http://www.adpov.net The unfiltered opinions of an Imperial Sandtrooper Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:23:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Time for another installation in my award-winning self-help series of essays entitled, "Know Your Role", where I, TD-0013, try to help you be the bestest darn Imperial Trooper you can be when roleplaying.  Put on your helmets, kiddies... Class is in session.. Know Your Role - Lesson Two: Cannons ARE canon There ... http://www.adpov.net/2010/02/04/know-your-role-%e2%80%93-lesson-two-from-my-cold-dead-hands/ I know it’s been forever in a day since I’ve posted anything or dumped anything into the feed.  Main reason is, as stated before, I haven’t had anything worthwhile to say, really.  I’m still alive, and I’m still plugging along in my armor, doing voice work for various podcasts and ... http://www.adpov.net/2010/01/11/know-your-role-%e2%80%93-lesson-one-you-are-not-elite/ The PodCast Okay, so it's been.....7 months since I said anything here.  Is ADPoV dead?  Not at all.  It's just that I think I've covered all the bases and made my case pretty damned clear and hard to argue against, and lately, I just haven't had much else to add to ... http://www.adpov.net/2009/04/12/wheretf/ Heyas, gang.  Recently I was asked by the Lovely Emily of the "Cue The Film" podcast to sit in with her and a cast of other characters as they covered the entire Star Wars saga.  The films, the games, and the books.  Not every book, mind you.. Only the ones ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/10/05/teedee-some-kooky-college-kids/ That's right, kiddies!  It is THAT day!  The release day of the Trooper Goddess' latest story about everyone's favorite test tube babies, the Republic Commandos!  See that picture to the left?  Click on it RIGHT NOW to buy your copy of TRUE Star Wars lore.  Not that asinine game that ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/09/16/go-buy-it-now/ Well, I think I have everything back in order here at the bunker after my jaunt to D*Con 08 in Atlanta, GA, and I have to say that it was a great trip!  I didn't win the Parsec Award, but so be it.  Awards aren't that important to me, really, ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/09/07/dragoncon-battle-report/   Well, kiddies, the shuttle's about to leave and my happy tuckus is boarding.  If you're planning on being at DragonCon, look me up at the Parsec Awards on Saturday night!  I'll be the one with the dent in his helmet, escorted by two lovely Twi'leks. I am a lucky trooper, but hey, ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/08/28/off-to-dragoncon/ Well, news of my nomination for a Parsec award had gotten a unexpectedly enthusiastic response from Command.  Apparently, the Empire is sending in Vader's own troops to this little dustball to enjoy some much earned leave.  While most of the Imperial forces will be converging at DragonCon in Atlanta, we ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/08/18/finally-my-backup-arrives/ Hello citizens, Well, I'm still feeling pretty good about myself thanks to the overwhelmingly good response to my contribution to 7th Son: Obsidian, and I wanted to thank each and every one of you who have commented on the story I wrote.  It was great experience for me, and it has ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/07/13/in-less-then-12-parsecs/   Well, on May 31st, 7th Son: Obsidian struck the 7th Son feed and filled the earbuds of many a happy podcast subscriber, including myself.  Finally, my 7th Son withdrawls can be sated to some degree, which in this case, is an odd feeling, since J.C.'s not the one writing this collection ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/06/05/obsidian-is-here/ On May 31st, podcast UBBER monkey J.C. Hutchins will be releasing the new Anthology Podcast, "7th Son: Obsidian".  For those of you who have no idea who J.C. Hutchins is, or have no clue what 7th Son is (Shame on you!), let me try to sum it up.  7th Soin ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/05/23/obsidian-is-coming/ I was recently contacted by Star Wars Fanworks and asked if they could list ADPoV on their website, which is a comprehensive listing of pretty much all the Star Wars podcasts and Audio FanFic out there.  Of course, I said yes, because when it comes to propaganda, every little bit ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/04/29/spreading-the-word/  You know, if turning the hit TV game show Dead or No Deal into a 2 hour long, Star Wars event unto itself is supposed to make me finally tune into to this show... ...we have a Deal. Yes, admittedly, this show is anything but a true game show because there's absolutely ZERO ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/04/05/howie-doin/ Today a story on Gizmodo was brought to my attention.  Here it is, shamlessly ripped off from Gizmodo.  Meet you at the bottom of it... