The Silven
Trumpeter
The Ofcial Magazine of Silven Crossroads
Silven Trumpeter 02 - September 2003 Editionhttp://www.silven.com
COVER STORY:
The Warrior’s Edge by David Paul page 6
Review of NWN:SoU
Planning on getting SoU? Here’s what we thought.page 13
Gaming Tips by Scott Fitz
Stumped with power gamers? Scott has some ideas.page 4
From the Editor
What exactly is it about a role-playing game that attracts us? Whatis it about an RPG that instinctively grabs us, holds us, shakes us upa bit, and simply won’t let go? While there are a number of factors,ultimately, the answer resides in the heart of every gamer.For CRPGs, there is the visual stimulus, but much more importantly isthe game itself—how it plays, the character customization, the freedomand the plot. For PnP RPGs it is the interaction you can have withothers and the almost limitless possibilities at your ngertips.Immersion in any RPG game is of all importance—the RPG experienceshould truly be one that, at least for a little while, makes you feelyou are in a different time, in a different place, or exist as a differentindividual. For some, it is an escape from harsh reality, for others achance to explore a new world, and yet others, a chance to nd outabout your own perceptions and yourself.For any type of RPG, there is always a connection. A connection withyour character(s), a connection with the overlying plot, or with a PnPor multi-player CRPG game, a connection with your fellow players.It is this connection that keeps us coming back for more. It is thisconnection that drives us to want bigger and better things with eachnew edition or release. It is this drive that makes us RPG gamers.With our newest edition of the Trumpeter, here is to more fuel for yourre.Best Regards,Dana Driscoll
Dn Drsc
Editor In Chief Silven Crossroads E-zine
Sound off!
Got an urge to send a note to oureditor? Would you like to volun-teer as a writer?Write to Dana atadriayna@yahoo.com
The Contents Page
Features
Gaming Tips................................4
by Scott Fitz
Cover Story: The Warrior’s Edge.....6
by David Paul
Exclusive Interview: Skip Williams..10
by Bradford Ferguson
Do you SoU?................................13
by Kosala Ubayasekara
Gambling and Games of Chance......32
by Chris Perkett
Monthly Columns
Chatting with Gary Gygax..............20
by Kosala Ubayasekara & Gary Gygax
Polyglot.......................................23
by Dana Driscoll
Antipodean Adventures..................26
by Shane Cubis
Fiction
Unknown Soldier...........................14
by Edward Kopp
Star’s Night - Part 1......................29
by Aaron Todd
Maps and Gaming Aids
The Cartographer’s Corner ............36
This month we bring you two generic highquality printable maps
Humor
The Silven Giggle .........................20
A Barbarian with an identity crisis
Publishers Details and Legal
Legal notice and contact info..........20
image by Florin Badita
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Silven Trumpeter, Issue 2, September 2003. More chatting with Gary Gygax. Articles by Dana Driscoll, Scott Fitz, David Paul, Chris Perkett, Shane Cubis and Kosala Ubayasekara. Interview with Skip Williams.
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