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Scott Catches Up from Cancer

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Hello; my name is Scott Corum.  You might know me from a documentary called "The Dungeon Masters," or from the roleplaying games and supplements that I've written, or maybe you know my Blog, Matters of DeCorum at mattersofdecorum.com.

I'm a husband and father of one son (who is nearly fifteen and already taller than me), and I have a few years to go before I hit fifty.  I've been a lot of things; a Biblical Theologian, statistician, actor, public speaker, youth minister, and author.  Now I write roleplaying games, and a few other things.

I was also recently diagnosed with cancer of the mouth and throat; it's fast growing but relatively easy to treat, and I'm receiving excellent care as the result of excellent insurance.  The problem is that between the cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and complications, I have been unable to produce creatively for some time.  That, as they say, doesn't pay the bills.

My wife and her position has allowed me a creative career, for which I am very greatful.  As a writer of Role Playing Games and the occasional novella, it's hard enough to contribute when I'm at my best.  Now, as things around the apartment start to break down and we end up needing to replace more and more of our stuff, I need to do something to help.  The medical expenses are pretty much covered... it's my ability to contribute that is suffering the most.

Some of the funds gained through this campaign will go towards my future creative endeavors; the materials that allow me to produce game books and quality YouTube videos and the like.  The rest goes to shore up the family finances, pay off the bills, and hopefully get us a bit ahead.  Do you have any idea how much a six-foot-two teenager EATS, for god's sake?

There is no time that these funds aren't needed; the health insurance that is keeping me healthy is quite expensive, and while we keep our heads above water, we're at the state where one big problem can make things extremely difficult.  One big problem with the car, or the kitchen, or any of the things that we rely on for daily life and function, could be completely disastrous.

I have, frankly, incredible friends and family.  I've been told I present well, and this campaign was suggested to me by people who thought that, if there was a clear way to donate to help out, people might.  That people thought that about me is very humbling.  This kind of help is absolutely incredible, and I have no doubt that help is coming.  I am amazed and enlightened daily by the generosity and grace of people I encounter, online and off.

I want to do huge things, you see.  I want to craft legends and wonders and amazing things.  I want to explore the world and share the things I see and feel and taste with everyone.  I want to get back to being the writer I know that I can be, to help people express the depths of their imaginations and share them with the people closest to them and the rest of the world.

I want to make legends, and I want you to help me make legends.  To this end, I have offered some rewards.  For your generosity, I would like to make YOU a legend in the Victory Generoisty Omnibus!

This book, which ALL donators of ANY level will receive in .pdf electronic format, will contain NPCs and fully-realized characters for the Victory System based on you all.  It will be a great guide for quickly finding a friend or an enemy in a city, or across a barony, county, kingdom, empire, or even a whole world.  Ever wanted a whole world named after you?

You name the character and what Era (Fantasy, Near-Modern, or Space) they appear in, and I include them in the book.  Your name appears in the credits.

I also offer the opportunity to have me run you and your group in a Victory System game based on your contributions to the VGO (Victory Generoisty Omnibus).  This game would be run over Roll20 or Skype, unless you happen to be in my neighborhood!

I am also extremely grateful to the owner of Owniwerkz.com who has offered up a Steampunk Pirate Sword, an actual metal prop which will be engraved with my signature, for the highest (most ridiculous) level of donation.

To receive rewards, please make sure I get your e-mail address when donating.

Thank you for your time and attention!

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Scott Corum
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Torrance, CA

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