I just wanted to add a couple of things, if that’s okay:

1. Read an RPG Book in Public Week happens three times a year, for the benefit of those who missed the last one, or weren’t able to participate. The next one is in late July. Of course, you can read RPG books in public anytime you want – the reason for the special event is to get people excited about participating and sharing stories and pictures, etc.

2. Running RPGs in the local library is an excellent way to increase interest in the hobby – my site has a section on doing this, called Terra Libris (found at http://www.theescapist.com/library) One of the things I do there is compile a schedule of library RPG events from all over, both to increase their exposure, and supply contact information for anyone else who is hoping to do the same thing.

While you’re there, look around at the site for a while – I try to put together as many resources for the positive promotion of the roleplaying hobby as possible.

Thanks again!

You would think they would go with it since they used it for Victoriana so they already have inhouse knowledge of it, etc..

I was interested until I saw the price :(

Me: You come to a closed door.

Party Leader: I open it.

Me: Okay everyone, how many hit points do you all have?

The Party: (exchanging glances) 22, 18, 9, 15

Me: Right. The room’s empty. Now what do you do?

Keeps everyone on their toes.

I REALLY look forward to seeing how this game turns out and thanks for the news!

(cough). Believe me, I’ll take that looking up during the break advice. Plus that means mandatory snack breaks, which I’m very much in favor of.

I enjoyed the entire article as well! I’m going to be starting a new campaign in a newish (to me) system soon so this article couldn’t come at a better time.

They should. one of the more value added content in the TV series.

I’d love to see more of the drama side of things as well. The book worked well in part because it was written by a Vietnam Vet who was portraying his experiences through a pair of sci-fi colored glasses. I’d hate for the movie to lose that. Or *shudder* become Starship Troopers (the movie).

If FW is done more in the way of a drama I will be happy (don’t get me wrong, I’m looking forward to stasis fields and Megawatt lasers as much as the next guy). My main concern is that there are curtain topics in the book that will have heads rolling. People on both sides of politics will be saying its inappropriate, but I think society as a whole could learn a lot from this book (and hopefully the film as well).

All I can say is THANK GOD MICHEAL BAY DIDN’T GET IT.

It’s not quite the ‘classic’ zombie feel I’m going for. That said though I always urge you to remember 3 points.

1. You can take what you’d like out of this and add/remove/modify to suit your own needs.
2. Knives are sharp. Load them in the dishwasher pointy side down.
3. There are things that I’m not going to publish here or anywhere else until I’ve actually gotten this campaign off the ground and until my players have experienced them. Why? Because I don’t want to give stuff away!

As for corruption. I think 100 years ago, 99 years ago corruption ran rampant. Now though, folks would think long and hard before bringing a potential infected person into their city, village or home.

Racial tensions…yes! One thing I’ve found out is this world I’m creating could have so much depth politically, societally, etc. There’s a lot to work with here. It’s awesome.

I too am fond of lighter than air ships. :) Best way to avoid zombies is to never let them touch you.