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12/3/2002 Ron Edwards: Gender rules revealed [Sex & Sorcery]
Hi there, I finally got a spare moment to jot this down for public discussion. Basically, it's full disclosure time for the Horrible, Awful, Sexist Pig Discrimination rules as promised…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Paul Czege, jburneko, Gordon C. Landis, jrs, Le Joueur, Bankuei, MK Snyder, lumpley, Clay, Mike Holmes, Fabrice G., Christopher Kubasik, Seth L. Blumberg, Uncle Dark, xiombarg, Henry Fitch.

12/2/2002 Ron Edwards: The Forge as a community (Thread #5 of 5)
Hello, This is thread #5 of the Infamous Five, a related set of threads that I've been instigating over the last few weeks. Each one has spawned a bevy of…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Matt Snyder, Matt Wilson, Ziriel, Mike Holmes, cruciel, Le Joueur, Rich Forest, Bankuei, Maurice Forrester, Steve Dustin, GreatWolf, Valamir, jrients, Blake Hutchins, Clay, Jonathan Walton, wraeththu, MK Snyder, A.Neill, Clinton R. Nixon, Irmo, Emily Care, Kester Pelagius.

11/25/2002 Ron Edwards: Universalis review at the Forge
Review's up!! Best, Ron
In Universalis
Participants: Ron Edwards, Valamir, Mike Holmes, Alan.

11/22/2002 Ron Edwards: El Dorado (terms clarification)
Hello, I thought I'd clarify a term or two. This may be a completely unnecessary post, but perhaps it'll help out if anyone needs it. El Dorado = Narrativism without…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, Le Joueur, Walt Freitag, Valamir, Daredevil, Price Check.

11/19/2002 Ron Edwards: Gay culture / Gamer culture [Social Context]
Hello, I was wondering whether anyone wanted to discuss the parallels between closeted gay culture and gamer/role-player culture. I don't suppose those parallels are hard to perceive. Or is it…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, greyorm, Matt Snyder, Valamir, Jack Spencer Jr, Jake Norwood, Clinton R. Nixon, talysman, erithromycin, jrs, Anthony, Le Joueur, Mike Holmes, J B Bell, cruciel, M. J. Young, Clay, contracycle, b_bankhead, Manu.

11/19/2002 Ron Edwards: Vanilla and Pervy [thread #4 of the Five]
Hello, This thread re-examines the terms Vanilla and Pervy, which have been kind of loosely used at the Forge so far, much like "Illusionism" until recently. Here's where I'm laying…
In GNS Model Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, lumpley, Valamir, Matt Snyder, Alan, Walt Freitag, Mike Holmes, C. Edwards, talysman, Seth L. Blumberg, Mark D. Eddy, J B Bell, Steve Dustin, Stuart DJ Purdie, M. J. Young, GreatWolf.

11/15/2002 Ron Edwards: Social Context
Hello, This is a companion thread to the Mainstream: a revision and Actual play in the game store threads. I might as well give the game away and reveal that…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, Jonathan Walton, Clinton R. Nixon, C. Edwards, Paul Czege, M. J. Young, wyrdlyng, talysman, Emily Care, Maurice Forrester, cruciel, greyorm, joshua neff, Matt Snyder, Tim C Koppang, Stuart DJ Purdie, Jack Spencer Jr, Mike Holmes, Steve Dustin, Gordon C. Landis.

11/15/2002 Ron Edwards: Actual play in the stores
Hello, This thread can be considered a partner to my Mainstream: a revision. Unlike that thread, though, here, I'm really talking about the game stores and what goes on in…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Christopher Kubasik, bluegargantua, jburneko, Valamir, jrients, b_bankhead, wyrdlyng, UnSub, Maurice Forrester, hyphz, xiombarg, ADGConscience, Jack Spencer Jr, James Holloway.

