It has been a rough few weeks, and I apologize for the column being late. I think maybe I have developed a slight case of Seasonal Affective Disorder brought on by a recent death in the family and the typical "blah" of winter time. Because of this I only managed to write one of the reviews. I kept intending to do the second one, just like I kept intending to post this column last week. However, I just could not get it finished.

Later this month Wizards of the Coast will be hosting their Dungeons and Dragons Experience in Washington, DC. We will be sending an editor to the event to get a hands on evaluation of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition and will be able to tell you more about what we think of the new version once that event has ended. Meanwhile enjoy our review this week of Bow and Blade an older title from Green Ronin.

Do not forget, we have launched some new games in the Roleplaying Forum. Of course we are always looking for new players and Game Masters who are interested in a little Play-By-Post. Swing by and start a game, or join one.

It is a short column, I know. I'll try to do better next time.

Again, if you have any suggestions, ideas, or other things you think might improve the column, just click on the e-mail link below and send me an e-mail. I am particularly interested in any ideas for format change you might have. I am thinking of doing some forum-based updates--I always seem to get news items the day after I post the column as well.

Martin "..." Drury