Noah Kolman
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Hey everyone,
Here's another product update. We've got some really good Kalamar and HackMaster stuff coming up, so take a look and see what you like.
Kingdoms of Kalamar
Recent Releases:
Kingdoms of Kalamar Player's Guide - 272 pgs - $29.99
This is it. The definitive sourcebook for Dungeons and Dragons™ and a must have for any player or DM. Set in the popular Kingdoms of Kalamar™ campaign setting, this book is loaded with new official Dungeons and Dragons™ material including: five new variant classes, ten new prestige classes, over 70 new feats, new weapons, new armor, new combat options, new clerical domains, new spells and a new class of spells: scalable spells. Also included is more detailed information about the world of Tellene, its races, classes and politics that will allow Dungeons and Dragons™ players to create a unique character that matches their unique vision. Additionally, D&D™ Dungeon Masters will have a plethora of information at their fingertips with which to customize any campaign world. An abundant source of official Dungeons and Dragons™ material of the high quality you have come to expect from Kenzer and Company, this is one product you do not want to miss.
The Player’s Guide is awesome. It is useful for any D&D game with its complete feats list, complete spell planner and great character sheet. I use this book all the time in our in house Kalamar game, and I would encourage everyone to check it out. A truly worthy RPG product.
Upcoming Releases:
Pekal Gazetteer - K&C 1003 - 64 pgs est. - $12.99 est.
This Kingdoms of Kalamar world supplement is for DMs and players alike. It includes expanded information on the nation of Pekal, from the powerful College of Magic to the war with the Kingdom of Tokis. Explore Bet Rogala, the capital city, and keep your wits about you as you become involved in the long-running intrigues of the various secular, political, subversive, magic and religious organizations of the realm. As this book includes character creation guidelines for the Living Kalamar™ campaign, it is ideal for learning about RPGA member driven organized play or for independent home use. The Pekal Gazetteer also includes two new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventures to use in any campaign!
The Gazetteer will be a great book. It has been sent to the printer, and should be in stores in probably four to five weeks. It is both a Pekal sourcebook and an RPGA Living Kalamar guidebook.
Villain Design Handbook - K&C 1004 - 176 pgs est. - $24.99 est.
ALL NEW! This Kingdoms of Kalamar supplement is perfect for the Dungeon Master who wants to easily create fantastic villains with detailed histories and motives. This is more than simply a book of NPCs! This handbook contains dozens of new villain archetypes that DMs can use as a foundation for creating their own villain, prestige classes, feats and anti-feats, as well as information on giving villains real motivations and obsessions, the criminal psychology of the villain, the villain’s place in society, building levels of intrigue, how to avoid common stereotypes, prestige classes, feats, anti-feats and more! A new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventure is also included!
The Villain Design Handbook has been significantly altered since the project started. Tons of cool content has been added, and it will really be a great aid for making villains that are memorable. This is totally useful for any game. In fact, I have incorporated many of the ideas into my HackMaster game, and it is designed for any D&D game. This will be another great book, and it will be hardcover to boot.
Lost Tomb of Kruk-Ma-Kali
ALL NEW! The legacy of Kruk-Ma-Kali – a long-dead hobgoblin king – is still remembered throughout the lands of Tellene. Now, your players have the opportunity to search for Kruk-Ma-Kali’s lost tomb and locate the riches (and dangers!) within. But beware... it will take more than just a strong sword-arm to solve and survive the many puzzles and riddles of the tomb! This D&D adventure for 8th to 14th-level players is located in the Elos Desert, in and around the city of Dijishy and the Elenon Mountains, and gives players the opportunity to adventure in city, dungeon and wilderness areas. This adventure module also includes new monsters, new magic, and a special edition of ImageQuest, illustrating each and every room within the tomb!
Don has been working super hard on this adventure, and since it deals with Hobgoblins, my specialty, I’ve gotten to see it in its various stages. This adventure will be more than worth the price of admission. It is currently on schedule, and should be ready for its July release.
