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8/31/2005 Ron Edwards: [The Shadow of Yesterday] Whoops, forgot this demo
Hello, I knew I was missing something in my Booth play thread. This was the something, when I found a minute to sit in on a Shadow of Yesterday demo.…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Lisa Padol, Noon, Clinton R. Nixon, Miskatonic.

8/31/2005 Ron Edwards: Introducing a new contest
Hello, I always wanted the Indie Awards to be called the Andies. Ben just started up the Bennies on his blog. Coincidentally, right when he was talking about that beforehand,…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, M Jason Parent, Eero Tuovinen, Ben Lehman, PlotDevice, Andy Kitkowski, Wolfen, Gregor Hutton, Gordon C. Landis, Eric J..

8/30/2005 Ron Edwards: [The Shab-al-Hiri Roach] DU MUMUA AK/ÑAR
Hello, What a winner of a game. I think this one's top-notch. For those who haven't followed it, the Iron Game Chef contest is now getting a little complicated -…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, jrs, jasonm, Sean, Jack Aidley, Miskatonic, Everspinner, Marco.

8/28/2005 Ron Edwards: [Doctor Chaos] Next phase playtesting
Wow, this is weird, posting in Indie Design. I tend to keep my designing pretty private. Playtesting so far has included the session described in Cards, bad guys,…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Graham Walmsley, jasonm, Troy_Costisick, Doug Ruff.

8/25/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon booth demos] My life as a player
Hello, During the exhibit time at GenCon, I participated in one or more demonstrations each of Infinite Armies, Capes, Shadow of Yesterday, Breaking the Ice, Kayfabe, Sweet Dreams, A/State, Under…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Jasper the Mimbo, Meguey, Kesher, Gordon C. Landis.

8/25/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon Sorcerer demo] Zhanna
Hello, I discovered the hard way in 2002 and 2003 that Sorcerer gets under-sold and under-mentioned at the Forge booth. Much in the same way that people will cite someone…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Mike Holmes, Sydney Freedberg, Technocrat13, TonyLB, Jake Norwood, Meguey, Tim C Koppang, GreatWolf, LordSmerf.

8/23/2005 Ron Edwards: Needed: Archives
Hello, As I've stated recently, two of the forums are about to undergo some structural and procedural changes. However, one thing is needed, for both of them, and I don't…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards.

8/11/2005 Ron Edwards: [Doctor Chaos] Cards, bad guys
Hi everyone, I had an idea for a game a couple of weeks ago, which I think will scrub out the final need for "must satisfy adolescent issue via Color"…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Simon Marks, Miskatonic, TonyLB, Eero Tuovinen, Dantai, Bankuei, Matt Wilson.

8/10/2005 Ron Edwards: This one's important
Hello, I'll tell you what the Forge needs. This is directed specifically to the person who's been reading or posting for more than three months. Especially if you find yourself…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, droog, matthijs, Technocrat13, Gaerik, cruciel, Bankuei, GaryTP, John Harper, Gordon C. Landis.

8/4/2005 Ron Edwards: I love it
The new book, I mean. As an object, a physical representation of what Conspiracy of Shadows is, it's beautiful. It has "Keith" on every page, stylistically, and every page is…
In Bob Goat Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Paul Czege, Bob Goat, Miskatonic, Michael S. Miller, Eero Tuovinen, Paka, Thor Olavsrud, John Harper, Andy Kitkowski.

7/29/2005 Ron Edwards: Changes to the Forge
Hello, Clinton and I have discussed and agreed upon our next step for altering the Forge, but so far, it's not public beeswax yet. You'll see when it comes. But…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Sydney Freedberg, greyorm, Ben Lehman, Vaxalon, Clinton R. Nixon, joshua neff, jrs, droog, cruciel, Noon, Uzzah, Gaerik, Eva Deinum, Eero Tuovinen.

7/20/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon 2005] Second laws
Hi folks, This is a followup to GenCon 2005 - first laws. I hope everyone who's participating at the booth reads that one and this one carefully. Here are some…
In Conventions
Participants: Ron Edwards, Malcolm, Nev the Deranged, Jared A. Sorensen, btrc, Jürgen Mayer.

