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May 31, 2007: Released May 30, 2007

Released May 30, 2007

Mind Divine
Weighing in at 111 pages of content (116 total after cover / title / table of contents / Open Game License), The Mind Divine is a new sourcebook focused on the concept of godminds, psionic entities wielding power on the magnitude of deities. Within the pages of The Mind Divine can be found: Over 25 new . . . [read more]

ุone's Blueprints: The Great City, Cutthroats’ Alley
Features Rule the Dungeon. Enhanced customization (choose which features are visible). Alternative hexagonal grid. "North" mark available and orientable. Master control panel allows you to control all the maps at once. Buttons for printing only blue maps or black and white maps. WARNING: you must use Adobe . . .



May 30, 2007: Released May 29, 2007

Released May 29, 2007

Advanced Adventures #3: The Curse of the Witch Head
Advanced Adventures #3: The Curse of the Witch Head is an OSRIC TM module designed for 4-6 adventurers of levels 6-10. Over two centuries ago, the Duke Ithinge ordered an underground complex to be built to house the Witch Head and keep it from those who would use its powers for evil. The construction . . . [read more]

Pozas Art Pack: Fantasy vol. 6 - Personas
Perhaps best known for his work on Fiery Dragon Productions' Counter Collections, Claudio Pozas has created a wealth of visual treasures for tabletop gaming. And now Pozas Art Packs make quality art a click away! Fantasy vol.6 - Personas contains 5 images (.jpeg, 600dpi) of figures excerpted above. Two . . . [read more]



May 26, 2007: Released May 25, 2007

Released May 25, 2007

GURPS Lite (Chinese Fourth Edition)
GURPS Lite is a 32-page distillation of the basic GURPS rules. It covers the essentials of character creation, combat, success rolls, adventuring, and game mastering for GURPS Fourth Edition. The purpose of GURPS Lite is to help GMs bring new players into the game, without frightening them with the full . . . [read more]



May 25, 2007: Released May 24, 2007

Released May 24, 2007

GURPS Ultra-Tech
Weapons, Vehicles, and Gadgets GURPS Ultra-Tech is the sourcebook for science-fiction technology, from the near future to the farthest reaches of the imagination. It's a valuable companion to GURPS Space, GURPS Bio-Tech, and GURPS Infinite Worlds, and an exceptional resource for any character or campaign . . . [read more]



May 23, 2007: Wicked Fantasy

Wicked Fantasy Factory #1: Rumble in the Wizard’s Tower makes a pretty bold claim about taking dungeon crawls to their natural BOLD RED EXTREME peak. That sort of thing piques my curiousity, so . . .

. . . yeah, it delivers.

The ad copy barely touches on this, but among other things:

  • Finishing moves for characters. These are fun and straight-forward, and merge in a clean and well-balanced manner with core d20 rules. I may be adapting these for the next over-the-top GURPS campaign I run, too. They're just good.
  • Mook rules. Again, relatively straight-forward and easy to use with core d20 rules. Unlike the finishing moves, these do require changes to other adventures if you want to use them everywhere -- specifically, you need to double or triple the number of lower-CR monsters in any adventure, because PCs will chew through them like weak tofu with these rules.
  • A background plot I can really get into. The background story starts with one villain betraying another, and how that results in the PCs being hired . . .

Goodman Games generally puts out very good adventures for d20, but their pairing with Wicked Fantasy appears to be of the peanut-butter-and-chocolate variety. Check it out!
-- Thomas Weigel



May 19, 2007: Creatures Of The Night

Creatures of the Night, Vol. 1 is now available for purchase. Two dozen pages of unnatural things fresh from the mind of Scott Maykrantz (author of the original Creatures of the Night), with crunchy bits by Jason Levine (also known as Rev. Pee Kitty on our forums). Do you really want to be left in the dark about them?
-- Thomas Weigel



May 18, 2007: My Monster Can Beat Up Your Monster

Monsters and Other Childish Things is one of the best "little games" I've played in a while. The basic theme is simple: you play a kid who has Relationships that he has to maintain, a Monster that wants to keep him happy and healthy, and Things that want to hurt him.

