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About Bill Owen

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:.Born 1954 in Decatur IL USA and avid wargamer since 1965... including Boardgames, Miniatures and from 1974-1979 D&D.
:. Founding partner of Judge Guild fantasy play aid publisher 1976- 1978. Travel agent 1972-present. Lives in San Ignacio, Belize operating Tour Group LLC,
:. Published a 36 page history of Judges Guild in November 2008 (tan/brown scroll cover at lower right) then expanded it to 80 pages in November 2011 (brown/orange/ yellow castle cover, upper right).
:. Also published a autobiography of one of his tour leader's first 30 years (now age 97) that included his WWII campaigns with Patton et al... From Tot To Trooper, by Rupert Macpherson.
:. Started Game Design in 1978 and continues to design various play aids and maps.

 

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Game Design: Judges Guild history (2 versions)
From Tot To Trooper More Detail
From Tot To Trooper By Rupert G Macpherson
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1st book of 3 covers Rupert's first 30 years from 1914 to 1945. Childhood, falling in love, national guard service & World War II gives a feel for life in the first half of the 20th century. Has... More > 39 photos & 1 map. Rupert's amazing recall and attention to detail will give you an idea of how life was lived in years from World War I & II. Social, military & personal history come alive in this remarkable memoir. Books 2 & 3 will cover Rupert's work & retirement years. At age 91, he's a wonder!< Less
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, A Cautionary Tale More Detail
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, A Cautionary Tale By Bill Owen
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Published by Game Design, in the same Decatur IL building Judges Guild started at in 1976! Detailing Judges Guild & his time with Bob Bledsaw, a History by Judges Guild co-founder, Bill... More > Owen. Main items -- Background of Bill Owen as an early wargamer in the 1960's and early 1970's -- Meeting Bob Bledsaw, our D&D campaign days -- The false start with the forgotten roleplaying game system that was "out of this world" -- Personal pictures and scans of one-of-a-kind play aids -- Our wild ride on the Judges Guild tiger particularly my part from 1976-1978 -- Difficulties, goofs and cautions for other gamer/entrepreneurs -- My time with Bob after JG & our favorite games -- Bringing it up to date. Details: 36 pages, perfect-bound letter sized booklet, quality stock, 16,842 words, 34 black & white photos or scans, 86 full color or duotone photos or scans from 1965-2008 many never seen before publicly, some from Bob Bledaw Jr. and the JG archive.< Less
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Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, A Cautionary Tale By Bill Owen
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Published by Game Design, in the same Decatur IL building Judges Guild started at in 1976! Detailing Judges Guild & his time with Bob Bledsaw, a History by Judges Guild co-founder, Bill Owen.... More > Main items -- Background of Bill Owen as an early wargamer in the 1960's and early 1970's -- Meeting Bob Bledsaw, our D&D campaign days -- The false start with the forgotten roleplaying game system that was "out of this world" -- Personal pictures and scans of one-of-a-kind play aids -- Our wild ride on the Judges Guild tiger particularly my part from 1976-1978 -- Difficulties, goofs and cautions for other gamer/entrepreneurs -- My time with Bob after JG & our favorite games -- Bringing it up to date. Details: 36 pages, 16,842 words, 34 black & white photos or scans, 86 full color or duotone photos or scans from 1965-2008 many never seen before publicly, some from Bob Bledaw Jr. and the JG archive. First hardback edition July 2009. 8.25x10.75".< Less
From Tot To Trooper More Detail
From Tot To Trooper By Rupert G Macpherson
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1st book of 3 covers Rupert's first 30 years from 1914 to 1945. Childhood, falling in love, national guard service & World War II gives a feel for life in the first half of the 20th century. Has... More > 39 photos & 1 map. Rupert's amazing recall and attention to detail will give you an idea of how life was lived in years from World War I & II. Social, military & personal history come alive in this remarkable memoir. Books 2 & 3 will cover Rupert's work & retirement years. At age 91, he's a wonder!< Less
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, A Cautionary Tale More Detail
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, A Cautionary Tale By Bill Owen
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Published by Game Design, in the same Decatur IL building Judges Guild started at in 1976! Detailing Judges Guild & his time with Bob Bledsaw, a History by Judges Guild co-founder, Bill Owen.... More > Main items -- Background of Bill Owen as an early wargamer in the 1960's and early 1970's -- Meeting Bob Bledsaw, our D&D campaign days -- The false start with the forgotten roleplaying game system that was "out of this world" -- Personal pictures and scans of one-of-a-kind play aids -- Our wild ride on the Judges Guild tiger particularly my part from 1976-1978 -- Difficulties, goofs and cautions for other gamer/entrepreneurs -- My time with Bob after JG & our favorite games -- Bringing it up to date. Details: 36 pages, 16,842 words, 34 black & white photos or scans, 86 full color or duotone photos or scans from 1965-2008 many never seen before publicly, some from Bob Bledaw Jr. and the JG archive.< Less
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, 2nd expanded edition (80 pages) More Detail
Judges Guild's Bob & Bill, 2nd expanded edition (80 pages) By Bill Owen
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Updated & expanded edition detailing Judges Guild & time with Bob Bledsaw, a History by Judges Guild co-founder, Bill Owen. Subjects--Background of Bill Owen as an early wargamer in the 60's... More > & 70's--Meeting Bob Bledsaw, our D&D campaign days--false start with the forgotten roleplaying game system that was out of this world--Personal pictures and scans of one-of-a-kind play aids--wild ride on the JG tiger particularly from 76-78--goofs & cautions for other gamer/entrepreneurs--with Bob after JG & favorite games--updating with more text, photos and multi-page full-scale maps of the original color Tegel Manor drawn by Bob in ‘75 & the oldest remaining blueprint draft of City State from ‘76 when it was first called No-Name City, Middle Earth. Details: 80 pages, 25,816 words, 315 black & white/color/duotone photos/scans from 1965-2011 many never seen before publicly, some from Bob Bledaw Jr & JG archive. Most images from the letter sized edition are enlarged. 1st oversize hardback edition Nov. 2011 12.75x10.75".< Less