Fixing Voyager Part II: Suder vs. Hirogen

By Patrick MurphyPosted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021Cat NerdTags Geek, Science Fiction, Star Trek, TV, WritingLeave a comment

So the Maquis included at least one known serial killer, Suder. This was a plot point in a couple of episodes. He was introduced, locked up, and died “heroically” fighting the Kazon in Basics. Later on they introduced the Hirogen, an even less interesting threat force than the Kazon. They were shameless, uninteresting ripoffs of… Read More »

Create28 Week 3, 15-21 February

By Patrick MurphyPosted on February 22, 2021February 21, 2021Cat ProjectsTags 3D Models, Create28, Devil Monkey Games, Game AssetsLeave a comment

I got my grubby paws on a pile of really nice Creative Commons textures, so you’ll see a marked improvement in the materials used from here on out. So here we go with Week Three. 15 February: Campfire Rack, LOD A A simple metal rack to throw on a campfire so your food doesn’t fall… Read More »

Create28 Week 2, 8-14 February

By Patrick MurphyPosted on February 15, 2021February 14, 2021Cat ProjectsTags 3D Models, Create28, Devil Monkey Games, Game AssetsLeave a comment

For some reason, this week was largely dedicated to Rokkit assets. Sure, they could be used elsewhere, but the last three this week were all made specifically with the rokkit game in mind. 8 February: Dynamite, LOD A A stick of dynamite. It’s black because I don’t have a good paper material handy and I… Read More »

Create 28 Week 1, 1-7 February

By Patrick MurphyPosted on February 8, 2021February 6, 2021Cat ProjectsTags 3D Models, Create28, Devil Monkey Games, Game AssetsLeave a comment

First week is down. Here’s what I made. 1 February: Modular Metal Ladder, LOD A It’s a metal ladder, 1 meter wide and 1 meter tall. Multiple pieces can be stacked in the engine to make a taller ladder. I went bare-bones galvanized metal to represent a really basic industrial ladder made from pipes and… Read More »

Create 28: Intro

By Patrick MurphyPosted on February 1, 2021February 4, 2021Cat ProjectsTags 3D Models, Create28, Devil Monkey Games, Game Assets1 Comment

So there’s this crafting challenge, Create 28, where you make one craft a day for 28 days. Doesn’t matter what your medium is, just make one thing every day and post it. As luck would have it, I was already planning on spending some time making game assets for various projects and my general-purpose asset… Read More »

After-Action Report: Character Creation Challenge

By Patrick MurphyPosted on January 31, 2021August 15, 2021Cat NerdTags Character Creation Challenge, Tabletop RPGLeave a comment

Hey, I did it. 31 days, 31 RPG characters. They weren't all winners, but they're all playable and built within the rules of their systems. I'll call that a success. Here's the breakdown by game and campaign: 40K RPG: Arbitrator Karl UriahMister SunshineTech-Priest Flavia ZeeThebe Severine Call of Cthulhu: Herman BentzIvy FranklinMatilda LakeOrson Luckstrim GURPS… Read More »

Doctor Martin LaCour (GURPS)

By Patrick MurphyPosted on January 31, 2021January 30, 2021Cat NerdTags Character Creation Challenge, GURPS, Tabletop RPG1 Comment

Doctor Martin LaCour (100 points) Doctor LaCour is Professor LaCour’s husband. While she’s out investigating Things That Should Not Be, he’s at home saving lives at the hospital. On weekends, especially when Giselle is out of town, he spends a good chunk of time at the fencing school. He’s alright, but not great. One of… Read More »

Augustus (GURPS)

By Patrick MurphyPosted on January 30, 2021January 24, 2021Cat NerdTags Character Creation Challenge, GURPS, Tabletop RPGLeave a comment

Augustus (150 points) Augustus is a 150-point character suitable for use as a starting character in a medieval GURPS campaign. He’s patterned after a Roman Legionary, but his attitude would likely have had him thrown out of any proper army. Typically he softens up opposition with his javelins, switching to the shortsword when they get… Read More »

Brotherhood Sergeant (GURPS)

By Patrick MurphyPosted on January 29, 2021January 17, 2021Cat NerdTags Character Creation Challenge, GURPS, Tabletop RPGLeave a comment

Brotherhood Sergeant (100 points) The Brotherhood’s requirements for squad leader and sergeant are pretty simple. A trooper must have survived several engagements and demonstrated some level of aptitude, and it helps if he’s an even bigger jerk than his squadmates. Being smarter than the average trooper doesn’t hurt either. If selected, he’s given basic tactical… Read More »

Milos Dohnal (GURPS)

By Patrick MurphyPosted on January 28, 2021January 24, 2021Cat NerdTags Character Creation Challenge, GURPS, Tabletop RPG1 Comment

Milos Dohnal (100 points) Milos grew up in a Romani caravan. When WWI started, his family emigrated to the US to escape the war. They did everything in their power to make sure their son would have a good life, and after a lot of hard work and sacrifices by the whole family they got… Read More »