At the printer: Morningstar, Underdark, Boundless Blue, EN World Player's Journal

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We have a lot of great books at the printer right now, so here's a quick update on what's coming your way soon.

MORNINGSTAR, the intriguing fantasy campaign setting that was a semi-finalist in the WotC Setting Search, is physically in my hands as I type this. It will be in stores on approximately October 10. It looks wonderful - possibly the best-looking book we've produced yet. Well, no, that would be Monsters of the Endless Dark... or maybe Monsters of the Boundless Blue... or perhaps the Underdark Adventure Guide, which is also exquisite. OK, it's ONE of the best looking books we've done yet. The golden age world of Morningstar is driven by a mysterious plot in the form of a dark Prophecy, which gives it a compelling sense of urgency you don't find in most fantasy worlds. There's room for stand-alone adventure, but also the potential for epic quests as characters try to uncover the shadowed threats that plague this gilded land.

MONSTERS OF THE BOUNDLESS BLUE is at the printer. I've received the proofs and it looks even better than Monsters of the Endless Dark (which was nominated for Best Graphic Design & Layout in the ENnies). Boundless Blue is a monster manual covering the denizens of the deep, but it's far more than a bunch of weird fish. It's possibly the most creative approach to undersea life that I've seen, using its researchers-of-the-unknown angle to tie the creatures together in a cohesive ecology that's just full of adventure possibilities. Expect it in stores in early October.

The UNDERDARK ADVENTURE GUIDE is also at the printer, and should be in stores by mid October. This book was originally scheduled for early 2004. Why is it late? Because we kept reworking it and reworking it and reworking it again until it was perfect. As with all of our products, it takes an original slant on an interesting topic. It covers all the basics in a manner designed to inspire adventure ideas, and also introduces several new concepts. From new player options (derro, duergar, and drow, plus troglodytes, gloom barbarians, the new radiomancer core class, and much more) to new monsters, campaign tips, and strange underdark locales, it's 144 pages of potential adventure.

The third issue of the EN WORLD PLAYER'S JOURNAL is also shipping soon. Subscriber copies should be mailed by late September, with it appearing in stores shortly thereafter. This issue introduces more unorthodox and original ideas for your d20 campaigns, covering material for both players and DMs. It features the next installment in the Adventurers Guide to Surviving Anything (covering rowboats, canoes, and rafts; and giant clocktowers); The Joy of Summoning; Arcane Technology; supplemental material for Green Ronin's Noble's Handbook; an introductory adventure for Morningstar; and a half-dozen other great articles.

As always, more information on all of these books can be found at http://www.goodman-games.com . Check out the previews of Morningstar, and look for previews of the other books coming soon!

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Are you going to be making modules for Morningstar? I don't have time to write my own adventures, and depend on modules, and for me to use the setting, I'll need some adventures for it (thanks for the one in ENPJ!).


Thanks
Chris
 


thundershot said:
Are you going to be making modules for Morningstar? I don't have time to write my own adventures, and depend on modules, and for me to use the setting, I'll need some adventures for it (thanks for the one in ENPJ!).

Yes, there will be adventures! In addition to regular support in the ENWPJ, we also have plans for a free introductory adventure, to be available from our web site shortly after Morningstar hits stores. (There will be other freebies, as well.) Then the first Morningstar supplement will debut. It will be a combination sourcebook/adventure. The Morningstar world is interesting because there's a huge metaplot unfolding around the characters, and even the core book doesn't reveal all the secrets. (Scott won't even tell me! =) Each supplement will expand on the world in a way that unlocks one more secret of the Prophecy, and offer DM's the source material to play it as well as an adventure to develop the overarching plot. It's going to be very, very cool.
 



As I run an undersea campaign, "Boundless Blue" sounds like it will be spot on, for my game. Combine this with MEG's "The Deep", and we've got a party! ;)
 

When is the Blackmoor hardcover that I've been drooling over since the original announcement that such a thing would be done and originally scheduled for August 2003 (presumably pushed back for 3.5e) scheduled for release? :)

--The Sigil
 

At GenCon this summer I only purchased one d20 product. Only one product (that I didn't already have) stood out enough for me to put my money down on. That book was Monsters of Endless Dark.

MoED has been one of the most enjoyable d20 product reads that I have and I have used it a few times in my games over the last two months.

Looking through Monsters of Boundless Blue at the Goodman Games booth got me hooked on this series and I will be picking it up along with any others that are released.

Cheers - Ed Bourelle
 
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The Sigil said:
When is the Blackmoor hardcover that I've been drooling over since the original announcement that such a thing would be done and originally scheduled for August 2003 (presumably pushed back for 3.5e) scheduled for release?

Well, it's delayed... obviously. :) The book itself is beautiful and there are still a few final details to work out before it goes to press. Once I have a definite date, believe me, I will post it!
 

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