Steve Jackson's Blog, page 146

November 27, 2021: Give GURPS On Demand This Holiday Season!

GURPS players across the world, share the gift of GURPS this holiday season by taking advantage of our GURPS On Demand program. Dozens of GURPS books, both Fourth Edition titles and earlier releases, are available right now as print-on-demand works. Best of all, these are printed as close to your home as possible, reducing shipping costs and times and making it easier for GURPS players in the U.S., Australia, the EU, and other regions to add these print books to your collection.

We continue adding new books to the program as fast as we can manage, constantly looking at our catalog of existing books and figuring out which ones we can make available as a part of GURPS On Demand . Some of the latest additions to the catalog include: GURPS Conan: Moon of Blood GURPS Martial Arts GURPS Conan the Wyrmslayer GURPS WWII: Motor Pool GURPS Space These and many more books are available right now! Please see the GURPS On Demand page of our site for the current list of books.

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Can't Spell "Friends" Without "Fiends"

The time: Georgian London. The place: Georgian London. The protagonists: Goblins . . . from Georgian London. Admittedly, it's all a bit weird, but it's home. And you can learn more by downloading GURPS Classic: Goblins from Warehouse 23.

November 26, 2021: Black Friday Illuminati Blackout Hat Launching Today

While the masses are out fighting crowds to get a nominal deal on a television, the true puppetmasters watch from their towers . . . and shop online. And today is a great day to have internet access, because at 1:00 p.m. Central Time we're launching the Illuminati Blackout Hat , a limited-time offering only available on Warehouse 23. This high-quality hat features the iconic eye-in-the-pyramid logo in slate black stitched onto a solid black hat 59FIFTY snapback hat. Simple, understated, and classic, you can see it in action on our #SJGamesLive streams, and if you tune into Twitch at launch you can get a close-up view.

We're often asked to do more clothing and accessory merchandise, but in most cases it's a logistical issue for us. We just don't have the storage and capacity to invest in large runs of shirts and other items. However, we were able to do a limited run of these hats, and if you like them we may look at doing more limited-run items in the future. Of course, you can always grab our print-on-demand shirts over on RedBubble if you want to rock our games on your clothes. But for those looking for something a bit different, keep an eye on Warehouse 23 at 1:00 p.m. for the launch. 

– Hunter Shelburne

[Note: For size comparison, I have a very large head that does not fit into most snapback hats, but I can fit with the last snap fastened. For smaller heads, the fit is highly adjustable.]

Warehouse 23 News: Room Available

Step through the door – if you dare! GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Encounters 2: The Room is an encounter that can serve as a memorable moment or form the basis for an unforgettable night of adventure for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy heroes. The mystery awaits a download from Warehouse 23!

November 25, 2021: SJ Games Office & Warehouse 23 Closed For Thanksgiving

Our offices are closed for staff to enjoy the holiday break. Hope you enjoy some time off as well, and hopefully get time to play games and hang out with the family.

We're not having a traditional Black Friday sale this year, but we DO have a special Limited Edition clothing item dropping on Warehouse 23 Friday at noon Central Time; stay tuned for that! Shipping will begin when the office reopens on Monday, but of course our online store is open for business 24/7!

– Hunter Shelburne

 

Warehouse 23 News: A Mess Of More Magic!

Add to the magical possibilities of your GURPS Third Edition game with GURPS Classic: Grimoire. It includes over 400 spells, plus two additional colleges of magic. Zap over to Warehouse 23 and download it today!

November 24, 2021: Circuit Dice On Indiegogo

Hack into your next tabletop game with the Circuit d6 Dice Set , now funded on Indiegogo! Joining our growing ranks of attractive and unusual dice, the Circuit Dice have a very unique look, featuring computer chip style circuit board designs for the pips that were a special challenge for our production team and factory to perfect. But they did it, and these dice look fantastic! This project has funded, so the dice can be produced – now it's all about how many dice you want, and whether you want some of our other new sets like the Biohazard or Radiation d6 Dice Sets . (Hint. You do.)

