The Great Debate!

Are magic items a good thing for a role-playing game or are they just a nuisance? A college professor and an elf mull it over.Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestSolomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic University

Our panelists -- a superhero and a cyber hacker -- discuss the use of money in RPGs. But can they avoid selling out?Panelists:Captain Radiant of the Integrity ForceReflux (Live via the Neural Net)Shoutout & Promo:Shaun, Kristin & Randy - This Modern Death

Is it a good idea to have a necromancer player character? A bounty hunter and an undead wizard who happens to specialize in that very field have a lively discussion about it.Panelists:Baron Thandor Karn of the Dark BasinDr. Joseph "Doc" Anthrax

In some games the Game Master has absolute control, but in others players chime and add to the plot whenever they feel like it. A vampire and a cleric discuss the finer points of player narration -- hopefully without killing each other.Panelists:Lord Connor ShadowbaneFather Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. WilfordShoutout & Promo:The Encaffeinated One - The WEIRD Show

Is it a good idea to play something other than a human in an RPG? A monster-hunting priest and an elven wizard throw down over the issue of nonhuman player characters.Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestReverend Jedediah Black, DemonologistShoutout & Promo:Jennifer Hudock - Goblin Market

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Should poison be allowed on either side of a role-playing game? A pirate and a government agent wrestle with the issue.Panelists:Darin Payne, Captain of the IronbloodSpecial Agent Jack McCandless

Taste the adrenaline in the air as a samurai and a college professor do battle over the merits of combat in role-playing games. Who will survive?!Panelists:Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversityMasato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange BlossomsShoutout & Promo:Ryan Macklin - This Just In... From Gencon!

How many out of character considerations should be allowed to influence your role-playing, if any? And what kind? Two monster hunters duke it out over the issue.Panelists:Dr. Joseph "Doc" AnthraxReverend Jedediah Black, Demonologist

What's the best approach to the use of powers that set your PCs aside from everyone else? Two powerful beings clash haphazardly over the issue of special abilities in RPGs.Panelists:Lord Connor ShadowbaneCaptain Radiant of the Integrity Force