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About Jim

Sergeant Jim Beverly is a Pharmacy Specialist in the U.S. Army, and, for much longer, an avid gamer. A purple heart recipient and veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, Jim is always looking for ways to connect with his inner gamer, despite his obligations to his country. He strongly believes that the medium of gaming can be used to help servicemembers cope with adversity, post-war trauma, and strengthen relationships. His philosophy on life, the military, and being a nerd is shared in his column "Switching Weapons."

Switching Weapons – The Other Side of the Loading Screen

Posted by Jim on February 6, 2012

Jim returns! An open letter to the gaming industry on risk-taking. Read More »

Switching Weapons – Rolling a New Character

Posted by Jim on August 5, 2011

Starting anew in a different class on the tabletop and on the battlefield. Read More »

Switching Weapons – Inventory Management

Posted by Jim on July 30, 2011

Feeling overencumbered? Manage your mental inventory! Read More »

Switching Weapons – Finding Your Zama Gamerz and The Origins Game Fair

Posted by Jim on July 6, 2011

In a fortuitous turn of events, no sooner was I given the privilege of launching this series, than I experience an event completely and utterly worth writing about! Over the past two weeks, I spent a long-overdue vacation in my hometown of Akron, Ohio. While it was great to see family and friends again after what was almost two years … Read More »

Switching Weapons – Maiden Voyage

Posted by Jim on June 23, 2011

NEW ARTICLE SERIES! Meet Sergeant Jim Beverly of the U.S. Army. Purple heart recipient, war vet, NERD. Read More »