comic online. Penny Arcade is also responsible for the Child’s Play Charity, the Penny Arcade gaming expos (PAX) in Seattle, Boston, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Melbourne, multiple videogames based on the brand, and multiple online video series.

ReedPOP

ReedPOP is a boutique group within Reed Exhibitions exclusively devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium brands in the pop culture world. ReedPOP is dedicated to celebrations of popular culture throughout the globe that transcend ordinary events by providing unique access and dynamic personal experiences. The ReedPOP portfolio includes: New York Comic Con (NYCC), Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) West, East, South, Australia and Unplugged, Emerald City Comicon (ECCC), BookCon, BookExpo, Oz Comic-Con, Comic Con India, Paris Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Star Trek: Mission New York, TwitchCon, ComplexCon and more. The staff at ReedPOP is a fan-based group of professionals uniquely qualified to serve those with whom they share a common passion. ReedPOP is focused on bringing its expertise and knowledge to world communities in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia.

Popular Dungeons & Dragons Players Converge on PAX Unplugged was originally published on Game-Refraction

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Imagine you have to do surgery on a Vulcan for the first time AND it’s the ambassador AND he’s your boyfriend’s dad AND your boyfriend’s mom is there AND the ship is shaking AND your boyfriend also might die because of experimental blood transfusion.

I swear Bones’ salary better be a trillion million dollars every second

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Remember to tuck in your McCoys when they get sleepy

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“Why are Spock’s lips pink if his blood is green?”

HE (and every Vulcan) WEARS PRETTY PINK LIPSTICK 24/7. DONT BE IGNORANT.

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Some screenshots I took during my watch of TOS that I think are important

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I don’t know if there’s something in canon to refute this but with the information I have I think Sybok made up that flashback of Sarek saying “so human..” in a bad away when Spock was born.

Cause with McCoy it seems like he was taking one of McCoy’s memories but Spock can’t remember when he was a baby right? Or did Sybok get the memory from Sarek at some point.

I don’t know in my mind I think Sybok constructed that to manipulate Spock and that Sarek didn’t actually say that.

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I just started enterprise and if anything happens to Phlox I will kill everyone

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Cut together two scenes from The Empath because the way they all touch eachother and hold Bones and everything- AAAHH

Like!!!

They are married!!!

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The way Spock moves Bones out of the way

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NO CAUSE being vegetarian is a cultural thing not a racial thing so SPOCK WOULD NOT JUST RANDOMLY EAT BACON