This project ends on November 30, so surf the net over to the campaign page to get your set of Circuit Dice ! 

– Hunter Shelburne

Warehouse 23 News: It's Like A Job Fair For Adventurers!

GURPS Dungeon Fantasy Career Guide collects descriptions of the myriad GURPS Dungeon Fantasy professions, giving you overviews of their strengths, weaknesses, options, and what they can add to your group. Job satisfaction begins with a download from Warehouse 23!

November 22, 2021: A Nordlond Bestiary For Dungeon Fantasy RPG

Gaming Ballistic is going big for their last project of 2021. On Thursday, November 18, Gaming Ballistic launched the Norðlondr Óvinabókin: the Norðlond Bestiary and Enemies Book . The basic goal is a 128-page hardback, but stretch goals could increase the book to up to 240 pages. Tons of new faeries, demons, dragons, and more, plus some old favorites!  This bestiary isn't just for Norðlond: a naming index provides monster monikers that don't involve so many ALT keys, plus names for creatures that also appear in That Other Game, so in a pinch, a GM can run their game with all sorts of existing material, on the fly. Lavishly illustrated and printed in full color, the book will also include some extras for enhancing play, at the table or via VTT, with quick-reference cards and a token pack with facing indicators. The Kickstarter runs from November 18 through December 7!

– Douglas Cole

Warehouse 23 News: Fright Attendants?

It begins with an aisle seat – and then it gets odd. GURPS Classic: Flight 13 is an adventure that provides a one-way ticket to weirdness for any modern-day adventurers. Your fantastic voyage starts with a download from Warehouse 23!

November 23, 2021: Pre-Order The Car Wars Double Drum Playmat Today!

With the Indiegogo campaign successfully behind us, we've opened pre-orders for the new Car Wars Sixth Edition Double Drum Playmat. Pre-orders close on November 29, 2021, after which time we'll place the official order. This 4' x 6' playmat is too big to take up permanent residence in our warehouse, so we're going to order as many as we need to cover the crowdfunding needs and pre-orders. No promises this will be available after we ship the playmat to the Indiegogo supporters and fulfill Warehouse 23 pre-orders, so our best suggestion is to pre-order the playmat today if you want a copy for your collection.

Please visit the Warehouse 23 page for more information and to pre-order the playmat today.

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Big Power In Small Packages

GURPS Magic: The Least of Spells is a collection of minor magic that adds flavor and fun to your fantastic settings. They're a step up from "got your nose!" but a far cry from fireballs – and this power can be yours with a download from Warehouse 23!

November 22, 2021: A (NorðLond) Bestiary For Dungeon Fantasy RPG

Gaming Ballistic is going big for their last project of 2021. On Thursday, November 18, Gaming Ballistic launched the Norðlondr Óvinabókin: the Norðlond Bestiary and Enemies Book . The basic goal is a 128-page hardback, but stretch goals could increase the book to up to 240 pages. Tons of new faeries, demons, dragons, and more, plus some old favorites!  This bestiary isn't just for Norðlond: a naming index provides monster monikers that don't involve so many ALT keys, plus names for creatures that also appear in That Other Game, so in a pinch, a GM can run their game with all sorts of existing material, on the fly. Lavishly illustrated and printed in full color, the book will also include some extras for enhancing play, at the table or via VTT, with quick-reference cards and a token pack with facing indicators. The Kickstarter runs from November 18 through December 7!

– Douglas Cole

Warehouse 23 News: Fright Attendants?

It begins with an aisle seat – and then it gets odd. GURPS Classic: Flight 13 is an adventure that provides a one-way ticket to weirdness for any modern-day adventurers. Your fantastic voyage starts with a download from Warehouse 23!

November 21, 2021: Yuk Pyramid

Look what showed up in my Discord!

Some days, this is just exactly me.

