Dominions 3 Quality Maps

Original Random Map

Dominions 3 map created with Fractal Terrains

This is a good way to show the 'before and after' of map creation using Fractal Terrains.  The dark brown lines indicate impassible boundaries for the cells.  The random map generator for Dominions 3 places mountains on these locations, but unless I want to spend a few hours tweaking the graphics I'll just stick with solid lines instead.  The fractal generator has the abilities to create peaks and mountains wherever they're needed, but I'd prefer to spend more time playing than placing mountains.

Dominions 3 Fractal Map

Not bad, eh?  Now to conquer it!

Dominions 3 map using Fractal Terrains

Edward James Olmos Saves Christmas

What a fantastic guy!

It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show

The Snowline Players are hosting a 'radio theater' production of "It's a Wonderful Life" in December, and after a nail-biting audition I got the spot of George!  Woot!  I really was counting on being the announcer because of my voice, and didn't think that I'd be able to pull off the Jimmy Stewart role but the director has confidence in me and I'm all set to go!
The show is going to be different than theater events that I've been in before.  We have a script that we read from the stage.  We're going to be clustered around a microphone like radio serials from the 40s were originally taped, but we're also going to be in costume because this takes place in front of an audience.  It sounds odd, but it also sounds like lots of fun.  The audience is going to be served a fantastic dinner and the cast is the entertainment for the evening.  I've watched dinner theater before and loved it, so this is a new twist that promises to be memorable. There are only two shows, and for one I get the announcer and the second I get George.  I'm hoping I'll be able to make off with a dinner under my belt by the time this is over!