Michael Iantorno PhD Candidate, Game Designer, and Writer

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Ultimate Fantasy Party: The Roleplaying Jew

Cidolfas (author of the fantastic blog, The Role-Playing Jew) has been an online chum of mine for quite some time. We did some work together back when he was  still updating the crazy-expansive Final Fantasy Compendium, and I have always admired his writing and his in-depth knowledge of seemingly every JRPG ever produced. He was kind enough to contribute to our Ultimate Fantasy Party Write-Up...

Ultimate Fantasy Party: Radiostorm’s Entry

Following in my brother’s footsteps, I bring to you my Ultimate Fantasy Party. Some of these choices may seem strange or obtuse, and I’ll be the first to admit that my proposed roster is largely coloured by my fondness for these specific characters. Regardless, I feel that together this group forms a skilled and versatile team that is ready and willing to kick some serious ass. Fighter: Samurai...

Ultimate Fantasy Party #1: Mike’s Entry

It was a long thought process, but I finally put together my group for The Ultimate Fantasy Party Write-up. Although not necessarily the strongest or most well known combatants, I feel that my party is a diverse one that can deal with almost any situation. I’d give this band o’ five a fighting chance against any danger out there, knowing that their combined skills would see them to...

February Write-Up: The Ultimate Fantasy Party

While bored at work, Radiostorm and I will sometimes hop on Facebook to discuss mundane and nerdy things. One of our recurring topics is that of The Ultimate Fantasy Party. That’s party as in “a group of people”, not party as in having a grand ol’ time with your friends. We generally debate the merits of classic and contemporary fantasy characters, and their place within...

Michael Iantorno PhD Candidate, Game Designer, and Writer