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<blockquote data-quote="Ed Cha" data-source="post: 2336355" data-attributes="member: 10972"><p><strong><a href="http://www.dawningstar.com" target="_blank">Dawning Star: Operation Quick Launch</a></strong> is the new d20 sci-fi book published by <strong><a href="http://www.bluedevilgames.com" target="_blank">Blue Devil Games</a></strong> who also brought you the <u>double 2004 ENnie-nominated</u> <strong><a href="http://www.bluedevilgames.com/poisoncraft_main.htm" target="_blank">Poisoncraft: The Dark Art</a></strong> (the best RPG book on poison ever!) Blue Devil Games is run by Justin D. Jacobson and Michael W. Ruiz, two brilliant and hard-working guys. </p><p></p><p>I've been asked to put up a thread that comes up with reasons why you should check out <strong>Dawning Star</strong>. So I'm going to give you specific reasons right here why I think this is an awesome book. </p><p></p><p>Here we go:</p><p></p><p>1. The raving reviews <strong>Dawning Star</strong> has received... </p><p></p><p>"Anyone looking for something to use with d20 Future has got a good product right here for them... 4 stars!" <strong><a href="http://www.enworld.org/reviews.php?do=review&reviewid=2139278" target="_blank">- EN World</a></strong> </p><p></p><p>"I've been fond of everything I've seen from the Blue Devil so far, but this takes the cake... 4.5 stars!" <strong><a href="http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=1571" target="_blank">- GamingReport</a></strong></p><p></p><p>"Utterly fascinating... compelling... an 'A'." <strong><a href="http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/11/11312.phtml" target="_blank">- RPG.net</a></strong></p><p></p><p>"Dawning Star: Operation Quick Launch is the most stunning book that I've seen over the last six months. It's a terrific resource that any gamer interested in a cohesive, interesting science fiction setting should own." <strong><a href="http://www.silven.com/modern.asp?case=show&id=476" target="_blank">- Silven Crossroads</a></strong></p><p></p><p>2. This beautiful introduction by Nick Mulherin at <strong><a href="http://www.silven.com/print.asp?case=sectionarticle&camefrom=modern&id=476" target="_blank">Silven Crossroads</a></strong>: </p><p></p><p>"Having been forced to evacuate Earth, a shipful of human refugees stumbled across the planet of Eos when they encountered an interstellar gate and were separated from the rest of their convoy. Finding that Eos was roughly similar to Earth, they landed their ship and began settling it, building the city of Dawning Star out of their transport. The city of Dawning Star eventually became the Dawning Star Republic and grew, with dissident elements forming their own settlements (the Faction Camps) elsewhere. Eventually, the refugees came into contact with the Velin (a local race of humans that claim to have been on planet since the dawn of time) and the ancient ruins of a great civilization."</p><p></p><p>3. We only carry the best of the indie press at <strong><a href="http://www.indiepressrevolution.com" target="_blank">Indie Press Revolution</a></strong> and this is a definite winner.</p><p></p><p>4. Dawning Star is the only full-scale science-fiction campaign setting built on d20 Modern and powered by d20 Future.</p><p></p><p>5. The production values are top-notch. The binding and paper quality are excellent. </p><p></p><p>6. The illustrations by <strong>Danilo Moretti</strong> are superb. </p><p></p><p>7. You get <strong>FREE</strong> shipping in the U.S. and discounted shipping abroad when you order now.</p><p></p><p>8. Bursting with information, Dawning Star (208 pages) is an absolute steal at $29.95! </p><p></p><p>9. <strong><a href="http://www.dawningstar.com/downloads/HR_Cover_150dpi_Big.jpg" target="_blank">Helios Rising</a></strong> (350 pages) is coming out soon. </p><p></p><p>10. Justin and his team are dedicated to quality and Dawning Star is no exception. </p><p></p><p>I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is really that great. If you don't like it, then next time you see me throw the book at me. But please don't throw any old book at me, it's go to be Dawning Star, okay? I'm that confident you will enjoy reading and using this book. </p><p></p><p>Check out the preview right <strong><a href="http://www.dawningstar.com/pdf/ds_oql_preview.