Our time in Luang Prabang was at an end. It was time to move on to another city. Vang Vieng is the natural progression from Luang Prabang. We could have continued by boat, but this time we opted for the much faster train.
Bok McDonagh
Fall of Montreal and Quebec
I spent some time playing Total War: EMPIRE this week, and managed to make some real progress this time. I’m slowly learning how to play this game properly, but at the same time I’m learning about some of its flaws.
Updating to NeoForge 1.21.1
It’s been a long time coming, but I’ve finally gotten around to it. Bok’s Banging Butterflies now supports NeoForge 1.21.1. This means you can add butterflies to a Minecraft world that has almost all of the latest features in Minecraft. It wasn’t easy.
Intercepted, A Film Review
Intercepted is a 2024 documentary written and directed by Oksana Karpovych. The film documents the early stages of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through intercepted phone calls.
The Heroes of the Cloakwood
The Troupe makes their way through the Cloakwood, still searching for Tiber’s brother Chelak. They pull their way through ettercaps and spiders, webs and undergrowth, deeper into the wood. Each step taking them closer to Tazok, to the Iron Throne, to Gorion’s killer.
The Sunset on Phousi Hill
Said to have been moved from Sri Lanka by the Monkey King Hanuman, Phousi Hill is the highest point in Luang Prabang’s Old Town. Topped by the Wat Chom Si temple, it is a popular attraction for tourists who want to catch views of the sunset over the Mekong River.
Hitchhiker – A Mystery Game
In this interactive mystery experience, you play a hitchhiker meeting new people as you travel across American highways. With no idea where you are going, or where you came from, you will slowly unravel the mystery that defines your past.
How to Report a (Butterfly) Bug
Bug reports help modders fix issues and improve their mods. Whether your game crashes, an item behaves incorrectly, or something just seems off, reporting the issue properly ensures it gets fixed faster. This guide explains how to write an effective bug report.
Brave New World is a Movie
For Valentine’s Day, Marvel fans got a new MCU installment, Captain America: Brave New World. In this film, a new Captain America investigates a plot to assassinate the now President Ross. But does it successfully pass the shield to Sam Wilson, or does it feel like something else entirely.
Spiders of Cloakwood Falls
As the Troupe moves deeper into the Cloakwood, Jaheira warns that this part of the wood is infested with ettercaps and spiders. They encounter Tiber, who asks them to seek out his brother, Chelak. Chelak foolishly went into the forest with a magical sword, believing he would leave a hero.