If you are a gamer, then support the industry by getting involved with local and national gaming organizations and conventions.

Organizations

F.O.R.G.E. (Fellowship of Role-Gaming Enthusiasts), Memphis, TN -- I am currently the Hammer (President) of  this group of gamers in Memphis, TN. If you are interested in role-gaming and are in the Memphis Area we invite you to one of our meetings or to at least to visit our groups site on the net. FORGE is the local affiliate group to the RPGA.
Also, be sure to visit our YahooGroups Site.

RPGA (Role-Players Gaming Association), world-wide -- Affilitated with Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons (both trademarks of Hasbro Toys), the RPGA sponsors tournaments and “Living” games. They also publish information on the world of d20 gaming.

Conventions

Winter Fantasy, Fort Wayne, IN, January 24-27, 2002 -- Affilitated with Wizards of the Coast. RPGA’s ultimate role-playing weekend.

Mid-South Con, Memphis, TN, March 22-24, 2002 -- Held every March in Memphis, this years gaming should be bigger and better than ever. Special Gaming Guest of Honor: Steve Jackson

GenCon, Milwaukee, WI, August 8-11, 2002 -- Affilitated with Wizards of the Coast, GenCon is the largest gaming convention in the United States. 2002 will be the convention’s last year in Milwaukee. After that the con will be moving to Indianapolis, Indiana. If you are a gamer and can make it, this is the con for you.