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A drunk guy dressed as Darth Vader, wielding a metal crutch, and probably making sounds like *swwoooshh* and *pew*pew*, assaulted and effectively kicked the ass of ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/29/allow-me-to-pull-off-my-helmet-here-a-moment/ Bridgestone sports enters the chaotic battlefield known as Star Wars merchandising, and I'll be honest....These are the coolest odd things you'd never expect to see Star Wars on.  I don't even golf, nor do I care to learn, but one of these beauties would be an AWESOME rifle bag. The company ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/29/you-think-your-course-has-bad-sandtraps/ Heyas, gang.  See this button below?  It'll take you directly to the ADPoV screen on iTunes where you can subscribe to the feed and write a review.  See, I'm really wanting the reviews, because the more favorable reviews I get, the higher the feed goes up on their listings, and ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/20/itunes-reviews-yeah-id-like-some/ ADPoV #24 - Pull Back the Leash People have been bringing up a new game coming out this year, and TD-0013 talks about the magic of the Force. http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/18/adpov-24-pull-back-the-leash/ Well it's about damn time, right?  Yeah, I've missed the guy too, but he's a busy bee and still cranking out quality stuff for Starlog Magazine, which you should all go out and buy, and then send heaps of letters to the editors telling them how great you think bortQ ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/14/bortq-returns-teedee-26/ Indeed you can, folks... so long as you're looking in the right places.  As you know, I posted a new ADPoV a few weeks ago, and so far, that's gotten some good responses.  Of course, It'd be really keen if you folks would give me some love on iTunes and ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/03/07/can-you-hear-me/ Okay, so there I am, minding my own business on patrol when I'm approached by this doey-eyed young officer in my Unit, TD-9285.  The kid's got a decent head on his shoulders, so I stop Stewie, nod in greeting, and hear what he has to say. He says there's going to ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/21/training-for-the-future/ ADPoV #23 - For the Children TD-0013 has a very special message for the kids out there, because he cares about them, unlike the -other- side. http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/20/adpov-23-for-the-children/  See that picture?  You are going to click it, and you're going to add James to your friend list on MySpace. No really.  You are gonna do it, or I'm gonna blast ya.  Me an QT have already added him, and we want you to do your part, so get clicking. "This ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/08/you-can-never-have-enough-friends/  I happen to like armor.  Sue me. Click pic for article and truely moronic comments from people I -hope- get beaten to a pulp by these kind of hard working troopers. http://www.adpov.net/2008/02/05/one-more-jackbooted-step-closer/ Professional artist Tommy Lee Edwards has done work for some rather iconic characters over the years.  Harry Potter, Superman, and even the Man in Black himself, Darth Vader.  This time though, he's doing work that really matters, and I think we all need to give him our support.  Edwards will be ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/30/scouts-lead-the-way/ Okay... this is just plain cool, and I don't care how you comb your hair.  There are multi-legged MT-ATs, and this little gem is damned close.  With some better traction on the foot pads, this thing looks as if it would flat out haul buttocks. Spider-walker http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/18/one-more-step-closer-to-an-imperial-walker/ It has often been said that Jedi are very similar to your planet's own Samurai from history, and that the saber styles are also almost parallel.   That being said, I guess it was only matter of time before the art of the "saber" was truely introduced to the art of ... http://www.adpov.net/2008/01/09/the-art-of-the-sword/ Have a safe, and orderly Holiday from QT, Stewie, and me. http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/24/adpov-holiday-special-2007/  ...and here's the proof!  He's the little Sandtrooper in training playing with the Dewback in this vintage toy commercial. I knew there was a reason I always liked this guy. Here's the commercial! http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/22/rick-schroeder-friend-of-the-empire/ It's that time of year when every child sucks up to the fat guy in the red suit. No.  Not THIS Fat Guy in a red suit...  Santa Claus.  Need some ideas for gifts for that special child, or SW geek?  Look no further then this brilliant catalog of toys ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/21/last-minute-holiday-gift-ideas/ On Starwars.com there's a series called "How to Draw Star Wars" which is a great little deal for children... and those who wish to learn how to draw Star Wars stuff.  I'm posting about the following link, not just because I think everyone can benefit from such lessons, or even ... http://www.adpov.net/2007/12/18/learn-to-draw-one-of-the-empires-finest/