The Writer's Block

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John Stevenson
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  • 50 Shades of Calm the Hell Down

    I’m still working on my follow up articles to Planescape Torment, and I think you’ll all be pleased. But I’m also exhausted. Trying to describe all the different aspects of Planescape is like diving into the ocean. It’s so deep and vast, it’s a challenge to even know where to begin. So I took a… Read more

  • The Great Left-Handed Story Experiment: Day 2

    Today I got to do some writing while enjoying the company of some dogs that came to the park to play.   I said good afternoon to the man, who said “Tax season is coming up, eh?” Is…is that a normal response to “good afternoon?” Or have I been so reclusive I’ve forgotten how to… Read more

  • The Great Left-Handed Story Experiment Day One

    I met with a friend for coffee today and he had an idea for a really cool experiment: sit down with a pen and paper, and write a story using my left hand. The idea being that forcing myself to use my off hand will cause the neglected side of my brain to write a… Read more

  • Planescape Torment: What can Change the Nature of a Man?

    Planescape Torment: What can Change the Nature of a Man?

    There’s only one thing that scares me more than the thought of dying: the thought of living forever. That’s the fear that Planescape Torment explores with such subtle beauty and elegance that my fundamental understanding of what video games can accomplish has been completely rewritten. I knew this game was considered legendarily good before going… Read more

  • New Format!

    So I’ve just switched to a new kind of theme that should allow me to organize the site a bit better. What does everyone think? Read more

  • Patreon Updates

    I’m still writing my review of Planescape Torment, which should hopefully be up by next week, but in the mean time I thought I’d give my patreon backers a few updates: First of all, thanks to Jared and John for becoming my second and third backers on Patreon. I’ve already hit my first two milestones,… Read more