The trick of it is in the Relationship with the Monster -- monsters don't necessarily understand that if Bobby down the lane made you cry, eating his face off is not a reasonable response.

No, it really isn't.

And for six bucks, how can you not want your very own pocket-elder-creature-of-eleven-dimensions?
Thomas Weigel



May 17, 2007: Paper Miniatures!

Please welcome Arion Games to e23! Arion Games produces the Paper Miniatures line of PDFs -- each PDF is a collection of figures you can print, cut, and fold for extremely cheap but reasonably good-looking minis for your characters.

Most of the sets are $3-5 and include a good selection of pieces; you can also buy a bundle for less-per-mini.

My favorites are the historical pieces (who would have guessed?), particularly the Paper Miniatures: Ancients - Bundle.
Thomas Weigel



May 16, 2007: Released May 15, 2007

Released May 15, 2007

Paper Miniatures: Romans
The Roman empire was one of the greatest in the history of the world. This set provides everyone essential for that empire building, including legionaries, gladiators, citizens, and even a lion! These miniatures are ideal for use in historical or fantasy RPG's or wargames. The 28mm scale full color miniatures . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Villagers
When the dungeon has been explored or the wilderness tamed, every adventurer needs somewhere safe to retreat to, to rest, recuperate and spend the newly acquired loot! The local town or village meets all of these requirements and provides beer and a bed, as well as merchants to sell the spoils of adventure . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Undead
The Undead are common enemies in many RPG Genres, including fantasy, pseudo-historical and horror. This set provides 18 undead to populate the graveyards, crypts, and tombs of your game, including skeletons, ghouls and zombies. The 28mm scale full color miniatures are supplied in two formats and can be . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Saxons
The Saxons (and related tribes) invaded Britain in the 5th century AD and within a hundred years ruled myriad rival kingdoms. They ruled all of what is now England until the 10th century, when they were finally overwhelmed by the Vikings. Whether your game is set in the early dark ages, when the Saxons . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Saracens
The Saracens were the rulers of the Holy Land during the middle ages, and the enemies of the various Crusaders. They employed fast horse archers, wild desert nomads and highly trained warriors to fight the Christian crusaders. This set of 19 miniatures is ideal for historical games set during the crusades . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Victorians
The Victorian era saw the creation of the largest Empire the world has ever seen. It also saw some of the worst poverty in history as the industrial revolution gathered pace. This era is popular for several game systems, and these miniatures are the perfect complement to your Victorian game, whether . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Romans II
The huge Roman empire consisted of more than just Legionaries and Senators. This set fills the gaps left by the first extremely popular Romans Paper Miniature set. Here you will find Auxiliaries, Praetorian Guards and siege weapons to complete your Roman army. Essential for any ancient world or fantasy . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Pulp Sci-Fi
The Science Fiction of the 1930's was a golden age of rocket ships, dashing heroes and beautiful heroines. Awash with Hawkmen, evil Emperors, and Rocketmen, it formed the foundations for modern Sci-Fi. And now, at last, a set of paper miniatures for all of those pulp-inspired sci-fi games. The 28mm scale . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Robots II
Following on from our original Robots set, one of our first published sets, Arion Games is now proud to bring you a second set of Robots. A slightly more eclectic collection, this set contains 19 more robots for your sci-fi games. As requested, this set contains 4 large robots as well as 15 that are . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Vikings
The Vikings were one of the most feared of peoples in the dark ages and early medieval period. Coming from the sea in their dragonships, they pillaged, raped and burnt, respecting no-one, regardless of sex or religion. Their summer raids complimented their superb trading skills, pushing their influence . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Robin Hood
The Legend of Robin Hood and his merry men, those outlaws who stole from the rich to feed the poor, has been a favourite tale for nearly a thousand years. This set will enable the recreation of those legends, but are also perfect for many historical and fantasy games. As well as all of the well known . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Pulp
Pulp fiction and Film noir are great inspiration for RPG's. Detectives, Femme Fatales, Gangsters, etc. can be heroes or villains. This latest set of paper miniatures from Arion Games allows you to see many of these characters on your gaming table. With 30 characters plus 4 vehicles, there should be plenty . . . [read more]



