8.93/10.
Saturday, 18 March 2023
Saturday, 11 March 2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever delayed review
83. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Grief. How do we move on? That is the question
for Wakanda, and Shuri in particular after the passing of T’Challa. This aspect
of the film was done rather well, especially at the beginning. But it resonates
through the entire plot. That is not all there is. There is also Namor and
Talokan an underwater civilization that also uses Vibranium. A third thread is
Val, as head of the CIA, plotting to gain a monopoly on Vibranium for the
United States. There is also Riri Williams having designed a device to detect
Vibranium.
Overall the plot threads come together rather
well, particularly after Namor attacks Wakanda and causes another tragedy.
Despite the conflict, the overall theme of grief is not forgotten and pays off
for Shuri at the end. 8.94/10.
Saturday, 4 March 2023
Friday, 3 March 2023
Legacy of Westchester Map Game - 1972
1972
North America and Northeast Pacific
The United States and seceding polities
Feanorian Star seizes power in Savannah, in May. However,
they fail to seize power elsewhere in Georgia.
In July, police crackdowns on Mage activity in
Indianapolis leads to unrest.
In September, Salem, Oregon Incident. Lara Daniels, a
teen mage takes off with her house after a confrontation with her parents. She
takes the house out to sea, where she establishes a seastead.
Lara invites others to join her at her seastead, which
she had named Posiedon.
In October, in an opposition to the trend, Minnesota
legalises the practice of Pagan rituals, citing the First Amendment.
Incidents of Piracy off the West Coast increase. One
infamous example of Mage Pirate is ‘Lightning Beard’.
In November, a border incident occurs between New England
and Quebec. Cooler heads prevail, but tensions remain high.
Also in November, Werewolf motorcycle gangs begin
terrorising communities along Route 66.
In December, Marvel releases Elves of New York #1.
By the end of December, there are 12 people at Posideon.
Caribbean
In late April, Duvalier is assassinated by persons
unknown.
Central America
In July a communist coup occurs in Costa Rica
In August, England launches an invasion in response…
South America
A relatively peaceful year.
Europe and North Atlantic
Atlantic
The various aquatic peoples and states expand.
British Isles
In England, the Prime Minister receives a report that
Mage activity is up by 20% compared to the previous year.
In September, the English Government debates whether to
take in Mage refugees.
Designs for a Royal Knights Sea Base start to be drawn
up.
England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway
establish small initial settlements on Doggerland.
Scandinavia
Tensions between the humans and trolls remain high.
Western Europe
In May, anti Semetic riots break out in Brussels.
West Germany continues to collapse. The northern portion
breaks away as Hamburg-Hanover.
Soviet Union
In April, riots break out in Poland due to a massive
drought…
Africa
The West African Federation continues to lose territory
to the Taureg (and others).
The Federation of Central Africa expands.
A Zombie outbreak occurs in the Eastern Congo in October.
Asia
China
The quagmire in China continues.
South East Asia
The Pope is assassinated in Manilla in mid November.
Oceania
More European and American refugees settle in Australia.
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