HackMaster 4th Edition
Recent Releases:
B2: Little Keep on the Borderlands – 144 pgs est. - $17.99 est.
Somewhere near the Borderlands, amidst the forest and tangled ferns, are chaotic caves where ravenous creatures lie in wait for unwary heroes. This HackMaster module is not for the wuss of heart! Only members of that exceptional class, adventurers in search of fame and fortune, and willing to pass through many harrowing experiences together, should apply. This HackMaster module’s exciting underground and wilderness settings provide plenty of adventure for novice and seasoned players alike.
This one is a behemoth. We originally planned for 32-48 pages, but the not-so-Little Keep will come in at 144 pages. This module will take you several months to play through, and is a mini campaign setting more than a module. We put a lot of hard work and love into this product, and I think you will enjoy it very much. Each of the humanoid tribes in the Mines of Chaos is fully detailed along with all the buildings in the Keep. DO NOT miss this one. It should arrive in the office today, and be in stores in about 2 weeks.
Game Master’s Shield - HackMaster RPG - $19.99 est.
This monstrous 32-panel goliath is fully adaptable and customizable to individual GMs, including dry-erase marker compatible lamination. The shield transforms from Combat Mode and Non-Combat Mode using the new ingeniously engineered HackFlap™ system. GMs won’t even need to reference the Player’s Handbook or the GameMaster’s Guide for a single chart during play! This revolution in gaming includes several new tables including the City/Town Encounter Matrix and the famous KenzerCo Pizza Matrix. It contains 32 panels, only four of which are art, and it effectively combines 7 screens into one. When you see this shield, you will know what your grandfather felt about the first bread-slicer.
This is the best GM shield ever. I promise. I have been running the HackMaster game here at the office using the mock-up for the game. It is amazing. The art is awesome, and you won’t believe how much information is on there. And it’s all readable. This revolutionary new shield is in stores waiting for you.
Check out the web preview at http://www.kenzerco.com/rpg/hackmaster/webtour/gmtour01.php
HackMaster RPG Hacklopedia of Beasts Volume 8 - 128 pgs - $19.99
ALL NEW! This comprehensive set of reference manuals is a must for HackMaster GMs and players alike. This eighth, 144-page volume picks up where the seventh one left off by continuing down the alphabet and describing terrifying monsters in sometimes-frightening scientific detail, as well as including a comprehensive index. Every monster in the Fourth Edition Hacklopedia has been revised, edited, and updated, as well as having their HackFactors beefed up to bring them in line with the rest of the game. Among other features, readers will learn about monster social structures, activity cycles, diets, attack modes (including special attacks), morale and even how to make the most of their kills by salvaging monster remains of potential value. Derived from the 1st/2nd edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game system (under license) - millions of players already know the basics - now they can get the details!
HoB VIII is actually ahead of schedule, and is already in stores. This one has a complete index of all the HoB monsters, including all possible combinations of their names. Check it out and find out what happened to that intrepid band of adventurers.
Upcoming Releases:
HackMaster Player Advantage Character Record Book - K&C2103 - 16 pages - $4.99 est.
ALL NEW! Don’t waste your time with those dinky one-page character sheets - pick up a copy of the official HackMaster Player Advantage Character Record Book instead! This full-size, 16-page book gives you a sheet everything you need, no matter what type of character you’re playing, with space for all the information on your family record, grudges, quirks and flaws, space for all your treasure and magic items, and much MUCH more! Also featuring a complete spell log and adventure log, as well as a new set of HackMaster player coupons!
The record book is coming along nicely. The mock-ups have been floating around the office, and it has space to record things you never knew you needed to record. It should be ready for a May release.