Published here by permission of the artist, Brenda Dunn, at artinjest.com. She draws things like this! She even has a Patreon . . .

The Illuminati want you to support cartoonists. It's vital to the master plan. No, of course I can't explain why . . .

– Steve Jackson

Warehouse 23 News: Space Awaits

GURPS Classic: Terradyne is the near-now campaign setting where the solar system is ready to explore. Plan your visit to Mars, Mercury, or even the moons of Saturn – or just try to survive on Earth! The future awaits your download from Warehouse 23.

November 20, 2021: Uncle Albert's 1980s Catalogs At Warehouse 23 And Amazon

These near-exact replicas of the classic Uncle Albert's Auto Stop & Gunnery Shop catalogs are so close to the 1980s originals that many of your friends will think you've found pristine copies from your childhood! There's a small reproduction date stamp printed on each one, but these Car Wars expansions are otherwise identical to the same booklets my friends and I used in the late eighties when we spent far, far too many hours playing Car Wars .

As a part of our nonstop struggle to make it as easy as possible for you to get your hands on our games, expansions, and accessories, we've now added the four different 1980s Uncle Albert's catalogs to Amazon, giving you the choice of ordering direct from Warehouse 23 or adding the catalogs to your next Amazon order. Either way, you're going to find that each is very much the way you remembered it . . . and you're sure to feel waves of nostalgia when you flip through these small Car Wars booklets.Uncle Al's 2035 Catalog - Warehouse 23, AmazonUncle Al's 2036 Catalog - Warehouse 23, AmazonUncle Al's 2038 Catalog - Warehouse 23, AmazonUncle Al's 2039 Catalog - Warehouse 23, AmazonThese aren't the only classic eighties Car Wars expansions that were printed recently. You can find several more books, expansions, and even plastic Pocket Box games all available right now at Warehouse 23. Replace your originals now, because there's no telling when – if ever! – we will reprint these again.

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You say you're looking for the Catalog from Hell ? Well, we have great news on that front! That book is also available in both PDF (from Warehouse 23) and in print (through Amazon's print-on-demand service). Now you can stop paying those ridiculous eBay prices and get a clean, printed-just-for-you copy of this hard-to-find book!

– Phil Reed

Warehouse 23 News: Plan For Anything!

With the Dungeon Fantasy Dungeon Planner , you can craft your perfect Dungeon Fantasy Roleplaying Game campaign. It includes hex sheets to design your dungeons, spots to record encounters, and more. Download it today from Warehouse 23!

November 19, 2021: Become A Car Wars Sixth Edition Fan At BoardGameGeek Today!

As Car Wars Sixth Edition shipping continues, and we see the unofficial Facebook group grow with every passing day, we would like to also encourage all of you to click the "fan" button at BoardGameGeek and show your support for the Car Wars Sixth Edition game. We're excited to watch as so many games hit the table, and the Car Wars Sixth Edition forums at BoardGameGeek keep getting busier and busier as players share their experiences, ask questions, and post their own reviews of the game.

While you're there, don't forget to also subscribe to the game's BoardGameGeek page so that you'll receive notices of new content.

Both the "fan" and "subscribe" buttons are in the dark section at the top of the BoardGameGeek page, directly to the right of the green "buy a copy" and blue "add to collection" buttons. 

We have more in the works for Car Wars Sixth Edition , and subscribing to the game's BoardGameGeek page is another way to receive news of the latest releases for this new edition of the classic game of automotive combat.

– Phil Reed

PS: If you happen to be at BGG.Con in Dallas this weekend, check out the copy of Car Wars Sixth Edition from the library and give it a whirl! -HS

Warehouse 23 News: More Monsters For The Fantasy Trip!

55 monsters from the oldest of old-school games, compiled under the OGL and translated to The Fantasy Trip by Steve Jackson himself. Negotiate with the Grippli! Flee from the fearsome Gnolls and their Flind masters! Find a way around the Gelatinous Cube – and think fast, because it's still coming . . .