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And is a hurdle we expect WotC to overcome, but do we do enough to overcome that? Once they've broken that initial barrier, it is a lot easier to try out a game when all you have to say is: "Well, it's kinda like D&D, but you play space pirates trying to build an empire." And that is...

Can't really talk about that. I haven't paid Traveller much attention since I left Spain and that is 15 years ago. Only know there was a Kickstarter about it now and, although I didn't find the levels of reward enticing, it was pretty successful. OK, the point is, have you brought any of your...

Even though I don't completely agree with that (I still think WotC are responsible for bringing people to D&D and not the hobby as a whole), that also doesn't answer any of the other points I have made in my article. What are players, or what should players do to promote the hobby?

So, to repeat a previous question, you really expect that WotC will, or would, spend money in marketing initiatives that will benefit other companies and not themselves?

But to generate sales (their duty) they only need to promote D&D, not any other game, and not the hobby as a whole. Totally agree with that and, as stated in my original post, I believe WotC are terrible at doing just that. Possibly, but promoting Audi won't lead you to buy Daewoo. Is the...

Nop. I didn't really know of that incident. I am aware of some people who, after publishing some 4th Edition home brewed material, received legal letters from WtoC for using a few lines of text from the books. Even if technically it shouldn't be done, common sense didn't prevail. To the same...

Is it WotC’s responsibility to bring people to the hobby? My friend Richard Whipple is not one for keeping his opinions to himself. He is a bit of a thinker and very passionate about role playing games, so hearing or reading his musings is always very enjoyable. Today, though, I had to...

Right... so giving my honest opinion in my own podcast, based on my professional experience as a graphic artist makes me sound like a dick... I think I can live with that!

The G*M*S Magazine RPG Podcast–Episode 49 Ennies and Cartography with Jenn and Rob The time has come for another episode of the RPG Edition of our podcast and it is a very exciting one. Not that the rest aren’t exciting, but this one is special because we have a new person joining us. Mr...

If you think you've done all you could in Twitter, I think you should listen to this interview. You might find that there is still a bit to be discovered and games to be played! Tweet RPG is a free online game that allows you to play through Twitter. I must admit the concept is not that easy...

Another of the interviews we conducted at the UK Games Expo, this time with Chris Tregenza, from 6d6. In this interview we take a look at Wild West, their latest release. We talk about the mechanics, ideas and atmosphere. From the publisher’s website: 6d6 Shootouts: WILD WEST recreates all...

The G*M*S Magazine Podcast Episode 46 Part 1–Warhammer Fantasy with Graeme Davis In this first part, I have Dale with me. I was hoping to have Vickey as well, but we got the time-zones wrong. With *we* I mean me. I wish the planet were flat! In this episode you will find the first part of the...

This time I am unboxing an RPG that comes from Spain and tries very hard to bring back the nostalgia type of feeling we get when we revisit the old boxes from bygone D&D decades. La Marca del Este, published by Holocubierta in Spain, is trying just that. From its origins, the gorgeous art and...

In this episode, Jenn, Vickey, Dale and myself discuss what have games done for us and our lives, and also what do we think games can contribute to someone’s life. A very meaty subject that made the podcast be a bit longer than we would like, but hopefully you’ll find it insightful. It was also...

G*M*S Magazine unboxing of The One Ring Hello everyone, Just wanted to send a quick one to let you know the unboxing review of The One Ring has been published now in G*M*S Magazine. Haven't gone into the gameplay or mechanics, just into finding out if the production quality justifies the $60...

I would love to participate, but the level I am interested in is the $175. It'll be a heavy book, so can't imagine the posting to be less than $30, plus I will be hit by a tax bill when the book arrives, so it would go all the way up to $250... Not affordable for me, alas. :( Any plans to have...

This time we have more interviews for you, recorded at Salute 2012. We start with Hasslefree Miniatures. Kev, one of their sculptors, talks to us about their process on miniature making, their materials and range, as well as an insight on the price range and the workflow they follow to achieve...

Just wanted to send a quick one to let you know in our latest podcast there is an interview with Oli Smith, Dr. Who enthusiast and author of many novels, graphic novels, video games and pretty much anything else you can think about related to Dr.Who. I had a great conversation with him about...

Sorry if this is a bit off topic, since Salute is more a Wargames convention than anything RPG related. Still, I thought some of you might be interested. Every year, for the last 40 years, the the South London Warlords organise what has become the biggest and most iconic wargames and miniature...

Uhmm... I would humbly suggest doing one thing. Get the old modules in eBay (or similar) and take a look at them before you jump into any other adventure. Although the modules (Freedom was the first and sets the ground nicely) aren't all that wonderful, the important thing is that they capture...