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Since college I've been interested in the Cyberpunk genre, and have written semi-extensively on the subject. This page collects some of the work I've done in the area. I'm currently cleaning this up to get things back in order so excuse the nanodust.
A 24-part series documenting the history of Cyberpunk films and fiction from 1981 to 2001, as featured on the R. Talsorian website for a time. Early emphasis was on game material, but reader feedback caused a later shift to higher-level theory.
I did some editing work for the third edition of the groundbreaking RPG line from R. Talsorian, which is currently being turned into a computer game by CD Projekt Red.
Iconoclast was a Gothic/Cyberpunk 22nd Century world setting spun up in 1996. It was primarily experienced as a MUD (still online) but also as an RPG and various websites with stories, background material, etc.
My college senior thesis, exploring the general topic of Cyberpunk as it relates to Northrop Frye's mythic cycle. Ultimately concluded that the Cyberpunk protagonist represents not a mere anti-hero, but a return to the realm of the mythic. Gave me a chance to chat with some of the big names in the field, including Rudy Rucker, Pat Cadigan and Bruce Sterling.
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