I was one of the scores of people who attended today's launch of Gygax Magazine at the Brooklyn Strategist. It was certainly a hoot-- not only was the event itself a lot of fun (there were dignitaries from the elder days via video), but I got to meet a bunch of OSR bloggers face-to-face for the first time. Erik Tenkar, Mike Curtis, and Chris Mennell were there, and apparently Tavis Allison was there but I didn't manage to hook up with him. Alas!I also got to hang out with four of the players from my own game; Dennis, Kate, Dale, and Mollie (who is also the editrix and one of the artists for the Adventures Dark and Deep Players Manual). After some excellent Brooklyn pizza (anchovies, olives, and capers-- yay salt!), we went to the Strategist only to wait for 30 minutes until they let folks in for the event. Did I mention it was 17°???
Here are some pics of the event. It's a small thing, but I'm glad I can say I was present at this bit of gaming history.
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| Waiting outside for the event to start. So cold. So very, very cold. |
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| Fortunately, once we were inside, the place was so packed we warmed right up. |
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| Editor-in-Chief Jayson Elliot and Games Editor James Carpio |
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| The grand unveiling! |
4 comments:
Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat, Joe, but as you know, it was a madhouse. Another time, perhaps?
A quick note: That's games editor James Carpio with Jayson. Jim Wampler is the art editor. He "attended" via video with Tim Kask.
Whoops! I actually knew that, too. Fixed.
We should do an OSR blogger lunch soon.
Joseph,
While I didn't get a chance to say " Hi" , I wanted you to know how much I enjoy your blog. I am the guy 3rd picture down.(baseball cap and red Stay Calm and Roll for Initiative shirt ) I knew you looked familiar from your avatar here and other blogs. Keep up the good work.
Hi Kirk! I remember you and the shirt well. Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat-- the place was a madhouse and I needed to get home to cook for a house full of my wife's friends!
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