The fine people at Flames Rising have posted an interview with my pal James Lowder. Jim is probably the best anthology editor in gaming tie-in fiction. (That’s a short list to begin with, but he’s squarely at the top.) If you’re interested in writing, editing, and working in the gaming-related fiction, the article is well worth the read.
Dungeon Master on Stage
Speaking of odd roleplaying-related things, has anyone out there ever seen Dungeon Master? It’s a live-action fantasy RPG played on a stage with professional actors. They select a party from the audience and then improv an adventure for each show. It sounds like a blast, although for me it’ll have to wait until the next time I’m in LA.
One Ring to Rule Them All
At least if you’re talking about roleplaying game systems, that is. Check out this d20 ring. The seller has all sorts of other dice sizes available too. It’s nothing a modeler couldn’t do with a cheap ring and some super-glue, but it’s darn funny.
Next Up: Billy Campbell
Last week, I conducted the third in my series of celebrity gamer interviews for Games Quarterly Magazine. This time around, I talked with Billy Campbell of The Rocketeer, Once & Again, The O.C., and The 4400 fame. He’s a true gentleman and a great fan of games, and he made my job a breeze. I found out years ago that …
A Friend in Need
This may not interest most of you, but I know that some folks local to me read this blog too. One of my stepbrother Dan Schooff’s best friends is Steve Shea, and Steve’s wife Sallie is in serious trouble. You can read the details after the break, but the upshot is that Sallie needs a lung transplant. Dan and his …
Marvel MMORGP from Cryptic
ICv2.com reports that Cryptic Studios, makers of the hit MMORPGs CIty of Heroes/City of Villians, have the license to produce an MMORPG set in the Marvel Comics universe. Yowza!
Games Expo Site Up
The new games industry trade show, Games Expo, has its website up. It looks like they have a great lineup of exhibitors and speakers already, and the show’s not until March 18—22, 2007. It’s mostly only open to professionals involved in the industry, but I hear they will have some days open for members of National Games Week (which runs …
Conan Guide Out
Yesterday, a copy of Conan: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Savage Barbarian showed up at my house, courtesy of Fred Malmberg of Conan Properties. This is a gorgeous book, and best of all it’s written by Roy Thomas, who wrote most of Marvel Comics‘ issues of Conan. If you’re a Conan fan, run right out and pick this …
Queen of Death Book Club Starts in October
The fine folks at WorldsofDnD.com have set up a book club for The Queen of Death, the climactic novel in my Eberron trilogy. It should start just as soon as the book hits shelves (October 10, I’m told), but it will go on for the entire month of October. I’m eager to find out how people like the trilogy now …
John M. Ford Dies
I’ve seen a number of reports today that John M. Ford died yesterday. I never knew John (or Mike, as his friends apparently called him), but I enjoyed his work. While he’s probably better known for his fiction these days, he also did a fair amount of game design, mostly for GURPS. He co-wrote GURPS: Infinite Worlds with Steve Jackson …