Look at the beautiful cover by none other than +Jay Penn. The dude who did all the artwork for Lovitar and did some work for me a while ago. So Boric is not messing around, he brought in a big gun to do his art.
I will not say I am not biased. I completely am. Boric is about as good a dude as you'll meet and I am a giant fan of zines. BUT! This one stands on its own and is very, very good. Boric permitted me a secret back stage pass to look at what he wrote (he did not have the art at the time so I am excited to get a glance).
The articles are smart and useful. Seriously good. There is one on mimics that I absolutely love and will absolutely use. Boric's very good at taking a look at a common element in game and looking at it in different ways. It shows in this issue. He's got a great take on finding mundane items. The treasure found on someone is not all +5 sword of kick assdom. He demonstrated how simple, mundane items can become something significant in game.
I won't spoil anymore of what you'll find in this print only zine. Click the link THE STRONGHOLD and order yourself a copy. This is another excellent entry of zines being produced by us old crusty dudes who just love to game.
Hey, this was simply the cheapest way I could figure out how to get multiple copies of a 'zine.
ReplyDeleteWow.
Thanks for the boost to my ego. I'm touched, especially coming from a 'zine/gaming powerhouse like yourself.
I think you'll like the art. +Jay Penn and +Jim Magnusson didn't let me down. As if there could be any doubt with those two.
I was with an American friend today. I happened to learn what a "pep rally" is, a term previously completely unfamiliar to me. I believe the above is a pep rally for geeks.
ReplyDeleteordered :)
ReplyDeleteHope you sell bunches and bunches, Boric.
ReplyDeletethanks for the heads up - zine ordered, looking forward to the read
ReplyDeleteThat's a great cover.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pointer - just ordered mine!
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