Andrew Smith

You have your group, your game and you’re ready to start. Wait, everyone needs a character! Grab some paper, pencils, the rulebook (or two) and some snacks. As we cover Session Zero!

You have done your research, you’ve read reviews, you really want to run a game, but who to play with? This article will show you some good places to look and the kind of players you might want to find.

You wake with a start you realize you are standing on the roof of a sky scrapper with nothing but a torn pair of jeans and shoes on. You are John. At least for the moment, what do you do?

This week, Shadowrun. Seattle 2070, technological advancement has brought about full articulated artificial limbs, self driving cars and a soy-based diet for everyone. Adding to this utopia is a rush of magic, spirits and dragons turning everything on its head. Leaving the characters stuck in the middle.

One of the most important questions for any gaming group is, “What game shall we play?” Ultimately the answer to that question is, “do what you are interested in.” Here's a primer on where to begin:

Everything is one in the DM; they are the past, the future, the present and the power. These masters of improvisation are driven by a desire to have a good time and in some, a tinge of megalomania. Bringing forth a world of possibilities for others, they are the story teller and the players are the active participants. Have fun.

“I love rolling dice.” Oh really? I do too, let’s play Yahtzee!

A Star of Clan Wolf Battlemechs descend upon the Northwind Highlander’s main base of operations for this planet. While many of the Highlander’s battlemechs were disabled due to previous Clan assaults, there was still an operational Assault Lance patrolling the facility.

Over the war torn worlds of the Inner Sphere, mighty Battlemechs wage endless war. Powered by nuclear reactors and metal muscle, these machines of destruction have no equal.

Remember that time you won $100,000 on a TV Game show? Me too, fun times! Now you can relive that memory with Milton Bradley’s The Game of LIFE.

Our heroes finally made it to their ancient home. Their leader Thorin is consumed in madness. Neighboring kingdoms march on the once great hall seeking treasures owed them.

The evil forces of Mordor have emerged and are laying siege to Middle Earth in search of the One Ring. Will you hold them back or take command of the forces of Sauron?

In my semi-professional opinion: More offices need Nerf guns as a part of their operation procedures. It’s a fun community/team building past time! That is as long as people don’t get out of control.

The world falls dark as the power plant is overrun. You hear a helicopter in the distance. Get to it first and get out of here! The only thing stopping you is a horde of zombies and your crazed, probably bitten friends. Can you survive?