Welcome to the September 1999 issue of
The Guild Companion

Table of Contents

• Words from the Wise (Guys) - Randy Campbell
  The Business Manager uses his guest editorial to talk about what ICE's Chapter 11 announcement means for The Guild Companion and gives his forthright opinion on Rolemaster combat
• ICE reveals Chapter 11 bankruptcy move
  Official ICE announcement - 27th August 1999
• The Dragon of Broken Tooth - Adam Fassanella
  A tale of adventure wherein the canny dragon-hunter Halthazar learns a painful lesson: when it comes to hunting dragons, it is wise to beware of dangers other than the flying kind, especially the 2-legged variety. (Fiction)
• Quenta Roqueni - Prologue - Vincent Roiron, Trevor Sanders, and Lowell R. Matthews
  Accompanied by dire prophesy and a loyal squire, a young Dunedain noble is bound by duty and honor to travel to the far reaches of Arthedain. This tale of Middle Earth tells of his many adventures along the way. (Fiction)
• The Scholar's Bookshelf : Wounds and Everyday Life - Laura Trauth
  Laura reviews a pair of books which will bring new depth and realism to your understanding of Rolemaster criticals, as well as a sourcebook on everyday life in the Renaissance which will bring less gory realism to your games.
• Review: HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC III - Lowell R Matthews
  Lowell reviews this recent released strategy computer game and offers his opinion on its value for money. (Review)
• Review: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION RPG - Christian Plante
  This game won the Origins Award for Best Role-Playing Game. Will you boldly go where no gamer has gone before? (Review)
• Review: 101 LIFEFORMS and 101 PLOTS - Nicholas HM Caldwell
  A double-shot review of two handy supplements that every science-fiction gamemaster should own. (Review)
• A New Storm in Space: The Q'raj Void Protectorate - Sheldon Greaves
  A sneak preview of the contents of the new Silent Death sourcebook by its author. (Preview)
• Using the Sideboard in MECCG - Nigel Buckle
  Tips and tricks for improving your MECCG decks with expert use of the sideboard (MECCG)
• Peoples of Middle-earth - Men of Arthedain - Joe Mandala
  An entry from the continuing work on Races & Cultures: Middle-Earth, courtesy of the author. We present three training packages specific to the free peoples of Arthedain this issue. (Middle-Earth : RMSS/RMFRP)
• Interface 5: The Criminologist - Michael A Bott
  In the Dark Future of RMSS, there will always be a need for the master criminal on both sides of the law! (RMSS)
• A Cut Above Crystal Catalysts - Rich Kirkland and Scott Moore
  A deeper look at crystal catalysts by the authors of Essence Companion(RMSS/RMFRP)
• Learning New Spell Lists - Lael Buchanan
  Optional rules to assist the gamemaster in restricting access to spell lists for extra realism by requiring teachers. (RMSS/RMFRP)