Software Recommendation: Alfred

I've been on a Mac for years, and there's one piece of software that I use quite possibly more than any other. Currently on version 5, Alfred is a productivity booster that does . . . well, it's kind of hard to explain. To backup a bit: I'm a child...

Warehouse 23 Back-To-School Sale

Heading back to school? Don't forget your pencils, books, backpack . . . and games! During our Back-To-School Sale, you can save up to 20% on select games and merchandise. Share your love of Steve Jackson Games with the entire class! Save 20% on select Pocket Box games and bundles,...

Take Flight With GURPS Fantasy Folk: Winged Folk

The world of the fantastic just branched in a new direction, literally, with GURPS Fantasy Folk: Winged Folk. This supplement continues the expansion of the Fantastic Folk line seen in recent months with Goblins and Hobgoblins and Kobolds (along with the appropriately longer-lived Elves). Winged Folk takes you under its...

Dragon Con!

Once again, the team boldly goes to Dragon Con, braving the scorching Atlanta heat. You can see Steve, Irene, and Jean on panels, in the game room, or in line for the elevators. Here are our scheduled panels: Steve Jackson Video Games Panelists: Steve Jackson, Bobby Blackwolf Friday 2:30pm, Augusta...

SJ Games Heads To San Japan

East meets Southwest at San-Japan in San Antonio, and SJ Games is going to be there! Join us Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, for some game demos at this growing convention. Philip and Jimmie will be at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (in the tabletop section), demoing Steve Jackson's...

Be Kind!

Yesterday I gave everyone permission to sketch poorly in service of their characters and games. (If anyone gives guff in regard to your efforts, send 'em to me!) The other side of that coin is – as the audience – to be kind to those doing sketches. Sure, if a...

You Have Permission To Sketch Poorly

One mind-blowing experience with West End Games' Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game last millenium, if I remember correctly, was a sample script between a GM and players in which the eager heroes exclaim, "We attack the Star Destroyer!" The GM attempts to make sure they understand what they're undertaking and draws...

Car Warriors: The Autoduel Chronicles Funding On Kickstarter

You may recall the recently released Burning Roads: Dead Man's Run, the first book in The Autoduel Chronicles published by Three Ravens Publishing. (If you haven't seen it yet, you should check it out!) Well, they're back and reloaded, ready to tackle more stories in The Autoduel Chronicles with a brand-new...

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