Author Archives: AJ

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Gamist: 14%, Simulationist: 29%, Narrativist: 57%. Ah, the irony.

Tomb of the Snake King

Posted on April 12, 2021 by AJ

My kids and I made a game for a Game Jam this weekend, which had a theme of “It Never Ends”. My youngest daughter (age 12) created all the art and music for the game, while my son (age 15) … Continue reading →

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WatchTower: The Game

Posted on December 2, 2020 by AJ

After many games of WatchTower played using rules from other systems (primarily the classic Marvel Super Heroes game), Matt and I have knuckled down to start writing the actual WatchTower game. We were planning to start a new group and … Continue reading →

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WatchTower New England – Episode 3

Posted on January 22, 2010 by AJ

Robotic Rampage Stopped By Raw Recruits by Rhonda McAvoy of The Boston Globe March 18th, 2002 The Prudential Center was subject to a brutal attack this morning at around 8am. Three robotic figures burst out of one of the iconic … Continue reading →

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WatchTower New England – Episode 2

Posted on December 10, 2009 by AJ

Sunday March 17, 2002 (St. Patrick’s Day) From the log of Karl Maclean, WTNE Controller 8am: New recruits have lasted 24 hours without injury or fatality. Void seems to have settled into a leadership role, and may make a decent … Continue reading →

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WatchTower New England Episode 1

Posted on November 9, 2009 by AJ

WatchTower secretly recruits new members by Rhonda McAvoy of The Boston Globe March 17th, 2002 Three new WatchTower operatives were spotted yesterday in and around the greater metro area. While no information has been forthcoming from the New England franchise, … Continue reading →

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WatchTower State Coverage and the New England Team

Posted on October 21, 2009 by AJ

This map shows all 50 states, and which WatchTower franchise(s) cover each state. Those states which are shaded with two colours have agreements with two franchises, and either will respond depending on availability. The north-east used to be covered by … Continue reading →

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WatchTower Franchise Map

Posted on October 19, 2009 by AJ

There are currently 10 WatchTower franchises in N. America, with a number of others under consideration by both WatchTower Inc. and various city and state governments. View WatchTower franchises on a map. Each franchise has its own charter of specific … Continue reading →

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The X-1 visa

Posted on September 14, 2009 by AJ

The late 80s and early 90s saw an upswing in exotic crime, as beleaguered WatchTower franchises were stretched trying to find members willing and able to combat this rising tide. In response in 1994, Bill Clinton signed into law the … Continue reading →

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WatchTower New England

Posted on September 11, 2009 by AJ

All of New England is protected under one WatchTower franchise (WT-NE), which has offices in each of the state capitals (Boston, Hartford, Providence, Montpelier and Augusta) but is headquartered in Boston. To be precise, the HQ is in Cambridge, MA … Continue reading →

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WatchTower – What Everyone Knows

Posted on September 11, 2009 by AJ

The world is similar to the world we live in now. We have all the same political, social and environmental issues, the same level of media, technology and education, the same strip malls, gas guzzlers and sitcoms. Origins People with … Continue reading →

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