Wil Wheaton is in a Happy Place

This is how I go to my happy place.
Originally uploaded by WilWheaton

And no, I'm not reporting anything dire. He's presumably in perfect health. But if the last thing you've known about him was his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation (and occasional acting roles since then), you've been missing out. He has a healthy-sized blog, he wrote a book called "Just a Geek", and he speaks publicly at video game conventions to rousing applause.

But he's also a role-player. And apparently, his fandom is old school. Check out these photos he posted on Flickr of some of the original Dungeons and Dragons rule books. He is a true geek role-playing role model.

RPGnet d20: Review of Dark Sun

I wanted to post a quick link to this favorable Review of Dark Sun. Since I was always a die-hard fan of Athas, I found this to be pretty spot-on and a great introduction and refresher for gamers just getting into Dark Sun.

4th Edition D&D Core Rulebook Wallpapers

It's possible that nothing else can better set the mood for role-playing games excitement as good fantasy art. In a related fashion, role-playing can inspire the dabblers and professionals in fantasy art. The two passions go hand-in-hand.

Wizards of the Coast has some brand new fantasy art available free on their site, specifically formatted for desktop wallpaper.

With the release of the 4^th Edition of the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual, you also get glorious new art. We've chosen a few pieces to showcase here for you, and they've been formatted into handy-dandy desktop wallpaper sizes so that your computer doesn't feel left out of the 4th Edition fun. (Maybe you should send a link to the one depicting a noncombat encounter to remind your least cautious party member that blithely strolling through even an 'empty' dungeon isn't always a Good Idea.)

There are only nine so far, but it really gives a good idea of what artistic style can be found in the books. Check them out at 4th Edition D&D Core Rulebook Wallpapers.

Rum and Monkey: The Name Generator Generator

My Assassin Name is Azrael "Angel of Death" Collins

Find Out What's Your Noble Assassin Name? today! Created with Rum and Monkey's Name Generator Generator.

I see this generator being more useful for modern role-playing rather than fantasy role-playing. The characters don't have to be assassins, but the names are that cool.