A Trio of Interviews – Gen Con 2009
by Chris Hussey
Here’s a trio of interviews that we were able to nab. First up is Tim Kusk, the very first employee hired by TSR back in the day. Chad & I literally walked into this interview. Looking to take a short break, we went into the lounge on our floor, and stumbled on to this large game getting ready. We quickly learned Tim was not only running it, but using the original books. So very cool. So we started rolling. Apologies on the angle and lighting issues in this video. We didn’t want to interfere too much in their game.
Next up are Rob Boyle and David Cross from Catalyst Game Labs, talking about their new RPG, ‘Eclipse Phase.’ It’s sort of a sci-fi-horror-transhuman-other stuff kind of game. Very interesting.
Finally, we talked with two of the guys behind the web series, GOLD. It’s a humorous take on the world of competitive gaming, and is really well done.
A final note on updates. Been having some issues embedding video, so Dan has been handling that, which is making things slow. Dan isn’t slow, but the coordination between the two of us is slowing things up. I hope to get another update tonight, and maybe sneak in a photo-only update as well. Stick with us and point your other gaming friends here!
#1) Jimminy – I always forget how much taller I am than James!
#2) Chris is taller than me! Holy cow, man, you must be like 6’6″
#3) I totally forgot to mention that you can watch all of the first season of GOLD at http://www.goldtheseries.com. You can also find the shirts we’re wearing in the GOLD Premium Apparrel store. I am bad at promoting – I was just so distracted by all the geeky goodness around me!
Thanks so much, FtB. You guys are amazing.
#1) I always forget how much shorter I am than David.
#2) Thanks for the interview. It was great to meet you guys.
Nicely done, guys! Your coverage skills are most impressive. :) I also have to agree — if you want to produce something, it REALLY helps if what you’re working on is something you’re passionate about.
I’m really excited to play Eclipse Phase. I was able to snag a book early on Friday.
Now I just need to get my friends to play with me. Or else, I’ll be playing with myself. And that is never any fun.
David & James:
It was good to meet both of you guys as well. Good interview and both you guys are well spoken. Hope you enjoyed the rest of the Con!
Thanks for the coverage guys, it was great doing the interview with y’all.
Brian, thanks for taking the time. Keep us updated on how well the game goes.
Love the “Do you not speak common?” shirt!
Kask.
Loved that you captured that. Thanks!