So, what are the 3rd party releases for this year?

[der_kluge]

There are other projects in development currently that may appear yet this year depending on a variety of factors. One of them is very, very big and will have gamers quite excited when we formally announce it. As you can see, regardless of rumors, Bastion is still in the game.

Sounds interesting. Any way you guys can move the Book of Curses (print) up to a Gen Con release? Do it for me? Pretty please?? *bats eyelashes*

Good to hear that BP is doing well. I was concerned there for a little while.

 

[The_Universe]

TESLA'S LEGACY: Nikolai Tesla was one of the great geniuses of the 20th century. Some of his inventions would (literally) blow your mind, and the ideas he didn't manage to perfect before he died are even more incredible. For full details of what Tesla's Legacy will contain, you'll have to be patient; there'll be a proper press release for that. However, the word "comprehensive" comes to mind when I think of how many different areas this book will cover.

What's the status on this project? I'm curious, as it could be useful in my current game.

 

[Wycen]

Here is a partial list for Blue Devil Games. Justin can chime in with Thrilling Passages, AE, and M & M info.

Helios Rising – Take your Dawning Star campaign to the stars! Explore the farthest reaches of the Helios system from the Saurian Empire of the planet C’Thalk to the cryptic mechanical metropolis on the planet Apollo. 11 playable alien species with exhaustive information and rules for each, detailed maps and descriptions of every point of interest in the system.

Silver Eclipse – Like the gleam of a night star, a spacecraft streaks through the skies above Eos. Climb aboard a saurian dreadnought or take the helm of a straasian hiveship. Starship templates and floorplans for every major alien species, advanced starship construction rules and mechanics for space warfare.

Heroes of Helios – When shadows cast over the land, only the light of true heroes can stand against it. This sourcebook presents a host of new options for your Dawning Star character, including new feats, talent trees, classes, alternate alien species, character concepts, and an extended character record folio.

Shadow Falling – A quick-and-dirty relic hunt goes horribly wrong, and you are sent in to rescue the excavation team. The activation of some long-dormant transport system leaves you trapped deep beneath the surface of Eos on the outskirts of a vaasi warcamp. Who will come to save you? An entry-level adventure usable in any space-faring campaign.

Shining Star – The jewel of the Republic, the city of Dawning Star represents the best of the human spirit. Every day, hard-working citizens strive to rebuild society, from the Chinese grease monkey keeping the machinery running smoothly to the Mexican EDF agent tracking illicit arms shipments within the walls. Detailed city maps and location descriptions, dozens of NPCs, and a host of adventure seeds.

Rebel Stronghold – Roger’s Point is a bastion of true freedom on Eos … and they’ll have words with anyone who says otherwise. The largest and most powerful faction camp is home to many colorful characters, and this sourcebook serves them all up.

Shadow War – The war between shadow and light ends here and ends now. Spanning from the depths of the Eotian ruins to the heart of the Vaasi Empire, this mega-adventure, complete with side treks, takes characters from levels 1 to 20 and beyond.

 

[Pramas]

Here's what Green Ronin's got through September. Advanced Gamemaster's Guide is in stores this week. Temple Quarter and Frankenstein's Children are shipping imminently and we'll have both at Origins next week too. Crothian will no doubt be delighted to hear that the Thieves' World Player's Manual just went to print and will be out in July on schedule.


Advanced Gamemaster's Guide
Written by Owen K.C. Stephens
Cover by William C. Eaken
192 pages, hardback
MSRP: $32.95
GRR1603
ISBN: 1-932442-29-4
Available June '05

The newest in Green Ronin’s Advanced Rulebooks for the d20 System, the AGMG is the essential supplement for all Gamemasters. Designed to work with the Advanced Player’s Manual and other volumes in the Advanced Series, this book offers new tips, tricks, and options for GMs to improve their d20 games. With advice from the expert pen of Wheel of Time RPG and Bastards and Bloodlines author Owen K.C. Stephens, the AGMG provides insightful tools to take your campaigns in new directions, such as variant rules for critical hits, quick resolution mass combat rules, expert resources for building memorable villains and adventures, artifact construction and much more. If you’ve ever run a d20 roleplaying game, this book is a must have!

Frankenstein's Children: The Game of Man-Made Monsters
A GOTHICA Board Game by Human Head Studios
Designed by Jason L Blair & Matt Forbeck
Cover Art by Brian Snoddy
Boxed Game (see description for components)
MSRP: $34.95
GRR3003
ISBN: 1-932442-39-1
Available June '05

Frankenstein's Children is a horror-themed, tabletop game of tactical combat. At the end of the 1800s, the heirs of Dr. Victor Frankenstein descend on his ancestral home to plumb the secrets of the animation of dead flesh. They succeed all too well, and a war erupts for total control over Castle Frankenstein. Each player can command a team of mad scientists and their monsters or the villagers who are fighting to tear the castle down. Players struggle across a set of board tiles that represent the warzone that the castle has become.