7/16/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon 2005] Booth roster (final)
Hello, A couple of current threads are working with incomplete booth information. Here is the final list. Primaries Adept Press - Ron Edwards - Sorcerer, Elfs, Trollbabe Burning Wheel -…
In Conventions
Participants: Ron Edwards, Blankshield.

7/11/2005 Ron Edwards: [Primetime Adventures] The Heel, episode 3
Hello, The story of Kimmy/Malevola continues! See The Heel and The Heel, episode 2. Follow-up for Episode #2 Looking back over the second thread, I realized…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, jrs, Ben Lehman, Maura Byrne, John Harper, Matt Wilson, Alan, lumpley, Eero Tuovinen.

6/13/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon 2005] Current lineup
Hi everybody, Here is the current situation at the Forge booth, as of MY records. I am easily confused given all the stuff I have to keep juggling at all…
In Conventions
Participants: Ron Edwards, jrs, Matt Gwinn, daMoose_Neo, Ben Lehman, Bob Goat, Allan, Zachary The First, Malcolm, nikola, Lisa Padol.

6/8/2005 Ron Edwards: [Primetime Adventures] The Heel, episode 2
Hiya, So session #2 of The Heel aired last Saturday! This is the first time I'm playing Primetime Adventures through multiple sessions, so it's a big challenge and a chance…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Ben Lehman, Matt Snyder, Matt Wilson, Mike Holmes, Eero Tuovinen, Maura Byrne.

6/7/2005 Ron Edwards: Zero at the Bone post?
Just yesterday, I read a post presenting some observations about Zero at the Bone. I planned to reply today, but surprisingly, it has disappeared. That is very weird because I…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards.

6/3/2005 Ron Edwards: [Trollbabe] Turk & Helga - and Deb
So, Ralph came by for a visit last weekend, and we got in some Trollbabe with me as GM, and Ralph and Maura as the 'babes. A friend of mine…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Valamir, Miskatonic, Maura Byrne, Mike Holmes.

5/23/2005 Ron Edwards: [Primetime Adventures] The Heel
Hello, PTA does it again, this time for our regular group which includes me, Tod, Julie, Maura, and Tim (that's Mountain Witch Tim). As you might expect from a pack…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Matt Wilson, jrs, Maura Byrne, Valamir, timfire, Sydney Freedberg.

4/24/2005 Ron Edwards: [GenCon 2005] Buy-ins begin May 1
Hello, Buy-ins for the Forge booth at GenCon 2005 officially begin on May 1. It is not first-come, first-served. Or rather it kind of is, but subject to any arbitrary…
In Conventions
Participants: Ron Edwards, daMoose_Neo, Valamir, Matt Snyder, Jason Mical, Matt Gwinn.

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8/31/2005 Ron Edwards: Rules/phrases question
Ben, I'm composing a little options-flowchart of the Key Phrases, for a single player to refer to. I think I've got it down complete and right. Except for one thing.…
In These Are Our Games
Participants: Ron Edwards, Ben Lehman, GreatWolf, Brand_Robins, Nev the Deranged.

9/1/2005 Ron Edwards: [The Shab-al-Hiri Roach] Embassy Suites, with Jasper
Hello, This was yet another of the myriad games played in the evenings during GenCon in the lobby of the Embassy Suites hotel. I had a tough choice of games…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, jasonm, Gordon C. Landis, Jasper the Mimbo.

9/4/2005 Ron Edwards: September 4th, again
Happy birthday, Clinton! There are only two people on the Forge who can post about personal birthdays. I'm one of them. Clinton is the other. We only do this once…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Clinton R. Nixon, greyorm.

9/5/2005 Ron Edwards: The Ronnies, September 2005
Hi everyone, Here's the single thread for running commentary, questions & answers, and general schtuff about the September 2005 Ronnies. Check out Introducing a new contest for the rules. So…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Wolfen, Eric J., Nathan P., TonyLB, Dumirik, Troy_Costisick, greyorm, Frank T, Jasper, Yokiboy, Ben Lehman, Andy Kitkowski, Gordon C. Landis, J. Tuomas Harviainen, Clinton R. Nixon, Jared A. Sorensen, preludetotheend, Peter Nordstrand, rrr, talysman.

9/9/2005 Ron Edwards: Frustrating artist website
Hello, This is a very specific question. I found an awesome picture on an artist's website gallery. Not only would I like to use this picture for an Adept Press…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, jasonm, Jack Aidley, Joshua BishopRoby, greyorm, Paul Czege, Certified, madelf, Adam.

