The Game of Thrones RPG seems to have finally appeared on the horizon, as just announced the start of preorders for the game’s Deluxe Limited Edition. Described as 450 pages of full-color resource material, with a foil-embossed leatherette cover and a special dust jacket, the game was personally reviewed by George R.R. Martin for authenticity (which contributed to the delay in releasing it, no doubt), and signed for extra awe-inspiring power. The Deluxe version provides both d20 and Tri-Stat rules, and carries a $99.95 asking price, which many A Game of Thrones fans are surely reaching for right now. According to the website, we’ll actually be able to pick up the game in stores in March.
Guardians of Order press release follows:
Guelph, Ontario
29 November 2004
Contact: Mark C. MacKinnon, President
A GAME OF THRONES SIGNED LIMITED EDITION RPG AND RESOURCE BOOK
PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
Guardians Of Order, Inc. announced today that it is now taking
pre-orders for the Deluxe Limited Edition of their highly anticipated
upcoming release, A Game of Thrones Role-Playing Game and Resource
Book. This authoritative reference guide – featuring over 450 pages of
breathtaking colour artwork and detailed analysis of setting, plot,
characters, and culture – is based on George R.R. Martin’s
award-winning epic fantasy novel series, “A Song of Ice and Fire.” The
first 500 orders of this Limited Edition will be signed and numbered by
George R.R. Martin himself, and are available exclusively from
Guardians Of Order.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime product,” said Guardians Of Order
President, Mark C. MacKinnon, “and we are privileged to present this ‘A
Song of Ice and Fire’ resource guide to George’s many fans worldwide.
We worked closely with George to create a book of the highest quality,
and spared no expense in its creation. He personally reviewed the text
for authenticity, and has provided us with additional background
information where appropriate. It’s the perfect companion for
aficionados of A Game of Thrones.”
The lands of Westeros come to life in this gorgeous tome, which
features premium-quality paper, a foil-embossed leatherette cover, an
exquisite dust jacket featuring art by Mike S. Miller (The Hedge Knight
graphic novel), a cloth bookmark, a full-sized colour pull-out map of
the Westeros continent, and a host of stunning artwork and graphic
designs by a team of exceptionally talented artists. This deluxe RPG
contains two core game rule systems: d20 – compatible with the world’s
most popular fantasy game – and the critically acclaimed Tri-Stat
System. As a complement to pre-ordering the limited edition, Guardians
Of Order is also enclosing a Game Master’s Screen and introductory game
adventure with all orders. A Game of Thrones RPG and Resource Book
(ISBN 1894525841; Product #16-099) is available for $99.95 USD (plus
shipping) from http://agot.guardiansorder.com.
About Guardians Of Order
Founded in 1997, Guardians Of Order, Inc. is a Canadian publishing
company specialising in Japanese anime and superheroic role-playing
games, as well as licensed resource and reference books. In addition to
their Origins and Ennies Award-nominated BESM d20 anime RPG, they
publish licensed fan guides and RPGs based on: popular anime series
(Neon Genesis Evangelion, Trigun, Hellsing, Fushigi Yugi, The Slayers,
and others); DC Comics’/WildStorm’s acclaimed superhero series, The
Authority; and George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy novel series, “A Song
of Ice and Fire” (spring 2005). Guardians Of Order is headquartered in
Guelph, Ontario. For more information, contact Guardians Of Order at
info@guardiansorder.com or visit http://www.guardiansorder.com.
About George R.R. Martin
George R. R. Martin is the award-winning author of eight novels,
including Fevre Dream and The Armageddon Rag. He received a B.S. in
Journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois in 1970,
graduating summa cum laude. In 1986 he signed on as a story editor for
Twilight Zone at CBS, in 1987 he became an Executive Story Consultant
for Beauty and the Beast, and by 1989 moved up to Co-Supervising
Producer. George Martin has won numerous awards for his novels,
novellas, and short stories, and his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series
has captured the imagination of fans across the world. George currently
lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is a member of the Science Fiction &
Fantasy Writers of America.
Mark C. MacKinnon — President, Guardians Of Order Incorporated
Treasurer, Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
mark@guardiansorder.com http://www.guardiansorder.com
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