I was first introduced to the concept of fantasy while at primary school in the form of the Fighting Fantasy Book: Caverns of the Snow Witch. Ever since then I have been hooked. I have known Jamie for a very long, long time now and we have shared many great adventures over the years in many forms of role-playing.

From the obligatory Dungeons and Dragons in it’s numerous form to the barren wastelands of Gamma World and the far reaches of a galaxy far, far, away (ahem) and in the dark smoky corners of a saloon we have enjoyed some amazing adventures with a small group of friends over the decades.

 

I came on-board with Jamie several years ago now and together we have helped each other along the way towards our goal of realising a dream that we have had for many years now. An RPG of our own. One that people will hopefully love to play as much as we have enjoyed playing other peoples creations over the years. Hopefully this year we can realise this dream.

 

As a big fan of fantasy fiction, from Tolkien to Gemmell , Brooks to Feist. Jamie has also helped and encouraged me (with his foot) to get my passion of fictional writing on the road. I spent far too many years wallowing in self-doubt and without my old friend, I would probably still be there.

 

So far to date, I have had four short stories published by Chris Loizou over at Cursed Empire. With several more in the wings I am currently hoping to start a continuing story thread in the dark and brutal world of Thargos. I also have four stories waiting in the wings for Codename: Day of Reckoning and another in Vengeance (our first Epic Adventure Game Book) co-written with Jamie, which is also set in Thargos.

 

I live in West Berkshire with my Fiancée Tina and her son Daniel. I enjoy movies, sports, reading, gaming (XBL Tag: Ranger Ant) oh, and of course writing. I am currently in the process of downloading Lord of the Rings: Online, but with my pitiful broadband connection I think the Hobbit film will be out by the time it has finished…

 

I started role playing back in 1980. My younger brother and I would spend hours playing Tunnels and Trolls (if I could find enough d6). Back in 2002 I wrote, laid out and did the down loads for 8 d20 Fighting Fantasy coversions for Myriador Ltd. It was at Myriador that I worked with one of my all-time heroes and favorite fantasy artists Martin Mckenna. When Myriador went pear-shaped I started up my own graphic design and type setting company called Jaytype.com I specialised in the design and layout of books in the RPG industry. Over 3 years I designed and typeset over 80 books for the likes of Goodman Games, Hogshead Publishing, Cursed Empire and Steampower Publishing. I am now working full time as a graphic designer for a motorsports graphic company.

 

I have been friends with Ant for over 30 years. Many-a-night we would play D&D, Spellfire, The Megadrive (he was always better at PGA and Streets of Rage II) and just about every other game you can think of. Now we game online using the Xbox 360. You can catch us most weekends online (my gamertag is jaytype) if you ever wanna chat.

 

Codename: Day of Reckoning was an idea I had about 7 years ago. I had quite a few notes and ideas when I asked Ant to help out 5 years ago. Now the book is in full swing and on course for a November 08 release at IndieCon 08

 

Shane is a 27 year old Australian game designer. He has been interested in all aspects of the gaming hobby since he was 10 years old, when a friend introduced him to fantasy gamebooks such as Fighting Fantasy. Since then, he has never looked back.

 

Shane has been involved in projects such as the d20 conversions of the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks as well as numerous articles posted in online magazines. He also hosted a successful community website (Emerald Night) for three years. The recently published QUERP: Quick Easy Roleplaying is his first solo-published effort, but it won't be his last!