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Well, I remember my first character (4 HP) being killed by a giant rat. The problem with D&D is that people do not play by the rules - they shorthand stuff to make things easier and quicker - at least that's how it was in AD&D - which is the only version I knew somewhat well. They may have...

>> Best Game (in terms of playability and fun): I'd have to go with D&D - but most of my gaming experience is derived from that one. I thought Traveller had a good system. Top Secret was a great down-and-dirty system, too (though it may have used the Traveller rules). >> Best Writing...

I agree with everything that you wrote... but so many people are "roll" players, stat crunchers and god/mage-tank wannabes that a game with minimal magic will be a tough sell. However, it would also be a better game. I've always felt this way about RPGs. Another thing that's often messed...

I'd prolly go with "Follow the Reaper" as that one seems to have focused more on song structure than the previous. True dat. It's difficult to build on a formula without sounding forced - but I still prolly prefer the last two to the first two - but I dig the first two. I love both Laiho and...

You bastard! Ah well - I've always liked Ozzy's voice and Iommi wrote so much great music on those early records that I'd like 'em even if Gerrit Mutz had sung on 'em. I'll have to check 'em out again - that's based on associating the people I knew who listened to it rather than my actual...

Yo man, Have you seen their January issue? Their zine dude reviewed #60/61 and gave you good press (and a pretty big word count). He slags you a bit for being a hypocrite (he apparently does not agree with you on the merits of Pharoah - hope I spelled that right - among other things). Still...

Which begs the question: what the fuck were you listening to before you heard this? That's some heavy shit to suddenly get into outta the blue... I worked my way through Sabbath, Zeppelin, NWOBHM and Thrash before I got into Death - and I'm still not sure what separates Death from Grind and...

What? No Sabbath? Are ye mad? Anyways... I keep debating getting the KC stuff that Laser's Edge has. My brother and some friends in high school listened to that stuff all the time, but I've never bought any. Saw Adrian Belew live once - he's a nifty player, but he had some young kid (looked...

I'd probably go with LLRnR as well, just because I like every track on it very much, quite a nice mix both musically and lyrically (and the lyrics to "The Shed" are unintentionally amusing considering the elf who is singing it - but he does sound like a bad ass, so wtf) - although "Rising" has...

Good issue, man - definitely enjoyed the editorial - though I must point out, lamer that I am, that it's "could not care less." Interview with Agent Steel dude was great - that guy said exactly what I'd say if asked the same shit and I was him (except the bit about aliens beng hidden...

First thought was "What the Hell Black band did he interview and give that much cover space to?" I still can't read any of those fucking logos, even Enslaved's - and I've got 3 of their albums. I'm doomed to remain unTrue. Just got done reading it - very good issue. All the interviews were...

Spot on criticism regarding Dissection, dude. My hat's off to ya on that one. I admit that I was excited that a new Dissection record would be coming out - until I read that story in BW&BK, and realized (as you pointed out so well), that Nodtveit has learned absolutely nothing during his time...

Hmmm... good point. This got me thinking about something only psuedo related, but I tend to think that one of the major reasons there's so much half assed stuff out these days is because too many dudes are doing too many side projects. I don't think the guys in Zeppelin ever thought, "We can't...

Playing shows has nothing to do with it for me. I liked Falconer fine before they dropped Mathias and decided to become a touring band. But Weinerhall was dedicated to what he was doing - he wasn't putzing around for 2 years being "lazy" - that's the line I'm drawing. Granted, I prolly buy...

Of course I do, I'm a Metalhead. It's more along the lines of a cash and storage space thing. On my limited budget, I'd rather support the dudes who are steadfastly dedicated to their band than the guys who are professional hobbyists. I did find two songs online and thought they were...