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Ron Edwards on the Forge
In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, indie RPG guru Ron Edwards talks about creating a salon atmosphere for the second incarnation of the Forge booth in 2002.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ron Edwards on the Forge
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7/31/2007 11:40:00 AM
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In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, indie RPG guru Ron Edwards talks about creating a salon atmosphere for the second incarnation of the Forge booth in 2002.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ron Edwards on the Forge
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Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/31/2007 11:40:00 AM
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Terry O'Brien on the Texas Rangers
In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, longtime Gen Con attendee Terry O'Brien recalls his participation at the final installment of the
legendary Texas Rangers series of Champions tournaments.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Terry O'Brien on the Texas Rangers
There's much more about the Texas Rangers series in the 40 Years of Gen Con book, which chronicles the event's history from the very first game.
Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/23/2007 12:57:00 PM
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In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, longtime Gen Con attendee Terry O'Brien recalls his participation at the final installment of the
legendary Texas Rangers series of Champions tournaments.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Terry O'Brien on the Texas Rangers
There's much more about the Texas Rangers series in the 40 Years of Gen Con book, which chronicles the event's history from the very first game.
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Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/23/2007 12:57:00 PM
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Ryan Dancey on Vertical Space
In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, Ryan Dancey discusses his role, while working with AEG and Five Rings Publishing, in pioneering the use of vertical space in the Gen Con exhibit hall.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ryan Dancey on Vertical Space
There's much more about this topic in the 40 Years of Gen Con book, including photos of some of the biggest booth displays and promotional exhibits in Gen Con history!
Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/16/2007 09:59:00 AM
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In this clip from his interview with Robin Laws for 40 Years of Gen Con, Ryan Dancey discusses his role, while working with AEG and Five Rings Publishing, in pioneering the use of vertical space in the Gen Con exhibit hall.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ryan Dancey on Vertical Space
There's much more about this topic in the 40 Years of Gen Con book, including photos of some of the biggest booth displays and promotional exhibits in Gen Con history!
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/16/2007 09:59:00 AM
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Jeff Martin on True Dungeon
The creator of True Dungeon and president of Dwarven Forge, Jeff Martin, talks with Robin Laws about the year of preparation that goes into each version of the event, starting with the day after the previous show, in this interview for the 40 Years of Gen Con book.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Jeff Martin on True Dungeon
We've also got some great photos and stories about True Dungeon in the book, including the full story about the Gen Con wedding that was held in the True Dungeon tavern!
Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/06/2007 02:54:00 PM
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The creator of True Dungeon and president of Dwarven Forge, Jeff Martin, talks with Robin Laws about the year of preparation that goes into each version of the event, starting with the day after the previous show, in this interview for the 40 Years of Gen Con book.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Jeff Martin on True Dungeon
We've also got some great photos and stories about True Dungeon in the book, including the full story about the Gen Con wedding that was held in the True Dungeon tavern!
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
7/06/2007 02:54:00 PM
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Anne Brown on Costumes
Costume contest coordinator Anne K. Brown recalls some of her favorite get-ups from years past, in this excerpt from her interview with 40 Years of Gen Con author Robin Laws.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Anne Brown on Costumes
Incidentally, a photo of the winged elf in all her pheasant-feathered glory appears in 40 Years of Gen Con on page 160.
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/27/2007 12:15:00 PM
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Costume contest coordinator Anne K. Brown recalls some of her favorite get-ups from years past, in this excerpt from her interview with 40 Years of Gen Con author Robin Laws.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Anne Brown on Costumes
Incidentally, a photo of the winged elf in all her pheasant-feathered glory appears in 40 Years of Gen Con on page 160.
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/27/2007 12:15:00 PM
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Alesia Clardy on FOCUSED ATTENTION
Ever wonder what the volunteer shirts emblazoned with the words FOCUSED ATTENTION mean? Senior volunteer and celebrity liaison Alesia Clardy explains in this excerpt from her interview with 40 Years of Gen Con author Robin Laws
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Alesia Clardy on FOCUSED ATTENTION
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/18/2007 10:32:00 AM
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Ever wonder what the volunteer shirts emblazoned with the words FOCUSED ATTENTION mean? Senior volunteer and celebrity liaison Alesia Clardy explains in this excerpt from her interview with 40 Years of Gen Con author Robin Laws
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Alesia Clardy on FOCUSED ATTENTION
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/18/2007 10:32:00 AM
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Tracy Hickman on the Killer Breakfast
This week we have a segment from Robin's interview with Tracy Hickman for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Tracy discusses the elaborate schemes used by fan Henry Chi to survive Tracy's Killer Breakfast event.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Tracy Hickman on the Killer Breakfast
If you're curious about what the Henry Chi cardboard standup looks like, just wait until August ... a photo appears on page 119 of 40 Years of Gen Con!
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/04/2007 09:16:00 AM
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This week we have a segment from Robin's interview with Tracy Hickman for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Tracy discusses the elaborate schemes used by fan Henry Chi to survive Tracy's Killer Breakfast event.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Tracy Hickman on the Killer Breakfast
If you're curious about what the Henry Chi cardboard standup looks like, just wait until August ... a photo appears on page 119 of 40 Years of Gen Con!