Frankenstein's Children is the second in the Gothica series of games, following hot on the heels of Dracula's Revenge. Each standalone entry in the series shares the same basic rules system, which allows you to plug the components from the games together to play whole new battles that are larger and stranger than the originals.

The game comes with character and action cards, 8 dice, 20 board tiles, 6 doors, 3 dice screens, 32 counters, and a complete rulebook. Most games take from 1 to 2 hours or less.

Temple Quarter
A City Quarters Sourcebook for the d20 System
Written by JD Wiker & Christopher West
Cartography by Christopher West
96 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $19.95
GRR1030
ISBN: 1-932442-40-5
Available June '05

Need a temple for your next fantasy roleplaying game session? Maybe an entire religion? A religious ceremony? How about a religious conspiracy? How about an entire religious district? The second book in the City Quarter series from The Game Mechanics (Modern Player's Companion, Artifacts of the Ages), details the people, places, and plots of the fantasy city of Liberty, first seen in the ENnie-nominated Thieves' Quarter sourcebook. Temple Quarter presents several new religions, their temples, their priests and priestesses, and their ceremonies and rituals—as well as their more secular goals ... and their political intrigues.

Modular in design, Temple Quarter can be adapted wholesale to any city in any fantasy campaign, or Gamemasters can cherry-pick whatever they need, whenever they need it. With lushly illustrated maps by Christopher West, dozens of fully developed NPCs, and extensive encounter tables loaded with adventure hooks, Temple Quarter is a ready-made mini-setting designed to be dropped into nearly any d20 fantasy campaign at a moment's notice. Future City Quarters volumes will include Arcane Quarter, Noble District, Mercenaries' Quarter, Palace District, and the Outlands.

Blue Rose Companion
Written by Chris Aylott, Elissa Carey, Joseph Carriker, Steve Kenson, Alejandro Melchor, Aaron Rosenberg, and Rodney Thompson
Cover art by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
128 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $23.95
GRR1702
ISBN: 1-932442-36-7
Available July '05

Every great hero needs a companion. The Blue Rose Companion expands upon the game systems and options for the Blue Rose fantasy roleplaying game. The Companion offers more options for creating your heroes, from heroic paths to new feats and arcane abilities. It provides game systems for arcane rituals, places of power, and creating arcane items. It also offers a selection of new arcane items and an expanded bestiary of monsters for your heroes to fight. With the Blue Rose Companion you can take your adventures in the world of Aldea to the next level.

Eternal Rome
A Mythic Vistas Campaign Setting for the d20 System
Written by Graeme Davis
Cover by David Leri
160 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $27.95
GRR1410
ISBN: 1-932442-42-1
Available July '05

Mythic Vistas, the line that brought you Testament and the Trojan War, now completes its ancient world trifecta with the definitive guide to the glory of Rome! Covering all major periods from Rome’s founding to the final barbarian incursions, Eternal Rome gives you everything you need to explore this fantastic era. Chock full of historical and mythic details, this sourcebook gives you a detailed atmosphere and environment for historical games, all the while providing the necessary tools to bring Roman culture into existing d20 games. Inside, you’ll find rules for adapting existing classes to the setting, classical prestige classes and monsters, and even an introductory adventure by Testament’s Scott Bennie to launch your new Eternal Rome campaign. Indeed, it is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country. So, ready your shields and raise your pilums! Take your d20 games to new heights of adventure with the might and majesty of Eternal Rome!

SpirosBlaak
A Mythic Vistas Sourcebook for the d20 System
Written by Steven Trustrum with Christina Stiles
Cover Art by Jon Hodgson
160 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $27.95
GRR 1404
ISBN: 1-932442-17-0
Available July '05

SpirosBlaak, the latest in Green Ronin’s critically acclaimed Mythic Vistas line, presents a complete archduchy that can be used as a stand-alone campaign setting or integrated into an existing world. With the gods fallen, it is up to the Player Characters to bring light and hope back into an archduchy overrun with lycanthropes. In addition to detailing this grim and gritty setting, SpirosBlaak includes black powder rules, new core and prestige classes, and a plethora of new gods. When the moon is full, will you lock your door and hide or draw your sword and fight?

