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The Raymond Chandler Tier List

I recently "batted the cycle", re-listening to all of the Philip Marlowe stories—so what better time to but them in a tier list?

Diablo IV and RPG Design Theory

The Last Express (1997)

On EVs, mineral problems, and industrial policy

Review: Arkham Investigator's Wallet (2023)

Mentioning the War: Mid-September Checkin

Plague of the Moon (1994)

Diablo IV and RPG Design Theory

In which I suggest some lessons from "Modern RPG Theory"™ as answers to some of Diablo IV's failings.

The Last Express (1997)

Review: Arkham Investigator's Wallet (2023)

Plague of the Moon (1994)

Old Gods of Appalachia (2023)

Noted: EAT THE REICH

Daughter of Serpents (1992)

Mentioning the War: Mid-September Checkin

Ukraine's back to the grind, but with some new and exciting long-range strike capabilities, and a comment on training and logistics.

Mentioning The War, Pt. 79

(Royal) Lads on Tour, 1623

With Europe on the brink of a catastrophic religious war, two of England's most princely bros have come up with the perfect solution—a road trip

The story so far...