Jonric: Peter, what level of interest, knowledge and experience do you have when it comes to computer games in general, and online worlds in particular?

Peter S. Beagle: Think of me as starting, not from scratch, but from the sub-basement. Several friends of mine are gamers, so I know at least some of the basics of creating characters, choosing quests and skills, etc. Right now, that's the limit of my expertise. But I learn fast when I'm interested in a subject, and I took on this assignment with great eagerness and anticipation.