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~ William Ernest Henley ~ Destiny. By design or serendipitous, we are all drawn to it. It is the invisible, inevitable, inescapable force that drives and inspires us. However, the road to destiny isn’t always a smooth one to travel, paved with bumps, divots, and good intentions. But travel it we shall, whether as a willing passenger simply enjoying the ride, or white-knuckle clutching the steering wheel to dramatically alter its fated course. We like to think we have some influence on the future, to shape and mold it to our will through our actions (or in-action), but in the end destiny will have its way, like it or not. And, from issue #1, Game Trade Magazine was destined for greatness! (well, we like to humbly think so) Wouldn’t 200 monthly, consecutively published issues attest to that bold prediction. Certainly, we were confident then, over 16-years ago, that GTM would stand the test of time. And, of course, GTM evolved and adapted with the ever-changing times, the ebb and flow of trends throughout the years, the ambiguous, disputable forecasts, and the demands that both the gaming community and our ardent readers warranted. So, we’ve had a hand in encouraging the growth and stability of the game trade industry, blazed a trail for others to follow (with a little help and support from our ‘friends’), and, in a sense, influenced (or nudged) our destiny’s bearing. Thus, it’s quite conceivable to grab Fate by the horns, and shepherd it. That minor efforts can evoke and inspire massive change. For instance, the actions of one can alter the fate of many in a Galaxy Far, Far Away… in Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars: Destiny, that a lone chieftain can inspire his burgeoning clan to greatness in Mayfair Games’ award-winning Isle of Skye, and that a single man can defy impossible odds in Osprey's Escape From Colditz! A mere sound can have loud repercussions in Dire Wolf Digital's Clank!, rules are meant to be broken in Catalyst Game Labs' Shadowrun: Anarchy, the sky’s the limit in unlocking the secrets of the cosmos in IDW Game’ Starfall, and unleash the Storm King's Thunder to move mountains in WizKids' Icons of the Realms miniatures line! Nothing is beyond your scope and vision if you have the desire, motivation, and resolve to reach for it. Aim high! Game On!
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“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”
