Archive for September 14, 2007

Adamant Releases Random Fantasy Adventure Generator

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Adamant Entertainment today announced the availability of their Random Fantasy Adventure Generator product, which provides Gamemasters with a series of tables with which they can generate d20 Fantasy campaign adventure seeds. The Random Fantasy Adventure Generator provides over a million possible adventure seeds. It’s priced at $2.00. For more information, click here.

New Wargamedownloads.com Releases 9/25/2007

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Our featured advertiser WargameDownloads.com has the following new products available:

1st Newbury
Fast and furious see-saw battle during the English Civil War
$3.00
Gliders from the Sky: the Fall of Eben Emael
Solitaire game on the fall of the Eben Emael fortress 1940
$5.00
Kung Fu U 2, Mini-Game #51
Game of martial arts combat and fun times
$5.00
Mighty Armies
Game of clashing hordes, hollow defeats and resounding victories
$4.95

Updated White Wolf Schedule 9/25/2007

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White Wolf’s Online Store has posted the following updated schedule of product releases:

 Upcoming Products  Expected Date 
  Books of Sorcery Vol.1: Wonders of the Lost Age (Reprint)  10/08/2007 
  Autumn Nightmares  10/10/2007 
  World of Darkness: Reliquary  10/10/2007 
  Mage: The Awakening (Reprint)  10/11/2007 
  Second Sight (Reprint)  10/11/2007 
  World of Darkness Rulebook (Reprint)  10/11/2007 
  World of Darkness: Armory (Reprint)  10/11/2007 
  ICC 2007 Registration for Camarilla Members  10/18/2007 
  Books of Sorcery IV—Roll of Glorious Divinity: Gods & Elementals  10/24/2007 
  Astral Realms  11/07/2007 
  Fall of the Camarilla  11/07/2007 
  Requiem for Rome  11/07/2007 
  Scion: God  11/07/2007 
  Exalted: Dreams of the First Age  12/05/2007 
  Murder City  12/05/2007 
  Winter Masques  12/05/2007 
  World of Darkness: Changing Breeds  12/05/2007 

e-Adventure Tile Organizer 2.0 Beta at RPG Objects

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From the RPG Objects web site comes the following announcement:

e-Adventure Tile Organizer 2.0 Beta
I’m pleased to announce a new version of the e-tile organizer. This new version supports nearly all of Skeleton Key’s e-adventure tile sets, including all the funky shaped sets.

You can test drive the new version using the following link (login first). http://www.rpgobjects.com/etile/tile_frame.php

Please report any bugs or problems via email or the forums: http://forums.rpghost.com/showthread.php?t=56266

After a week or so of beta testing, I’ll make the 2.0 version the default link when you launch the e-tile organizer.

This version was completely reworked from the ground up and has many improvements.

If you own one of the newly added tile sets, please email me a list to have them added to your account.

Recent Miniature Wargaming News Items

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Miniature Wargaming has posted several interesting articles recently, including:

A link to “Power Lunch” rules – a free game you can play with a random selection of business cards.
Link to a set of free fantasy counters on RPG Now.
A free set of paper models of cargo containers for miniatures gaming
A couple of paper models for small, medieval style houses with plastered walls
An article on how to get paint to stay on plastic figure

…and more… check them out!

Matrix Releases Latest Newsletter Issue

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Matrix Games has released its new edition of Behind the Lines, their official newsletter. Today’s announcement on their web site had the following to say:

A new edition of Behind the Lines, the official Matrix Games newsletter, has been released! Get the latest scoop on Matrix Games products, check out AARs and historical articles, and maybe even pick up a few behind-the-scenes tips and exclusive deals. The only way to see what’s in store for this month is to read on!

Check out the newsletter here.

Litko Price Drop and Industrial Tower Preview

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The Litko Aerosystem web site announced a price drop on the Space Corridor Set and Expansion set (by 50%). The Master set now retails for $49.99 and the Expansion Set for $24.99. Most of their accessory packs are dropping in price as well.

Litko also previewed its Industrial Tower System terrain product. The Industrial Tower System is designed to be modular, easily configurable, and vertical. Each module can be used to create larger towers or walkways, and reconfigured in many other ways.

For pictures and more information, see their web site.