Spellslinger’s Guide to Wurld Domination - 96-112 pgs. - $19.99 est.
by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer
This is it! HackMaster’s complete guide to magic-users for BOTH players AND GameMasters! This thoroughly researched and finely crafted tome includes everything you ever wanted to know about the masters of this craft. Included are details concerning the eight magic specialists, over a dozen specialist sub-classes, spellware, ley lines, spell research, familiars, academies, magical organizations, background packs, careers, new spells (yes, including the ‘woeful’ spells) and much, much more than you can shake a wand at! Whether you profess to be the greatest spellslinger, or need to need to gird yourself for battle with such a power-wielder, this is the book for you!
When placed side by side with upcoming guides for other classes, the cover of this book will also form a hack-filled panorama!
There is some really cool stuff going into this book. You won’t believe the number specialists (yes, there are more than eight), and there will be tons of new spells. This book looks to be on schedule for a July release.
Official HackMaster Tactical Combat Miniatures
ALL NEW! Bigger, badder and more dangerous – these ain’t yer pappy’s miniatures! These four HackMaster miniatures (45-50 mm, sculpted by Steve Buddle) are the perfect addition to any GM’s campaign. Scare your players with these!
Beholder (with eyestalks) - K&C 4059 - $2.99
Great Horned Owlbear (includes two eggs) - K&C 4060 - $8.99
Lewd Beholder (with eyestalks and arms) - K&C 4061 - $2.99
Yeti (use as arctic, tropical, or temperate Yeti) - K&C 4062 - $8.99
The masters of these minis look really good, each one better than the last. I am sure that you will all be happy to have these tearing across your table in the near future. Look for these great minis in May.
Blind Wretched Pursuer - $2.99 est.
Sculpted By Steve Buddle
Blister pack of 1 model
The Blind Wretched Pursuer looks like an eyeless zombie, but it is really a vengeful spirit bent on punishing anyone it comes across. They will never see it coming!
Simian Orcs - $12.99
Sculpted by Steve Buddle
Blister pack of 4 models including shields
Half Orc, half ape, and all attitude- these guys are even bigger and ill tempered than your run of the mill Orcs. Armed with clubs, axes, swords and shields they are ready for combat!
I have seen the masters of these first HackMaster minis and they look really good. They are already out in stores.
Official Hackmaster Tactical Combat Miniatures
ALL NEW! Bigger, badder and far more dangerous – these ain’t yer pappy’s miniatures! Intimidate your fellow players with the majestic Human Barbarian, the short-statured but not-to-be-underestimated Gnome Titan and the Peg-legged Dwarven Fighter, veteran of many an infamous adventure! What spell slinger’s miniature collection could be complete without the Fireball Spell Effect!
These four HackMaster miniatures (36mm scale) are the perfect addition to any player’s arsenal. Show your GameMaster you mean business!
K&C 4070 Gnome Titan male (sculpted by Bobby Jackson) $2.99
K&C 4071 Human Barbarian male (sculpted by Sean Thornton) $2.99
K&C 4072 Peg-legged Dwarven Fighter male (sculpted by Galen Tingle) $2.99
I’ve seen the greens for these, and they are frickin’ awesome. I can’t wait to get my hands on them to paint them up. Really detailed with awesome poses. You won’t be sorry.
Knights of the Dinner Table
Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters – B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands play numerous characters in their role-playing games. But their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they’re playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer’s perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips.
KODT will continue coming out each month. There will be plenty of Kalamar, D20 and HackMaster articles as well as the usual assortment of strips and regular column. Don’t miss it. It is still only $2.99, and subscriptions are available.
Knights of the Dinner Table: Bundle of Trouble Volume 9 - K&C709 - 96 pgs est. - $9.99 est.
WOW! It’s been 16 months since the last one. Here, as many of you have requested, is the compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table issues #25 through #27. This 96 page book also comes with approximately 20 pages of extra material. That’s almost like getting an extra KODT issue for free!
We here at KenzerCo are getting very excited about the summer and what it will bring, and I hope the rest of you are too.