May 15, 2007: Released May 14, 2007

Released May 14, 2007

Paper Miniatures: Pirates
Pirates are the scourge of shipping and navies throughout the high seas. Buried treasure, skull and crossbones flags and "pieces of eight" are ideal props for RPG's and wargames. These miniatures are ideal for use in historical and some fantasy RPG"s or wargames. The 28mm scale full color miniatures are . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Orientals
This set provides 15 characters (plus 7 duplicated flat miniatures) for Oriental and pseudo-Oriental settings in RPG's, and include Samurai, Ninjas, and Martial Artists. They are ideal for use in historical and some fantasy RPG's or wargames. The 28mm scale full color miniatures are supplied in two formats . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Modern Soldiers
Most Modern RPGs or wargames involve the humble infantryman. Whether guarding the base the heroes need to break into (or out of), or being annihilated by aliens/monsters etc, the footsoldier gets it all. This set provides 15 of those soldiers for any modern game (with 6 duplicated flat miniatures). Also . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Monsters
Every fantasy game needs monsters to oppose (or even help) the characters. Whilst the variety of possible monsters is vast, this set goes some way to filling that gap with 20 monsters. Here can be found common enemies such as wolves and bears, as well as rare ones such as manticores and medusae, and . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Native Americans
The Native American tribes roamed the plains of North America for countless millennia before the coming of the Europeans. Within a short time their lives changed immeasurably. Seen in the old Westerns as the archetypal Bad Guys, they are now regarded rather differently. Whether as allies, enemies or . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: King Arthur
The Legend and romance of King Arthur and the round table has to be one of the most popular legends in western history. Characters such as Merlin, Lancelot and Guenivere have given rise to many later imitations, and have been immortalized in numerous films, books and games. This set of 43 miniatures . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Modern Civilians
Modern games come in many shapes and sizes - from secret agents to military to horror to superhero. One thing that is common to them all is the common people. Whether you need someone to get caught in the middle of a gunfight, abducted by aliens or threatened by the super-villains, you will find something . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Medieval Villagers
Every medieval or pseudo-medieval game needs its bystanders. Whether to be victims of oppression by the evil lord, or someone to buy rations from, these people form the backbone of society. Designed to compliment our previous fantasy-styled Villagers miniatures, this set provides villagers in a more . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Normans
The Normans are most famous for the conquest of England in 1066, but they in fact ruled a large part of northern Europe, from England down to Sicily. Descended from Vikings, they were a fierce and warlike people, but far more organized than their ancestors. This set contains all you might need for any . . . [read more]



May 12, 2007: Moms Are Gamers Too! -- Sale For Mothers Day

Tabletop Adventures announces its third annual "Moms Are Gamers Too!" sale in honor of Mother's Day. Tabletop Adventures is offering 25% off on all its products from now through Tuesday, May 15. See their products at http://e23.sjgames.com/credits.html?t=publisher&n=Tabletop%20Adventures.

If you are a mom who is a gamer, have a mom who is a gamer, know a mom who is a gamer, or are just a gamer with a mom, take advantage of this special offer and join Tabletop Adventures in celebrating Mother's Day.

– Thomas Weigel, e23 Manager
e23@sjgames.com



May 11, 2007: Released May 10, 2007

Released May 10, 2007

Traveller: 1248 Starships 1 - Small Merchants
Avenger Enterprises presents the first starships supplement of the 1248 era: Small Merchant ships, published by ComStar Games. Included in this PDF are full descriptions, High Guard stats, deckplans and artwork for the 200 ton Wilds Free Trader, 200 ton Wilds Far Trader, 400 ton 1248 era Subsidized Merchant . . . [read more]

Traveller: 1248 Starships 2 - Scout Ships
Avenger and Comstar present 1248 Starships Book 2: Scout Ships. This addition to the Traveller 1248 line details, with full deckplans and stunning artwork from Bryan Gibson, some of the beloved starships of the Scouts. (although some of these ships are also seen in private and corporate hands). 1248 Starships . . . [read more]