11/12/2002 Ron Edwards: Mainstream: a revision
Hello, I'd like to address the issue of mainstream vs. alternative content in role-playing games. My views are essentially the same as those expressed by the proprietors of Page 45,…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, Emily Care, Jonathan Walton, Le Joueur, PeterAdkison, MK Snyder, Tundra, xiombarg, jburneko, Seth L. Blumberg, Pramas, Jack Spencer Jr, Jon H, Paul Czege, James Holloway, mearls, talysman, Eric J., greyorm, joshua neff, Christopher Kubasik, C. Edwards, quozl, Walt Freitag, b_bankhead.

11/12/2002 Ron Edwards: Second Trollbabe story's up
Hi there, Right on schedule, the second Trollbabe story has begun at the Adept Press site. This one's called "The Green Goo Feud" and it's illustrated by Rod Anderson. Thoughts…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Seth L. Blumberg, lumpley, Valamir, xiombarg, Paul Czege, Rod Anderson.

11/11/2002 Ron Edwards: Illusionism: a new look and a new approach
Hello, I decided to write a piece on Illusionist play from the ground up. Any material preceding this one may be considered a past influence, and I'm putting this up…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, jburneko, Bob McNamee, Paganini, M. J. Young, contracycle, Marco, Mike Holmes, Walt Freitag, Seth L. Blumberg, MK Snyder, Mytholder, Christoffer Lernö, Valamir.

11/7/2002 Ron Edwards: Humor and GNS
Hi MK, I think introducing the issue of humor is causing problems of its own. I have experienced funny stuff in all three modes of play without stretching or adding…
In GNS Model Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Seth L. Blumberg, Mike Holmes, contracycle, MK Snyder, Walt Freitag, talysman, greyorm, M. J. Young.

11/8/2002 Ron Edwards: About terminology
Hello, This post is directed mainly to Ralph and to MK Snyder, who have recently voiced an uncompromising criticism over the terms I've adopted or introduced. The argument, if I…
In GNS Model Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Paganini, Alan, Le Joueur, Valamir, J B Bell, Gordon C. Landis, Christoffer Lernö, Kester Pelagius, Mike Holmes, MK Snyder, M. J. Young, greyorm, contracycle, Irmo, JMendes, Cassidy, Jonathan Walton.

11/5/2002 Ron Edwards: [Charnel Gods] Now available
Hi there, Charnel Gods is available for purchase at the Sorcerer site. Best, Ron
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, greyorm, hardcoremoose, Andy Kitkowski, Paul Czege, Alan, Spooky Fanboy.

11/4/2002 Ron Edwards: [Forge policy] Review submissions accepted
Hi everyone, At last: a Forge Review Policy for Everyone. QUICK ENLIGHTENING INSIGHT One reason that people post reviews is so they can talk about the game with others. If…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Spooky Fanboy, ADGBoss.

10/31/2002 Ron Edwards: Review policy
Hi everyone, Here's my current idea for a Forge Review Policy for Everyone ... all comments are appreciated. QUICK ENLIGHTENING INSIGHT One reason that people post reviews is so they…
In Moderators
Participants: Ron Edwards, Matt Snyder, Mike Holmes.

10/31/2002 Ron Edwards: Glossary startup - at last!
Hi there, In the midst of the "Change" thread, I got an idea about the Glossary. OK, here's how it'll go. Everyone has one week to mail me in 250…
In Site Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Christoffer Lernö, Emily Care, Le Joueur.

10/28/2002 Ron Edwards: Gettin' roasted at the Gaming Guardians (cool!)
Hello, Graveyard Greg and the Webtroll have come 'round to what they threatened back in Origins '01, to have "the sorcerer" appear in The Gaming Guardians comic strip ... quick…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, greyorm, Jared A. Sorensen, Valamir, Paul Czege, Paul's Girl.

10/25/2002 Ron Edwards: Sneak preview 2: more Sex & Sorcery
Hello, Here are the first paragraphs of Chapter 1 of the new supplement. I thought I'd toss them out there to receive feedback. But first: Editorial comments are helpful, but…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, J B Bell, Fabrice G., Bankuei, Manu, Thor Olavsrud, Tim C Koppang, Gordon C. Landis, Adam.