Here's another product update. We've got some really good Kalamar and HackMaster stuff coming up, so take a look and see what you like.
Kingdoms of Kalamar
Recent Releases:
Kingdoms of Kalamar Player's Guide - 272 pgs - $29.99
This is it. The definitive sourcebook for Dungeons and Dragons™ and a must have for any player or DM. Set in the popular Kingdoms of Kalamar™ campaign setting, this book is loaded with new official Dungeons and Dragons™ material including: five new variant classes, ten new prestige classes, over 70 new feats, new weapons, new armor, new combat options, new clerical domains, new spells and a new class of spells: scalable spells. Also included is more detailed information about the world of Tellene, its races, classes and politics that will allow Dungeons and Dragons™ players to create a unique character that matches their unique vision. Additionally, D&D™ Dungeon Masters will have a plethora of information at their fingertips with which to customize any campaign world. An abundant source of official Dungeons and Dragons™ material of the high quality you have come to expect from Kenzer and Company, this is one product you do not want to miss.
The Player’s Guide is awesome. It is useful for any D&D game with its complete feats list, complete spell planner and great character sheet. I use this book all the time in our in house Kalamar game, and I would encourage everyone to check it out. A truly worthy RPG product.
Upcoming Releases:
Pekal Gazetteer - K&C 1003 - 64 pgs est. - $12.99 est.
This Kingdoms of Kalamar world supplement is for DMs and players alike. It includes expanded information on the nation of Pekal, from the powerful College of Magic to the war with the Kingdom of Tokis. Explore Bet Rogala, the capital city, and keep your wits about you as you become involved in the long-running intrigues of the various secular, political, subversive, magic and religious organizations of the realm. As this book includes character creation guidelines for the Living Kalamar™ campaign, it is ideal for learning about RPGA member driven organized play or for independent home use. The Pekal Gazetteer also includes two new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventures to use in any campaign!
The Gazetteer will be a great book. It has been sent to the printer, and should be in stores in probably four to five weeks. It is both a Pekal sourcebook and an RPGA Living Kalamar guidebook.
Villain Design Handbook - K&C 1004 - 176 pgs est. - $24.99 est.
ALL NEW! This Kingdoms of Kalamar supplement is perfect for the Dungeon Master who wants to easily create fantastic villains with detailed histories and motives. This is more than simply a book of NPCs! This handbook contains dozens of new villain archetypes that DMs can use as a foundation for creating their own villain, prestige classes, feats and anti-feats, as well as information on giving villains real motivations and obsessions, the criminal psychology of the villain, the villain’s place in society, building levels of intrigue, how to avoid common stereotypes, prestige classes, feats, anti-feats and more! A new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventure is also included!
The Villain Design Handbook has been significantly altered since the project started. Tons of cool content has been added, and it will really be a great aid for making villains that are memorable. This is totally useful for any game. In fact, I have incorporated many of the ideas into my HackMaster game, and it is designed for any D&D game. This will be another great book, and it will be hardcover to boot.
Lost Tomb of Kruk-Ma-Kali
ALL NEW! The legacy of Kruk-Ma-Kali – a long-dead hobgoblin king – is still remembered throughout the lands of Tellene. Now, your players have the opportunity to search for Kruk-Ma-Kali’s lost tomb and locate the riches (and dangers!) within. But beware... it will take more than just a strong sword-arm to solve and survive the many puzzles and riddles of the tomb! This D&D adventure for 8th to 14th-level players is located in the Elos Desert, in and around the city of Dijishy and the Elenon Mountains, and gives players the opportunity to adventure in city, dungeon and wilderness areas. This adventure module also includes new monsters, new magic, and a special edition of ImageQuest, illustrating each and every room within the tomb!
Don has been working super hard on this adventure, and since it deals with Hobgoblins, my specialty, I’ve gotten to see it in its various stages. This adventure will be more than worth the price of admission. It is currently on schedule, and should be ready for its July release.
