Monthly Archives: July 2014

slash Amnesty Rule

I have a quick house rule that I’d like to share for slash:

Amnesty.

So there’s sometimes a problem with slash, where maybe a character is a little too obscure for even your pop culture obsessed friends to recognize. Enter amnesty.

First, a couple of rules about Amnesty. Amnesty is not about nerd shaming. Amnesty is about sharing and learning. In that respect, here is how I’m implementing Amnesty in my games of slash: Continue reading

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Slimming Down

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Not weight related, but, no, then again, it just might be.

I was contemplating my pants (heyo!) and realizing that the profile could be improved by removing the small brick that was my wallet from the front pocket.

Additionally, my keys needed to be audited because it had turned from being a simple keychain with keys into this monstrosity of metal parts that resembled a Group 7  Tavern Puzzle.

I researched a couple of wallet options. From the binder clip option, to the tyvek envelope, eventually deciding to go with a retail option for a couple of reasons.

One, I’m a grown man and someone may need to see this wallet at some point. Two, there were some wallets I actually liked when I was shopping around.

I settled on the Slimmy.

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