The VIP of Gaming   No.04     Jul/Aug 1986   64p
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INSERT
   - Mind Duel counters and map

ARTICLES

"But Seriously, Folks...", editorial              - P.Flahive

The Olympus Enquirer
   - News and gossip

----- Fantasy Gamer section ------------------------------------------
Chill (Pacesetter)                                - L.Cohen
The Compleat Alchemist (Bard)                     - D.Parizek
The Star Snatchers (TSR)                          - B.Kindel
Vikings (AH/Runequest)                            - G.Akin
T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil                 - J.Albanese
Slayer-of-Dragons                                 - M.DeWolfe
   - New NPC for Runequest
Pit Trap                                          - G.Akin
   - Runequest scenario
New Spells for Runequest
Counter-Terrorist Operations                      - G.Porter

----- Skirmish Line: Miniatures section ------------------------------
1/1200th Sailing Ships by GHQ                     - R.Trimble
Johnny Reb & Bill Yank                            - R.Trimble
15mm Renaissance Wargaming figures                - R.Trimble

----- Under Cover: Book Review section -------------------------------
"The Falaise Pocket" by W.Breuer                  - G.Smith
"The Dungeon Master" by W.Dear                    - R.Collins
Gameware: counter trays                           - G.Smith
Correct Counter Contest                           - G.Smith

----- Space Gamer section --------------------------------------------
Experimental Devices for Paranoia                 - W.Barton
Review of Acute Paranoia and Send in the Clones   - P.Rice, M.Caparula
Starship Personality Generator                    - G.Porter
New Equipment for Traveller                       - S.Hendrick
New Cards for Illuminati                          - M.Cunningham, K.Ross
Game: Mind Duel                                   - L.Smith
   - Psionic combat for two players

----- Battleplan: Board Wargaming section ----------------------------
Warlords (Panther)                                - A.Emrich, G.Smith
Dr.Ruth's Game of Good Sex (VG)                   - C.Cummins
Dragoon vs Hussar (Balboa)                        - P.Flynn
Bitter End (HJ)                                   - P.Moore
   - Review and Amendments
Rommel's War (QtrDk)                              - P.Kraemer
High Risk (IntG)                                  - G.Smith, A.Emrich
Operation Thunderclap                             - P.Moore
   - Operational Analysis
Custer's Luck (Wgmr-45)                           - WA.Salieri

----- The Computer Gamer section -------------------------------------
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar                    - E.Guy
Bard's Tale                                       - S.Fuelleman
Gemstone Warrior                                  - R.Robberson
Adventure Construction Set                        - R.Robberson
Rings of Zilfin (SSI)                             - T.Dworscak

----- Firt Class Gaming (PBM) section --------------------------------
What the Hell is PBM, editorial                   - N.Bond
Illuminati by Mail                                - S.Jackson
Earthwars, a complete PBM game         
The Trouble with Tribals                          - S.Jackson

Observation Point: Guest Editorial                - M.Bates

Interview: VIP Talks with Rick Loomis 

The Counter Mix (humor)
   - Staffing the phones LA Origins'86            - A.Emrich