HackMaster 4th Edition
Recent Releases:
B2: Little Keep on the Borderlands – 144 pgs est. - $17.99 est.
Somewhere near the Borderlands, amidst the forest and tangled ferns, are chaotic caves where ravenous creatures lie in wait for unwary heroes. This HackMaster module is not for the wuss of heart! Only members of that exceptional class, adventurers in search of fame and fortune, and willing to pass through many harrowing experiences together, should apply. This HackMaster module’s exciting underground and wilderness settings provide plenty of adventure for novice and seasoned players alike.
This one is a behemoth. We originally planned for 32-48 pages, but the not-so-Little Keep will come in at 144 pages. This module will take you several months to play through, and is a mini campaign setting more than a module. We put a lot of hard work and love into this product, and I think you will enjoy it very much. Each of the humanoid tribes in the Mines of Chaos is fully detailed along with all the buildings in the Keep. DO NOT miss this one. It should arrive in the office today, and be in stores in about 2 weeks.
Game Master’s Shield - HackMaster RPG - $19.99 est.
This monstrous 32-panel goliath is fully adaptable and customizable to individual GMs, including dry-erase marker compatible lamination. The shield transforms from Combat Mode and Non-Combat Mode using the new ingeniously engineered HackFlap™ system. GMs won’t even need to reference the Player’s Handbook or the GameMaster’s Guide for a single chart during play! This revolution in gaming includes several new tables including the City/Town Encounter Matrix and the famous KenzerCo Pizza Matrix. It contains 32 panels, only four of which are art, and it effectively combines 7 screens into one. When you see this shield, you will know what your grandfather felt about the first bread-slicer.
This is the best GM shield ever. I promise. I have been running the HackMaster game here at the office using the mock-up for the game. It is amazing. The art is awesome, and you won’t believe how much information is on there. And it’s all readable. This revolutionary new shield is in stores waiting for you.
Check out the web preview at http://www.kenzerco.com/rpg/hackmaster/webtour/gmtour01.php
HackMaster RPG Hacklopedia of Beasts Volume 8 - 128 pgs - $19.99
ALL NEW! This comprehensive set of reference manuals is a must for HackMaster GMs and players alike. This eighth, 144-page volume picks up where the seventh one left off by continuing down the alphabet and describing terrifying monsters in sometimes-frightening scientific detail, as well as including a comprehensive index. Every monster in the Fourth Edition Hacklopedia has been revised, edited, and updated, as well as having their HackFactors beefed up to bring them in line with the rest of the game. Among other features, readers will learn about monster social structures, activity cycles, diets, attack modes (including special attacks), morale and even how to make the most of their kills by salvaging monster remains of potential value. Derived from the 1st/2nd edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons game system (under license) - millions of players already know the basics - now they can get the details!
HoB VIII is actually ahead of schedule, and is already in stores. This one has a complete index of all the HoB monsters, including all possible combinations of their names. Check it out and find out what happened to that intrepid band of adventurers.
Upcoming Releases:
HackMaster Player Advantage Character Record Book - K&C2103 - 16 pages - $4.99 est.
ALL NEW! Don’t waste your time with those dinky one-page character sheets - pick up a copy of the official HackMaster Player Advantage Character Record Book instead! This full-size, 16-page book gives you a sheet everything you need, no matter what type of character you’re playing, with space for all the information on your family record, grudges, quirks and flaws, space for all your treasure and magic items, and much MUCH more! Also featuring a complete spell log and adventure log, as well as a new set of HackMaster player coupons!
The record book is coming along nicely. The mock-ups have been floating around the office, and it has space to record things you never knew you needed to record. It should be ready for a May release.
