The Second annual MeatShield Sketch Contest is in its final hours! Deadline will be at 11:59PM PST on October 24th, 2011! So far, there have been some great stories - some hilarious, some cringe-worth, but all awesome. I am going to have my work cut out for me in choosing just one. Once the deadline hits tonight, I will begin winnowing down the entries and *should* announce a winner on Friday's blog post.
Other news...
Dragonborn Sorceror asked what the status on the MeatShield book is, and I now have more detailed news for you all. I have finally completed the cover, which I had re-drawn three times, and which I am now proud to show you below:

The book will be coming in at about 96 pages, and right now, I am looking at starting a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funds to print the book. I have finally written the script for the Kickstarter video and hopefully should have that shot within the next few weeks. I'll have more info for you all when it's ready.
Phew! that ought to do it for me today! Have a good Monday and remember to send me your funniest in-game moments (via the comments section) for a free sketch! See here for more details. Deadline is tonight at 11:59!


Tips are a good way to help people in the service industry. They also help you get tips on your quest.
not tiping the bartender is just cold
Would have been a good opportunity for the maiden-adventurer to slide the bartender a few gps.
Always tip the Barkeep well for he is your supply of the 4 Is,..Identification [he knows EVERYONE], Information [he hears EVERYTHING], Intelligence [he is a cheap giver of advice], and Inebriation [just because sometimes you need to get drunk]. In D&D games past the wisest and most powerful person in our “world” was a Tavern Keeper [he had a Tavern that existed on multiple planes, in multiple cities, in multiple time-lines at once,..it also had a Magic shop, weapon shop, armor shops, saddlers, and just about any other profession shop hidden within]