10/22/2002 Ron Edwards: Sneak preview: Sex & Sorcery excerpt
Hello, Here's the first fifth (or so) of the complete short story that I'll be presenting as part of one of the chapters in Sex & Sorcery. Its purpose is…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, GB Steve, greyorm, Manu, Paul Czege, hardcoremoose, Alan, Uncle Dark, Valamir, Gordon C. Landis, Tim C Koppang, Emily Care, Bankuei, Thor Olavsrud, Paka, Clay.

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12/20/2002 Ron Edwards: Black Wind
Hi James, Here are some of my thoughts about Black Wind, which I'd really, really like to play. Please take all of these as suggestions - toss out what doesn't…
In Random Order Creations
Participants: Ron Edwards, J. Backman, Seth L. Blumberg, James V. West, Spooky Fanboy.

12/26/2002 Ron Edwards: Quotes sought
Hello, It's easy. All you gotta do is provide your favorite lines (three maximum) from the movie, The Five Deadly Venoms. Please preserve the dubbing and exact diction. Best, Ron…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, talysman, Ace, unodiablo, Andy Kitkowski.

12/30/2002 Ron Edwards: Asoka
What a weird movie. I mean, you have ... - This hard-core, operatic, empire-toppling plot going on. Grim and horrific and blood-stained, broken hearts everywhere. Marriages to the wrong people,…
In The Riddle of Steel
Participants: Ron Edwards, Brian Leybourne, wraeththu, Jake Norwood, Bankuei.

1/15/2003 Ron Edwards: Let's do it: 2003
Hi guys, Michael's right - it's time to get going for this year. Jason, interested? Do you want to be the point-man again? (ie, the one who submits the forms)…
In GenCon Planning and Organization
Participants: Ron Edwards, Jason L Blair.

1/15/2003 Ron Edwards: Four Colors al Fresco
I'd like to propose some discussion about one of the more ambitious games currently available. It's free, at Woodelf's website, The Impossible Dream. I'm putting this into RPG Theory rather…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, clehrich, Shreyas Sampat, bongert, woodelf, zaal.

1/17/2003 Ron Edwards: FVLMINATA prep questions
Hi there, We're getting ready to play some FVLMINATA, and I'm combing rules and setting up some player-notes handouts. Here are some little points I've run into that need clarification.…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, erithromycin, Blake Hutchins, Michael S. Miller, talysman, Balbinus, Jake Norwood.

1/20/2003 Ron Edwards: Trollbabe: third comics story starts up today
Hi there, Trollbabe Comics moves into its third story, The Birthroot Bargain, written by me and illustrated by Ed Heil. (the text on the webpage is getting fixed to reflect…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, ejh, joshua neff, James V. West, lumpley.

1/29/2003 Ron Edwards: link hunt! for the Finnish Dogma stuff
Hey, Can anyone provide the basic link to Turku role-playing, a.k.a. the Dogma, a.k.a. Elaayj ... agh, can't remember the spelling, hence need the link? Sorry 'bout interfering with the…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, Jared A. Sorensen, jrs, Jack Spencer Jr, wraeththu, Johannes, James Holloway.

1/30/2003 Ron Edwards: Dungeons & Dragons role-playing history - help wanted
Hello everybody, I'm working on a great big essay on Gamism, and it's going to include some detailed analysis of Dungeons & Dragons role-playing. I use this title to include…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, sben, jrs, Paul Czege, Maurice Forrester, Gordon C. Landis, Valamir, contracycle, Christopher Kubasik, Walt Freitag, Blake Hutchins, Rob MacDougall, Jack Spencer Jr, Pramas, M. J. Young, woodelf, Chuck Frizzell, b_bankhead.

