As part of the WGA’s negotiating committee, I’ve done a lot of work (and press) on behalf of the Guild’s proposal regarding AI, which seeks to regulate the use of AI on MBA-covered projects. Specifically, the proposal would ensure that AI-generated material is not considered “literary material” or “source material” — two terms with specific […]
Software
The Free Stuff
My friend Nima recently pointed out that most of the stuff our company makes is free. That’s probably not a great business model, but it’s always been our culture. We only charge for those things that have significant ongoing costs — like upkeep and hosting — or a per-unit cost to produce. If you’re a […]
A DM’s guide to Roll20
Since the start of the pandemic, our regular D&D game — which has always been in person — has shifted to online. We use Zoom to chat, and Roll20 to simulate the tabletop. I’m comfortable using Roll20 as a player, but when it came time to begin planning my own campaign as a DM, I […]
Let’s make a Fountain block for WordPress
Way back in 2008, I announced a plugin for WordPress that made it easy to insert short bits of screenplay-like material into a blog post. EXT. HOUSE -- DAY Max is checking his mail when he spots neighbor FRANK crossing the street, heading his way. Shaking his head... MAX I thought we talked about this, […]