]> en /story/mothers_day_gifts_for_gamer_moms <p>Moms are special. None of us would be here without them. This article offers some great ideas for gamer Moms of all types. So, in case you didn't get her anything yet, check this out: <a href="http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/05/games-for-all-k.html">http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/05/games-for-all-k.html</a></p> Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 11 May 2008 18:21:10 -0400 /story/spielberg_to_concentrate_on_family_games <p>With one of the summer's most anticipated blockbusters - the return of Indiana Jones- due in theaters in less than three weeks, you'd expect producer Steven Spielberg to be all about movies right now.</p> PC / Console Games Behind the Screen (Industry News) Sun, 11 May 2008 18:13:44 -0400 /story/ps3_outsells_xbox_360_in_europe <p>Sony's PlayStation 3 games console has outsold Microsoft's Xbox 360 in Europe, according to figures released by Sony. The BBC News has the story.</p> <p> "We have been consistently outselling our closest competitor [Xbox 360] since October 2007, even with the latest price point," said Mr Reeves.</p> PC / Console Games Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 11 May 2008 18:10:49 -0400 /story/take_two_sues_chicago_transit_authority <p>Take Two Sues Chicago Transit Authority for Pulling of GTA IV Ads</p> <p>Reuters is reporting that Grand Theft Auto IV publisher Take Two Interactive is suing the Chicago Transit Authority over the CTA’s recent decision to remove ads for the game from its vehicles and facilities.</p> PC / Console Games Behind the Screen (Industry News) Sat, 10 May 2008 14:47:47 -0400 /story/leadership_skills_found_in_games <p>Harvard Business Review Looks at WoW Leadership Model</p> <p>So your family thinks that you’ll never amount to anything because you sit around in your bathrobe all day managing your World of Warcraft guild.</p> Warcraft Behind the Screen (Industry News) Sat, 10 May 2008 14:44:10 -0400 /story/mind_storm_labs_releases_first_free_alpha_omega_adventure <p><a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Mind Storm Labs</a> is pleased to announce the release of <a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Milk Run</a>, the first official adventure<a href="glossary#term51" title="adventure: (n) An adventure in a roleplaying game is a single, discrete story. Several adventures in sequence form a campaign. Game companies often publish pre-made adventure supplements. These are often called modules. An adventure typically begins with a prologue which may include the meeting of the characters or PCs, the introduction of the plot, action by the characters, resolution of the plot and epilogue."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> set in the <a href="http://www.mindstormlabs.com">Alpha Omega</a> universe.</p> Pen & Paper Science Fiction Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:36:24 -0400 /story/father_of_gaming_passes <p>Gary Gygax one of the originators of the RPG system died March 4th in his Lake Geneva home at the age of 69. Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax created the first D&amp;D game or themselves and from there the basis of modern RPG was formed.</p> Board & War Games Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:08:19 -0500 /story/shanda_entertainment_requires_proof_of_gender <p><A href="http://www.snda.com/">Shanda Entertainment</A> - one of Mainland China's heavy hitters in the gaming industry - announced that their subsidiary, Aurora Technology, has frozen accounts of male players who play as female characters in the King of the World MMORPG<a href="glossary#term219" title="MMORPG: A massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) is an online computer role-playing game in which a large number of players interact with one another in a virtual world. As in all RPGs, players assume the role of a character (traditionally in a fantasy setting) and take control over most of that character&#039;s actions. MMORPGs are distinguished from single-player or small multi-player RPGs by the game&#039;s persistent world, usually hosted by the game&#039;s publisher, which continues to exist and evolve while the player is away from the game. [Wikipedia entry]"><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>. Aurora stipulates that only female gamers can play female characters in the game, and it requires gamers who chose female characters to prove their biological sex with a webcam, according to the report. Just how much the player will be required to reveal and who is watching the webcam? Many players express concerns that this will discourage females from playing games.</p> MMORPGs Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:54:30 -0500 /story/precis_intermedia_releases_hardnova_as_a_bagged_set <p><b ><a href="http://www.pigames.net">Precis Intermedia</a></b> kicks off its new line of concise, action-packed printed games with <b >HardNova: Sovereign Space&trade;</b>. Join a team of freelance troubleshooters as they travel through Sovereign Space to mysterious destinations, discover new alien species, and uncover diabolical plots. Then continue the adventure<a href="glossary#term51" title="adventure: (n) An adventure in a roleplaying game is a single, discrete story. Several adventures in sequence form a campaign. Game companies often publish pre-made adventure supplements. These are often called modules. An adventure typically begins with a prologue which may include the meeting of the characters or PCs, the introduction of the plot, action by the characters, resolution of the plot and epilogue."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> with your own stories, and even your own custom characters.</p> <p><b >HardNova: Sovereign Space</b> is a streamlined, bagged set of the HardNova&trade; 2 roleplaying game. It includes a 52-page printed manual; loose scenario, character<a href="glossary#term53" title="character: A role-playing game character is a fictional person (or other entitiy) that inhabits the game&#039;s universe. They are typically divided into player characters, who are controlled by the players, and non-player characters, who are controlled by the GM. In any given game, there are far more NPCs than PCs, as NPCs comprise every individual in the fantasy world who is not playing at the moment. Both types of characters typically follow the same rules for creation, interests, abilities and hit points. Some monsters and odd creatures may not be available as player characters, depending on the game system. