Bob Hayes Online

Home, say common-sense archaeologists. I always kind of wondered.

Some of these are pretty amazing. Number ten made me queasy just to look at him, though. Be warned.

(H/T David Thompson)

Really, I’m not kidding. (You can view the PDF for free, but if you decide to play the game, please do kick in the $2 that Ad Astra is asking.)

It isn’t comprehensive, and it’s not at all suited to people who haven’t made their bones with more complex games (unless perhaps it’s the one noob in an experienced group), but it is clever, quick, and - from what I can tell - perfectly suited to a casual RPG session. The basics are covered, and the game is brilliantly self-balancing.

And it fits on one sheet of paper (front and back).

Kudos to the designer(s); they’ve successfully painted a frescoe on a toenail.

(H/T Shlock Mercenary)

…through a practice of constructive slovenliness. This is genius.

Perhaps not. I disapprove of the unorthodox theological and economic beliefs (on principle, basically), but you have to admire the effort, craftsmanship and beauty that these folks have created.

Here’s a taste; go to the link for more photos and background.

Via Shamus, some re-imaginings of the work of Escher through the ultimate 3d artistic medium…the humble Lego block.

“Ascending”

and

“Relativity”