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About Samuel Van Der WallMy name is Samuel Van Der Wall. I’m an avid roleplayer who has been gaming since I was a kid. I started with games like Battletech, Shadowrun (1st Edition), Star Wars (d6), and of course, Dungeons & Dragons. I even played a little Magic: The Gathering right when it came out. Over the years I’ve played a lot of different games with quite a few different players and gamemasters. I’ve seen a lot of the more popular roleplaying games evolve over time, and I always seem to have strong opinions about it. That is where the idea for this blog was born. Oh, and don’t think I’m arrogant or conceited with the website title, RoleplayingPro. I just liked the name…

Latest Posts by Samuel Van Der Wall

  • Dark Sun Campaign Guide – D&D Roleplaying Game...
    Written by Samuel Van Der Wall 10 Comments
    Last Updated:: August 18, 2009
    The next 4e campaign setting was officially announced at Gen Con Indy. The Dark Sun Campaign Guide is due out in 2010. I think this is an awesome choice as it deviates away from the more traditional fantasy settings for Dungeons & Dragons, like Forgotten Realms. Considering the host of other cam...
  • Game Fuel Contest – Win Free Stuff!
    Written by Samuel Van Der Wall 11 Comments
    Last Updated:: August 12, 2009
    Mountain Dew has introduced Game Fuel, two limited-time-only flavors inspired by the MMORPG, World of Warcraft. Although Roleplaying Pro primarily discusses pen and paper roleplaying games, I’ve known a gamer or two that likes to drink soda… okay, maybe more than two. I also know a few rolepl...
  • Earthdawn RPG – Third Edition
    Written by Samuel Van Der Wall 7 Comments
    Last Updated:: August 4, 2009
    The Earthdawn RPG is a fantasy roleplaying game that was originally produced by FASA in 1993. Living Room Games produced the second edition line in 1999. Currently, RedBrick Limited has the game license and just released the third edition of the Earthdawn RPG. HISTORY For anyone that isn’t fami...
  • Want Some Link Exchanges?
    Written by Samuel Van Der Wall 1 Comment
    Last Updated:: August 3, 2009
    I’m looking to do more one-for-one link exchanges with other roleplaying, miniatures, and gaming blogs. If you have an active blog whose primary focus is one of the subjects I listed, and would like to do a link exchange with Roleplaying Pro, send me an e-mail at (samvdw@yahoo.com). Or you can c...
  • Hack Your Miniatures
    Written by Samuel Van Der Wall 5 Comments
    Last Updated:: July 22, 2009
    I’ve received several e-mails and comments asking about some of our miniature pictures. For the most part, they usually ask about the ‘numbers’ that are pictured on some of our miniatures. I figured I’d provide a closer look, an explanation of what it is for, and how our group uses this f...
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