I read and storytell, which is a verbal tradition that pre-dates and includes rpg's back to the roots of human culture. I love books, especially any well-written fantasy and sci-fi that expand the possibilities and are open to imagination. I seek the same qualities in games. Engaging stories, great art, interactivity and fun.
The mention of IW as a gaming forum led me these thoughts:
I play as dungeon master in AD&D, have for many years, and have oft wondered how many, if any writers use a dm's storytelling model in order to flesh out story ideas for a novel or even short story. I have quite a few notes of many "gametime" years of various events, plots and character reactions. My writing talent is very young, so I have yet to try to put some of the more original stories and charaters that were roleplayed pnp style over the years into a book format. I know a few players who wrote books about thier characters and included story elements from actual roleplays, but none of these are published yet.
Also since D&d is a social game, I wonder if any gaming groups have collectivily written thier roleplays into a book form story. I have discussed doing this with a current gaming partner, but activities like writing books are a great committment that I dont have time for, yet.
Books kick ass!!!! I can only read more
