Justin Alexander (born 1979[1]) is an American role-playing game reviewer, critic, and designer who blogs and streams under the name The Alexandrian. He is known as the author of the book So You Want to Be a Game Master, for blogging about the Three Clue Rule,[2] and as a long time proponent of hex-crawl style adventures.[3] He is the RPG Producer of Atlas Games, overseeing RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day.
Biography
editJustin grew up in Rochester Minnesota, raised by nationally bestselling novelist Gail Lynn "Margaret" Frazer. [4]
His first RPG writing job was for Heavy Gear, in 1998.[5]
In 2015, he was hired as the Product Manager for Modiphius's Infinity RPG.[6]
Most recently, in 2018 he joined Atlas Games as their RPG Producer and Developer.[7]
Published works
editHis published works include more than 200 books, articles, and reviews including gaming supplements published by Modiphius Entertainment, Fantasy Flight Games, Dream Pod 9, Atlas Games, Troll Lord Games, and Dream Machine Productions. [8][9][10]
In November 2023, his book So You Want to Be a Game Master was released by Page Street Publishing and Macmillan,[11] becoming a USA Today Bestselling Book.[12]
Recognition
editJustin's website won a Silver Ennie Award in 2019.[13]
In 2024, The Alexandrian won a Golden ENNIE award for Best Online Content,[14] and Justin Alexander's book So You Want to Be a Game Master won another Golden ENNIE award for Best RPG Related Product.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ "Justin Alexander". www.legrog.org. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "The Three Clue Rule and Meaning | RPGG". BoardGameGeek. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ bozzeak (2022-09-24). "Tips for hexcrawls?". r/DMAcademy. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Gail Lynn Frazer — Rochester". Rochester Post Bulletin. 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Justin Alexander". www.legrog.org. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Modiphius Calling Ep 1: Infinity RPG Designer's Rules Preview, retrieved 2023-05-18
- ^ Games, Atlas. "Justin Alexander Joins Atlas Games". Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Talking Roleplaying Games With Justin Alexander | Roleplay Rescue, 2022-05-21, retrieved 2023-05-18
- ^ "DriveThruRPG.com - The Largest RPG Download Store!". www.drivethrurpg.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "Justin Alexander | RPG Designer | RPGGeek". rpggeek.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Noble, Barnes &. "So You Want To Be A Game Master?: Everything You Need to Start Your Tabletop Adventure-for Systems Like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder|Paperback". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ "USA Today Bestselling Books", usatoday.com, retrieved 2023-11-29
- ^ "2019 Nominees and Winners – ENNIE Awards". Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ^ Bridgett Jeffries (Aug 2, 2024). ENNIES 2024 Live pt 2. YouTube (Stream). ENnie Awards. Event occurs at 19:40. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Bridgett Jeffries (Aug 2, 2024). ENNIES 2024 Live. YouTube (Stream). ENnie Awards. Event occurs at 1:05:27. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "2024 Winners & Nominees". ENNIE Awards. Retrieved 2024-10-09.