9/13/2005 Ron Edwards: Using this forum
Hello, The Connections forum is for offering and asking for services. Exception: if you have a game in design and seek playtesting, then post in First Thoughts with substantive discussion…
In Connections
Participants: Ron Edwards, heironymous, Paul Czege, Thunder_God, shays, phasmaphobic, Gaerik, amul, M. J. Young, apeiron, Roose.

9/14/2005 Ron Edwards: Logo design needed
Hello, The first round of Ronnies will be over on September 24th. Some time after that, I'll announce the winners. I have promised them a neat "Ronny" logo they can…
In Connections
Participants: Ron Edwards, Peter Nordstrand, natman.

9/21/2005 Ron Edwards: Trip to Berlin
Hello, I'm planning to visit Berlin for two weeks, the first half of December. This is part of my project Spione: Story Now in Cold War Berlin, which is not…
In Connections
Participants: Ron Edwards.

9/26/2005 Ron Edwards: [Ronnies] The winners for September
Hello, This thread announces the winners and presents general categories and thoughts about all the entries. Specific threads on all the games (except one, see below) will be coming…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, LordSmerf, Peter Nordstrand, Ben Lehman, Frank T, J. Tuomas Harviainen, Troy_Costisick, GreatWolf, PrzeSzkoda, Graham Walmsley, talysman, sirogit, tygertyger, Paul Czege, rrr, Arturo G..

9/28/2005 Ron Edwards: [Ratpack] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Finally! The first round of the Ronnies had to end during the most frantic two weeks of my year so far. I have tons of notes on every game,…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Jared A. Sorensen, Bob Goat, tygertyger, Gregor Hutton, Miskatonic.

9/28/2005 Ron Edwards: [Want] Ronnies feedback
Hello, I'm writing up the games more or less in order of submission, but it might strike me to do otherwise along the way. For instance, sooner or later I…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Ben Lehman.

9/28/2005 Ron Edwards: [Guilt & Frustration[/url][/b] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Considering that Peter Nordstrand has already started a good thread about Guilt and Frustration in , I figured I'd support that practice and write its feedback up…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Peter Nordstrand.

9/29/2005 Ron Edwards: [Rats in the Walls] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Time for some feedback for a winner! As games rolled in, Rats in the Walls was the first entry to make me sit up and say "Wins," without any…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Wolfen, Sydney Freedberg.

9/30/2005 Ron Edwards: [Cutthroat] Ronnies feedback
As I read through Cutthroat and kept taking notes, I kept saying to myself, "Another problem here, another here, oh look, another here," and assuming the game was going into…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Troy_Costisick, Gregor Hutton, lumpley, tygertyger.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [The End of the World] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Wow - Nick Wedig's The End of the World is a fantastic blend of Dead Meat, Otherkind, and The Mountain Witch - neat! It speaks directly to a lot…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, mrteapot, majcher, Jason Petrasko.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [Get Out Get Away Get Wise Get Back Get Even] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Unfortunately, both "suburb" and "hatred" are the weakest elements of Graham Walmsley's Get Out Get Away Get Wise Get Back Get Even - otherwise, it'd be a winner. Fixing…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Graham Walmsley, Sydney Freedberg.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [One Can Have Her] Ronnies feedback
Hello, I've always wanted to see a role-playing game wrapped around a pure example of the Prisoner's Dilemma. Jonas Karlsson's One Can Have Her nails it, specifically the iterated version,…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, Graham Walmsley, Jonas Karlsson.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [Darling Grove] Ronnies feedback
Hello, John Laviolette's Darling Grove was a very strong candidate, one of the best examples of using the stated key terms. It also offers the only positive version of this…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, talysman.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [Sloat & Larkin] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Nick Moffitt's Sloat and Larkin was one of the few entries that make me go, "Hey, that's a really neat and unexpected use of the terms." It starts with…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards, tygertyger.

10/2/2005 Ron Edwards: [Attack of the Giant Rats] Ronnies feedback
Hello, Moving right along! Here are my comments on Attack of the Giant Rats by Manu Saxena, again, pretty much just my notes. This is Planet of the Rats, Simulationist-style,…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Ron Edwards.

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