A word on alter-egos

As a Supervillain, it's essential to have an alter-ego that keeps your enemies guessing.
And no, I'm not talking about an inflated ego - though most Supervillains have those, I'm talking about a secret identity that allows one to blend in with the common man.
While it's important to stand out & be unique, ensuring that the world remembers your supervillainy, no one wants to have their plans go up in smoke because Goody-Two-Shoes Girl caught you early & thwarted your master plan before you got to the good part.
Blending is not only important, but necessary, & a smart Supervillain will be so cleverly disguised, that even their own mother will be surprised when they take over the world.
Here's an excerpt from The Supervillain's Guide to Super Villainy on secret identities:

• Putting on a pair of glasses & brushing the baby curl out of your hair, does not constitute a disguise. Only idiots would fall for that one, and, while there are plenty of those around, there are also a few smart people out there who are going to see past the lame disguise.
• If you're funding your Supervillain gadgets with your alter-ego's business, hide the expenses very well. Sooner or later, someone's going to start snooping around.
• Never have a reporter, private investigator or all-round nosy individual, for a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/spouse
• If you wear an instantly-recognisable spandex outfit, never ever send it to a laundromat. Do your own washing, or make your side-kick do it.
• Don't let it be known that your alter-ego is a 'friend' of you, the Supervillain. Sooner or later people are going to make the connection...
• Keep your secret identity a secret! The less people know, the better, so that means minions, side-kicks, friends & family members.

Those are just a few wise words for you to consider for now. More updates & tips will be posted soon. In the meantime, look for the book on Amazon.

Apathy Man

I'd like to introduce an... associate of mine. Well, actually, he's more like a loose acquaintance, but anyways...
Apathy Man is the kind of Hero that leaves a bad taste in your mouth, like milk that's just starting to turn. You know, the kind where you pour a little into a mug & go around asking others to taste it, asking: "Is this milk off, or is it just me?" And it takes you about 10 minutes to reach a general consensus that it is, in fact fine. But 15 minutes after your coffee, you realise that you've still got that odd taste in your mouth.
Apathy Man has the all the morals of your usual sickly-sweet, stifling Hero, unfortunately he lacks the initiative and drive of one.
He's the Hero stuck on the sofa, watching reruns of Full House with a bag of Lays and flavouring-stained fingers that occasionally finger the spandex undies that haven't fitted in 10 years.
But what he lacks in action, he makes up for in opinionated commentary on every aspect of life, especially the moral code & conduct of Heros & Supervillains.
I would blot out Apathy Man at the drop of a side-kick's utility belt, but unfortunately, he's one of those people you just can't afford to have go missing. People would notice the significant absence of his droning & whining. When you're surrounded by noise, you notice the quiet. Pity about that one...

The Smell of Sweet Supervillain Success!

It's a good day to be a Supervillain today!
Why, you ask? Because after a year of procrastinating, I have the opportunity once again, to get together with a bunch of people (including my trusty side-kick Tundra) and have a games evening.
Naturally I always end up smashing their Monopoly pieces and bankrupting them. But I can't help it! Supervillainy is in my blood! -Who needs Get out of Jail Free cards, when you can use dynamite and blow half the prison up, escaping in the ensuing chaos!?!-
But anyways, it's important for Supervillains to have super fun, on a regular basis. So is excercise and a healthy diet, but who ever said that Batman never get's drive-through. Even 'Super' Heroes eat junk food every now & then.
But my point is this: Supervillainy is hard work! So many minions to brainwash, so little time.
Hard work can get you down sometimes, especially when your Master Plan only reaches it's full potential after a long period of time.
When it's a long journey, each little step counts, but sometimes, your feet get tired and you need a good break.
Nothing like kicking butt in Monopoly, 30 Seconds or Snakes & Ladders won't cure.
So take a break, sit back and do what I do: terrorise others in a roleplaying game :)