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| location | Sydney, Australia | |
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Dr. Brian Ballsun-Stanton is a Philosopher, Information Technologist, and Game Theorist exploring the Philosophy of Data. He has a Ph.D in Philosophy from The University of New South Wales in addition to a MS & BS in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
He has developed a new methodology (The Social Data Flow Network) to explore how individuals in the field understand the nature of data. Currently, his research is exploring the social construction of technology, focusing on the user-driven change of technological tools, in addition to his research of data warehouse ETL strategies for disparate data sets.
Beyond philosophy, Dr. Ballsun-Stanton has experience in haptic research, specifically the use of gesture control of human computer interfaces and an abiding interest in robotics as seen in his flying robotic cable-array manta-ray.
His interests include the academic study of Role-Playing games, the exploration of how science fiction literature transforms reality, and the social consequences of a technological world outpacing society's cultural assimilation of its consequences.
He is a long time gamer, having helped to design the indie game Pax Draconis. He has been running an Ars Magica game for the last 6 years and has extensive experience with indie games and both 3.5 and 4e D&D.
Papers you may be interested in:
- Brian Ballsun-stanton, Samuel Russell (2012) Constrained Optimization in Dungeons and Dragons : A Theory of Requirements Generation for Effective Character Creation.
- Brian Ballsun-stanton, Ernest Mueller, C Ross Eskridge (2012) Clerics , Magic Users , Fighters and Thieves : Theoretical Approaches to Rules Questions on the Role-Playing Games Stack Exchange.
- Brian Ballsun-Stanton (2010) Asking about data: Experimental philosophy of Information Technology, 119-124. In 5th International Conference on Computer Sciences and Convergence Information Technology.
- Brian Ballsun-Stanton, Kate Carruthers (2010) #c3t the command & control of Twitter: On a socially constructed Twitter & applications of the Philosophy of Data, 161-165. In 5th International Conference on Computer Sciences and Convergence Information Technology.
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May 1 |
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Game system recommendation - D20 system like DnD4E but faster level up rate As this is a system-recommendation question, please adhere to both the FAQ and the rules for subjective questions as outlined in Good Subjective, Bad Subjective and on our Meta. In particular, all responses should be based on actual experience and contain references and examples whenever possible. |
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Apr 30 |
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What are the “roots” of the Arts that a standard covenant library would have? I don't suppose that list is based in any sort of factual basis, or is that someone making them up? The levels and qualities seem... awfully significant. |
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Apr 30 |
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Any free and private wiki-like services for campaign tracking? Please do. Everything here is cc, and comments are ephemeral. Use them to make the best answer possible. This is why anyone can edit. |
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Apr 30 |
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Any free and private wiki-like services for campaign tracking? Can you incorporate this entire thread in? |
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Apr 30 |
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Introducing new players to Legend: Shared track game? Yeah, I have no idea what you're asking here. |
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Apr 30 |
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What system or sourcebooks should I use to run a pre Roman, Celtic Britain campaign? Please give us far more details about what you want from the system and what aspects of the setting you want to explore. |
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Apr 30 |
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Which manufacturers make aesthetically unusual dice? This question is way too broad. Closed. |
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Apr 30 |
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Where can I find copies of The Riddle of Steel and KULT sourcebooks at a reasonable price? Please make this question more general. This is, right now, way too localized a problem. |
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Apr 30 |
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How do I read a 4-sided die? Can you amplify your answer, Joshua? |
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Apr 30 |
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Two-Fisted Shooter Style optimization for Rogue (Thief) Also, "good damage dealer" isn't sufficient any more. Please figure out how much damage you want to do by reading the literature. Either on the DPR King thread, my paper, or any of the major posts out there on expected striker damage. |
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Apr 30 |
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Are there rules for making Class specific Custom Powers? Powers without level are class features. See: community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/26090581/… and page 57 of HotFL |
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Apr 29 |
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What is an example of an optimized Ranger|Cleric build in D&D 4E? I look forward to your answer :) |
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Apr 29 |
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What use is a car, with no infrastructure? Why? Also, how does magic work? What is its source? Why provide a thing and then ad-hoc your way out of using the thing? |
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Apr 29 |
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What is an example of an optimized Ranger|Cleric build in D&D 4E? Sure, but if all you want is a single at-will, there are better ways to get it than hybrid. |
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Apr 29 |
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What is an example of an optimized Ranger|Cleric build in D&D 4E? Before we can give fiddly optimization advise, please please please give us your requirements. Playable at what levels, design focus on what, defenses of what, expected rounds to kill something of x, and party composition are all critical. |
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Apr 29 |
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What is an example of an optimized Ranger|Cleric build in D&D 4E? No... nonononono. No no. |
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Apr 29 |
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What use is a car, with no infrastructure? How does magic work in this world? What tech level, specifically, is the world at? Can we control what's in the car? |
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Apr 28 |
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Do thieves get extra encounters and dailies? Have you read the entire section in the essentials book? |
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Apr 28 |
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Do thieves get extra encounters and dailies? I don't understand your question. |
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Apr 28 |
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Do thieves get extra encounters and dailies? Hop into chat, we'll help you build a character. |
