May 30, 2023: Tribes On Kickstarter

We have activated the pre-launch page for the Kickstarter campaign for the second edition of Tribes.

In Tribes, you and your fellow players (4 to 8, plus an optional referee) will become cave men and women, facing the challenges of survival in a prehistoric world. Hunt and gather food, craft the basic tools you need, establish tribal laws, and deal with natural disasters, all while protecting and caring for your most precious resource: your children. The goal is simple but vital – have the most children who live to grow up! You have to put your offspring first, but a strong tribe benefits everyone too . . . balancing cooperation and self-preservation is the key.

So it's very much a competitive/cooperative situation.

Along with Dr. David Brin, author of the Uplift series and a whole lot of other excellent SF, I designed this game many years ago (not quite in the Paleolithic, but close). . . . [more]

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May 29, 2023: Crowdfunding Focus: Life-Sized Dino Figures

Do you want life-sized dinosaur models?

. . . is that even a question?

Limelight Miniatures, whose excellent work is featured in our upcoming Foes 2 collection, has 3D printable dinosaur models on Kickstarter, in – you guessed it – 1:1 scale. Naturally, they're some of the smallest species, and they come pre-hollowed and ready to print in pieces. This is not something I've seen anyone do before. And the results are spectacular.

This painted life-size Anchiornis huxleyi was done by Andy's Dinosaur Reviews on YouTube. Watch his full review here.

You get a Cartorhynchus, Anchiornis huxleyi, Epidexipteryxhui, baby Archaeoceratops, Falcatus falcatus (yes, he knows it's a shark), and Nemicolopterus, an adorable pterosaur, each in several poses. They have nicely scupted bases that include the name and time period. It makes me want to start my own museum!

There are 30 models . . .

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May 28, 2023: Sneak And Stab For Fun And Profit!

When it comes to fighting the forces of darkness, sometimes you need friends who are pretty shady themselves. GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Thieves – by longtime GURPS avant-gardist Christopher R. Rice – greatly expands the options for thieves in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy. It includes variant professions, new lenses, powerful upgrades, and weapons that make a terrifying tomb worth scoping out.

With GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Thieves, you'll be taking chances – and everything else – like never before. Download it today, only from Warehouse 23!

-- Steven Marsh

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May 27, 2023: Munchkin Zombies Deluxe Returns In August!

Don't pay those high after-market prices for Munchkin Zombies Deluxe, gang! After being out-of-print for some time, we're happy to report that we're bringing Munchkin Zombies Deluxe back to the land of available games. This fourth printing has everything that you and your friends need to eat brains, gain levels, and win!

It's the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The ""monsters"" you're attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you've blundered across during your lurching search for brains. So bravely you'll go forth, with mousetraps on your feet and a bowling trophy protecting your poor rotting head . . . to level up, or to die.

-- Phil Reed

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May 26, 2023: Dungeon Fantasy Artifacts Now On Kickstarter

Artifacts of Legend, a two-book supplement for the Dungeon Fantasy RPG, is live now on Kickstarter and runs through June 10. These books bring Gaming Ballistic's third-party support for the Dungeon Fantasy RPG to a total of 19 titles. You may have seen or supported previous projects, like the Nordlond setting and much more.

Artifacts of Legend (40 pages) includes nine artifacts on two-page spreads, plus a Legendary Item generator to create additional artifacts on demand. Artifacts of Saga (36 pages) has 11 more, including some help for Team Evil. All are easily transplanted to any setting, perfect for adding to an existing Dungeon Fantasy RPG campaign or crafting a new story using one of Gaming Ballistic's other settings.

Check out the campaign and back now to bring these books to life!

-- Douglas Cole

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Harvey Birdman avoids the mutant pyramid. May 30, 2023: Tribes On Kickstarter We have activated the pre-launch page for the Kickstarter campaign for the second edition of Tribes. In Tribes, you and your fellow players (4 to 8, plus an optional referee) will become cave men and women, facing the challenges of survival in a prehistoric world. Hunt and gather food, craft the basic tools you need, establish tribal laws, and deal with natural disasters, all while protecting and caring for your most precious resource: your children. The goal is simple but vital – have the most children who live to grow up! You have to put your offspring first, but a strong tribe benefits everyone too . . . balancing cooperation and self-preservation is the key. So it's very much a competitive/cooperative situation. Along with Dr. David Brin, author of the Uplift series and a whole lot of other excellent SF, I designed this game many years ago (not quite in the Paleolithic, but close). . . . [more] Share this post! May 29, 2023: Crowdfunding Focus: Life-Sized Dino Figures Do you want life-sized dinosaur models? . . . is that even a question? Limelight Miniatures, whose excellent work is featured in our upcoming *Foes 2* collection, has 3D printable dinosaur models on Kickstarter, in – you guessed it – 1:1 scale. Naturally, they're some of the smallest species, and they come pre-hollowed and ready to print in pieces. This is not something I've seen anyone do before. And the results are *spectacular. This painted life-size Anchiornis huxleyi* was done by Andy's Dinosaur Reviews on YouTube. Watch his full review here. You get a Cartorhynchus, Anchiornis huxleyi, Epidexipteryxhui, baby Archaeoceratops, Falcatus falcatus (yes, he knows it's a shark), and Nemicolopterus, an adorable pterosaur, each in several poses. They have nicely scupted bases that include the name and time period. It makes me want to start my own museum! There are 30 models . . . [more] Share this post! May 28, 2023: Sneak And Stab For Fun And Profit! When it comes to fighting the forces of darkness, sometimes you need friends who are pretty shady themselves. GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Thieves – by longtime GURPS avant-gardist Christopher R. Rice – greatly expands the options for thieves in GURPS Dungeon Fantasy. It includes variant professions, new lenses, powerful upgrades, and weapons that make a terrifying tomb worth scoping out. With GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Denizens: Thieves, you'll be taking chances – and everything else – like never before. Download it today, only from Warehouse 23! -- Steven Marsh Share this post! May 27, 2023: Munchkin Zombies Deluxe Returns In August! Don't pay those high after-market prices for *Munchkin Zombies Deluxe, gang! After being out-of-print for some time, we're happy to report that we're bringing Munchkin Zombies Deluxe* back to the land of available games. This fourth printing has everything that you and your friends need to eat brains, gain levels, and win! It's the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The ""monsters"" you're attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you've blundered across during your lurching search for brains. So bravely you'll go forth, with mousetraps on your feet and a bowling trophy protecting your poor rotting head . . . to level up, or to die. -- Phil Reed Share this post! May 26, 2023: Dungeon Fantasy Artifacts Now On Kickstarter Artifacts of Legend, a two-book supplement for the Dungeon Fantasy RPG, is live now on Kickstarter and runs through June 10. These books bring Gaming Ballistic's third-party support for the Dungeon Fantasy RPG to a total of 19 titles. You may have seen or supported previous projects, like the Nordlond setting and much more. Artifacts of Legend (40 pages) includes nine artifacts on two-page spreads, plus a Legendary Item generator to create additional artifacts on demand. Artifacts of Saga (36 pages) has 11 more, including some help for Team Evil. All are easily transplanted to any setting, perfect for adding to an existing Dungeon Fantasy RPG campaign or crafting a new story using one of Gaming Ballistic's other settings. Check out the campaign and back now to bring these books to life! -- Douglas Cole Share this post! Previous Illuminators • Steve's Appearance Schedule		Latest Videos You are the 628th superior mutant here today. (28927397 since August 1, 1995)