More than just war games

I play other games besides 40k.  I'm a big role playing fan.  In fact, role playing was my first hobby, and I still game today.  It goes without saying that I got into role playing games with D&D, the red box set, and then 1E.  I remember 2E launching, dealing with the black death series, and then welcoming 3E with open arms.  I was still happy with 4E.  However, times change, and I have to expand my horizons.  With the recent changes to 4E's character builder software, it occurred to me that while I love the 4E game, I had become too dependent on software to play my game.

So now it's time to expand.  There are a large number of role playing games I've wanted to play.  Other fantasy based games, Rogue Trader and the other 40k RPGs, maybe some wild west or steampunk style role playing game.

That all being said, this weekend, I get to enjoy a 4E game where the group will most likely bemoan the character builder changes and ponder what to do next.

Rogue Trader RPG

I gotta say it: YAY!!!!  I've been anxiously awaiting Fantasy Flight's Rogue Trader RPG for some time now.  I remember the release of the Collector's Edition and jumping on the chance to get it.  I dig this sorta stuff.  Not only is the CE limited, but it's tied to my personally: Rogue Trader Jason Michael; my first and middle name, if you're wondering.

The game itself is all sorts of fun.  I've been reading every entry they have, loving every single one.  Ship combat and constructions, character creation, everything.  Not only is the game down right awesome, but... well, it's on its way!

I also have a lot of work to do now, because I think a few fellow role players are eager to get in a game of Rogue Trader, and I'm expected to DM.  Which is only fair, considering one of those guys is the DM for the D&D game I'm in.  But that's alright, I could use some scifi-40k-genestealer-rogue-trader role playing action.