Follow Up to Dak-kon

Well our annual convention here in the Comox Valley is done again for another year. It's amazing to realize that this was our 13th convention and we are already planning for Dak-kon XIV for 2009. There was a smaller turnout this year but I know that everyone that showed up enjoyed themselves even though it was quieter this year. I even managed to play a few new games this year in between running a few sessions of D&D third edition. The players that sat down at my table said they enjoyed themselves but we ran out of time before we could finish the adventure.
I am not sure I will be running a game for next year with 4th Edition due to be released in May. I will not spend more money on a game that seems to be constantly changing. My group is just now getting used to playing the current game and to be honest I have enough materials to play 3rd Edition for the next ten years.
Only time will tell.

RIP Gary Gygax

The passing of the Godfather of Gamers and the Ultimate Game Master.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Gygax one of the creators of the original Dungeons and Dragons game from the seventies. His creation was a big influence on my life as I have played Dungeons and Dragons since high school in the early eighties. Though I never met the legend I will always remember him for what he created so long ago.
Here's to you Gary, you will be missed.