The On-line Fanzine for Roleplayers

Issue 2, April 1998

In this issue:

Well, we're back. In our second superlative issue, we're tackling the question "What is Role-Playing?" It's a good question, and often one that's hard to answer. Andrew Rilstone, our first celebrity guest writer, gives us his comments, along with others. These are joined by the continuing History of Role-Playing, plus news, links and your mail. And, oh yes: to win a copy of the new Men in Black RPG, see below. And see the editorial for all the other details. Cheers, Ed.

Contents:

• Editorial
  Making the sequel
  
• RPG News
  The low-down on what's up
  
• Local News
  Briscon vs Maelstrom
  
• Once Upon a Time
  A difficult introduction
  
• Articles:
  • All the Boys But My Johnny are Marching out of Step
    A lament for the unrealised potential of RPGs
    
  • The Search for a Definition
    Why is role-playing so hard to define?
    
  • What The Hell Do You Think You Are Doing?
    A question we often have to ask ourselves
    
  • The History of Role-Playing, Part II: "Re-Opening Pandora's Box"
    The great history continues
    
• Readers' Letters
  Thanks for the feedback
  
• Gaming Links
  Sites for sore eyes.
  

Here's your chance to WIN a free copy of West End Games' hot new "Men in Black" RPG. Based on the hit film, the game uses the award winning "D6" system to produce a game that's very stylish, action-packed and heaps of fun to boot. And all you have to do to enter is register yourself as a reader of PTG, PTB, by sending us your email address. Not only will this give you a chance to win this great game, but it also means we can let you know the second our next issue hits the stands, virtually speaking. So, click here to register now, or we'll send the MIB round to your place, quick smart. Look directly into the red light, please citizen....

Contest closes 8th June, 1998. No multiple entries allowed. No PTG, PTB staff members, or relatives thereof may enter. The editor's decision is dubious but final. No correspondence will be entered into. Your mileage may vary.