New Games Workshop Releases 09/25/2007

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The Games Workshop US Online Store lists the following new releases for the past week:

Codex: Chaos Space Marines (Book- $22.00)
Chaos Space Marine Battleforce (Boxed Set – $90.00)
Chaos Space Marines (Boxed Set – $35.00)
Possessed Chaos Space Marines (Boxed Set – $25.00)
Chaos Spawn (Boxed Set – $25.00)
Chaos Space Marine Attack Squad (Boxed Set – $20.00)

Dream Pod 9 News

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Dream Pod 9 posted the following news on Sept. 21:

September 21st, 2007 — A few important notes, on October 15th, 2007 we will be removing all the Jovian Chronicles miniatures from sale in preparation for the Jovian Chronicles Blitz! release (February 2008) announced earlier. We will also be removing the Gear Krieg and Luft Krieg miniatures from sale on the same date. So order now, before they are all gone. We have also removed, as of today, some of the older Heavy Gear miniatures (mainly the Earth minis)in preparation for thier repackaging into the Heavy Blitz Product Line. We will be updating the online store next Friday with these repackaged miniatures and a few new releases.

The new miniature releases of the Kodiak and King Cobra that are now available for order on the HG Blitz Online Store. The Retailer and Distributor Excel Order Sheets have been updated with the new releases. We have also revised the release schedule a bit, with the next book, Shields of Freedom – Armies of the Badlands (DP9-9033), scheduled for Late September release now. We have also, pushed back the release of Lances of Destiny – Earth Invasion (DP9-9034) to March 2008 and the next book after that to May 2008. This is being done to allow for a revised version of the Heavy Gear Blitz! Rulebook to be released in November, to be called Heavy Gear Blitz! Rulebook – Locked & Loaded (DP9-9996). Locked & Loaded will be twice the size of the first rulebook at 160 pages plus counter sheet and retail for $29.95 with lots of new matterial added, that we think is needed. First we will be adding the Quick Start Rules to the start of the rules section to get players started even faster. Plus, we have taken all your feedback and questions to heart and will be adding a lot more rules examples, to make it as clear as possible. We’ll also be adding a miniatures assemble tips and painting section, with 8 pages of color, showing how to paintup the 3 main armies. We will be adding a Players League startup section with rankings and information on how to run a local league with our Pod Squad teams and online support. The rulebook will now include a starting campaign of the Interpolar War, where the North, South, and Peace River get to battle for control of Terra Nova, designed to work with our league play. The additions will make it easier for new players getting into the game and get leagues started for all the players.

Adamant Releases Crimson Emperor Chapter 2

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Adamant Entertainment now offers Crimson Emperor Chapter Two: The Scorpion Syndicate described as:

Two rival Mobs suddenly begin to work together — are they taking orders from the Scorpion Syndicate? And who is the dreaded Scorpion Lady?

Adamant Entertainment is proud to present the second chapter in our first Serial Adventure, Crimson Emperor. Part of the Thrilling Tales line of pulp products for modern D20, the Serial Adventure is a five-part extended campaign, written by Walt Ciechanowski, and intended for a group of 1 to 3 player-characters of 9th through 11th level. The five weekly chapters of the Crimson Emperor can be played as parts of a larger story arc, or as stand-alone adventures.

The City has always been dominated by two rival mobs. At times, the rivalry between the Duffy and Marciano gangs has gotten bloody. Without warning, however, these two deadly enemies begin to work together. Who is behind this new Syndicate, and why do the orders seem to be coming from Chinatown?

ADM3034
$4.00 US

Saber Tooth Games Announces October UFS Events

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Saber Tooth Games announced its Universal Fighting System October event schedule:

UFS October Events – 9/18/2007

UFS Card of the Month- Morrigan

All throughout the month of October, while supplies last, buy 6 boosters (or 1 starter and 3 boosters) from your local core hobby store and receive a promo card of Morrigan from Darkstalkers. These promos are exclusive and only available in the month of October, and this is the VERY FIRST tournament-legal Darkstalkers character to be made available, so don’t miss out. Retailers, contact Sabertooth Games to sign up for this free offer: 901-368-7350 (Your store does NOT have to run Organized Play to participate. If you do run Organized Play, and have already signed up for events in October, these promos will automatically be included in your free prize support).

UFS Brawl Event: Matter of Life or Death

Think you can build the best deck based out of life or death in your play group? Specifically created to fit the theme of the Matter of Life or Death ard, build a deck out of the either the Life or Death resourch and get ready to throw down!  Everyone who participates in this event will receive a copy of the Matter of Life or Death action card!  Check with your Local Game Store and your local scout for more details.

First Official Command Decision Tournament Scheduled

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From the Test of Battle web site comes the following news:

The first ever ‘Official’ Command Decision Tournament!

