I hope everyone will forgive the blatant self-promotion, but I am absolutely PSYCHED at the release of my first standalone gaming accessory, "The Slayer's Guide to Trolls," published by the good folks over at Mongoose Publishing. I picked up my copy at the gaming story today (okay, you want the truth? I picked up five!) and I have to tell you, seeing one's name on the cover of a work like this is an experience I have anticipated for years. Piratecat, Mouseferatu, Ranger Wickett - I'm sure you guys can remember the absolute thrill of holding your first commercial standalone product; today I have joined your ranks!
For those of you unfamiliar with the Slayer's Guides, each provides an in-depth look at a specific fantasy race. This time around it's the troll's turn in the spotlight, but while the bulk of the work details the standard troll, there are also game stats for five different troll subspecies, the products of either different climates and environments or interspecies mating. There are also some troll-unique feats, a couple of troll spells, and a look at some of the more interesting aspects of what passes for troll society. In the back is a sample troll lair, ready for use as a short adventure. All in all, it's a 32-page book full of trollish goodness for $9.95.
I should also point out that the book has some excellent artwork by Chris Quilliams and Phil Renne and a really cool cover by Brent Chumley.
And they spelled my name right! Bless you, Mongoose, bless you! (Special thanks there goes to Matthew Sprange, who double-checked and even triple-checked before it went to the printers!)
I've already seen two reviews of the work, and both were positive. It's been pointed out that this Slayer's Guide may just be the "crunchiest" yet, but we'll see if that still holds true next month when "The Slayer's Guide to Dragons," written by none other than Gary Gygax himself, hits the bookshelves.
Johnathan
For those of you unfamiliar with the Slayer's Guides, each provides an in-depth look at a specific fantasy race. This time around it's the troll's turn in the spotlight, but while the bulk of the work details the standard troll, there are also game stats for five different troll subspecies, the products of either different climates and environments or interspecies mating. There are also some troll-unique feats, a couple of troll spells, and a look at some of the more interesting aspects of what passes for troll society. In the back is a sample troll lair, ready for use as a short adventure. All in all, it's a 32-page book full of trollish goodness for $9.95.
I should also point out that the book has some excellent artwork by Chris Quilliams and Phil Renne and a really cool cover by Brent Chumley.
And they spelled my name right! Bless you, Mongoose, bless you! (Special thanks there goes to Matthew Sprange, who double-checked and even triple-checked before it went to the printers!)
I've already seen two reviews of the work, and both were positive. It's been pointed out that this Slayer's Guide may just be the "crunchiest" yet, but we'll see if that still holds true next month when "The Slayer's Guide to Dragons," written by none other than Gary Gygax himself, hits the bookshelves.

Johnathan