Lost Lexicon

Logo - a prefix combining form from Greek meaning "word" or "speech."  Phile - a suffix combining form from Greek meaning "lover of" or "enthusiast for."  Logophile: a lover of words.  I am a logophile; and happily, too.  We are currently in an age where it is considered gauche or pretentious to have a large lexicon (or a collection of words, often a dictionary or vocabulary).  Despite that, there are many out there, like myself, who still enjoy and are quite proud to know and frequently use what are commonly referred to as "big words." 

That being said, there's a certain class of word that even the most pretentious of we logophiles beetle our brows at; a type of word that would be used only by the most obtuse or insane of individuals.  This is not a naughty word, nor a word so complex it makes psuedoantidisestablishmentarianism look simplistic.  Rather it's a word that is, frankly, old, obsolete, or very anachronistic. 

For one reason or another, these "lost words" have fallen out of use in the English language.  Some were created for very specific purposes but never won favor in common use, such as sacricolist, meaning a devout worshipper; others were rather esoteric such as vampirarchy, meaning a set of rulers comparable to vampires.  Others still were used to describe things that we don't really do any more, such as ascoliasm, a game of beating each other with gloves or leather while hopping.  And then some were just a bit too smart for their own pants, such as epalpebrate - lacking in eyebrows. 

Fortunately, Stephan Chrisomalis has been kind enough to provide castaldy (or stewardship) over the website Phrontistery.info - phrontistery meaning a thinking place.  Mr. Chrisomalis has created a lexicon of the lost, compiling many non-noscible (not well-known) words for posterity sake.

By studying this collection, an artigrapher - writer or composer of grammar - who is familicose (often or very hungry) for language may be able to brush up on their fallaciloquence, or deceitful speech.  Perhaps, you may be able to impress a foppotee, better known as a simpleton, by saying that you are an archigrapher, rather than a head clerk or secretary.  One might even be able to say that these oncethmus (braying) politicians would be better replaced by an icthyarchy - or rule of fish.  Although, I might warn you that such vernacular may not be very leeftail, or in high demand, as most of these words are quite ficulnean - worthless - in nature. 

Take some time to look over this lost dictionary.  If for no more reason than to go riviating (or fishing) for some perantique, or ancient, language.  Perhaps, you too could become a portmantologist, one who studies or coins portmanteaus, or rupographer, as in the art of taking impression of coins or metals in sealing wax.  Although, probably not the latter.  Let's face it.  That sounds like a boreism (the behavior of a boring person).

The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 32 - The Great Vault

It's the finale of the Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses!  Tonights episode is: The Great Vault.  In which our heroes stand at the precipice of unfathomable riches, incredible secrets, and (with some luck) a few beef quesadillas.



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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 31 - The Exiled Titan

Part Two of the Finale of The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses is here! Tonight's episode is The Exiled Titan. In which plans are made, great battles are fought, and copious amounts of lo mein pizza are eaten.  Nom.

Also, a bit of fair warning: this episode is going to be a wee-bit longer than normal.  Just more awesome, right?



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The Finale of the Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 30 - The Edge of the Frontier

Part One of the Finale of The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses is here!  Tonight's episode is The Edge of the Frontier.  In which the stage is set, the players are readied, and a great adventure can begin.  After the heroes try to beat Qbert.



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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 29 - The Bandit Queen of the Frontier

In which our heroes must rescue a damsel in distress, only to become damsels themselves.  Whiny, pissy, little damsels.


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I Have Been Silent - No More

Pretty much everyone who knows me also knows that I am a nerd.  A gigantic nerd.  I love videogames; I love roleplaying; I love comics, Star Wars, Star Trek, etc... I love quoting movies like Dune, Bladrunner, Highlander, and Gattaca at people - even if they don't get it (because the important ones will).

But there are days when I sit on my nerd throne with my crown wearing heavy on my brow.  There are days where I wonder what I can do.  There have been many articles that have illustrated the issue of harassment, threats of abuse or violence, stalking, or general misogyny towards women on the internet for the mere offense of having an opinion.  And it is and issue.  And despite all of them, I have been silent.  With Dr. NerdLove's most recent article on the matter, no more.  By being silent, I have been wrong.  I have been part of the problem.  This time of silence has ended.  It's time I stop standing by, and I hope that you join me.

