Unearthed from the D&D folder on my bookshelf, the Precursor number system - developed way back by friend and artist Margaret Poplin. [margaretpoplin.com]

It gets a little clunky in the higher numerals - which is totally my fault! I liked the dots and lines, son - maybe this is due for a new discovery by Xenon, a more refined version of this system from a different point in Arkanic history? 

We're turning the corner for the last two weeks of the Sword & Laser Contest [PANIC.] and we're still looking strong. I'm really trying to focus on outreach to new followers and readers here in the last days -- as part of that I need help - well MORE of your help. What do you think about the Xenon sample chapter? Is it the best one to have up there for people to read, or should I switch it around for the Jonas & Rime Chapter I sent you guys a couple of weeks ago? Which do you think is most attractive or would convince Random Internet Stranger to plunk down 8.99 to pre-order the book?

Let me know what you think via email - or you can ping me on Twitter @gderekadams. And leaving comments and reviews on the Inkshares site itself  and liking the updates REALLY helps the visibility there.

All of the backers of books in the S&L contest got $10 free credit to use however you wish on the site. The obvious choice is to buy another book from me [YES, HIGH-FIVE] , but it's also a great chance to explore and back some of the other books in the campaign. Here are the books that I've personally backed if you want to take a gander.

Lost Generation by Joseph Terzieva

Practical Applications for Multiverse Theory by Nick Scott and Noa Gavin

The Caballa by Walter Spence

Rockets by Liam Dynes

These Old Bones by AJ Ainsworth

Have a good weekend - be prepared for my updates to grow ever more fevered, drunken, panicked, poorly spelled, and desperate as the contest end grows nigh.