The Stochastic Game

Ramblings of General Geekery

Continuing the Xena marathon, we now have “The Xena Scrolls”, an Indiana Jones spoof with Gabrielle in the hero role. The cast digs up bronze age artifacts that tell Xena’s story. Then it gets crazy. And then it gets even crazier.


This article on the sources used by ChatGPT has some nice visualization, plus a form with which you can check if your website is being used… and yes, my blog is used! In case you were wondering where the bullshit comes from.


It’s been a hectic week so tonight’s relaxation is brought to you by walking around the lake and occasionally stopping to write #ttrpg material


That time Xena impersonated the three Fates (repurposed as the ghosts of Solstice past, present, and future) to make a cold-hearted king change his ways, while Gabrielle tries to convince toymaker “Senticles” to make gifts for kids again. This is amazing.


Half-way through The Afterparty, a comedy murder mystery, and it’s very fun!


Seriously considering writing a #ttrpg inspired by Columbo, Poker Face, Monk, and other such shows. There are a few interesting nuts to crack to make it work.


Apple Fitness+ doesn’t seem to be designed at all like what I expected? I just want to pick a goal or program and be told what to do every day. Instead, they set it up like iTunes, where you make up playlists and choose what to listen to?