Caanan White

I never read Ptolus the RPG setting, mostly because it sounded kind of like an "Undermountain" thing where there's a city on top of a never-ending dungeon, and I always thought that was a dumb/unrealistic idea. But saw this cheap somewhere so picked it up.

Monte Cook is a genius, probably one of the greatest game designers alive or dead, but this wasn't all that interesting. Everything seemed kind of standard. I liked the ghost companion, but then he was gone and everything just seemed "too D&D". Which seems like it would be a good thing considering I've been playing D&D for 42+ years, but it just wasn't deep enough and some of the art just looked silly to me.… (altro)

Intrigued by the Harlem Hellfighters from a young age, Max Brooks has written this affecting and poignant graphic novel history of the courageous and groundbreaking regiment of African American WWI soldiers. Despite discriminatory treatment at home and being allowed only the most menial and laborious tasks in the U.S. Army, the 369th Infantry Regiment went on to serve valorously on the frontlines with the French Army and were highly decorated by the French for their service. I appreciated learning more about this largely forgotten piece of history.… (altro)