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Allow me to introduce myself: I'm Janna, the new Role Playing Games editor. Just from having read through the previous editors' articles and posts, I can tell that I have some tough acts to follow!

But follow I will, and with great enthusiasm. I've been a gamer for Many. Many. Years. (Let me put it this way: When I started playing D&D, 'Elf' was a class, not a race!)

My favorite game setting is Forgotten Realms; I am a big fan of Menzoberranzen and the drow. Right now, I'm actually leading several of my friends through an "evils" campaign set in the Underdark, and we are all having a blast. Be prepared for forthcoming threads that share our more humorous (and less glorious) moments from the game.

But fear not, ye space-pirates and planewalkers! D&D is only one of many games I've enjoyed over the years, and I am going to write a series of articles that discuss and review some of the lesser-known, but no less fun, game settings out there.

I'm also looking forward to sharing advice for new players and new DMs, as well as original adventures for my readers to enjoy. (And yes, I take requests! If you'd like to see a write-up of a particular type of adventure, trap, NPC, or magical item, just let me know by forum or e-mail.)

I look forward to getting to know you all!

Best wishes,
Janna Weiss
Role Playing Games

Hey, Janna. Welcome to the RPG forum. You keep sending out newsletters, and posting articles, and I'll keep coming back.

Hey, Janna. Welcome to the RPG forum. You keep sending out newsletters, and posting articles, and I'll keep coming back.

Hi, Lloyd!

It's a deal.

Janna Weiss
Role Playing Games

And greetings to you!

I have been a gamer for many years, seventeen at RPGs actually. Before that was video games and an interest in fantasy.

I look forward to more articles and posts!

Well met, Janna! Thanks for picking up the reins here. I know Lloyd a bit from his time at WarDogs (I'll say "Hi" the next time I see you!).

It'll be fun to see where the new "Drunken Dragon" thread takes us.

Lemme know if I can be of any help.

Hi, Malruhn! I agree, the Drunken Dragon thread should be fun and interesting. Unfettered imagination at its finest. Thanks for jumping right in and "sidling up to the bar".

Best wishes!
Janna Weiss
Role Playing Games

I have been a gamer for many years, seventeen at RPGs actually. Before that was video games and an interest in fantasy.

Nice to meet you! Wow, seventeen years is pretty darn respectable. Which games have you enjoyed the most? I'm planning to do some play-testing and reviews for some of the lesser-known game systems out there, so if you know of any good ones, I'd love to hear about them.

Take care,
Janna Weiss
Role Playing Games

I am a fan of D&D. I have tried a few other systems only to drop out after a few game sessions.

Hi Janna,

I'm really enjoying your articles. I'm new to playing RPG. That isn't totally true as I've been around it for many years. My husband has played for at least 20 years. I've played in a game here and there. Now I'm in a bi-weekly game that has been going on for about a year.

Just wanted to say Welcome!

Hi, Lynn! Thank you for writing. I'm glad you found a good RPG with longevity. That can sometimes be a challenge. And I'm glad you're enjoying the articles! I'm trying to strike a balance between advice for newbies, advice for general players, and advice for DMs, so hopefully we'll get a sizable collection of "something for everyone". If you ever have a topic you'd like to see addressed, please let me know.

Best wishes!
Janna Weiss
Role Playing Games