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<blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 5863431" data-attributes="member: 1"><p><span style="font-size: 12px">A round-up of recent RPG news.</span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">The </span><a href="http://www.enworld.org/index.php?page=dnd5e" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">D&D 5E Info page</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> has been updated again with the latest snippets of <strong>D&D Next</strong> information.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">There's a bunch of new projects over at </span><a href="http://rpgkickstarters.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">RPG Kickstarters</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">, the site which tracks all the Kickstarters which are RPG-related. These include some new RPGs, an M&M sourcebook, recreation of art from <em>Deities & Demigods</em>, a convention, and a whole bunch more.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">While we're on the subject of Kickstarters, our own Kickstarter project <em><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/250609397/admiral-o-the-high-seas-naval-adventures-pathfinde" target="_blank">Admiral o' the High Seas</a></em>, a sourcebook for Pathfinder and 4E naval advantures, has reached its second stretch goal. This means we're able to include our ship creation rules. Our next goal is a bit harder to achieve - if we get to $5000 we'll also be able to add in fleet rules for when sending just a few dozen men to their watery graves just isn't enough! We have just six days left, and nearly $2000 to go, so if you were holding off pledging please don't dally!</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Prolific RPG blogger </span><a href="http://www.sarahdarkmagic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Sarah Darkmagic </span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">is celebrating the third anniversary of her blog. Congrats!</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">As usual, there's an enormous pile of updates from <strong>Necromancers of the Northwest</strong>:</span><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">This week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ExtraordinaryFeats/2012/20120327.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Extraordinary Feats</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> is devoted to giving a little support to characters of class and nobility. Whether you're looking for ways to augment your prince-in-disguise PC, or are just looking for some good feats for the petty nobles your party will be interacting with next session, these feats are for you.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Have you ever wanted a sorcerer bloodline that was a little more specific? Not just "someone in your family got really friendly with a monster," but more like "this in particular family's bloodline is gifted with a certain kind of sorcerous power." Well, this week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/BestinClass/2012/20120326.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Best in Class</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> delivers with the Scion of Beltova and the Descendant of Marbus.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">This week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ObscureArcana/2012/20120329.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Obscure Arcana</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> features five new spells designed with nobility in mind. From the somewhat effete (but nonetheless useful) <em>alter apparel </em>to the grandiose <em>aura of imposition </em>and <em>aura of majesty</em>, or the insidious <em>dominate peasant</em>, there's no reason for these spells to remain the exclusive purview of the upper classes any longer.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">After a certain amount of time, even the most ascetic of adventurers tends to accumulate quite a bit of clutter. Last week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ObscureArcana/2012/20120322.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Obscure Arcana</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> gives them some things to do with it, from the <em>animate trinket </em>spell to the value seeking <em>Ardesalf's instant appraisal</em>, or the ever-so-useful <em>extraplanar stash</em>.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Do you know the feeling of falling into a pit of acid (or worse) and losing all your clothes all too well? Or maybe you just don't like to leave home unless you're decked out in at least a dozen pieces of magic gear? Whatever the case, this week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/MagicMarket/2012/20120321.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Magic Market</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> provides five new pieces of affordable magical clothing, from the <em>boots of long travel </em>to the <em>crown of memory</em>.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Let's face it: monks don't get a lot of love. These unarmored warriors can use all the help that they can get, and that's why last week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ExtraordinaryFeats/2012/20120320.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Extraordinary Feats</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> is focused on feats for monks and other warriors who fight with their fists and forsake heavy and cumbersome armors.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">So you want to be a barbarian, eh? You think you have what it takes? You think you're strong enough, tough enough, and fast enough to be a barbarian? Well you're not! But you could be. Last week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/BestinClass/2012/20120319.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Best in Class</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> is devoted to bringing out the barbarian in you, from the crazed fanatic, who flies into a zealous rage, to the horse-loving saddleborn, or the practically unkillable trollsworn. </span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">This summon-tastic obscure arcana features no less than eight conjuration spells, mostly of the summoning subschool. Whether you want to summon a marilith for a brief but potent slaughter, or summon a mephit or genie for long-term service, or even if you just want to run with the wild hunt, you'll find these options, and more, in last week's </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ObscureArcana/2012/20120315.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Obscure Arcana</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Ever wanted a backpack that could produce any item you need at a moment's notice? Or a magic jar that spews forth endless vermin to harry your foes? What about a quick and disposable way to teleport people and objects over large distances? You'll find all this and more in the conjuration-themed </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/MagicMarket/2012/20120314.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Magic Market</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ExtraordinaryFeats/2012/20120313.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Extraordinary Feats</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> is devoted to the school of conjuration, and provides a number of different options for improving your conjuring, or, if you're not already familiar with the summoning arts, provides some alternate ways to get your foot in the door.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Wish your Pathfinder witch was a little more beholden to her mysterious patrons? Think that a little demon- and spirit-summoning would be cool, too? Well, look no further than the </span><a href="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/BestinClass/2012/20120312.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">pact-bound witch</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">, a new archetype for witches that puts them a little more in touch with things out of this world.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Phew. I think that's all of them....</span></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">Margaret Weiss Productions now has a </span><a href="http://t.co/Oae6oRC4" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px">.</span></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">The ENnies have an interview with </span><a href="http://t.co/zGnTWKZ7" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">James Bell</span></a><span style="font-size: 12px"> of <strong>Fiery Dragon Productions</strong>.</span></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
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This means we're able to include our ship creation rules. Our next goal is a bit harder to achieve - if we get to $5000 we'll also be able to add in fleet rules for when sending just a few dozen men to their watery graves just isn't enough! We have just six days left, and nearly $2000 to go, so if you were holding off pledging please don't dally![/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]Prolific RPG blogger [/SIZE][URL="http://www.sarahdarkmagic.com/"][SIZE=3]Sarah Darkmagic [/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3]is celebrating the third anniversary of her blog. Congrats![/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]As usual, there's an enormous pile of updates from [B]Necromancers of the Northwest[/B]:[/SIZE] [LIST] [*][SIZE=3]This week's [/SIZE][URL="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ExtraordinaryFeats/2012/20120327.html"][SIZE=3]Extraordinary Feats[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] is devoted to giving a little support to characters of class and nobility. 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From the somewhat effete (but nonetheless useful) [I]alter apparel [/I]to the grandiose [I]aura of imposition [/I]and [I]aura of majesty[/I], or the insidious [I]dominate peasant[/I], there's no reason for these spells to remain the exclusive purview of the upper classes any longer.[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]After a certain amount of time, even the most ascetic of adventurers tends to accumulate quite a bit of clutter. Last week's [/SIZE][URL="http://www.necromancers-online.com/articles/ObscureArcana/2012/20120322.html"][SIZE=3]Obscure Arcana[/SIZE][/URL][SIZE=3] gives them some things to do with it, from the [I]animate trinket [/I]spell to the value seeking [I]Ardesalf's instant appraisal[/I], or the ever-so-useful [I]extraplanar stash[/I].[/SIZE] [*][SIZE=3]Do you know the feeling of falling into a pit of acid (or worse) and losing all your clothes all too well? Or maybe you just don't like to leave home unless you're decked out in at least a dozen pieces of magic gear? 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