Gygax Magazine Launch Party

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.

Waiting outside for the event to start. So cold. So very, very cold.

Fortunately, once we were inside, the place was so packed we warmed right up.

Editor-in-Chief Jayson Elliot and Games Editor James Carpio

The grand unveiling!

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Want to See the TOC for Gygax Magazine #1?

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Also, for those who are relatively local, a reminder that the unveiling of the magazine will be this Saturday. Assuming nothing Bad Happens, I'll be there to enjoy the festivities. (Free) pre-registration is required, but there will also be a live video feed, so I'm told. Can't wait!

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Gygax Magazine Live Release Party

Got this in my inbox today. I might just make the journey into Brooklyn for this!

It's been quite a wait, but it's finally time! The first issue of Gygax magazine will be unboxed at 2pm EST on Saturday, January 26th at The Brooklyn Strategist. We'll be streaming the unboxing live at GygaxMagazine.com for everyone who can't be in New York City that day.

As soon as the first box is opened, you'll be able to order single copies or subscriptions online. (And of course, we'll have them in the store as well.)

The staff of Gygax magazine, including Ernie Gygax, Luke Gygax, Tim Kask, Jayson Elliot, Jim Wampler, and James Carpio, will be online for a video Q&A. We'll have some other special guests that day as well. 

After the unboxing, we'll keep the video running while we run gaming events all afternoon. There will be a limited number of online seats available to join the in-store games via the virtual tabletop Roll20. A followup email will be sent next week with a link to a form where you can sign up to play online.

Keep following us on Twitter and Facebook for more details as we get closer to the unboxing day! We'll be sending a followup email next week with details for anyone who wants to attend the event in person.

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Sneak Peek of Gygax Magazine Number 1

So what should grace my inbox this morning but a sneak peek of the contents of the upcoming first issue of Gygax Magazine, news of which leaked out not too long ago. I've gotta say I'm really, really looking forward to this, and not only do I like the fact that they've got a diverse selection of games covered, but there are more than a few names in there that should be very familiar to us. Best of luck, guys, and can't wait for the issue to come out! If you haven't done so already, I'd urge you to go to their website and get on the mailing list. Looks like good stuff ahead!

Posted with permission:

Thank you for signing up for updates about Gygax Magazine. It's just a few weeks before our first issue is out, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek of what's in store. Here's the contents of issue number one — we hope you're looking forward to reading it as much as we're looking forward to getting it out!

The Cosmology of Role Playing Games by James Carpio
Still Playing After All These Years by Tim Kask
Leomund's Secure Shelter by Len Lakofka
The Ecology of the Banshee by Ronald Corn
Bridging Generations by Luke Gygax
The Gygax Family Storyteller by Ernie Gygax
Keeping Magic Magical by Dennis Sustare
Gaming With a Virtual Tabletop by Nevin P. Jones
DMing for Your Toddler by Cory Doctorow
Great Power for ICONS by Steve Kenson
Gaming Through the Generations by Ethan Gilsdorf
Between the Dungeons by Ernie Gygax
Talents Off the Front Line by Dennis Detwiller
Adaption Decay by Michael Tresca
Gnatdamp: A Sanctuary in the Swamp adventure by Michael Curtis
The Kobold's Cavern - a special section edited by Wofgang Baur of Kobold Press:
---A Magical Miscellany for AGE by Randall Hurlburt
---Scaling Pathfinder Combat Feats by Marc Radle
---An AGE of Great Inventions by Rodrigo García Carmona
Comic - Marvin the Mage by Jim Wampler
Comic - What's New with Phil & Dixie by Phil Foglio
Comic - The Order of the Stick by Rich Burlew

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What would Dungeons & Dragons have looked like if Gary Gygax had been allowed to keep developing it? Please, if you haven't done so already, consider supporting my Kickstarter for the Adventures Dark and Deep Players Manual, going on now through December 19th. I need your help to make it a reality! 

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