Traveller: Special Supplement 5 - Short Adventures
This handy collection of short adventure seeds presents a range of situations ranging from the sinister to the downright bizarre. Plunge into the acid mists of a hostile world or transport a fire truck through interstellar space. Teach reluctant colonists to protect themselves from hostile invaders or . . . [read more]

Operation Dominoes 2: The Minds of Idsur
Operation Dominoes Book 2: Minds of Idsur follows the continuing Reformation Coalition efforts on the planet Tiniyd. The members of a RCES Moonshadow covert infiltration team are tasked with building the fragile and secret alliance between the Coalition and the Idsur Republic by means of a bootstrap . . . [read more]

Homecoming: Campaign Adventure 1
Avenger Enterprises and ComStar Games presents: Homecoming, a Campaign Adventure for Traveller! Thousands of years ago, humans came to Ley Sector to claim its worlds for their own. But there are legends that someone - or something - was there first. In the traditions of primitive peoples and in the shifting . . . [read more]

Fudge by the Numbers
FUDGE (Freeform Universal Die Generating Engine) prides itself on being a non-numeric roleplaying system and many good games employ its rules. But what about those of us who find that numbers simplify the situation rather than confuse it? FUDGE by the Numbers is a reverse-engineered number crunching dice . . . [read more]

Dragons of Legend
Fudge Edition Here are five stories from that time when dragon tales were told as a warning as much as entertainment. The Lambton Worm was in England, the Fire Dragon was Irish, the Piasa was carved on cliffs over looking the Mississippi, and Japan was home to the Hi-no-kami and the Ryu-hime. As with . . . [read more]

Instant GM: A Bag of Tricks
The players have to constantly adlib and adapt to plot developments. If they become overwhelmed, it is "in character" to stop and discuss the situation with each other. The Game Master on the other hand has no confidants. He is expected to react instantly to what the players describe their characters . . . [read more]

Starship Counters
ComStar presents: Attractive full color Starship Counters for your science fiction game! Whether you play Traveller or any other science fiction game, you will find the 50 starships, four planets, and one space station counters handy for your gaming use. Included in this set are: A Special Forces strike . . . [read more]



May 8, 2007: Released May 7, 2007

Released May 7, 2007

Dungeon Crawl Classics #44: Dreaming Caverns of the Duergar
An Adventure for Character Levels 1-3. Remember the good old days, when adventures were underground, NPCs were there to be killed, and the finale of every dungeon was the dragon on the 20th level? Those days are back. Dungeon Crawl Classics adventures don't waste your time with long-winded speeches, weird . . . [read more]

Races of the Mind: Elan
The only psionic race that is not born, but made, the elan is a race whose very existance is virtually unknown to the rest of society. Dreamscarred Press is proud to present Races of the Mind: Elan, where this unusual race is explored and detailed. Included are two racial specialty classes, two racial . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Cowboys
The western is an enduring genre for films, books and games. This set provides the characters needed for a western game, including cowboys, gunslingers, soldiers, a sheriff and even a saloon gal. These miniatures are ideal for use in historical and some fantasy RPG's or wargames. These miniatures are . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Celts
The Celtic tribes dominated Europe for many hundreds of years, from Greece to Spain, and from Britain to Italy. These fearsome warriors, brave warrior women and mystical druids proved on of the strongest threats to the Roman Empire. Essential for any ancient world or fantasy RPG or wargame. These miniatures . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Aliens
What Science Fiction game would be complete without Aliens? Whether hunting aliens through the bowels of a derelict spacecraft or exploring new planets, Aliens are esssential for any Sci-Fi RPG or wargame. The 28mm scale full color miniatures are supplied in two formats and can be assembled as flat, A-frame, . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Biblicals
The eastern end of the Mediterranean has been the hotbed of civilization for nearly 10,000 years. Two early empires, those of the Assyrians (2400-612 BC) and the Persians dominated the area until the Romans arrived in the years preceding 0 AD. Despite the collapse of these empires, soldiers from these . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Carthaginians
The North African city of Carthage, founded by the Phonecians, grew to be a major superpower in the western Mediterranean during the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC. The naval and trade superiority brought the Carthaginians into conflict with the Roman Republic, culminating in the Punic Wars, made famous by . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Ancients - Bundle
Every good role-playing session needs miniatures. Metal miniatures look great but are expensive and time consuming to paint. This set provides a great alternative with more than 110 different paper miniatures for any Ancients game. Here can be found Romans, Greeks, Monsters, Chariots and many more. Simply . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Cowboys II
Following on from our popular Cowboys minis, this follow-up set features more western-themed figures. Use either on its own or with the first Cowboy set and/or the Native Americans set (all three are available as a bundle) for the perfect western game. This set includes more cowboys, gunslingers and . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Arthurian - Bundle
The Legend and romance of King Arthur and the round table has to be one of the most popular legends in western history. Characters such as Merlin, Lancelot, and Guenivere have given rise to many later imitations, and have been immortalized in numerous films, books and games. This set of 43 miniatures . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Aliens II
Following on from our very successful set of Alien Paper Miniatures, this new set provides another 18 weird and terrifying creatures to terrify your marines or heroes. This set provides the larger scale creatures, and is a veritable profusion of tentacles, claws and teeth. These aliens are also perfect . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Arabian Nights
The tales of one thousand and one nights have been a source of inspiration and wonder for well over 1000 years, and have provided the inspiration and background for many RPG's. Now we present the essential paper miniatures to enhance these games, and indeed any game with a middle-eastern setting. Here . . . [read more]



