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The Chronicles of Future Earth for Runequest 6th Edition

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Mindjammer Press and The Design Mechanism have announced that The Chronicles of Future Earth science-fantasy roleplaying setting is back, in an all-new full-size hardback edition for the 6th edition of the RuneQuest game.

The Earth we know is gone, forgotten in the depths of time. In its place is a world of mystery and danger, steeped in a thousand centuries of history and legend, where humankind brushes shoulders with beings and creatures strange and monstrous. The Venerable Autocracy of Sakara, the greatest – and oldest – of the Springtide Civilisations, rules over half the world, led by an immortal God-Emperor whose very word is law. It’s a world of deep, dark forests, brooding mountains, timeworn ruins haunted with the ghosts of the past and the weird monsters of the future. Arcane sorcerers explore strange dimensions, terrible priests wield powers from godlike extradimensional intelligences, and mighty soldiers forge new histories from the ruins of the past. It’s a time of danger, reckoning, and adventure. Welcome to The Chronicles of Future Earth.

The Chronicles of Future Earth is a 296-page hardback supplement for the RuneQuest 6th edition game, detailing the cultures, peoples, and creatures of the Venerable Autocracy of Sakara, the oldest of the Springtide Civilisations. With extensive histories, maps, and background, rules for ancient treasures and technologies dug from the depths of the earth, and much more, The Chronicles of Future Earth is the first in a new line of RuneQuest supplements produced by Mindjammer Press, providing everything you need to adventure amid exotic civilisations and the ruins of an ancient past in the unimaginably distant future.

The Chronicles of Future Earth will be published by Mindjammer Press and distributed by Modiphius Entertainment Ltd. Scheduled for release Winter 2014/15.

Valiant and Catalyst Game Labs Partner for Tabletop Games

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Valiant Entertainment announced today that it has partnered with Catalyst Game Labs to produce role-playing and tabletop games featuring Valiant’s library of comic book superheroes. The partnership will lead off in mid-2014 with the release of the Valiant Universe RPG—Valiant’s first-ever role-playing game, designed for the Cue System (the Origins and ENnie awards-nominated system first published in Catalyst’s 1950s Rockets/Rayguns/Robots RPG, Cosmic Patrol). Subsequent releases, spotlighting a wide array of Valiant properties, will follow in 2015 and beyond.

The edge between superhero and villain has never been sharper. In the Valiant Universe RPG, players will immerse themselves in a dark and gritty world where every mission and every battle has deadly consequences. Whether playing X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman or even the all-powerful Toyo Harada—or any of dozens of characters—Valiant’s most fearless heroes will unite for the first time in a roleplaying game, allowing you to join their stories and create new ones! Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the Valiant Universe, this is the only source you’ll need to bring Valiant’s leading characters to life in a fantastic superheroes setting!

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You’re Needed for the Mutant Chronicles Beta!

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Modiphius Entertainment and award winning designer Jay Little are looking for Beta Testers for the new cinematic roleplaying system being developed for the 3rd Edition of the Mutant Chronicles roleplaying game. They will join over 400 groups already taking part.

Currently funded on Kickstarter with over £87,000 and 8 days to go on the clock Jay Little has just released the final Beta rules and players can sign up now to see what’s in store for them.

Later this weekend Modiphius will be launching a cut down version as an Open Beta on RPGNow and DriveThruRPG featuring artwork, an introductory ruleset, adventure and four pre-generated characters. This will be the first in a series of adventures for Mutant Chronicles set in the Dark Symmetry period.

WizKids Partners with Wizards of the Coast for Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures!

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Adding to the excitement of the recently announced Tyranny of Dragons from Wizards of the Coast,   WizKids Games, a division of National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc., has announced  an all-new line of pre-painted miniatures for Dungeons & Dragons.  The first set of miniatures will coincide with the launch of the highly-anticipated next edition of Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game, set to release in summer 2014.

The new line of Dungeons & Dragons miniatures will feature creatures and characters that players have come to know and love, allowing them to wage their battles and experience their adventures with a greater level of immersion and tactical interplay.

WizKids will develop figures that support official Dungeons & Dragons key products this summer.