1/31/2003 Ron Edwards: Playing Bass (Narrativism essay preview)
Hi there, So you'll see the Simulationism essay on Monday, and I'm crankin' on the Gamism one. These are mondo-big, so we're talking weeks to wait. I'm also scribbling on…
In GNS Model Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, M. J. Young, Johannes, Psycho42, Alan, Jeffrey Miller, Clinton R. Nixon, GreatWolf, Michael S. Miller, clehrich, Le Joueur, arxhon.

2/2/2003 Ron Edwards: GenCon 2003: thread #1
Hello, OK! I am now reserving the Adept Press booth for GenCon. At least two other companies have agreed to share this booth on an equal basis, paying for the…
In Publishing
Participants: Ron Edwards, Matt Gwinn, Jared A. Sorensen, Matt Snyder, Michael Hopcroft, Michael S. Miller, Nathan, Matt Wilson, Mike Holmes, Jeffrey Miller, Clinton R. Nixon, Jürgen Mayer, Dan Geyer, Andy Kitkowski, abzu, KeithBVaughn, nerdnyc.

2/3/2003 Ron Edwards: New review available - Euro-help requested
Hello, Lorenzo Trenti has begun a series of Sorcerer reviews at Kaos Online. If anyone reads Italian, I'd sure like a translation ... Best, Ron
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, clehrich, Clinton R. Nixon, zib, Blake Hutchins, Ace.

2/3/2003 Ron Edwards: Fvlminata starts up
Hello, Yesterday heralded our first session of Fvlminata for what looks like at least three, maybe more sessions. It's a four-person group including myself (GMing), and so far, I'm liking…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Valamir, Jason E. Roberts, Mike Holmes, Michael S. Miller, contracycle.

2/3/2003 Ron Edwards: Drumming [yes, more bass stuff]
Hi there, I wanted to follow up on the The bass metaphor a little and talk about players during that sort of play. It so happens Chris scooped me a…
In GNS Model Discussion
Participants: Ron Edwards, Matt Wilson, contracycle, Le Joueur, Gordon C. Landis, Alan, Mario, Mike Holmes, Emily Care, ADGBoss.

2/12/2003 Ron Edwards: Comparison: Dread / kill puppies for satan
Hello, I've now played two pretty intensive sessions of Dread, and I've just completed yet another guffaw-punctuated read-through of kill puppies for satan, in prep for an upcoming game. So…
In RPG Theory
Participants: Ron Edwards, Maurice Forrester, Clinton R. Nixon, rafael.

2/14/2003 Ron Edwards: Universalis in the classroom
Hi Ralph & Mike, I just finished a class session for my course "Evolutionary Biology at the Movies," in which I used a slimmed-down version of Universalis for the 20-person…
In Universalis
Participants: Ron Edwards, Valamir, Mike Holmes.

2/14/2003 Ron Edwards: [Dread] Questions about spells
Hi there, After a couple of sessions of Dread, here are some nit-picky spell questions that cropped up during play. CASTIGATE: if the first roll is failed, are the demon…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, rafael.

2/25/2003 Ron Edwards: Two [censored] at once!
Hello, Yesterday, we played two short RPG sessions, first run each for two different games. Each one lasted a couple-plus hours. Now wait for it ... The first one was…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, Comte, lumpley, Maura Byrne, clehrich, James V. West, jrs, Clay, Nev the Deranged, Louis CYPHER, C. Edwards, Paul Czege, sdemory, CowperColes.

2/26/2003 Ron Edwards: Thieves & Kings
Hi there, In a recent thread, our new friend, the Deranged of Nev-ness, wrote: Anybody here read Mark Oakley's Thieves and Kings indie comic? Lots of cool Sorcery stuff in…
In Adept Press
Participants: Ron Edwards, Nev the Deranged.

3/5/2003 Ron Edwards: [Le Mon Mouri / kill puppies] Dang!
Hello, In the thread Two at once!, Vincent wrote: are y'all gonna play Le Mon Mouri and puppies on the same day every time? Cause if so, dang. Dang…
In Actual Play
Participants: Ron Edwards, jburneko, Maura Byrne, jrs, lumpley, Emily Care, Comte.

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