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
6/04/2007 09:16:00 AM
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This week we have a segment from Robin's interview with Skip Williams for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Skip talks about his days as Gen Con convention manager,during the Parkside years.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Skip Williams on Managing Gen Con
Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/29/2007 10:46:00 AM
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INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Skip Williams on Managing Gen Con
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Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/29/2007 10:46:00 AM
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Christopher Clark on the Safe House
This week we have a segment from Robin's interview with Christopher Clark for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Christopher reminisces about the classic era of Milwaukee's spy-themed bar, the Safe House.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Christopher Clark on the Safe House
Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/21/2007 02:44:00 PM
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This week we have a segment from Robin's interview with Christopher Clark for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Christopher reminisces about the classic era of Milwaukee's spy-themed bar, the Safe House.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Christopher Clark on the Safe House
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/21/2007 02:44:00 PM
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James Wallis on the Diana Jones Awards
New this week is an excerpt from Robin's interview with James Wallis for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which James recounts the genesis of the Diana Jones Awards
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: James Wallis on the Diana Jones Awards
Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/14/2007 10:23:00 AM
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New this week is an excerpt from Robin's interview with James Wallis for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which James recounts the genesis of the Diana Jones Awards
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: James Wallis on the Diana Jones Awards
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
5/14/2007 10:23:00 AM
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Ed Greenwood on Chainmail Bikinis
New this week is an excerpt from Robin's interview with Ed Greenwood for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Ed tells a slightly disturbing tale of the first chainmail bikini girls at Gen Con.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ed Greenwood on Chainmail Bikinis
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/30/2007 04:50:00 PM
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New this week is an excerpt from Robin's interview with Ed Greenwood for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Ed tells a slightly disturbing tale of the first chainmail bikini girls at Gen Con.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ed Greenwood on Chainmail Bikinis
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/30/2007 04:50:00 PM
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Dan McDonagh on Classification
We just put up an excerpt from Robin's interview with Dan McDonagh for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book. In this clip, Dan McDonagh -- designer of the National Security Decision Making Game -- discusses possibly prescient play results from this geopolitical seminar game, and talks about how he declassifies it from the version played at the War College so that civilians can play it.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Dan McDonagh on Classification
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/20/2007 12:03:00 PM
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We just put up an excerpt from Robin's interview with Dan McDonagh for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book. In this clip, Dan McDonagh -- designer of the National Security Decision Making Game -- discusses possibly prescient play results from this geopolitical seminar game, and talks about how he declassifies it from the version played at the War College so that civilians can play it.
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Dan McDonagh on Classification
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/20/2007 12:03:00 PM
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Words of Wisdom from Ken Hite
New on GenConHistory.com ... an excerpt from Robin's interview with Ken Hite for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Ken describes that most disturbing of panels ... "Your PC, Hot or Not."
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ken Hite on "Your PC, Hot or Not"
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/16/2007 10:59:00 AM
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New on GenConHistory.com ... an excerpt from Robin's interview with Ken Hite for the 40 Years of Gen Con coffee table book, in which Ken describes that most disturbing of panels ... "Your PC, Hot or Not."
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Ken Hite on "Your PC, Hot or Not"
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/16/2007 10:59:00 AM
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Larry Elmore on Advances in Art
The free badges contest is over, Robin's manscript is finished, and "40 Years of Gen Con" is into layout now ... on schedule for its August release at Gen Con Indy. So what can we do to keep you interested until then? Here's what ...
In the course of writing the book, Robin interviewed over 75 of the most influential people in the hobby games industry ... we're talking BIG names like Margaret Weis, Larry Elmore, Ed Greenwood, R. A. Salvatore, Tracy Hickman, and many many more. We've decided to give you all a taste of what's to come by posting audio clips of some of the best interviews here at GenConHistory.com.
Our first exclusive clip comes from Larry Elmore, and it appears in the book in a condensed form. In it, he talks about how fantasy art has changed since he started attending Gen Con. Click the link below to listen!
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Larry Elmore on Advances in Art
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/06/2007 01:11:00 PM
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The free badges contest is over, Robin's manscript is finished, and "40 Years of Gen Con" is into layout now ... on schedule for its August release at Gen Con Indy. So what can we do to keep you interested until then? Here's what ...
In the course of writing the book, Robin interviewed over 75 of the most influential people in the hobby games industry ... we're talking BIG names like Margaret Weis, Larry Elmore, Ed Greenwood, R. A. Salvatore, Tracy Hickman, and many many more. We've decided to give you all a taste of what's to come by posting audio clips of some of the best interviews here at GenConHistory.com.
Our first exclusive clip comes from Larry Elmore, and it appears in the book in a condensed form. In it, he talks about how fantasy art has changed since he started attending Gen Con. Click the link below to listen!
INTERVIEW AUDIO CLIP: Larry Elmore on Advances in Art
Labels: audio
Posted by Michelle Nephew
4/06/2007 01:11:00 PM
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This website is copyright 2007 Trident, Inc. d/b/a Atlas Games. All rights reserved. GEN CON, the Gen Con logo, and The Best Four Days in Gaming! Are trademarks of Gen Con LLC. All rights reserved. Used under license. Submission of a story constitutes agreement with our Terms of Publication -- Stories. Submission of a photo constitutes agreement with our Terms of Publication -- Photos.