WotC 2006 September to December Catalog info, updated with novels

[qstor]

The new format is called the Delve. Its space intensive and make the the new WOTC statblock look like a postage stamp in comparison. Here is the link:

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dd/20060317a

Basically, you will have 1 encounter per page.

The RPGA is running an Eberron Delve at GenCon Indy basically it lasts like 20 minutes. I wonder if they're using this new format for it?

Mike

 

[JoeGKushner]

Not necessarily. I wouldn't be surprised if CMag was expected to sell 10x as many copies as Expedition to Castle Ravenloft. Volume makes a big difference.


glass.

I didn't notice a simliar price discount on PHB II.

 

[Greg K]

There are three products that I am interested in checking out.
Cityscape
Complete Mage
Fiendish Codex II

 

[DaveMage]

Maybe the chess set will be 40% off at amazon...

 

[Brakkart]

*pats his wallet* Please stop crying, it'll be alright... somehow.

A very impressive Autumn line up there from WotC. I'll at least be getting all the adventures (and here's hoping they keep publishing at least 1 a month for a long time to come!). I can never have too many adventures, even if I don't run them I can easily cannibalise them for maps and stat blocks.

Complete Mage, FC2 and Cityscape are all on the Maybe list. Guess everyone in my family are having socks off me for xmas, I ain't going to be able to afford to buy them much else!

 

[Brakkart]

Thalmin, do you have a list of what novels are due for release from WotC in Sept-Dec by any chance?

 

[Sammael]

I see Wizards have screwed over the Realms this year

Not only are we not getting a Regional source book this year (Mysteries of the Moonsea is a collection of interlinked mini modules) but now theyve cut an FR RPG source book from the Catalog (last year we had 4 Source books and a module)

Not impressed Wizards!

Agreed. People WANT new regional sourcebooks, and yet... we haven't had one since Waterdeep (August 2005), and won't have one until January 2007 at the earliest.

 

[DanMcS]

October
Dungeons & Dragons Limited-Edition Chess Set
A premium-quality chess set that features dragons of the D&D world!
Exquisitely crafted to hold a place of prestige on any table or display case, this premium-quality chessboard depicts the eternal struggle between the good and evil dragons of the Dungeons & Dragons game.
Arrayed on the White side of the board are Bahamut, the King of the Good Dragons, and his children - the gold, silver, bronze, brass, and copper dragons. The Black side of the board serves as the lair of Tiamat, Queen of Evil Dragons, and her spawn - the red, blue, black, green, and white dragons. This limited-edition chess set includes variant rules specifically incorporatin elements from the D&D game.
Components:
32 polystone playing pieces (heights of kings: 3 1/4 ")
Walnut-finish chessboard (17" x 15" x 3 1/4") with inlaid leatherette playing surface.
Integrated storage base includes protective tray.
Variant rules to expand gameplay options
Oct. 10, 2006; Box Game, $199.95

Expanded gameplay options for chess. I am amused.

King.
Movement: 1
Reach: 1 square
Hits: 4
AoO: if a piece moves through the king's reach, he can take it, but only once per game.

 

[glass]

I didn't notice a simliar price discount on PHB II.

Good point!


glass.

 

[BOZ]

Dragon Magic looks interesting, as does Castle Ravenloft. will probably get FC2, but i promise not to make as big of a deal over that as i have over FC1.

speaking of which, thalmin, could you let us know pretty please when Fiendish Codex 1 gets in? i promise to come visit ASAP.