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I could have sworn I, too, saw something about GenCon being in Indy next year. For as big as this convention is don't they need to have dates locked in for a few years in advance so merchancts, hotel people etc. can plan?

I think I have actually seen a Professional Wrestling RPG. THAT has to be rather small.

The problems with keeping plans a secret from the GM, aside from the adviserial position it creates are the following: 1) Sometimes the GM may have a plotline going where there is mind control, mind reading, etc. I think it works out well when the GM knows what is in the character's head. 2)...

It really is a great game. I have not had the chance to play regularly - just try it out a time or two. I think what impresses me the most is that it takes the best aspects of the original game and leaves out or addresses some of the earlier problems.

Sadly, the RPGA seems to be doing little to attract new people. The companies themselves don't really see it as a collective issue. This leaves the individual gamer and to a lesser extent the FLGS. In the past five years I have been able to bring over 4 people who either have never gamed...

The same can be said for the comic book industry. Marvel puts out loads of comics every month. However, that pales in comparrison to the movie deals they have going on. I think I saw somewhere that Marvel's movies comprise 80% of their income, toys and games do 15% and comics do 5% (or...

For the record, Iron Kingdoms rocks. :)

I certainly see what you are saying. I think agree with you, JoeG, in the sense that you get me to buy an RPG and that is all I need (as a player). However, if your company puts out some other little game, it has a good chance of getting my money, as well (and if you put out a t-shirt, or a...

In the beginning I do it by the book - up until about level 6 or so. I also add in extras for problem solving, role playing, bribes, etc. Then at about 6th level I switch gears and do straight up role playing, problem solving and a little bit of monster slaying. As to when I dole it out...

I love Ravenloft and the follow up (House on Gryffon Hill). I am not so enthused with the machine they created for it with whole dark realms and settings, though. It just seems like too much. Besides, I think Midnight does a better job accomplishing what I think the Ravenloft setting tried to...

Even though I picked the 5th, I am open to any of them. I originally wanted October but it looks like my fiancee and I will be moving into a house around that time. As I said, I should be OK with any of the three dates and will probably be able to bring a couple of lurkers with me.

The only cannon villains I have ever had any interest in are the demons and devils and even they do not make an appearance. Their minions do all their talking and acting for them.

I run some pretty disturbing games but it is kind of at player request. The main game I run is a supers game and I come up with some pretty nasty and frightening villains. I took the concept of the Batman rogues gallery and decided that was something I wanted to do but really intensified their...

This is one of the strangest gaming analogies I have ever seen.

Interesting idea. I tried it with 2.0 (right before 3.0 was coming out). It failed but not for reasons in anyone's control. For whatever reason three people from the seven person group suddenly moved away from my area and we decided to start over with a different game. To this day, I would...

One of the secret projects I am working on for next year's Origins/GenCon is a 'gimmick' game that I think can be popular. I intend to get a game for 12 players. 6 get Batman 'heroes' and 6 get Batman 'villains.' I'll write them up in M&M stats and get the Hero Clix for each one and have a...

Thanks, TB!

Rather than approach the DM and tell him his game stinks (or whatever terms you wish to use) have a list of specific suggestions. Why does the game stink? Is it because the NPCs are awful? Is it because the game is not challenging enough? Or is it because the NPCs seem to be the spotlight...

Oh sure. I did not mean to suggest that D&D at a con was doomed to failure from die roll one, but I DO think running a great D&D game in four hours is an uphill battle, especially when you consider the easier alternatives. Also, I do like rules lite games at cons where you don't have tp spend...

One of the posts here reminded me of something else, I would like to add. As a GM I think I have a responsibility NOT to whack any characters until most of the way through the game (of course there are exceptions to this from time to time). But generally speaking if you paid for the ticket...