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Gamer Fantastic
Edited by: Martin H. Greenberg & Kerrie Hughes Daw Fantasy, $7.99; 312 pp. |
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| This volume contains a forward by Margaret Weis. I love gaming (obviously I have a reason to write the gaming column) and I love the fact that this was edited by someone who loves gaming too. The thirteen stories, memorial to Gary Gygax, introduction and forward combine to make this one of the best collections of short stories I’ve read this year. “The War on Two Fronts” shows the dangers and necessity of losing oneself in video games. “The Gods of Every Other Wednesday Night” shows what happens to your characters when you aren’t playing. “Griefer Madness” gives insight into the ultimate LARP. Weis’ introduction gives incredible insight into how she started in the business. And Ed Greenwood’s homage to Gary Gygax was wonderfully heartfelt and poignant. Highly recommended. ~ Bob LaPierre |
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