Jamais Jochim
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I'm the guy who knows every last fact about Spider-man and if I don't I'll track it down. I love bad movies, enjoy table-top gaming, and probably would drive you crazy if you weren't ready for it.
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LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE: Wrestling Wizard Subclass
Rothaar saw the orc rush the party. So he rushed the orc. Summoning his inner fire, he cloaked himself in a fiery sheath. He then reached down into his primal fury and raged fiery hot. He flung himself at the muscular humanoid, putting it into a chokehold. He grappled the orc to the ground and held it there until it was a burning corpse. He looked around for a moment, then smiled: He had found another target.
By Jamais Jochima day ago in Gamers
Respecting The Law
One of the more interesting relationships you’re going to have is the one with local law enforcement. You’re going to want to establish some sort of relationship with the local constabulary for a number of reasons, even if it’s pure self-interest. Local law enforcement will sometimes offer free self-defense classes, security checks, and other services, all keyed to making sure that you’re protected. On top of that, being a known quantity may help reduce response times and give the police an excuse to be lenient.
By Jamais Jochim3 days ago in Lifehack
When To Drop A Writer
Sometimes, there will arise a problem between writer and artist. There are plenty of reasons for this to happen, and when it happens, the adult thing to do is to just message the other person that you’ll be breaking off business dealings with the person and then going on to the next project. You can negotiate, especially if you have a split-profits deal, so avoid blocking them for as long as possible (although in some cases a clean break is best). Each situation is unique, so get as much advice as possible before making a rash decision. Also, remember that in business, paranoia is a good thing: Keep records of every interaction. How you’ll proceed is up to you when you decide to break up, but something needs to be done.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Art
Tattoos and Rail Guns Chapter 14: Walker's New Blades
A few hours later, Lellend's steam head was a little more steamier than usual. He hated dealing with Deezle the Dork. He knocked and the door opened. No servant was there. Unimpressed, he walked straight in. The elder demon was at his desk, working on some sort of drawing. “So, Lellend, how are you this afternoon?”
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 15: The Chipmunk Killers Prepare For War
Lieutenant Sawyer had just seen the arrival of an APC carrying four powered armor suits. Lieutenant Prowse was inspecting the one she was to pilot, making sure that all of the systems were good and that the ammunition was as promised. She ran it through some basic drills before signing off on it; she was, after all, responsible for the expensive piece of equipment. The armorer delivering got a chill from her as she signed off on it.
By Jamais Jochim4 days ago in Chapters
Brass Ring Chapter 11: When Bad Fights Happen to Good Stores
In the sauna back at CAPES headquarters, Oliver and Cass were enjoying the steam. “Having telekinesis means not having to move.” A dipper moved apparently of its own accord and splashed water on the rocks. As the steam went up the dipper went down.
By Jamais Jochim7 days ago in Chapters
Brass Ring Chapter 12: A Speedster Returns
Paul had to run past the Worthington Private School for Boys to get to the CAPES HQ. He saw something, so ran back to see what was going on. A crowd of boys circled another, pushing and shoving another boy. Paul quickly consulted his mental maps of the area, smiling as he remembered the candy store just a block away. He doubled down on his speed. I wonder if I can do this without them seeing me….
By Jamais Jochim7 days ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 13: Into The Bowels of Hades
Sal and Hajime quickly re-established their routines, with a few noticeable differences. Hajime was able to maintain his morning meditation and the evening stint in the crow's nest, but his instruction in the ways of the sea was stepped up a bit. This meant that he had to deal with a certain of hazing, but he was learning a new profession. By the time he hit Bubastos, he knew as much as a journeyman sailor, and was able to sail a small boat by himself, or be part of a crew without embarrassing himself.
By Jamais Jochim8 days ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 14: Bribes and Paper Prisons
The inspectors had already come and gone, their pockets considerably heavier than when they had come aboard. The inspection was a farce, but luckily a quick one; there were goods that even a large bribe wouldn't protect, and a sizable number of those were on board the Hell's Wrath, waiting for pick up. It was fun to watch Rick go into his act as a first mate on a “poor cargo ship”, bargaining for the lowest bribe he would pay. The inspectors got into the spirit of things, and so there was the quick conflict of supply and demand, as the inspectors demanded what they could from the supply of funds that they had been given for bribes. In the end, thanks to a mix of Rick's bargaining skill and the inspectors' lack of recent entertainment, the bribes were half what they had estimated. Captain Taylor breathed a sigh of relief when the last so-called inspector left, with all goods still on board, and the remainder of the bribe money going into a party fund.
By Jamais Jochim8 days ago in Chapters
Five Books You Should Have In Your Prepper Library
Part of being a prepper is being prepared, and your preparation should start with your library. While there are a lot of books you could have in your library, there are some obvious ones that should be in every preppers’ library, but it’s easy to forget some important books. These books should make your life a little easier, as they’re chock full of good advice and good information; they can be valuable additions to any library. Keep them on hand, and you can deal with any situation.
By Jamais Jochim12 days ago in Lifehack
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 13: You May As Well As Be In The Army Now!
The next day began at dawn. Since the squad was not assigned to a mission outside the fort, today would start as a regular day. This meant an hour of exercise in the morning. Fortunately, it was a light day for the squad, consisting of little more than push-ups and sit-ups followed by a short two-mile run.
By Jamais Jochim13 days ago in Chapters
Do YouTubers Help Teach Self-Defense?
YouTube offers a lot of great how-tos on pretty much every topic, but you need to wade through a lot of garbage to get there. This definitely applies to learning self-defense; there are too many would-be gurus promising too much. Obviously, if you can afford lessons in a dojo or an afternoon class, go for it: It’s always better to learn with other people than it is alone, especially as you get more in-depth education, and having a resisting opponent is always better than just punching at shadows. However, some people don’t have access to a decent dojo or can’t afford one, so YouTube is their only option. Do whatever you feel necessary for your own defense, no matter what it takes.
By Jamais Jochim13 days ago in Journal
