The timer is counting down, folks. We’ve got just 2 weeks before the Marked for Death Kickstarter comes to a close. It’s been a good run so far and we’d like to thank everyone who’s taken the time to check it out. If you’re still on the fence and wondering what a magical assassin game…
I’ve always loved the expression, “burning the candle at both ends”. I imagine someone carefully trying to hold a white wax taper in the very center while the flames are melting it away from each side. I’ll have to ask Ed and Keith if that’s what they feel like right about now. Things are heating…
Hi everyone! I don’t know if I’m the only one but I’ve been waiting for Claymore Unit to do an all-out fight against people of equal ability to see what happens. Well, I finally got my wish this week! It’s not going to be street thugs or over-equipped mooks with Hoppers, firing rocket launchers at their…
Congratulations to the folks who won free Lyres rulebooks through the Geeky Monkey promotion! I know you’re going to have a great time with this game. Even though only a few of you got the prize I’d like you to know that you’re all still winners in my book. Thank you so much to everyone…
Marked for Death is taking things seriously and their Kickstarter has absolutely raced past the first goal line. With over 15 days left and more than 200% funded this game is a clear success. It’s doing great and there’s a very real possibility of getting to our first Stretch Goal; Army of Assassins! For those…
Do you remember a few weeks back when I mentioned that Ed was working hard at finding a home for all our great Era games on the shelves of local shops? Well, he’s done it again! First was Wayland Games in Essex. Now just this week Ed informed me that the fabulous Orc’s Nest game…
Hi everyone! I’m pretty happy right now – I sent out the digital version of the Lyres Deluxe rulebooks to Kickstarter backers yesterday and I’ve placed the order for the paperbacks for all non-US and non-Canada backers today! I’ve picked up a few extras for sale at conventions, but these books will not be available…
I’ve been collecting skills for quite a few years now. I can drive a motorcycle, navigate a sailboat, identify edible fungus and fire a rifle with reasonable accuracy. All this work has been for one very important reason: Survive the zombie apocalypse. I’m not the only one preparing. Ed is right now working with his…
Last week I had the opportunity to show off a piece of art by our incomparable Keith Draws. The eagle eyed among you might have started to notice that the art of our Era: Empowered game is distinctly different from both Era: The Consortium and Era: Lyres. I assure you it’s not just the lack…
Hi everyone! In the latest Consortium Dice and Stuff Episode, the crew are given a huge amount of money and sent out into the hive! What will they buy? Find out here! Now, I’ll take a moment to mention Humaeon, the new campaign Dice and Stuff is running. It’s pretty cool, you should give it a…
Geeky Monkey is giving away a free copy of the Era: Lyres rulebook! Today is the absolute last chance that you can enter so you’d better hustle. You’ve got a few options to score yourself a copy. You can either go to their Facebook page, like and share their Lyres post, or you can hop…
Congratulations to everyone who’s worked so hard on Marked for Death. The Kickstarter has reached and surpassed it’s goal! However, we’ve still got quite a few days to make some stretch goals so if you haven’t already, please pass this along to all your friends and neighbors. Trust me, they’ll thank you for it. The…
If you build a car you take it for a test drive, if you write a book you give it to a beta reader, if you make an RPG… you play it! Just last week, Ed sent out the call to his trusty group of well trained players. The Secret War Expansion was ready to…
Hi everyone! I’m super busy right now, because I want to make 100% sure that Era: Lyres Deluxe Edition is perfect before it goes out to the backers. I’m also currently running the Kickstarter for Marked For Death, if you haven’t backed yet, you should check it out! So forgive me not saying more than…
Frankly, I’m not wearing a hat, but that hardly matters. I’m going to start with the biggest news first. We’ve signed another game! I’ll pause for cartwheels and applause. The game’s working title is Eden and it’s set in a fantasy world. Last week I was taking bets on what style of fantasy we can…
All that Thai food paid off and Keith has been producing piles of great new artwork for our latest Era game. Lucky for me, I get to show you one small sample of what he’s been working so hard on the past few weeks. I think you’ll agree it was worth the wait….
Hi everyone! The Marked For Death Kickstarter has begun! There are still some Early Bird versions left, so check it out here! Sanchit will be doing a Q&A on RPG.net Chat a short way into the campaign, so that will be your chance to ask any and all questions of the creator! – Ed
It seems like this game has just flown by. Only a few weeks ago we were announcing a unique concept in Role Playing Games and today we’re nearly finished with the content and will be getting ready to send rulebooks out to our fans and fabulous backers. Right now the book is in Keith’s very…
Last week I gave you some ideas of what to do when we’ve got a slow news day. Did anyone else try sock puppets? Word of caution, make sure you haven’t just gone to the gym before you stuff your hand in your sock. You’ve been warned. Today I’ve got more than fuzzy cotton blend…
Equality. Justice. Death. The Consortium universe is a living breathing world much like our own today. The citizens of its world struggle with injustice in the face of inequality and none more obviously than the Ximian Jitalakanka. In the year 260 CE, life in The Consortium was slowly returning to normal as Humans, Eukutians and…
Hi everyone! Only time for a brief update today, things are a little crazy! I’ve been working hard, as always. The Traveller’s Guide to Yarnolth and the Surrounding Lands is almost completed now, then it needs a touch of editing, a little layout work and it’ll be ready to come out to everyone who wanted…
Ed has confirmed that the Shades of Vengeance Era games are officially available at Wayland Games! This is a fabulous bit of news and I’m thrilled that more people will get to see and enjoy all these great adventures. Tell your friends and neighbors to visit the shop and ask for the Shades of Vengeance…
Don’t tell the authorities but we’ve got Keith tied up in Ed’s yard. We’re feeding him Thai food and burying him with painting supplies. Alright, so that might be a slight exaggeration but we definitely have him working hard to create all the fabulous art for Era: The Empowered. Apart from the art and layout,…
Hi everyone! You only need to listen to the first couple of minutes of Dice and Stuff’s latest podcast to get a really nice idea of what Essus looks like! And the group tries to remember their names. It’s harder than you might think. It’s another great episode, check it out! – Ed
Era: Lyres Deluxe Rulebook is doing great: just waiting on one of our proofreaders to get back to us and then we’re off to the races on this rulebook. Thank you so much to our team of readers who were willing to spend their time and give us some honest feedback. I’ve been told they…
It’s officially a slow news day. All of our games are being feverishly developed but today I don’t have a single big announcement to give you. That sort of thing happens at times and you have to know how to handle it. So, to help you out I’ve come up with a few quick ideas…
Last week I promised you a story that would provide a glimpse into our expansion project; The Secret War. I always keep my promises (unless I forget!). Today, I’ve got something special lined up for you. This story follows the determination of one particular SHADE operative and how far he’s willing to go in the…
Hi everyone! It’s been a quiet week for me. I’ve done some work on the Consortium expansions but mostly I’ve been focusing on artwork. We have the cover for one of the upcoming Consortium expansions completed, along with a number of the internal images, a number of images for Era: The Empowered coming through and the…
Last week I had the pleasure of announcing that the Shades of Vengeance games were going to find a physical home at a shop in the UK. Well, today I am thrilled to tell you that not only do we have the name of the shop but we also have a date for Ed’s first…
Have you ever wondered what it looks like at the Shades of Vengeance headquarters? Perhaps you’ve imagined that we’re all sitting around on lounge chairs, eating fast food tacos, and scanning the internet for leaked Star Wars videos. Well, ok… you’ve pretty much nailed my day. It is harder to get fast food tacos in…
