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John Tobler's somewhat ordered collection of thoughts and resources mostly related to software architecture and software engineering.

  • My D&D Character

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    I Am A: Neutral Good Gnome Bard Mage

    Alignment:
    Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.

    Race:
    Gnomes are also short, like dwarves, but much skinnier. They have no beards, and are very inclined towards technology, although they have been known to dabble in magic, too. They tend to be fun-loving and fond of jokes and humor. Some gnomes live underground, and some live in cities and villages. They are very tolerant of other races, and are generally well-liked, though occasionally considered frivolous.

    Primary Class:
    Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.

    Secondary Class:
    Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.

    Deity:
    Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.

    Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy ofNeppyMan (e-mail)

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  • Model Concept Mapping Tool

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    I just discovered jKSImapper, a concept mapping tool by Dr. Roberto Flores-Mendez, Ph.D., who won 1st place in the Quest for Java '97 contest with it. I am very interested in concept mapping, otherwise known as "mind mapping," "clustering," "mind modeling," and the like. Mind mapping or concept mapping has been used very creatively in the WebBrain and Kartoo products. Dr. Flores kindly provides Java code and design articles that supply a nice foundation for potential work on a .NET mind mapping tool implementation. I am quite certain his work will save me a lot of time! Dr. Flores currently focuses his research on "the study and application of conversation policies for (purely communicational) software agents."

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