Another big name in D20 gaming, Sean Reynolds, has been cornered by Joe for questioning in our latest interview. Find out what Sean’s up to, how he got his start in the gaming industry, and where he thinks things are headed. Chikeebabe’s B-Day I’d like to say happy birthday to
Will Sketch for MechWarrior LEs
Pete Abrams, creator of Sluggy Freelance, has offered to trade original drawings for MechWarrior LE minis. Although the response has been tremendous, you may still have that one unit he needs. Even if you can’t work a trade, the comic is still worth checking out, if just for the gratuitous
Not Authorized, but Real Big
Iron Crown has added a new freebie to their vault. The newest addition is a 108 page fan produced Forgotten Realms conversion for Rolemaster. Written by Christopher Adams this 108-page handbook, Forgotten Realms to Rolemaster Conversion Handbook, is a complilation of basic rules for players on how to play their
Disks, Disks Everywhere
Be sure to enunciate that title, folks. Fantasy Flight is having a huge sale on Diskwars and Range Wars products. Through October 21st, all products from the two games are 75% off if ordered through the FFG site. If you’ve ever wanted to try collectible disk combat, or need to
Rio Grande Reports In
The latest newsletter from Rio Grande Games reports some interesting developments. Forthcoming games include The Bucket King, a strategy game in which players build pyramids out of buckets and knock their opponents’ pyramids down with farm animals (!); Hellas, a game of power struggles in ancient Greece; and Odin’s Ravens,
Necromancer Games Turns a Joke into a Tavern
Well I guess if you plan to use the upcoming Book of Taverns from Necromancer Games, you’ll have to give some thought to where to locate some of these dives. The Witch’s Teat (as in “cold as a…”) is the newest preview from the upcoming Book of Taverns, slated to
New Forgotton Realms Perilous Gateways at Wizards
Wizards of the Coast has posted a new free Perilous Gateways. Strongholds of Undeath Portals is an adventure seed designed to drop into any campaign in the Forgotten Realms setting. Check out the fun crunchy bits and a nice map to boot.
WotC Setting Finalists Announced
Wizards of the Coast has finally selected the three fantasy setting submissions that will move to the final stage of WotC’s fantasy setting contest. As you can see here, the finalists are Philip Nathan Toomey, Rich Burlew, and Keith Baker. Presumably, the three of them will each be receiving their
2003 Games 100 Announced
Funagain Games has on their front page a complete list of the category winners and Game of the Year from GAMES Magazine’s annual GAMES 100 holiday buyers’ guide. This year’s winner is DVONN, the GIPF Project thingy. I’ve played it, it’s good. Also charting are Spiel des Jahres winner Villa
Atlas Charts Fantasy Beasts This December
During the happy holiday season, Atlas Games will add over 220 original creatures to the D20 System with The Penumbra Fantasy Bestiary. Edited by Michelle A. B. Nephew, the 352-page hardcover book plans to “go beyond the atmospheric description, evocative illustration, and solid stats for which Penumbra is known, providing
More Free Dinosaur Thingies
Well I guess I should be more specific. Goodman Games has posted more freebies for Broncosaurus Rex. Check out the:Dinozonian prestige class, New Ways and spells for velociraptor shamansDinopath Prestige ClassNew Dino Races. Lots of free stuff for a dino-rific time.
Steve Jackson and the Conspiracy to Make Me Poor
Steve Jackson Games is releasing what may be the coolest limited edition since the anniversary edition of Call of Cthulhu. SJ Games has gotten together with Traveller guru Marc Miller and produced a faux-leather-bound version of GURPS Traveller to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Classic Traveller. Each
New 0one Adventure in PDF
0one Games has released their latest PDF treasure. The Minotaur is a new double adventure that can be played as a one-on-one adventure for a 6th level paladin, this adventure is a dungeon crawl, with all the adventuring you need and some mysteries to solve. This adventure may also be
A Sad Day for Lovers of History
Author and historian Stephen E. Ambrose died this morning at the age of 66. Although only ten years old at the end of WWII, Ambrose became that war’s foremost historian with a string of books that focused on the contributions of regular line soldiers instead of their more famous commanders.
Privateers: Races & Cultures Ready to Ship on October 14
The newest Spacemaster title from Iron Crown Enterprises, Privateers: Races & Cultures is set to arrive at the ICE warehouse on October 14th and ship out to retailers the same day. Privateers: Races & Cultures details folks in the Privateer universe, giving you in depth information on races like the