At

Borderwars 07
October 5-7
Kansas City, KS

Rules: Command Decision: Test of Battle
Using the new ‘Battle Group Generator’!
15mm, Late War

Frank Chadwick Himself will be the tournament director.

For more details go to www.hahmgs.org

Free Wargame Rules – The Little Corporal

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Miniature Wargaming carried an article today about The Little Corporal, a set of free wargame rules inspired by Jim Wallmans’ “Old Fritz” One Brain Cell Rules.

Flying Buffalo Games News 09/18/2007

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Flying Buffalo Games posted the following news item on September 16, 2007:

We have on hand a few copies of an imported card game called “Comrade Koba” from Gottick Games of Sweden. Take a look here.

We have received two more of the Queen’s Blade Lost Worlds books: Claudette: Lord of Thunder, and Melona: Shapeshifter. Remember the interiors are in FULL COLOR. (Note: this is typical manga-style artwork.) There are sixteen available now. (I guess the Japanese publishers don’t realize that it should be “Mistress” of Thunder or perhaps “Lady” of Thunder?)

At Origins 2007, an attractive lady who calls herself “Azlana Dark” agreed to be in the next “Lost Worlds Combat Picture Book”. You can see her picture, or buy an advance copy of the book, by going to www.flyingbuffalo.com/azlana.htm.

Latest Issue of Flying Buffalo Quarterly mailed: 79
Issue #79 was mailed June 21, 1999 (argh. Will try to mail #80 this summer)

Latest Issue of Wargamers Information mailed: 56
Issue #56 was mailed late December, 1998

Latest Issue of Lost Manuscripts mailed: 4
Issue #4 was mailed late December, 1998

(Last issue of WI and LM was a “double issue”, half WI and half LM)

Latest solo T&T adventure released: #24, When the Cat’s Away

Full Metal Alchemist TCG Site Hacked

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The Full Metal Alchemist TCG site has apparently been hacked. As of 9:20pm on September 18, 2007, the home page looked like this:

Full Metal Alchemist TCG Site Hacked! 

Games Plus Update 09/18/2007

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Games Plus of Chicago lists the following new items as available to customers through its retail store:

Reaper Miniatures – new items :
8905 – Learn to Paint Kit #5 – Armor – $25.95
3236 – Bondagur, Dwarf Crossbowman – $ 3.99
3237 – Damon, Male Thief – $ 4.49
3238 – Netheris, Evil Cleric – $ 5.99
3239 – Krug, Hill Giant – $ 34.99
14422 – SWiftaxe, Dwarven Grunt – $ 4.49
14423 – Negendra, Reptus Grunt – $ 4.99
14424 – Bull Orc Archer – $ 6.49

Slugfest Games 004 – The Red Dragon Inn – $ 34.95
S the adventuring party has returned from a day of dungeon delving… now is the time for partying ! Gamble, roughhouse, drink and have fun. Just try to keep an eye on your gold… Be the last one conscious with some gold for a room and win the game !  

Smirk & Dagger games – Hex Hex and Hex Hex Next are in !
The new revised version 1.5 is here. This fast playing 3 to 6 player game sees players hurling hex after hex – and trying to be the one who ends in control. Hex Hex Next adds new  cards which can replace the old ones or simply be added into the mix.

Smirk & Dagger games – 0040 – Cutthroat Caverns – $ 29.95
This 3 to 6 player game finds the players trying to delve deep into the dungeon in an attempt to get hold of an artifact of immense power. The only thing stopping you is getting out the dungeon alive. Watch out for monsters, help the other party members, but prepare to stab the back of your bubby if he gets too far ahead.

Smirk & Dagger Games – 0041 – Cutthroat Caverns : Deeper & Darker – $ 14.95
this expansion pack adds 15 new encounters, unique character abilities and more.

Hero Games – 0900 – Post Apocalyptic Hero – $ 34.99
All new genre book presenting the world after catastrophe. How to build characters, mutant powers, world creation ideas, pregenerated campaign settings, sample characters, monsters and tons of stuff to help you have a blast (hee, hee).

Blackwyrm Games -600 – Gestalt : The Hero Within – $ 49.95
The Gestalt is unleashed upon humanity and now some exhibit superhuman powers. For fifteen years the beings with immense powers have fought each other. Death and Glory lie in their wake. But each of these ‘heroes’ have their own dark secrets… This new 390+ page sourcebook describes a world where comic book style heroes collide with modern mythology. Includes NPCs, sample packages, a look at how the world works, how characters are created and how a campaign would be spawned, includes heroes, agents, villains and tons of information on topics like religion and economics. 

