I'm not the only person who was wondering how Gabe's D&D session went. So many people asked him for details, he posted a picture of his setup and talked a little bit about his first time sitting behind the DM screen. His enthusiasm for DMing is just infectious, and he couldn't have picked a better time to pick up the hobby; the 4E DMG really is that good, and best of all, it's useful for whatever system you play. If you want to run a game, but have been intimidated by the idea, this book will Dispel Fear and Inspire Confidence like no other. Quoth Mike:
The Dungeon Master Guide is really a great resource. It will give you all kinds of ideas about what you might want to pick up for your game. It even goes into detail about the environment you play in and gives great tips on getting your friends into the spirit. Where the Player's Handbook is really about rules, the DMG is more about the philosophy of be a Dungeon Master and the mechanics of creating a world for your friends to play in. I was really impressed with it.
I don't know how much the general public knows about the guys behind the characters in Penny Arcade, but I know them fairly well. I don't think it would be cool to rip back the curtain too much and spoil their mystique, but they are just good people. I'm really lucky to call them friends.
Speaking of RPGs, Green Ronin has just released a new Mutants and Masterminds book in stores, called Freedom's Most Wanted. It's full of supervillains! SUPERVILLAINS! Have you ever played M&M? It's insanely fun. But don't take my word for it, you can try it out for free. Get started here.
