Welcome to Briefing #5 of the GSA. In this show we talk about a NaGa DeMon and what d20Radio will do for you, dispense advice about what to do when all your game prep is for naught, cover one of our ongoing features on the Web Site, remind you of some updates to previous wonderful bits of goodness, let you in on some important announcements from Gamer Nation Studios and, finally, Dave gives us a review of Viva Java, a game all about coffee brewing. Drop us a line at 415-4-TheGSA or via email at [email protected].

Briefing #4 Contains the following information: Game to Travel or Travel to Game by Nick Watanabe A discussion about what to do with all those air miles while you are accruing them and make the most of your limited gaming time. http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/10/16/game-to-travel-or-travel-to-game/ An Interview with THE Robin D. Laws courtesy of GMC Chris talks to Robin D. Laws about his latest Kickstarter effort, "Hillfolk" http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robindlaws/hillfolk-dramasystem-roleplaying-by-robin-d-laws?ref=live Playing a Faction in RPGs by Zrissa A well thought out article about some alternate means of participating in RPG sessions with your fellow gamers that benefits both you and the GM. http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/10/13/playing-a-faction-in-rpgs/ GM Dave reviews D-Day Dice A Kickstarter game makes good and scores some points with GMs C. D. and Brev as well as Fulongamer. You can contact us at [email protected] or call us at 415-4THEGSA

Loads of Edge of the Empire Information, Donovan Morningfire brings a species menagerie, The Erickson's start a new series called the big world build off and much more!

Geek and Sundry Pairs up with Target http://tabletop.geekandsundry.com/geek-sundry-target/ Blood on the Game Dice from Snowgum Films http://vimeo.com/31199562 Standard Action http://watchstandardaction.com/ “Play by Post”, from Agent 47, Wayne Basta, http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/07/24/play-by-post/ “Adventure Seeds - Ripped from the Headlines” by Garret Crowe, Agent 86, http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/07/25/adventure-seeds-ripped-from-the-headlines/ Agent pi, Vladimir DeRosa brought us a briefing titled “So You Want to be a Wargamer?” http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/07/25/so-you-want-to-be-a-wargamer-2/ Agent 88, Nick Watanabe “Psychological Warfare (or How to End Up Sleeping on the Couch)” http://gsa.thegamernation.org/2012/07/28/psychological-warfare-or-how-to-end-up-sleeping-on-the-couch/

Introducing the first briefing for The GSA, or Gaming Security Agency. The GSA is dedicated to showcasing the talents of our writers and educating the gamer nation in all the tricks and tips they need for any manner of gaming that they may undertake. Our writers provide the content, we review some games, and respond to listener questions in what will be a very informative show about gaming and all that implies.