Largest D&D Multiplatform Launch To-Date: Tyranny of Dragons

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Wizards of the Coast charges into the biggest and most exciting year in Dungeons & Dragons history with Tyranny of Dragons! This action-packed storyline starts this summer and will fuel Dungeons & Dragons entertainment experiences that will have players reeling with anticipation as they prepare to take on the most villainous dragon of all time.

Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:

The Legacy of Tiamat Continues…  

Starting this summer, fans will be immersed in the Tyranny of Dragons, coming face-to-face with hordes of evil dragons and, for the first time ever, will take on Tiamat, the evil 5-headed queen of dragons from the Nine Hells. You can get a preview of the action to come here.

Multi-Platform Experience

Through video games, mobile games, in-store play at local hobby stores, and more – this year will be a major milestone in Dungeons & Dragons history. Wizards of the Coast has even enlisted best-in-class partners who will bring these epic adventures with friends to life by further immersing players into the Tyranny of Dragons! Stay tuned for additional details.

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New D&D Rule System Releases in 2014

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Wizards of the Coast has announced that the highly-anticipated new rules system for Dungeons & Dragons will release in summer 2014.  After nearly two years of an open public playtest and more than 175,000 playtest participants, the rules are complete. Players will be immersed in rich storytelling experiences across multiple gaming platforms as they face off against the most fearsome monster of all time.

Nathan Stewart, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons said in the release:

Just like a perfectly balanced party, Wizards has worked cohesively with fans, designers and partners to create the next generation of D&D . We whole-heartedly thank all of the play test participants, whose feedback has proven instrumental in shaping the future of Dungeons & Dragons.

More info will come about this release in 2014.

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Paizo’s Bestiary 4 Unleashes More than 300 Monsters

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PZO1127_500Something wicked this way comes from Paizo Publishing, publisher of the world’s best-selling Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Just in time for haunting Halloween gaming, Bestiary 4 is out now, available in hardcover for $39.99 or PDF-format from paizo.com for $9.99.

Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 4 introduces more than 300 new monsters for use in the Pathfinder RPG, including creatures from classic horror literature and monster films, such as blood-drinking nosferatu, gargantuan kaiju, mythical demon lords, and even the Great Old One, Cthulhu! Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary 4 also includes:

  • New player-friendly races like changelings, kitsune, and nagaji
  • New creatures to construct, like clockworks and juggernauts
  • New familiars, animal companions, and other allies
  • New templates to get more life out of classic monsters
  • Appendices to find the right monster, including lists by Challenge Rating, monster type, and habitat
  • Expanded universal monster rules to simplify combat
  • Challenges for every adventure and every level of play

Bestiary 4 is the fourth volume of monsters for use with the Pathfinder RPG and serves as a companion to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook.

The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game builds on more than 10 years of system development and the largest open playtest in the history of tabletop gaming to create an unparalleled fantasy roleplaying experience. Players need only the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook to play, but Paizo Publishing produces a wide range of books and accessories to enhance your Pathfinder experience, from hardcover rules compendiums to complete campaigns to packets of beautiful, full-color maps.

Gen Con 2013: Paizo’s Field Guide

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Pathfinder_RPG_Core_Rulebook_cover.jpegPaizo Publishing, the company best known for Pathfinder, has released some of what you can expect from them at Gen Con 2013, kicking off this coming week. You can find them at booth #203 in the exhibit hall.

General Ongoing throughout Gen Con

Giveaways at the Paizo booth throughout GenCon

  • Free collectible buttons, a new one each day
  • Free promo card for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
  • Spend $50 or more at the Paizo booth and get a free KonKrud goblin mini
  • Spend $100 or more at the Paizo booth and get a free Pathfinder RPG tote bag

Kid’s Track – Room #231

Beginner Kid’s Track:

This adventure is for children ages 6-10, with little to no roleplaying experience.

Advanced Kid’s Track:

This adventure is for children ages 6-10, with some roleplaying experience.

