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There's an old (1980's) Judges Guild module called "Rat on a Stick" that's really funny. It's a dungeon, but the players also run a stand selling rats on sticks to wandering monsters. The GM rolls to figure out how many and what kind of monsters come by and what kind of mood they're in...

It's nice to know that two great companies like Necromancer Games and Mystic Eye Games can share insight into the business with fans. Dungeon Magazine is hard to beat and I really like many of the adventures in there. I think I have over 40 copies of the magazine myself. It's a great value for...

I don't understand this business, so please bear with me. Are you saying that you place the order (for say 3,000 copies) with the printer and then hope and wait it matches up with demand from retailers? So, do you pay for storage for copies yet to be sold or do you just rely on fixed sales to...

Sorry to hear that. I think everyone is feeling the pain, but there are definitely A LOT of people in your shoes, too. So, don't feel too bad. Once the economy improves, I'm sure you'll be better off soon enough! I just wish Bush would focus on improving the economy and fighting terrorism...

Sounds like you're doing great! Congrats! Do you get orders from the distributor prior to putting in an order with the printer or do you just estimate and store away copies? Have you sold over 5,000 copies of any product yet? I'm sure Necromancer Games has a few products that have sold over...

What are your numbers, Hal?

Which books are you selling?

Thanks for the great insight, Clark! It's nice to know someone can be so open and straightforward about their business numbers with fans. By the way, I really like my copy of Tome of Horrors and recommend it to everyone! Anyhow, it's always surprising to know how small this business really is...

Someone's going to have a nice Christmas! :D It'll also be like Hannukah getting something new every week! Great choices, by the way, but can you tell me more about: Encyclopaedia Divine: Shamans Encyclopedia Divine, Fey Magic: Dreaming the Reverie I'm not familiar with these products...

I agree that even small d20 companies should be held to high standards in terms of production value, etc. I've seen some products with really shoddy editing and flimsy binding. At the same time, you have to understand that these ARE small companies often run by a few or even at times...

I'd recommend some counters or miniatures to help them visualize what they're doing. Without such things, D&D can seem a bit too "make-believe" for some people. The focus shouldn't be on combat rules so much, but visual aids are always helpful. I'd recommend Counter Collection I illustrated by...

Those are pretty disappointing numbers considering the Player's Handbook sold like a million copies. I wonder how much getting the D&D label has helped Kenzer Co. What if this means we'll never see big-hit adventures like in 80's ever again? That would be unfortunate because they're almost like...

I'd lean towards thinking that he could be a silent and perceptive person that would keep quiet during such formal social events. He definitely won't have the gift of gab and he's wise enough to know that! I don't like the Forrest Gump or Slingblade analogy. I'm thinking more like mute boy...

Can anyone confirm or deny this? I have no idea what a d20 "bestseller" would sell. What are the experiences of some of the mid-size d20 companies out there? Also, I'm curious to know how many of the people who own these companies keep their day jobs. Do a lot of people make $50,000+ by...

Now, we only need our own parade and we can become liberated from years of oppression!

I'd pay to play in a game with someone like Gary Gygax or Dave Arneson as the DM. Also, if there was a truly professionally-run game in my area, I wouldn't mind paying a nominal fee. But in general, I consider D&D a get-together of friends and fellow enthusiasts of the game.

Are you talking about that little blond kid with the boomerang? He cut off all the fingers of a guy who tried to catch it when he threw it at him. Anyhow, I'd recommend that the starter of the post research more about wild elves before anything else. They are quite different from the elves...

Now, I'm thinking he's kind of like a "savage" of some type. The sort that tends to hide in the brush like an animal and patiently waits for his prey. When he sees someone in need of assistance, he gets confused and takes a while to figure out what to do. If he does offer help, he treats that...

Well, he doesn't have to be closed-minded, but being a wild elf it would make sense. From what I understand, wild elves tend to be reclusive and xenophobic. Being a stupid, religious, and chaotic healer/bowman, he sounds like he could be an ignorant zealot-hunter who doesn't mind letting people...

I doubt you'll get more than $50 for three used core rulebooks on eBay.