Scott Gladstein
Scott Gladstein

Scott Gladstein

Game Developer (Little Red Goblin Games LLC), MBA, Absurdist, Nerd, Indie Dude, Comic Reviewer, and SCA Rapier Fencer.

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Hybrid Races in Fantasy Games

There is something that’s been bugging me recently about fantasy races (again): they wouldn’t stay so starkly different if others existed.

Jun 19 · 5 min read

Races, Ethnicity, and Species in Fantasy Games

I want to talk about the difference between race vs species in fantasy games and literature.

Jun 16 · 7 min read

Art & Evolutionary Algorithms: The Electric Picasso

I’ve been obsessed with the notion of merging non-human art/artistic elements and human ones. The idea of taking something procedurally or…

Jun 16 · 11 min read

Are Orcs Racist?

Let’s dive into some terms, some examples, and explore this topic.

May 13 · 8 min read

So Pathfinder Second Edition just launched and a lot of folks are wondering if it’s worth it.

“Is it Like 1st Edition?”: Yes and no. It’s the same “core” stuff (roll a d20, add modifiers, try to beat a DC) but it is definitely its…

Aug 1, 2019 · 7 min read

The Boys- Review

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly on Amazon’s new dark and gritty superhero satire series.

Jul 30, 2019 · 4 min read

Parent’s Guide to Avengers: Endgame (Spoiler Free)

Here’s what you need to know going into Avengers: Endgame as a parent. (No spoilers!)

Apr 26, 2019 · 2 min read

Dune: A Franchise Overview

Let’s dive into an overview of the Dune books that have been released because it’s a complex topic that confuses some people.

Feb 25, 2019 · 4 min read

Trump’s Nation Emergency: “…And It’s Been Signed Many Times Before”

Something Trump said in his speech, where he declares our recent national emergency got to me:

Feb 16, 2019 · 3 min read

GMing Large Groups for Pathfinder / D&D

Pathfinder and D&D assume you are running a game with 4–6 players but sometimes you find yourself with far over that. I’ve been GMing for…

Jan 3, 2019 · 6 min read

10 Favorite Game Master Tips for Pathfinder / D&D

Whether you’re playing Dungeon & Dragons 5e or Pathfinder, here are my top 10 tips to engage your players and make your game run smoother!

Nov 20, 2018 · 5 min read

Ant Man and The Wasp Review (Spoiler Free)

Short Version

Jul 9, 2018 · 3 min read

How Worldbuilding “Barbs” Enhance Your Story

I’ve had a topic I’ve been mulling over how to articulate for a week now (and probably still haven’t got it): extraneous worldbuilding…

Jun 8, 2018 · 4 min read

Initial Review: Cobra Kai

So I watched all of Cobra Kai last night. All of it, in a single sitting, with no breaks. It’s damn good (solid 8/10) and it’s worth a…

May 7, 2018 · 4 min read

Infinity Wars: Spoiler Free Review

So there is a LOT to spoil for this movie and #ThanosDemandsYourSilence so I’m going to let the big purple mad Titan have his way so please…

Apr 27, 2018 · 2 min read

RPGs: Homeostasis of Play

Recently I have been thinking about the core elements of a gameplay in tabletop RPGs after a talk with my grandmother about the difference…

Apr 20, 2018 · 3 min read

RPGs: Breaking Up With Tolkien

Full Disclosure: I’m running a Kickstarter on something that breaks the norm so I’m not totally unbiased here.

Apr 13, 2018 · 2 min read

5 Plotlines Marvel Should NOT Adapt into Movies (And 1 they should)

Comics have some WEIRD plotlines and with Marvel drawing on some of their most popular ones (at least in name…) I wanted to point out some…

Mar 16, 2018 · 3 min read

Pathfinder 2nd Edition- Initial Thoughts

Hey guys so I’m Scott. I’ve been writing 3rd party Pathfinder content for about 8 years now (100+ products) and I run a weekly show on the…

Mar 7, 2018 · 2 min read

Doki Doki & The Artist / Consumer Relationship

Spoilers Within! Ok so let’s talk about Doki Doki Literature Club and its importance to the artist/consumer dynamic. If you haven’t played…

Feb 20, 2018 · 5 min read