Charity

Pathfinder Society will be holding a silent auction for exclusive Pathfinder items and in-game boons to benefit the Gen Con charity, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Indiana. Bidding takes place daily throughout the convention in the Sagamore Ballroom.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday

6:00pm:  Goblin Horde flash mob

Join Paizo Publishing for the Gen Con Pre-Show Party/Keg-Tapping, outside on Georgia Street at 6pm. We’ll be assembling a goblin horde flash-mob to sing the goblin song. Get there early for your own free goblin facemask!

Thursday

11:00am—noon Seminar: Pathfinder 101 – Room #231

Whether you’ve never played a tabletop roleplaying game in your life, or you’re a veteran dice-roller looking for something fresh, Pathfinder 101 is your introduction to the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the ever-growing world around it. Panelists: Adam Daigle, Liz Courts, James L. Sutter, John Compton

1:00—2:00pm Seminar: New Pathfinder Adventure Path reveal – Room #231

Join Paizo Creative Director James Jacobs, along with Art Director Andrew Vallas and Developer Adam Daigle as they reveal and discuss the plan for next year’s Pathfinder Adventure Path.

Booth Signings:

Dave Gross: 9:00am—1:00pm, 4:00—6:00pm

Howard Andrew Jones: 1:00—2:00pm, 4:00—5:00pm

Chris Jackson: 9:00am—noon, 4:00—6:00pm

Jim Zub: 9:00am—noon, 2:00—3:00pm

Andrew Huerta: 9:00am—noon, 1:00—6:00pm

Wayne Reynolds: 2:00—3:00pm

Friday

7:00pm—midnight: Gen Con Special 1000-person Pathfinder Society mega event! – Sagamore Ballroom

Designed to be run as an epic, multi-table event in which the actions of each table has the potential to turn the tide of battle, Siege of the Diamond City sets a new standard of interactivity for the fan-favorite convention special format.

Booth signings:

James Sutter: 10:00—11:30am, 4:00—5:00pm

Dave Gross: 10:00—11:30am, 4:00—5:00pm

Howard Andrew Jones: 10:00—11:30am, 4:00—5:00pm

Chris Jackson: 10:00—11:30am, 4:00—6:00pm

Richard Byers: 10:00—11:00am

Jim Zub: 11:30am—1:00pm 3:00—4:30pm

Andrew Huerta: 11:30am—2:00pm, 3:00pm—6:00pm

Dead Gentlemen: 2:00—3:00pm

Wolfgang Bauer, Colin McComb, Ben McFarland, Brian Suskind: 1:00—2:00pm, 3:00—4:00pm

8:00pm ENnie Awards

Paizo and Pathfinder-related products are up for 8 ENnie awards!

Saturday

Booth Signings

Dave Gross: 1:00—4:00pm

Howard Andrew Jones: 1:00pm—3:00pm

Chris Jackson: 1:00pm—3:00pm

Richard Byers: 10:00am—11:00am

Jim Zub: 11:30am—1:00pm, 3:00—5:00pm

Andrew Huerta: 10:00am—1:00pm, 3:00—6:00pm

Wayne Reynolds: 3:00—4:00pm

Steve Jackson: 5:00—6:00pm

Sunday

10:00am—4:00pm: Family Fun Day! – Room #231

Stop by the Pathfinder Society Kids Track (room #231) for a free goblin mask!

11:00am—noon: Writing for Paizo

Seminar with Patrick Renie, Sean K. Reynolds, Judy Bauer and John Compton

1:00-2:00pm: Developing Pathfinder

Seminar with Wes Schneider, Adam Daigle, Patrick Renie

Booth signings:

Dave Gross: 11:00am—noon, 1:00—3:00pm

Chris Jackson: 10:00am—noon, 1:00—2:00pm

Ed Greenwood: 10:00am—noon

Jim Zub: 11:30am—1:00pm

Andrew Huerta: 10:am—1:00pm, 2:00—4:00pm

New Paizo and Pathfinder-related products releasing at Gen Con

Mythic Adventures

Mythic Adventures also offers a new way to play the Pathfinder RPG, using familiar rules but adding a new layer to the game. Mythic adventurers are elevated above their non-mythic counterparts, gaining powers and abilities beyond their reach that allow them to take on tougher foes and more daunting challenges. A Mythic character takes on the agents of deities, rushes headlong into the abyss, and strives to build a legend, all while facing-off against a wide variety of foes from common monsters to other mythic characters and legendary creatures. Mythic Adventures has an MSRP of $39.99.

Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords

Designed by Mike Selinker and Lone Shark Games, the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game (PACG) translates the most popular Pathfinder Roleplaying Game (RPG) into an entirely new breed of card game, where players adventure, battle monsters and villains, and acquire new feats, items, weapons, and allies—all without a Game Master! The Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords Base Set, based on the award-winning Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path, includes dice, nearly 500 illustrated cards, and everything one to four players need to create characters and begin their adventures for an entirely new Pathfinder gaming experience. The base set has an MSRP of $59.99.

Visions of WAR: The Art of Wayne Reynolds

Visions of WAR: The Art of Wayne Reynolds is a journey through the amazing worlds of master artist Wayne Reynolds, a 256-page hardcover retrospective of more than 10 years of work from today’s leading fantasy illustrator. Packed with full-color covers, interior art, and card art from award-winning work on brands like the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, Magic: The Gathering, and more, this book has an MSRP of $29.99.

Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path

When the Worldwound opens and unleashes a horde of demons from the infernal Abyss, it will take more than mere mortals to deliver the Wrath of the Righteous and save Golarion from a demonic fate. This summer’s new Adventure Path includes:

  • Pathfinder Campaign Setting: The Worldwound by Jonathan Keith, Jason Nelson, Todd Stewart, and Tanith Tyrr
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #73: The Worldwound Incursion by Amber E. Scott
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #74: Sword of Valor by Neil Spicer
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #75: Demon’s Heresy by Jim Groves
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #76: The Midnight Isles by James Jacobs and Greg A. Vaughan
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #77: Herald of the Ivory Labyrinth by Wolfgang Baur
  • Pathfinder Adventure Path #78: City of Locusts by Richard Pett
  • Pathfinder Tales: King of Chaos by Dave Gross
  • Pathfinder Cards: Wrath of the Righteous Item Cards

Pathfinder Goblins! comic series (exclusive Gen Con cover!)

The much-adored and feared goblins of Pathfinder will get their own comic book series, published by Dynamite Entertainment. Each book of the 5-issue monthly series, Pathfinder: Goblins! will feature two goblin-themed short stories by different creative teams. Issue #1 includes “The One-Eyed Goblin is King,” written by Adam Warren with art by Carlos Gomez, and “Prize Pupil,” written by Paizo Publisher Erik Mona an illustrated by Shane White.

Pathfinder Battles: Skull & Shackles minis

Pathfinder Battles: Skull & Shackles is a stunning set of prepainted plastic miniatures from WizKids, featuring 55 all-new sculpts drawn from the gorgeous art in the Pathfinder Adventure Path: Skull & Shackles. The minis will be available in standard four-figure booster packs, containing one large figure and three medium or small figures (MSRP $15.99), as well as the standard booster 8-count brick with 32 figures total, MSRP $114.99.

Munchkin: Pathfinder

The award-winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award-winning universe of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game in Munchkin Pathfinder! Try out new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Red Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself with the T-Bone Stake and the Armor of Insults. You’ll need them to defeat the Ghoul Friday, the Whispering Tyrant, and especially Lamashtu, the Mother of Monsters. But first you’ll have to fight your way through all those goblins… and kill them and take their stuff! Play it by itself, or combine it with the original Munchkin and as many supplements as you like. 168 cards, one six-sided die featuring the iconic Pathfinder goblin, and a rulesheet, in a 6″ x 9″ box. MSRP$24.95

Unboxing: Dungeons & Dragons The Sundering Gen Con Invite

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For our first unboxing video ever, and it might be hard to top, the mystery item delivered to our HQ wasn’t a comic, toy, movie or severed head, but an invite to join the Dungeons & Dragons team at Gen Con to chat The Sundering, their next major event. With Gen Con less than a week away plans and invites are coming in fast and furious but we’ve never received an invite that was so cool.

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