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Cthulhu Rising and other new Reviews at Flames Rising!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:22:56 +0000

New reviews have been added to the Flames Rising website:

Cthulhu Rising from Twilight Creations
Worlds of Their Own from Paizo Publishing
Torches & Pitchforks from Green Ronin
Steampunk Musha from Precis Intermedia
Apelord: Races of the Shroud from One Bad Egg
Play Dirty from Wicked Dead
...and more!

We also have an updated list of all of the free Fiction available on the site. Including previews of the upcoming Forgotten Realms novel Shadowrealm by Paul S. Kemp and an excerpt from the Tales of the Seven Dogs Society collection by Abstract Nova.

Flames Rising
Horror & Dark Fantasy Webzine
- www.flamesrising.com -

New D&D at RPGNow!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:57:23 +0000

Two new D&D 4th Edition books are now available at RPGNow.com

Martial Power is the first of a line of player-friendly supplements offering hundreds of new options for D&D® characters.

This tome focuses on the martial heroes: characters who rely on their combat talents and keen wits for survival.

This book provides new archetypal builds for the fighter, ranger, rogue, and warlord classes, including new character powers, feats, paragon paths, and epic destinies.

Buy it Now!

Draconomicon I: Chromatic Dragons describes several varieties of dragons, including red, blue, green, black, and white dragons, as well as three completely new chromatic dragons.

The sourcebook gives details of each dragon's powers, tactics, myths, lairs, servitors, and more. In addition, this book provides new information about draconic nations (such as Arkhosia) and organizations, and how chromatic dragons fit into the D&D® game. Wide-ranging story and campaign elements in the book give DMs ready-to-play material that is easily incorporated into a game, including adventure hooks, quests, and pregenerated treasure hoards.

Buy it Now!

Dire: The First Creed of Pandemonium -- Available now!

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:19:29 +0000

As the Last War rages, ancient adversaries emerge. But new heroes rise, armed with terrifying abilities and the darkest of magics.

Written by Enrique Cachafeiro del Valle, Dire is a sourcebook for the critically-acclaimed Dread: The First Book of Pandemonium. Dire expands the gruesome and violent Pandemonium Universe into strange new directions. Priced at $9.95, this 48-page sourcebook features:

25 mind-bending new spells, including Detritavore, Piñata, Sangrial, Ferialis, Versacrum, Dispater, Actaeon, and Nero.

Two repulsive new demons: the amorphous Dioxxic, which steals hope from its victims before killing them, and the malevolent Maghenna, which poses as a trusted friend before inciting murderous rage.

A new scenario that pits Disciples against a sinister religious cult, a crusading District Attorney, and heavily armed agents, all culminating in a gut-wrenching battle at sea on a booby-trapped battleship...

Buy it now at Lulu.com

Starting Points: World Building Now Available from RPGNOW!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:40:07 +0000

Willing to do some research, but don’t know where to start? The Starting Points series of RPG tools are here to help, available from Dimensions Game Software. They provide enough information to point you in the right direction, to aid in the brainstorming process, to give you a few new 'keywords' for your internet search. Gather information...breathe life into your RPG campaign.

This volume focuses on introducing World Building. What happens when a government is run by a weak, unorganized military or a community in which religion is not considered important is being run by holy men? How did those governments gain power? How well will they stand against a popular rebellion or invasion from an outside force? It's all for you to decide! Build one world...multiple continents...and an endless amount of countries complete with unique climates, terrains, political systems, economic systems, religions, etc.

Buy it at RPGNOW for $2.00.

Shadowrun: Digital Grimoire Available Now!

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:37:04 +0000

Digital Grimoire is our first PDF-only project for Shadowrun. It has some material that was originally cut from Street Magic, some new stuff, and some updated material from previous editions.

It’s the smallest PDF we’ve ever sold: 18 pages for just under 4 bucks. You can buy it tonight, read it all, and be using the material in your game this weekend! This isn’t a magician’s tome … more like a notebook that he left unguarded and you practically pilfered for the low low price of $3.95.

