[Goodman Games] Releases for Free RPG Day

[goodmangames]

Mark your calendar! June 20 is Free RPG Day, your chance to get lots of great free products from your favorite game store! Goodman Games is giving away two free RPG sourcebooks in a flip book format: Amethyst: Hearts of Chaos and Hero’s Handbook: Immortal Heroes! Find out full details on these free products at the Goodman Games web site:

Amethyst: Hearts of Chaos
Goodman Games
Coming to stores in September from Goodman Games, Amethyst is an RPG that postulates what would occur if a true-to-book fantasy setting was forced upon our real world. How would humanity truly respond? This is not some stylized, fanciful view of Earth seen in books and on TV. It is a world with all the problems, both social and political, intact. Would we welcome the world of fantasy into our lives or would we fear its very presence? Hearts of Chaos is a special introductory adventure for Amethyst, available only on Free RPG Day!

Hero’s Handbook: Immortal Heroes
Goodman Games

Epic heroes travel roads that spiral through the cosmos like the spokes of a wheel; where the journey begins is often unique and far-flung, but the destiny of great heroes has but one unavoidable conclusion — immortality. Some reach the journey’s end by slaying mighty enemies, others by fulfilling epic quests or discovering long lost secrets and ancient treasures. Still others turn the tide of history by leading great armies or nations, and some even walk a darker path, reveling in infamy rather than heroic fame.

This book details nine epic destinies that lead down nine paths to immortality; they are individually as unique as snowflakes, yet identical in their ultimate conclusions. These paths may lead a hero to the radiant glory of the celestial realms or to the very depths of Hell itself. Some unlock the lost or hidden potential of a hero’s race, while others reveal the brutal and everlasting truths of martial superiority.

[Silversun]

Will these also be made available on rpgnow?

Since my LGS isn't very receptive to RPers I'd really appreciate the option to download said products.

[DiasExMachina]

Unfortunetly, from what I understand by reading the FreeRPGDay website, beyond having a say in of how many copies are in each box, publishers have little control over their release. There are conditions with FreeRPGDay that the publisher cannot distribute the product in any way before the release and I imagine that expands to other distrbution formats as well (including digital).

So in that, the publisher may not have a choice. if I am wrong, then lightning may strike me down...

[Glyfair]

Originally Posted by DiasExMachina

Unfortunetly, from what I understand by reading the FreeRPGDay website, beyond having a say in of how many copies are in each box, publishers have little control over their release. There are conditions with FreeRPGDay that the publisher cannot distribute the product in any way before the release and I imagine that expands to other distrbution formats as well (including digital).

In previous years there have been such rules, so I would expect so this year. However, in previous years publishers have put their products up online at a later date either free, or for a slight charge. Again, I would expect to see this happen again this year.

Of course, you might be missing something. For example, last year WotC had an adventure, miniature and dungeon tile. Only the adventure was downloadable for free (obviously the miniature wouldn't be).

[DiasExMachina]

Of course, I might be missing something. Nothing would make me happier than to have every role player in the world have a copy of Hearts of Chaos. Its free. If there is a way, then awesome. Currently, I have no knowledge either way.