Wizards of the Coast – new items :
Confessions of a Part Time Sorceress – $ 12.95
This book chronicles a writers descent into the subculture of D&D. After joining a game do to her friends query she fids that not only isn’t it what she thought, but it’s actually fun !

2154372 – The Grand History of the Realms – $ 29.95
150+ pages of background and history of the Forgotten Realms. This book provides historical timelines from the beginning of time in the Realms to the present day. Curious what happened when ? Here is the tome you need to know it all !

1092774 – Fortress of the Yuan-ti – $ 19.95
This new adventure pits the characters against a band of yuan-ti whose dark plan will result in the destruction of a kingdom. Can the party wrest control of the relics from the evil yuan-ti’s control or will the kingdom fall ? Designed for 6th level parties this adventure can be played as a stand alone story or as the concluding adventure i the series.

2160174 – Lost Caverns of the UnderDark – $ 9.95
Six durable full color map grids featuring subterranean locales are featured in this new product. Lava pits, underground streams and other elements designed to make your D&D miniatures game a whole bunch more fun.

1092872 – Exemplars of Evil – $ 29.95
How do you build a memorable evil menace ? Here is a 150+ page tome of  how to. Includes eight ready to pay villains, adventure seeds, campaign hooks, minions and more.

Days of Wonder Memoir ’44 Updates

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The Days of Wonder site lists the following news items:
09/18/2007: Memoir ’44 Air Pack now available for Pre-orders!
09/18/2007: Memoir ’44 – Keep ‘em flying…

Halo ActionClix Swap Meet Wednesday in Dublin, OH

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Tomorrow, Alley Cat Games in Dublin, Ohio. is having a Halo ActionClix Swap Meet. As they discuss on their web site:

Wizkid’s much anticipated Halo ActionClix game gets released this Wednesday, September 19th. Come on in and buy your boosters, Hunter packs and start learning and playing the game right here at Alley Cat Games & Comics in our game room.

Plus, Wednesday evening we’ll be holding a Halo ActionClix Swap Meet. As with any collectible game, you end up with a bunch of figs you don’t want and missing some that you really do want. So, come on out between 6:00PM and 8:00PM and trade your extras and fill the gaps in your collection! Get in a game or two while you’re here!

Win a Free Game from Avalanche Press

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From the Avalanche Press home page:

Playing to Win!

Place an order between now and September 25 and you might win a free game — and get your picture in our new catalog! Get details here.

News from The Black Library 09/14/2007

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The Black Library whose mission is to bring the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 to life, has announced the following news items recently:

14/09/2007 : More Gotrek and Felix

With the success of Orcslayer to his credit, and Manslayer already appearing on the book sale charts, we’re pleased to announce that Nathan Long will soon be starting work on an 11th Gotrek & Felix novel. Entitled Elfslayer, the story pits our two heroes against… Well, you can probably guess from the title. More details to follow later.

13/09/2007 : Empire in Chaos

Going to the printers very soon, Anthony Reynolds’ new Warhammer novel Empire in Chaos. This novel is the frst Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning tie-in novel, featuring events, characters and places you can find in the game itself. Like Mark of Chaos, it’s a storming good read, with never a dull moment, packed full of fights, battles, monsters and magic. If you’re a dwarf fan (and who isn’t!) you’ll love this book, as it scores very high on the dwarf-o-meter.

11/09/2007 : Clint Langley Signing

The indomitable Clint Langley is doing a signing on Saturday, September 15th at Forbidden Planet in London, from 1-2pm. He’ll be joined by legendary comic scriptwriter Pat Mills – so why not dust off your copy of The Redeemer so he doesn’t feel left out!

Manslayer
Nathan Long : Oct 07 (Nov 07) : £6.99 : Preorder More rollicking adventure featuring the Black Library’s favourite fantasy duo, Gotrek and Felix.
Now back in the Empire following their sojourn overseas, Gotrek and Felix head north, to aid the men of the Empire in their fight against the invading Chaos hordes.
Read more.

Imperial Munitorum Manual
Graham McNeill : 96pp softback
Oct 07 : £12 : Preorder

From best-selling author Graham McNeill comes this remarkable background book.
In the style of a military weapons catalogue, it features over sixty entries on weapons, kit and equipment utilised by the imperial guard, as well as details about the Departmento Munitorum.
Read more.