This is just in the gestation stages still, but a Aldo Ghiozzi of Impressions is heading an initiative to start a Free RPG Day in the vein of the hugely successful Free Comic Book Day. Here’s hoping it’s an idea that gains some traction and does some good.

I’ll be at the GAMA Trade Show again. It’s still in Las Vegas, but this year at Bally’s in April. I’ll probably have to zip in and out of the show, but I’m giving two seminars there on Monday, April 23. If you’ll be at the show, I hope to see you there! Monday, 11 am—Noon: Getting Your Game Published …

This effort is still in its infancy, but the people behind Wikipedia have started Wikiversity designed to teach people about all sorts of topics. One of the coolest sections is the School of Game Design. There’s not a lot up there yet, but at least someone’s taken the time to stake out the territory on which to build.

I’m posting this from the regional bus depot at O’Hare, tapping into the internet via the Hilton Hotel across the street. Man, I love the internet and my wireless iBook. All that and my 1-gig thumb drive filled with portable applications made my trip so much easier than it could have been. I had a wonderful week on the road. …

I know, it’s been quiet around here. I’m out of town this week, working on a secret project in an undisclosed location. I’ve been hammering away at other bits and ends in the evenings, too, which hasn’t given me much time for posting here. I’m on my way home tonight, though, so I should be able to chip in more …

On a happier note, my wife and I finally made use of the certificate for a free week’s stay at a resort. We won it back in November in a raffle held to raise funds for Kids’ Fun and Drama (KFAD), a local organization that introduces children to singing and acting. Our son Marty joined this past fall and acted …

My friend Luke Johnson reports that he’s been made editor-in-chief of Wicked Fantasy Factory, a new roleplaying game publisher. I don’t know anything more about it than what it says on the site, but I like the emphasis on action and fun. Best of luck to Luke in his new venture.

Earlier this year, I found myself with little to do. I’d planned to spend my summer writing another pair of novels for the Knights of the Silver Dragon line. However, when Wizards canceled the line, I looked down and saw I had an empty plate. I filled that space with a number of smaller gigs while I went out hunting …

Last week, a copy of the German edition of Races of Faerûn showed up in the mail from Wizards of the Coast. It’s always sort of strange to see my words in a language I can’t read, but the people at Feder & Schwert did a fine job of creating a great-looking book, which is the only basis upon which …