FAQ about me
Who I am (personal and professional info)
Why I started this site
How long I've been playing 40K
Writing material for others
Other 40K armies I've had
Other games I've enjoyed

Who I am (personal and professional info)
My name is Kenton Kilgore. I was born in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1966 but have been an American citizen all my life. I have lived in Chicago, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; and (since 1979) in the Baltimore-Washington DC area. I am married (since 1988) and have two kids. 

I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland, and a Master's Degree in English Literature from Washington College. I work for the federal government as a telecommunications specialist. In the past, I’ve been a technical writer/editor, a college instructor, and a banker. 

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Why I started this site
Back in 1990, my friend Patrick Eibel and I tried to start up a gaming fanzine called Vorpal, covering AD&D, 40K, Marvel Super Heroes, and Shadowrun. Vorpal never got off the ground, but the urge to do some kind of gaming publication never left me.

Fast forward to 1998, when I first got on the Internet and immediately began searching for 40K sites. I found lots of them, but most were little more than display cases for people’s armies. While this can be interesting, I did not find it terribly useful. 

I set out to make a visitor-centered site where I could pass along what I’ve discovered about 40K, hoping that others can learn from my mistakes and find new ways of looking at, thinking about, and playing the game.

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How long I’ve been playing 40K
I started playing in 1987, when the original version of the game (“Rogue Trader”) came to the United States. Inspired by the movie Aliens, I chose Space Marines as my first army. I was an occasional player during the “Rogue Trader” era. When 2nd Edition came along, in 1994, I became an enthusiastic player and remain so to this day.

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Writing material for others
Every once in awhile, someone will e-mail me, asking if I can help write up a background story or create a character for their army. Though I’m honored that some people think that highly of my writing skills, I’m afraid I’m just too busy. I usually refer people to The Millenium Gate forum or The Bolter & Chainsword for help and suggestions. The regulars there are friendly, creative, and will be glad to help.

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Other 40K armies I’ve had
In addition to my Fighting Tigers, I’ve owned a few others.

Back in the bad old days of “Rogue Trader,” back before GW started coming out with army lists, I built an Eldar/Squat/renegade Space Marine/renegade Imperial Guard “pirate army.” These were the original Ozone Scorpions. After a few years, I sold them to a friend, who then gave them away. 

During 2nd Edition, I started a “shooty” Bad Moonz Ork army (led by Nazdreg), but lost interest in it and gave it away. I also had a lot of Allies for my Fighting Tigers.

Currently, I have a Dark Eldar army, the Kabal of the Ozone Scorpions. I also have a Necron army, Yblis' Marauders, and am in the process of building a Tyranid army using Lizardmen figures.

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Other games I’ve enjoyed
I got involved with role-playing games in 1982, with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (First Edition, of course!). I soon became a Dungeon Master and ran campaigns until 1998, when the dreaded Real Life Syndrome overcame me. I heartily resisted the evils of 2nd Edition AD&D and have slowly gotten back into 3rd Edition.

In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s I also run a Marvel Super Heroes campaign (based on the X-Men) and played some Shadowrun, too. I haven’t played either of those games for at least 12 years, though.

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© Copyright Kenton Kilgore, November 2004
 

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