- Apologies for the slow server! And also for the lack of news most of this week. We're working hard on fixing the issue, and we'll have it licked soon! For now, we ask your patience: we're doing all we can!
- Time is running out! You have until the end of Saturday to cast your vote in this year's ENnies, and only until the end of today (Friday) to throw your hat in the ring and run for 2010 ENnies judge! Don't miss your chance!
- Gygax Statue Memorial Planned Gail Gygax will appear before Lake Geneva Parks Committee regarding placement of a statue of her late husband, E. Gary Gygax in Library Park in Lake Geneva, Wi. She will be contacting individuals in the film, computer and gaming industry to help with the project. "Gary gave millions of men and woman a reason to open a book - I discussed my desire for the statue with Gary just before he passed - he was pleased. I hope I can make the project a reality."
- Tuesday Trapsmith at KQ Tuesday brings our trapsmith out of the mines with a new OGL trap-- and no player will be singing its praises!
- That's How We Roll Season 2 Episode 3 That's How We Roll's 3rd Episode of Season 2 is out. Fred Hicks (publisher, Evil Hat and One Bad Egg) and Chris Hanrahan (retailer, EndGame ) talk in this episode about Origins, the ENnie Awards in general, Evil Hat and One Bad Egg's Ennie nominations, Battleteck's latest iteration, how we may now be in the golden age of RPGs and Fred's new baby daughter.
- Interview with Campaign Cartographer Designer Ralf Schemmann Kobold Quarterly talks with Ralf Schemmann about what makes a good map and advice for amateur cartographers.
- Critical Hits Guide to 4e Accessories ENnie-nominated website Critical Hits has posted its guide to 3rd party accessories for D&D 4e, from conditioning tracking to mapping to iPhone and other accessories.
- Design A Finishing Move Do you remember seeing a really sweet finishing move in a Jet Li movie or does a little longbow action a la Legolas suit your fancy? NSFW's latest exercise asks you to create a new 4E power mimicking your favorite finishing move or stunning attack from any movie, TV show, book, comic, or other source. Sponsored by Emerald Press.
- Interview with Charles White of Fabled Environments The RPG Examiner recently interviewed Charles White of Fabled Environments. Fabled Environment's Modern Floorplans: Victorian Style Mansion has been nominated for a Best Cartography ENnie.
- Interview with Craig Andrie of Alea Tools The RPG Examiner recently chatted with Craig Andrie of Alea Tools. Aleas Tools' Neo Markers were recently nominated for a Best Miniatures Product ENnie.
- Gnome Stew Reviews Savage Worlds Curious about SW? Gnome Stew covers the good, the bad, and the awesome.
- Caverns of Chaos Fat Dragon Games has just released Caverns of Chaos, a modular 3D fantasy terrain set.
- Official D&D Updates:
- D&D Monster Builder Beta Launch A Beta version of the D&D Monster Builder is now available for download to D&D Insider subscribers! A godsend for both beginning and experienced Dungeon Masters, this online tool lets you build and print your very own D&D monsters.
- Excerpts: AV2 Story Items -- Implements In today’s Adventurer's Vault 2 preview, we look at the powers and story behind two new implements -- one a rod of starlight, the other a rod of rain.
- The Cleric: D&D Alumni As in a WWII battle scene with wounded soldiers crying out for "medic!", so have adventuring parties long cried out for "cleric!". This month sees the release of Divine Power, so D&D Alumni wanted to take a look back at the game's original divine class.
- D&D Miniatures 2009 Constructed Championship The annual Constructed Championship for the D&D Miniatures Skirmish game is the highlight of the tabletop competition season. Here's the throwdown lowdown on this year's contest at Gen Con Indy, Aug. 14-16.
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