Buy Digital Grimoire at RPGNow.

New World of Darkness Books!

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:24:09 +0000

White Wolf Publishing has all kinds of new books in the horizon, be sure to pre-order your copies today!

World of Darkness: Slasher - A Chronicle Book for World of Darkness and Hunter: The Vigil. There’s a different breed of killer out there. They aren’t driven by the need to drink blood or the pulse of the full moon. They kill because they have to, because murder is the only thing they know. Will you hunt the slashers — or join their ranks?

World of Darkness: Inferno - The Legions of Hell. A Character Book for World of Darkness. It starts with the buzzing of flies. The smell of rotting meat. Then the whispers begin. They’re out there, waiting for a moment of weakness so they can slip through, hungry for the vices that feed them. You can even let them in — though be careful of the cost.

More upcoming World of Darkness books:

Night Horrors: Immortal Sinners - Includes a selection of truly ancient vampires, creatures driven by the madness of eternity and the hunger of ages.

Vampire: Ancient Mysteries - Explore the flashpoints in history that have shaped Kindred society n for better or for worse.

Hunter: Night Stalkers - For vampire-hunters, a gaggle of new Tactics, Merits and Endowments.

RPG Overstock Cheap Board Games

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:08:09 +0000

RPGOverstock.com has just added 130+ board games, nearly 60 miniatures, and many other RPGs to their website store. They sell older/overstock inventory at cost and first come first serve basis. You however get huge deals on some great products!

Gods of the Shroud Free Preview

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:03:56 +0000

In this free PDF, catch a sneak peek at three gods of the Shroud’s 13-god pantheon: the Bone Witch, the Gleaming Eye, and the Pale Wanderer.

You’ll also find new monsters, items, and channel divinity powers inside for immediate use in your Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition game. And keep an eye out for the full Gods of the Shroud PDF, on sale starting on or before November 19th 2008!

Download it for free at RPGNow.com.

Sight Unseen: A Script for Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:13:30 +0000

Sight Unseen is a LARP experience like no other. When an assortment of Arkham citizens check into the local hospital for surgery, they find themselves blinded by a madman and forced to confront the unearthly terror he has unleashed upon the world. Sight Unseen is a game script for Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition and requires the Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition game rules.

The text contains the game overview and timeline; detailed guidelines for simulating blindness in LARP, including safety precautions; prop, special effects, and stagecraft techniques designed to play upon your player’s senses of touch, smell, taste, and hearing; and detailed character sheets and backgrounds for seven player characters. Ideal as an event for a Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) party with friends or as a convention event, it offers hours of fun, intrigue, and horror.

Sight Unseen is available at RPGNow for only $4.99.

Also available now from Skirmisher Publishing:

Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition- All Books Bundle save 38%!
Cthulhu Live 3rd Edition- Script Books Bundle - Save 37%!

PCGen v5.15.7 (Alpha) Released!

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:12:31 +0000

PCGen, the worlds most flexible d20 character generation software, is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability for download of PCGen v5.15.7 (Alpha)! To download your free copy of PCGen, visit our download page. PCGen v5.15.7 is our last alpha release for the current development cycle, and we are on track towards the final production release. The majority of tokens have been converted over to the new CDOM parsing structure and code support for Pathfinder and 4e is progressing well. Your feedback thus far in the alpha cycle has been tremendously helpful. To see the full list of changes incorporated in this alpha release, check out the ReleaseNotes.

With only two weeks left before the feature freeze, now is a good time to have a look at the how things are progressing. Please let us know if there is something you were expecting that isn't available yet. As always we are also very interested to hear how the latest changes work for you.

PCGen is an RPG character generator and maintenance program (d20 systems). All datafiles are ASCII text files so they can be modified by users for their own campaigns. For more information about PCGen, join us at PCGen@Yahoo! or visit our website and wiki.

This software uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Publishing, LLC, used with permission. This software is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo Publishing. For more information about Pathfinder, Paizo Publishing and Paizo products, please visit paizo.com.

PCGen Team