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Jim Markus

Chicago, Illinois
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Covers:  personal finance, early retirement, budgeting, deals, sustainability, gardening
Writer. Game developer. Event producer. The Secret Society of Writing Duelists. The Ink & Blood Dueling Society.

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Why Data Scientists Expect Flawed Advice From Google Bard - KDnuggets

Why Data Scientists Expect Flawed Advice From Google Bard - KDnuggets

First reported by Reuters, Bard returned an inaccurate response, leading to a drop in Alphabet's (GOOGL) stoc…

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Frugal Living: Grow Your Own National Park

Frugal Living: Grow Your Own National Park

Douglas Tallamy understands trees. He wrote The Nature of Oaks and the New York Times bestselling book, Natur…

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Frugal Living: How to Save the Planet with Douglas Tallamy

Frugal Living: How to Save the Planet with Douglas Tallamy

We recently talked with Professor Douglas W. Tallamy about the Homegrown National Park movement. It's a topic…

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Successful Marathon-Length Theatre

Successful Marathon-Length Theatre

Sean Graney's Modern Dionysia|Jim MarkusA consideration of how to make successful marathon-length theatre bas…

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Frugal Living: Why is everyone talking about HSAs? Podcast

Frugal Living: Why is everyone talking about HSAs? Podcast

In this episode, Jim speaks with financial advisor Marc Bautis about the costs, benefits, and other considera…

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Frugal Living: How to Meal Prep like an Expert

Frugal Living: How to Meal Prep like an Expert

Every week on Frugal Living, we explore what it means to get more out of life-even when you spend less. That'…

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Why I Use Artifacts in Games

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By Jim Markus
| autumnalgames.com
Frequently asked questions What is an artifact game? An artifact game is a game that includes something tangible and on-theme that players interact with as part of the game. The artifact enhances the experience, and when it's done right, it does a lot of work with very few words. Dread uses a tumbling blocks tower. Fall of Magic uses a scroll. Fortunes uses a tarot deck. What's an example of an artifact in a game? The tumbling blocks tower in Dread is a clear example.
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Halloween Party Games for Kids, Teens, and Adults

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By Jim Markus
| autumnalgames.com
Frequently asked questions What are traditional Halloween party games? Traditional party games for Halloween include bobbing for apples, Snap Apple, fortune telling, and anything that involves guessing who's wearing a mask. Most of them need almost nothing: apples, string, paper, a bowl. What are good Halloween party games for adults? Good Halloween party games for adults include Snap Apple, specifically the kind where the apple is on a stick with a candle on the other side, slowly turning.
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The best murder mystery party kits for adults

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By Jim Markus
| autumnalgames.com
The best murder mystery party kit is the one that fits the people on your guest list. You've got to consider the players first. I've designed and played these games for years, from one-room parlor larps to events with more than thirty players, and the right kit for your party depends almost entirely on who's coming. If you want the short answer, it's Arsenic and Lies. It's the best overall option right now.
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