RPG Geek 
Welcome to the RPG Geek! The RPG Geek is the sibling of the pioneering Board Game Geek (BGG). Here, we specialize in role-playing game content. For almost a decade now, the boardgaming world has had one prominent site for all things boardgame related: BoardGameGeek. The site was founded in 2000 and began a slow and steady climb to become one of the most legendary boardgame related sites in the history of the 'net. Now, in 2009, the RPG Geek has launched to stand beside the venerable BoardGameGeek. Both of these sites are joined by Video Game Geek with the possibility of continued expansion in the future to cover other geeky hobby areas. Each offshoot from BGG is intended to be hidden enough from the other hobby domains as to be virtually invisible if you only care to delve into a particular hobby. But for those of us who like to cross over our geekiness into other realms - this will be a nice one-stop place to get our fix! Because the developers have worked hard to create commonality and shared code between the various hobby domains, it means that improvements to one site will often be reflected across the other hobby domains. In layman's terms: the site will get better and better for all of us!
We hope that you find the RPG Geek to be a welcome place to discuss the amazing world of Role-Playing Games.
The Guiding Principles
The RPG Geek was created with and continues to be guided with these three principles in mind. These are our guiding ideals:
- Do things right.
- Do the right things.
- To each, their own.
The first principle means that we try not to take shortcuts. We built a data model that would handle the complexities of role-playing games, various editions, crossover products, name changes and multiple printings. We have worked hard to produce a model that works and rewards useful content but it means that people entering data and the moderators must understand the Guide to Data Entry and be diligent about the rules to ensure the data is both accurate and consistent.
The second principle means that we are trying to do right by those who hold the copyright on their products. We are being strict on what we allow in terms of images and our rules are designed to protect the intellectual property of the creators and publishers who have worked to bring us these great products. Do not tread on the rights of the creator or publisher.
The third principle means that you are entitled to your own point of view. You can love one game and dislike another. Praise one publisher and condemn another. But you may not do so at the expense of another user. Respect the opinions of others - do not belittle anyone for their choice of game or views. In short, do not step on your fellow RPG geeks.
These guiding principles do not represent (but are not in conflict with) specific goals or principles from BoardGameGeek, LLC (i.e. Aldie and Derk).
You can also take a look at our current list of RPGG 2010 Goals
The Map of RPG Geek
If this is your first time here, you should know that we have a number of helpful webpages setup to make this experience smoother for you. If you're a long-time BGG Veteran, welcome to the new world!
Here are some key pages you should know about:
- User Guide – Start here to learn how to use the RPG Geek and its core features.
- Guide to Data Entry – If you're going to enter data into the 'Geek database, read this first!
- RPG Glossary – All of the strange and wonderful terms we use on a daily basis.
- RPGG FAQ – Some command and less than common questions answered.
- RPG Admins – A list of folks that can help you get through your 'Geek experience.
The Geek Kanji
Many people wonder about these strange symbols that show repeatedly in people's avatars, badges and are scattered around the site. These symbols are Chinese characters – also known in the West as kanji, from the Japanese name for them. The main kanji that was used to represent Geekdō (the umbrella parent site for all things 'Geek that has recently gone into decline) is the Chinese character for "dō" meaning "the way." The Geekdō concept was, quite simply, The Way of the Geek. While the term Geekdō is now more a concept for the founders and behind the scenes development work, the kanji is still rather cool:
RPG Geek Destiny
The RPG Geek borrows from another kanji in homage to the Geekdō kanji. The "Fate/Destiny" kanji is shown below:
The RPG Geek Avatars and Microbadges use the second character. It's not easy to fit these two Chinese characters into a 16×16 microbadge (the upper one means "carry" and the lower one means "life"). The RPG Geek Destiny microbadge represents the destiny of RPG Geek to reach its full potential and be a living, thriving community of roleplaying enthusiasts. Show your Geek avatars and microbadges proudly!
Uberbadges
An Uberbadge is a short graphical banner that you can attach to your user block (it shows above your avatar and below your username). For extra coolness we have a handful of new Uberbadges to show support for the RPG Geek:
These images can be used for your uberbadge but you have to purchase an uberbadge first (50gg which can be bought when you're looking at your account profile).
Avatars
And for some extra, extra coolness we've got a new line of Avatars to show support for the RPG Geek and Geekdō:
Enjoy your time on the 'Geek!
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