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>, reference, and starship sheets; and two dice<a href="glossary#term45" title="dice: Dice in RPGs are a little different than you&#039;re used to. Because the variables used in RPGs are often 1 out of 8, 1 out of 12, or some other odd number, six-sided dice won&#039;t cover all situations. Most RPGs use dice with many different sides on them under different situations. To clearly indicate which die to use, gamers have developed a shorthand method to refer to each type . . . the letter &quot;d&quot; followed by the number of sides the dice has. Your standard die found in any Monopoly box, for example, is called a d6. The most common dice are d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. Unusual dice that are either rarely used or just bought because they&#039;re &quot;cool&quot; include the d30 and the golf ball sized d100. Your choice of game will determine which dice you need."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a>. <b >HardNova: Sovereign Space</b> puts you into the action quickly, making it perfect for beginners and those on the go. The rules are easy to learn yet flexible and fast-paced. Everything needed to play is included: dice, action-packed scenarios, and ready to use characters and starships.</p> Pen & Paper Science Fiction Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:06:45 -0500 /story/aleph_gaming_blog_goes_live_cover_preview_released <p><a href="http://www.AlephGaming.com">Aleph Gaming</a> has launched it's <a href="http://www.alephgaming.com/blog/">blog</a>, which is an outlet and source for RPG information and resources, and will include thoughts on parts of the RPG Community, as well as thoughts on topics ranging from RPG Theory and Design, to reviews of game sessions and insights taken from them, along with advice for both players and GMs.</p> Pen & Paper Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:59:23 -0400 /story/myth_weavers_announces_four_new_character_sheets <p>To further improve the Play by Post Role-Playing Game experience hosted on-site, Myth-Weavers Games has released four new character<a href="glossary#term53" title="character: A role-playing game character is a fictional person (or other entitiy) that inhabits the game&#039;s universe. They are typically divided into player characters, who are controlled by the players, and non-player characters, who are controlled by the GM. In any given game, there are far more NPCs than PCs, as NPCs comprise every individual in the fantasy world who is not playing at the moment. Both types of characters typically follow the same rules for creation, interests, abilities and hit points. Some monsters and odd creatures may not be available as player characters, depending on the game system. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> sheets for various gaming systems. The sheets released include:</p> Internet Play Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:19:24 -0400 /story/aleph_gaming_announces_continuous_combat_system_for_table_top <p>Aleph Gaming has announced it's first RPG, Aleph Fantasy, which will feature the Continuous Combat System for the first time.</p> <p>The Continuous Combat System is a new roundless combat system, designed to allow for detailed tactical combat as well as straight forward fight scenes.</p> Pen & Paper Fantasy Hot Off The Press (Gamer News) Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:07:08 -0400 /book_page/i_am <p>This goes to the music of Black Sabiths Iron Man.</p> <p>I am Digital Doom,<br /> Running the Matrix is what I do.<br /> I steal info for cash,<br /> crash the IC and get out fast.</p> <p>Nobody knows me, I am the ghost in the 'trix.<br /> Nobody knows me, I am the ghost in the 'trix.</p> <p>I am Digital Doom,<br /> Stealing data is what I do.</p> Cyberpunk Ballad / Poem Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:03:34 -0400 /rpg_product/forgotten_realms_modules_part_2_shadowdale_the_scouring_of_the_land_0 <div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textfield-4"><div class="form-item"> <label>Author:</label><br /> Richard Baker, Eric L. Boyd, Thomas M. Reid </div> </div><div class="flexinode-select-11"><div class="form-item"> <label>Type:</label><br /> Core Rulebook </div> </div><div class="flexinode-textarea-6"><div class="form-item"> <label>Jacket Text:</label><br /> <p>Elminster’s tower lies in ruins, and the town of Shadowdale has been conquered by evil Sharrans and the nefarious forces of Zhentil Keep. To drive the villains out of Shadowdale, the heroes must organize and lead a desperate revolt of Dalesfolk against their conquerors, as well as thwart the sinister designs of Shar’s servants and the Zhent garrison.</p> </div> </div></div> D&D Environments & Settings High Fantasy WotC's Forgotten Realms (D&D Setting) Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:25:27 -0400 /story/the_monsters_are_coming <p>Everyone knows the countdown to the new Harry Potter, but July 17th is the date for DMs to mark. It is the official release date of "Monster Manual V. Yes, Wizards of the Coast is releasing Monster Manual V with more monsters. Have a Forgotten Realms or Eberron campaign<a href="glossary#term52" title="campaign: A campaign is an ongoing storyline revolving about a continuous group of characters. It is generally made up of a series of adventures within a specific setting. Since the word &#039;campaign&#039; implies a series of military conquests, games wishing to distance themselves from such martial pursuits have alternate names for their campaigns. For example, Ars Magica campaigns are known as sagas and Vampire: The Masquerade campaigns are known as chronicles. Several games, attempting to invoke the serial dramas of television, have used the term series. "><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> running? With the the information provided, you can fit them right in geographically speaking. Other new features include maps of lairs and tactics for DMs to assist in running the more complex creatures. Check the gaming store nearest you for this, before your DM<a href="glossary#term48" title="game master: (n) In the world of the RPG, the GameMaster creates the setting, goals and stated conditions of the game, referees the rules, keeps track of the various game events, and controls the monsters and non-player characters that the players run up against. GMs running Dungeons and Dragons are typically called Dungeon Masters or DMs. GMs running White Wolf and some other games are called Storytellers. Other games also use referee, narrator or moderator."><img src="modules/glossary/glossary.gif" /></a> hits your party with a Bladerager Troll.</p> D&D Handbooks High Fantasy Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:18:23 -0400