Archived News - December, 2001
Done for the Year
011208 - That's it for 2001, folks! I'm off for the holidays, and will be back in January!
GURPS WWII Released
011207 - The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor happened sixty years ago today, marking the U.S. entry into World War II. Steve Jackson Games is now using the sixtieth anniversary to officially launch its GURPS WWII line, which should now be available in your local gaming store.
Note: Thanks for all the e-mails letting me know about my early-morning math error!
Green Ronin to Develop Master Class Series
011204 - Green Ronin is working on a new line of sourcebooks for the d20 System. Each volume of the new Master Class series will introduce a new core class and flesh it out with new feats, skills, equipment, organizations, prestige classes, and spells.
The first book in the series will be Steve Kenson's Shaman's Handbook, which has a planned release date in March. Future titles include Steve Perrin's Monster Slayer's Handbook, Steve Kenson's Witch's Handbook, and Wolfgang Baur's Assassin's Handbook.
Tekumel Delayed
011203 - I just received confirmation from Guardians of Order that its Tekumel product line has been delayed. The core book is now expected in May, 2002.
Eden Studios Discussion Boards
011202 - Eden Studios has jumped on the ezboard bandwagon. You can now discuss your favorite Eden products with fellow fans and company staff here.
Temphis Runes now Available
011202 - Cumberland Games has released The Temphis Runes, a fantasy alphabet for Guardians of Order's upcoming Uresia: Grave of Heaven supplement for Big Eyes, Small Mouth. The $7 download includes seven styles of the runes as True Type fonts, a seven page .pdf guide to the magic and folklore behind the runes, and a .pdf of "rune cards" meant to be used as a substitute for rune stones.
As with all Cumberland products, you can download a free preview.
Tsar Rising Ships
011201 - MonkeyGod Enterprises is now shipping Tsar Rising, its latest adventure module for the d20 System. The module costs around $14 for a 60-page affair and is designed for eighth and ninth level characters.
