To WhiteBox Gamers-

I have always had a good relationship with both Matt and Marv. I've spoken to both of them on the phone over the last year and also through many emails. I have been in contact with both of them via email over the last two days as well.

As this situation has exploded, it has become clear to me that while Matt and Marv are very angry with each other, two other parties have the most to lose: WB gamers and myself.

I really appreciate all the phone calls, PM's and emails from publishers, gamers and friends wishing me well. Thank you so much!

I had to work for over a year to get the privilege to publish WhiteBox (BHP wasn't professional enough back then). I had to make a deal with the fine (fantastic!) fellows at Black Blade Publishing back when they had the license to publish all of Swords & Wizardry. I had to find a new box maker when my first one could not fulfill their contract. And lately, I have had to deal with a suspicious local post office. No one has fought harder for WhiteBox than me and I am not ready to give up on her!

Being a reconciler by nature, I have privately offered a resolution that would keep Whitebox alive, be beneficial to Matt, Marv and WB gamers - but come as sacrifice to me. I hope they take some time to think about and accept my offer.

(Unpublished Cover Art by Mark Allen)