Good evening, all.
I want to cover a few things tonight, in no particular order.
First, if you don’t already get updates to RPGDigest, do it now. You can get updates via feed or via Email, and I’ll never share your addy with anyone, or send you anything except these blog updates. Pinky swear.
Next, I want to note a slight shift in this blog. To this point, I’ve focused on Dungeons & Dragons. Now, D&D is my #1 RPG and always will be, but as part of the move to a new name, I felt like it was time to expand the brand a bit. This allows me to blog about other RPGs, for example. It also gives me opportunity to feature articles from some folks who might play other RPGs or who play older versions of D&D.
I might even talk about a play by post World of Darkness game, from time to time.
Hence the “RPG” portion of the new name.
Not to worry; there will still be plenty of good ol’ D&D. I promise. After all, it’s the game that’s been kicking so much ass for so long.
I want to thank everyone who put in an entry for the contest, too. You all made it hard, damn hard, to decide.
In the end, I narrowed it down to four:
- RPGDigest (the winner, obviously, contributed by InShaneee)
- DnD4Ever (contributed by Ericc)
- RPGRenaissance (contributed by James of Capturing Fantasy)
- and RPG-Journey (contributed by… no one. It was a last minute entry by me, to try to keep things branded similarly to my writing blog – Writing Journey).
DND4Ever was cool – it even had 4E in it. However, I wanted to keep my options open just in case 4E were to flop.
I didn’t feel like RPG-Journey would be fair to everyone who worked so hard to come up with ideas. Plus, I couldn’t really pin down the value of sharing a brand with my writing blog (though I’m sure there is one).
I like the sound of RPGRenaissance, but it’s damned hard to spell. I just figured it out last week. It wouldn’t have done well for me to not known how to spell my own blog, would it?
Here were some of my other favorites, in no particular order:
- angrygoblinhorde from Greywulf
- ParagonGamer from Nate-Ball
- TenRanksDM from Arceo
- RoleForInitiative from Patriarch917
- NoHorsesinDND, Boccobsblessedblog, and mordysfaithfulwatchblog from Nevyn
- dispelignorance from Graham
- how-i-role from Geek’s Dream Girl
- RPGDungeonDragonDnD from Sage
- blogofscrying from Noctambulist
- fromthedragonsmouth from Kameron
- LettersFromHommlet from Thomas D
- DnDlicious from Shekaka67
- tavernpostings, attackingthedarkness, and undergroundadventuringsitesandflyingreptilianbeasts.com from Colin
So, there you have it. Again, many thanks to all that participated.
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Bob,
I like the new name and layout. Although, punster that I am, I especially liked Geek Girl’s how-i-role too! Even thatshowirole would have been cool. Anyway, I digress, RPGDigest is short, sweet and concise, and clearly fits your long-term vision for the site. Good choice.
By the way, if you want some sort of graphic or logo for your header, I’d be happy to help you out (free). Trying to build my marketing portfolio in a few ways and that’s one of ‘em. Lemme know!
Cheers,
Daniel Smith
Smithereens: Productivity, Persuasion and the Art of the Written Word.
Just to clarify, I’m not implying you need a graphic header or logo – looks fine as is. Just offering in case you’re interested.
Daniel
I won’t imply you need a graphic header or logo either. I’ll flat-out say it. I mean, don’t you think the current design is awfully…corporate? Great new name! Time for a great design!
Don’t worry, boys. I’ve got something in the works for a header. This design is a stopgap. I’m hoping to resolve it within a week or so.
I’ve had a sneak peak – it’ll be amazing, I promise.
And @Dan’l – If you want to take a crack at a logo for Writing Journey – go for it. Can’t promise I’ll use it, but I’m open