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Todd Dow

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Todd Dow (1974-) is an Author, Geek, CF fundraiser & Cancer Survivor. Todd’s family, baseball, infosec & devops are a few of his favorite things.

Professionally, Todd specializes in information security, risk management and IT operations. During the day, Todd supports and protects his employers through the application, management and optimization of information security principles, tools, techniques and best practices. Todd is also the creative force behind Cryptogeddon, an online cyber security war game.

In addition to his IT career, Todd has also earned his Specialist Honours Degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto and he has also completed some graduate work at McMaster Divinity College. Additionally, Todd ...more

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Building Barovia: How I’m Bringing Curse of Strahd to the Table

Castle Ravenloft

There is a dangerous thing that happens when you decide to run Curse of Strahd and you also happen to really like maps, miniatures and terrain.

You start thinking you need to build Barovia.

Not metaphorically.

Actually build it.

Castle walls. Village streets. Crypts. Graveyards. Haunted houses. Forests. Taverns. Ruined churches. Coffins. Gallows. Furniture. Hundreds of miniatures.

And b

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	The God Solution To The Atheist Delusion it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Cryptogeddon Mission Pack 1: Detect the Mole 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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