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></strong> and see for yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ed Cha, post: 2336355, member: 10972"] [B][URL=http://www.dawningstar.com]Dawning Star: Operation Quick Launch[/URL][/B] is the new d20 sci-fi book published by [B][URL=http://www.bluedevilgames.com]Blue Devil Games[/URL][/B] who also brought you the [U]double 2004 ENnie-nominated[/U] [B][URL=http://www.bluedevilgames.com/poisoncraft_main.htm]Poisoncraft: The Dark Art[/URL][/B] (the best RPG book on poison ever!) Blue Devil Games is run by Justin D. Jacobson and Michael W. Ruiz, two brilliant and hard-working guys. I've been asked to put up a thread that comes up with reasons why you should check out [B]Dawning Star[/B]. So I'm going to give you specific reasons right here why I think this is an awesome book. Here we go: 1. The raving reviews [B]Dawning Star[/B] has received... "Anyone looking for something to use with d20 Future has got a good product right here for them... 4 stars!" [B][URL=http://www.enworld.org/reviews.php?do=review&reviewid=2139278]- EN World[/URL][/B] "I've been fond of everything I've seen from the Blue Devil so far, but this takes the cake... 4.5 stars!" [B][URL=http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=1571]- GamingReport[/URL][/B] "Utterly fascinating... compelling... an 'A'." [B][URL=http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/11/11312.phtml]- RPG.net[/URL][/B] "Dawning Star: Operation Quick Launch is the most stunning book that I've seen over the last six months. It's a terrific resource that any gamer interested in a cohesive, interesting science fiction setting should own." [B][URL=http://www.silven.com/modern.asp?case=show&id=476]- Silven Crossroads[/URL][/B] 2. This beautiful introduction by Nick Mulherin at [B][URL=http://www.silven.com/print.asp?case=sectionarticle&camefrom=modern&id=476]Silven Crossroads[/URL][/B]: "Having been forced to evacuate Earth, a shipful of human refugees stumbled across the planet of Eos when they encountered an interstellar gate and were separated from the rest of their convoy. Finding that Eos was roughly similar to Earth, they landed their ship and began settling it, building the city of Dawning Star out of their transport. The city of Dawning Star eventually became the Dawning Star Republic and grew, with dissident elements forming their own settlements (the Faction Camps) elsewhere. Eventually, the refugees came into contact with the Velin (a local race of humans that claim to have been on planet since the dawn of time) and the ancient ruins of a great civilization." 3. We only carry the best of the indie press at [B][URL=http://www.indiepressrevolution.com]Indie Press Revolution[/URL][/B] and this is a definite winner. 4. Dawning Star is the only full-scale science-fiction campaign setting built on d20 Modern and powered by d20 Future. 5. The production values are top-notch. The binding and paper quality are excellent. 6. The illustrations by [B]Danilo Moretti[/B] are superb. 7. You get [B]FREE[/B] shipping in the U.S. and discounted shipping abroad when you order now. 8. Bursting with information, Dawning Star (208 pages) is an absolute steal at $29.95! 9. [B][URL=http://www.dawningstar.com/downloads/HR_Cover_150dpi_Big.jpg]Helios Rising[/URL][/B] (350 pages) is coming out soon. 10. Justin and his team are dedicated to quality and Dawning Star is no exception. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is really that great. If you don't like it, then next time you see me throw the book at me. But please don't throw any old book at me, it's go to be Dawning Star, okay? I'm that confident you will enjoy reading and using this book. Check out the preview right [B][URL=http://www.dawningstar.com/pdf/ds_oql_preview.pdf]here[/URL][/B] and see for yourself. [/QUOTE]
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