Spellslinger’s Guide to Wurld Domination - 96-112 pgs. - $19.99 est.
by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer
This is it! HackMaster’s complete guide to magic-users for BOTH players AND GameMasters! This thoroughly researched and finely crafted tome includes everything you ever wanted to know about the masters of this craft. Included are details concerning the eight magic specialists, over a dozen specialist sub-classes, spellware, ley lines, spell research, familiars, academies, magical organizations, background packs, careers, new spells (yes, including the ‘woeful’ spells) and much, much more than you can shake a wand at! Whether you profess to be the greatest spellslinger, or need to need to gird yourself for battle with such a power-wielder, this is the book for you!
When placed side by side with upcoming guides for other classes, the cover of this book will also form a hack-filled panorama!
There is some really cool stuff going into this book. You won’t believe the number specialists (yes, there are more than eight), and there will be tons of new spells. This book looks to be on schedule for a July release.
Official HackMaster Tactical Combat Miniatures
ALL NEW! Bigger, badder and more dangerous – these ain’t yer pappy’s miniatures! These four HackMaster miniatures (45-50 mm, sculpted by Steve Buddle) are the perfect addition to any GM’s campaign. Scare your players with these!
Beholder (with eyestalks) - K&C 4059 - $2.99
Great Horned Owlbear (includes two eggs) - K&C 4060 - $8.99
Lewd Beholder (with eyestalks and arms) - K&C 4061 - $2.99
Yeti (use as arctic, tropical, or temperate Yeti) - K&C 4062 - $8.99
The masters of these minis look really good, each one better than the last. I am sure that you will all be happy to have these tearing across your table in the near future. Look for these great minis in May.
Blind Wretched Pursuer - $2.99 est.
Sculpted By Steve Buddle
Blister pack of 1 model
The Blind Wretched Pursuer looks like an eyeless zombie, but it is really a vengeful spirit bent on punishing anyone it comes across. They will never see it coming!
Simian Orcs - $12.99
Sculpted by Steve Buddle
Blister pack of 4 models including shields
Half Orc, half ape, and all attitude- these guys are even bigger and ill tempered than your run of the mill Orcs. Armed with clubs, axes, swords and shields they are ready for combat!
I have seen the masters of these first HackMaster minis and they look really good. They are already out in stores.
Official Hackmaster Tactical Combat Miniatures
ALL NEW! Bigger, badder and far more dangerous – these ain’t yer pappy’s miniatures! Intimidate your fellow players with the majestic Human Barbarian, the short-statured but not-to-be-underestimated Gnome Titan and the Peg-legged Dwarven Fighter, veteran of many an infamous adventure! What spell slinger’s miniature collection could be complete without the Fireball Spell Effect!
These four HackMaster miniatures (36mm scale) are the perfect addition to any player’s arsenal. Show your GameMaster you mean business!
K&C 4070 Gnome Titan male (sculpted by Bobby Jackson) $2.99
K&C 4071 Human Barbarian male (sculpted by Sean Thornton) $2.99
K&C 4072 Peg-legged Dwarven Fighter male (sculpted by Galen Tingle) $2.99
I’ve seen the greens for these, and they are frickin’ awesome. I can’t wait to get my hands on them to paint them up. Really detailed with awesome poses. You won’t be sorry.
Knights of the Dinner Table
Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters – B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands play numerous characters in their role-playing games. But their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they’re playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer’s perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips.
KODT will continue coming out each month. There will be plenty of Kalamar, D20 and HackMaster articles as well as the usual assortment of strips and regular column. Don’t miss it. It is still only $2.99, and subscriptions are available.
Knights of the Dinner Table: Bundle of Trouble Volume 9 - K&C709 - 96 pgs est. - $9.99 est.
WOW! It’s been 16 months since the last one. Here, as many of you have requested, is the compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table issues #25 through #27. This 96 page book also comes with approximately 20 pages of extra material. That’s almost like getting an extra KODT issue for free!
We here at KenzerCo are getting very excited about the summer and what it will bring, and I hope the rest of you are too.