There is no one who will be first to acknowledge that I have a very small community.  I reach very few people, and I'm not certain if I really even have repeat visitors.  Despite that, I will still reach out.  I will still push back.  I will still leverage my voice.  If you know someone or - and the Vengeful Christ help me if I found out - you are some who has participated in these types of harassment or threats, whether directly or by deflection, let it be known that this is not acceptable.  I'm not looking for blood, I'm not looking for hurt feelings.  I'm looking for tolerance and civil dialogue.

I really dislike our culture of "Like if you agree" or "Share if you agree."  I don't want subscribers and I don't need to be validated by approval in my comment section.  I know that I am right.  If you agree, then take action.  Speak in your own words.  If you hear of, know of, or see someone doing this, tell them it is not acceptable, and that if they wish to continue in the conversation with the adults they may do so in an informed, intellectual manner.   If not, give them a juice box and sit them in the corner with the rest of the children.

As Dr. NerdLove so eloquently puts it: Silence Is Approval.

The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 28 - The Seyfert & DuPont Pirates

In which the daring Wild Horses must compete with a marauding band of... What?  What is this?  Is this a joke?  No, I'm not writing what these guys are.  It's dumb.



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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 27 - The Lost Room

In which our heroes find a mysterious key tied to a mysterious room of a mysterious hotel just outside of mysterious Gallop, New Mexico on mysterious Route 66.  Fine, I'll stop referencing the old SyFy miniseries.



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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 26 - the Revenge of the Mask

In which...  our...  heroes...  Wait, who are these guys?




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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr and the Wild Horses - Episode 25 - The Static Box

It's the all new thrilling episode of the Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses!  This episode is The Static Box; in which our heroes must fight against an old friend who suddenly becomes a jerk with a jerk face.


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The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 24 - The Old Flame

Tonight's episode is: The Old Flame.  In which an old love returns from one of our hero's past.  And she's getting married.  And it's very awkward.


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But What About Edge of the Empire?

I just wanted to make a brief post about the status of things here at Boundcompass.  Some of you may have noticed that my Edge of the Empire campaign with Shawn Meads, David Sanders, and Harlan Tallman has been fairly inconsistent.  No?  No one did?  What ever.  It's been kind of inconsistent.  And it's only going to get worse at this point.

I'm working hard on the finale for the Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses, and that has been draining me of any ability to GM a role-playing game, and taking far too much time to be able to even let someone else GM for a little while so I can just be a player.  At this point, I've had to put the game on hiatus until I can get things done on the time schedule that I've set myself.

My goal?  To have the finale of the Amazing Adventures ready to release as soon as Season 3 has been fully released.  The final episode of Season 3 - if my math is correct - should go up on April 9th, while the first part of the finale should be up, tentatively, on April 23rd.  Assuming of course, all goes to plan.

If any opportunity comes up for me to be able to play again, I'll certainly take it, but for right now, I would not expect to see an episode until after the 23rd.

The Amazing Adventure of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 23 - The Casino Job

Tonight's episode is The Casino Job - in which our heroes go all Ocean's 11 all up in this bitch.




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Star Wars Edge of the Empire - Galaxy Is Ours 01/25/2014

This is the January 25th session of the Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG campaign - Galaxy Is Ours.  I am your host and Gamemaster, Devin Peters.  Tonight's episode features Shawn Meads as B1-33p "Bleep," David Sanders as Maria Delgaza, and Harlan Tallman as Festus Harper Masterman.


Part 1:

Star Wars Edge of the Empire - Galaxy Is Ours 01-25-14, pt 1 by Boundcompass

Part 2:

Star Wars Edge of the Empire - Galaxy Is Ours 01-25-14, pt 2 by Boundcompass

The Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses - Episode 22 - The Fall of the House of Galabrax

It's episode 22 of the Amazing Adventures of Captain Farr Novarider and the Wild Horses!  Tonight's episode is the Fall of the House of Galabrax.  In which our heroes discover what "CPA" stands for.


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