Thieves' World Player's Manual
A Sourcebook for the d20 System
Designed by Lynn Abbey, Gary Astleford, Patrick O’Duffy, and Robert J. Schwalb
Cover by James Ryman
192 pages, hardback
MSRP: $34.95
GRR1801
ISBN: 1-932442-47-2
Available July '05

Since 1979 Sanctuary has been the nastiest, ugliest, and grittiest city in fantasy fiction. This summer Sanctuary returns to roleplaying for the first time in over 20 years and the excitement begins with the Thieves' World Player's Manual. This book includes a detailed overview of the city in the classic and current eras, a culture and background system to customize your adventurer, over twenty core and prestige classes, a unique magic system, and a brand new Thieves' World short story by Lynn Abbey herself. Explore the Maze, enjoy the delights of the Street of Red Lanterns, or take part in the fight against Dyareela’s cultists. The Thieves' World Player's Manual is your gateway to adventure.

The Freeport Trilogy
5-Year Anniversary Edition
Designed by Chris Pramas, Robert J. Toth, and William Simoni
Cover by Wayne Reynolds
160 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $27.95
GRR1901
ISBN: 1-932442-51-0
Available August '05

In August 2000 Green Ronin released the adventure Death in Freeport and kicked off the d20 phenomenon. This ENnie and Origins Award winning adventure was the first in the Freeport Trilogy, which was completed by Terror in Freeport and Madness in Freeport. All three adventures have been out of print for years, but that's about to change. To celebrate the 5-year anniversary of both the company and Freeport, Green Ronin is bringing together the entire trilogy under one cover for the first time. This new edition has been updated to the 3.5 rules and revised and expanded to make the campaign more detailed and complete. It's time to return to the city that started it all. They don't call Freeport "the City of Adventure" for nothing.

Murder at the Vulgar Unicorn
A Thieves' World Adventure for the d20 System
Designed by Owen K.C. Stephens
Cover by Ted Galaday
80 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $18.95
GRR1802
ISBN: 1-932442-48-0
Available August '05

The Vulgar Unicorn is the black heart of Sanctuary's corruption. When something bad goes down in Thieves’ World, it always seems to start in this rundown dive. In this gripping adventure, what seems like just another murder leads to the unmasking of a terrible conspiracy involving Dyareelan cultists, Nisibisi refugees, and a dangerous plague that could destroy the city. Murder at the Vulgar Unicorn is the perfect starting point for a Thieves' World campaign. In addition to the adventure proper, the book also provides full details and maps of the most infamous bar in Sanctuary: the Vulgar Unicorn itself.

Mutants & Masterminds Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
Designed by Steve Kenson
Cover Art by Ramón Pérez
256-pages, hardcover, full color
MSRP: $39.95
GRR2501
ISBN: 1-932442-52-9
Available September '05

Mutants & Masterminds has been called “the best, most exciting superhero RPG in years.” It sets “new standards in design and presentation.” It has won multiple ENnie and Pen & Paper Awards and it appeared on every critic's "best of" list for 2002. Now the World’s Greatest Superhero Roleplaying Game is even better! Mutants & Masterminds, Second Edition, takes the best of the original edition and supercharges it to make it the most complete, detailed, and fun superhero game yet! In this 256-page hardcover with a stunning new cover by Ramón Pérez, you’ll find a complete roleplaying game that's a perfect starting point for your own comic book adventures. Mutants & Masterminds, Second Edition, has everything you need to create your own superheroes and villains. It also offers more than a dozen ready-made superhero archetypes and even more ready-to-use supervillain archetypes, plus two introductory adventures so you can start playing right away. Don’t let your super-powers fall behind! Mutants & Masterminds, Second Edition, will take your game (and your heroes) to the next level!

The World of Aldea
A Blue Rose Sourcebook
Written by John Snead, Dawn Elliot, and Jeremy Crawford
Cover by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law
128 pages, perfect bound
MSRP: $23.95
GRR1703
ISBN: 1-932442-46-4
Available September '05

The Blue Rose roleplaying game introduced readers to the magical world of Aldea. Now, this full-length sourcebook, by Blue Rose authors John Snead, Dawn Elliot, and Jeremy Crawford, takes you on a comprehensive tour of that world, with endless opportunities for adventure.
Learn about the land of Aldis, the fabled Kingdom of the Blue Rose, its history and diverse peoples. Visit the glorious city of Aldis, the greatest in the known world, home of the Sovereign, and a place of hard work, celebration, artistry, and intrigue. Patrol the borderlands of the kingdom, from the treacherous Veran Marsh to the isles and shoals of the Scatterstar Archipelago, to the Ice-Binder Mountains and the Great Pavin Weald, the impenetrable, primeval forest. Beyond Aldis lies danger and adventure! Learn about the Theocracy of Jarzon and the ruling Church of the Pure Light. Evade the all-seeing eyes of the Purist Inquisitors as you work to maintain peace and understanding with Aldis’ neighbor. Ride untamed horses across the Plains of Rezea to meet with the fierce plainsfolk and negotiate alliances. Sail to the far off Matriarchy of Lar’tya to navigate its unique customs and trade for exotic goods. Brave the shadows of the lich-ruled Kingdom of Kern, the last of the Sorcerer Kingdoms, and aid the rebellion against the Unliving King Jarek. Plumb the terrible depths of the Shadow Barrens, legacy of the Empire of Thorns. Travel the world in the bright wagons of the Roamers and see it all! The World of Aldea is a supplement to the Blue Rose fantasy roleplaying game, giving you an entire world of romance, mystery, and adventure to explore.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Let's see - just d20 or OGL as well?

