I am admittedly a huge fan of the website RPG Geek for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I believe in the sense of community that they are and have been creating since their inception. I have met many a great gamer, designer and publisher through this website (in person and online). Lastly, it serves…
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Building A Local RPG Community – An Analytical Look [Part 3]
In this, the last installment, of my analysis on the building and fostering of a local RPG community panel, we are going to explore what defines a gamer and how to create safe spaces for your local community. I have touched a few of the safe space principles in the first installment, but we’re going…
[NSFW] On-Air Hangouts – Attempting to define “This RPG Looks Good”
Last night, Shane, a blogger friend of mine and I decided to continue testing the waters of recording google hangouts while we discussed some RPG related topics. We banter about some conventions we have going on this weekend. Although the real purpose behind getting together to record is a publisher friend of ours, Charles White…
Building A Local RPG Community – An Analytical Look [Part 2]
In this installment of my analysis of the building and fostering a local RPG community panel, we are going to explore the online avenues that the panelists suggested. The online realm is vast and very diverse, therefore it is ripe for finding locals that may be interested in checking out what it is you are…
Where To Find Meaningful RPG-Centric Conversation, Facebook or G+?
Facebook and I are having a relationship crisis! It’s a great place to connect with family and friends, but when it comes to engaging with folks about the RPG hobby, it’s static and disingenuous. I find Google’s G+ to be a more open, inviting and engaging place to connect with like-minded individuals. I belong to quite a…
PandaCon Coming To A Computer Near You!
PandaCon, an online convention that is not a convention. Do I have you thoroughly confused? Good! I guess I need to give you a little background on this, the weirdest and most amazing of un-convention. PandaCon started in late October 2014 as a joke following VirtuaCon. Many of us dedicated VirtuaCon fans wanted to keep…
Building A Local RPG Community – An Analytical Look [Part 1]
Last weekend I had the pleasure of moderating some panels at VirtuaCon. For those that are not aware, VirtuaCon is a three-day online virtual RPG-centric convention hosted by RPGGeek.com. One of the panels is of particular interest to me directly. The panel topic I am referring to is about building and fostering a local RPG…
Help Me Build an RPG Secret Santa Wishlist
The holidays are fast approaching and I am once again going to take part in the annual secret Santa (Secret Cthanta) exchange at RPG Geek. This is one of the highlights of the year for me. This year will be a little tougher financially than in years past. We’re still recovering from the torrential rains…
Rolling Boxcars 