Recent content by PeterGirvan

If they want to play evil, why not let them play it out without trying to create common bonds, themes, or other artificial props? If they can navigate the campaign's waters without betraying each other, great. If the whole thing blows up in a bloody pool of backstabs, great! Either way they...

The Worlds & Monsters book sold me completely on 4e---I'm loving the new design philosophy behind the D&D World.

George Strayton is a dynamite writer, D&D player and all-around good fellow and I was happy to buy the Dragonlance DVD to support his work. I'm not sure that the rest of the production showcased his efforts in the best light but the spirit is adhered to--and that could have easily gone the way...

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Thanks for the notice about the events, Dave--and thanks for all of the hard work that you and everyone at the RPGA put into the show. Peter

There's a historical connection and resonance of the phrase 'Armor Class' for D&D---I imagine that anyone who has ever played D&D can remember two things if nothing else: hit points and armor class. It would be an unfortunate decision to change the terms---change the meanings and game...

Wayne Reynolds' art alone has sold me on books (Freeport, Eberron, etc). I'm delighted to see that his artwork will adorn the covers of 4e.

GR said that they'd release more info as Gen Con nears so I'm hoping to see more previews soon. Paragons is #1 on my Gen Con 'must buy' list and I'd be very disappointed if the book's release date has been pushed back. I've enjoyed reading Freedom City but it never inspired me to write my own...

Jacob could be seen sitting in the chair for a brief moment. (at least, I assume it was Jacob). Now what the heck is Jacob? Some type of psionic entity? And I agree (hope!) that Locke will recover. It was also good to see Jack finally make some overture to the rest of the castaways. His...

I've already seen it three times and it's been 100% pure adrenaline every time. ;)

It had some mis-steps (some melodramatic moments that looked as if they were guest-directed by George Lucas), but I enjoyed how the film tried to show the spirit and ethos of Spider-Man. But after the showing last night in Times Square---the audience actually booed the film (rather loudly and...

Weekly FR game, jumping around geographically and episodically--we began with the The Rat Lord's Lair from D&D for Dummies, progressed to Mad God's Key from Dungeon magazine (which became Halaster Blackcloak's key and was set in Waterdeep) and are currently 2/3rds of the way through The...

For so many reasons, it's the most exciting piece of D&D artwork I've seen in years. Pathfinder has moved to #1 in my Campaign Queue.

The number one basic GM mistake....worrying about making mistakes. I've seen too many players who have the makings of great DMs---but because they fear making a mistake, they never even try and our pastime is the lesser for it.

That was depressing--but good, too. It was great to see Lionel back in BBEG form.