For d20, we have;

The Tome of Drow Lore - 256 pages of dark elf goodness.

Monster Encyclopaedias I and II - all new monsters, and there is talk of a third volume based around Epic level creatures. . .

Ultimate Equipment II - due very soon, lots of cool new kit, absolutely no magic items. . .

The Drow War Trilogy - the first in the Complete Campaigns series that will take characters from level 1 to 30.

Heroes of Fantasy - new core classes for fantasy d20.

Ruins of the Dragon Lord - a massive dungeon in a box set.

Great Big Monster Book - the Mother of all monster books (see thread in Publisher's forum), weighing in at 1,000-odd pages, to be released at Gen Con.

Wars RPG - based on the CCG.

How is that for starters?

If you are still reading this thread, I just wanted to say that I absolutely frickin' love Conan: Road of Kings.

I sat down with my Copy of GURPS Conan (the previous "Gold Standard" for Hyborian Age gazetteers, and as fine an RPG supplement as I've ever come across) and Conan: ROad of Kings surpasses it in every way; Quality and quantity of information, Art, layout...everything.

Nice work folks

 

[Teflon Billy]

Mutants & Masterminds Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
Designed by Steve Kenson
Cover Art by Ramón Pérez
256-pages, hardcover, full color
MSRP: $39.95
GRR2501
ISBN: 1-932442-52-9
Available September '05

I'm positively giddy over this

 

[Vigilance]

We're releasing Legends of the Samurai in print at GenCon, and the rest of the year seems like it will be divided down the middle between Blood and Guts releases (d20 Modern military) and more Legends books (historical/legendary fantasy) on the PDF front.

More info about Legends of the Samurai can be found here:

http://www.rpgobjects.com/index.php?page=los

Chuck

 

[DaveMage]

Here's what Green Ronin's got through September.

Temple Quarter
Eternal Rome
SpirosBlaak
Thieves' World Player's Manual
The Freeport Trilogy
Murder at the Vulgar Unicorn

Some sweet stuff here....

 

[Justin D. Jacobson]

We're rolling along with Dawning Star. Helios Rising has been upped to 350+ pages of d20 sci-fi goodness and will be released at Gen Con. The page-count increase pushed the rest of the schedule back a bit, but we're also going to be releasing this year: Shadow Falling (a full adventure module), Silver Eclipse (starship construction and combat rules from the ground up), Heroes of Helios (a player's supplement), and several other books.

Our AEvolutions line in support of Monte's AE will see the release of Tell It To My Axe, hopefully at Gen Con. I've got a few more AE pots on the stove, but I don't have formal approval from Monte yet, so mum's the word.

We've got two more books ready to go in our 1st Appearance line in support of Mutants & Masterminds. Wheelman will present comprehensive vehicle-construction and chase rules, and The Bronx Bomb is a famous location sourcebook. Of course, these got pushed back with the announcement of 2nd edition.

Last but certainly not least is our Victorian-era Thrilling Passages, which will certainly be released by the end of the year. Now, those of you who have been following the progress of TP might be a bit surprised by that comment. We had planned to release it at Gen Con and, in fact, have a few TP events scheduled. There's still a chance we will be doing so. However, we're considering entering TP in the Green Ronin True20 setting search. We will make a final decision in the next few days and post an announcement.

 

[Kanegrundar]

Some sweet stuff here....

Oh yeah there is. Just when I think that there aren't that many products that I'll want to buy it gets ramped up again. Not overly surprising since, thanks to Gen Con, August and September see a number of excellent releases and it just gets better through the holiday season!

I'll definantly be picking up Helios Rising and Heroes of Helios, M&M 2, and Year of the Zombie. Those are the products that stick out the most in my mind on the RPG end of my gaming hobbies.

There are also a lot of great looking board games coming out this year as well from FFG. Runebound 2E, Descent: Journeys into the Dark, Arkham Horror, and World of Warcraft will all be picked up by me this year. Runbound, Descent, and WoW all have miniatures that so far look like great additions to my ever growing collection.

2005 may have started off a little slow, but it's ramping up to be a great year for gaming!

Kane