May 5, 2007: Released May 4, 2007

Released May 4, 2007

GURPS Dinosaurs
Tyrant Kings! Giganotosaurus, the largest carnivore ever to walk the Earth . . . Packs of Deinonychus, the "terrible claws" . . . Triceratops, armed with shield and spears . . . 65-ton Brachiosaurus, tall as a four-story building . . . Ankylosaurus, the living tank . . . the fearsome Tyrannosaurus re . . .



May 4, 2007: Released May 3, 2007

Released May 3, 2007

Paper Miniatures: Crusaders
This set of full colour 28mm paper miniatures has 15 crusaders on foot and 4 mounted, for use in historical or fantasy RPGs or wargames. The miniatures are supplied in two formats and can be assembled as flat, A-frame or triagonal miniatures depending on personal choice (full assembly instructions included). . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Robots
This set of full-color 28mm paper miniatures has 15 different robots (with 7 extra duplicated flat miniatures), for use in science fiction RPGs or wargames. The miniatures are supplied in two formats and can be assembled as flat, A-frame, or triagonal miniatures depending on personal choice (full assembly . . . [read more]

Paper Miniatures: Darcassians
This set of full-color 28mm paper miniatures features the Darcassians, the archetypal little green men. Based on X2000's popular models, this set of aliens is ideal for use in science fiction RPGs or wargames, or even X-Files type games. The miniatures are supplied in two formats and can be assembled . . . [read more]



May 3, 2007: Released May 2, 2007

Released May 2, 2007

Rolemaster Classic: Spell Law
The magic has returned! Spell Law, the heart of the Rolemaster magic system, is back, with more power. Re-edited, reorganized, this new edition of Spell Law gives your favorite spell caster the punch they need to take on the villains, or extra punch if they are the bad guys. Explore new realms of power . . . [read more]

Daemornia: The Fey Isles
Written by Michael Lirko and featuring the outstanding artwork of the renowned Gill Pearce, this supplement covers the most important land in the Daemonia Universe. The Fey Isles is where the Invasion of the Gaeo System began and holds the key to both the beginning and the end. A detailed history describing . . . [read more]

ุone's Colorprints #3: The Burning Temple
The Burning Temple Some call it the "Gateway to Hell" or the "Burning Prison," and most common people use it to scare children. Always staying between myth and legend, no one knows if the temple actually exists. Unfortunately, as often happens, legends are true and far in the northern mountains, hidden . . . [read more]



May 2, 2007: Released May 1, 2007

Released May 1, 2007

Classroom Deathmatch
Kidnapped by the government and transported to a mysterious Battleground, 50 Japanese high school Students are forced to fight to the death in the brutal televised contest called Classroom Deathmatch! From the creators of Panty Explosion comes a viscously ingenious role-playing game that asks tough questions . . . [read more]



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