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May 20, 2014: The Oatmeal Likes The Tesla

I know, that sounds like fnorder output, but it's not.



I've had my Tesla Model S for a year now, and I'm still just delighted with it, rooting for Tesla to succeed, and recommending the car to anyone who will stand still and listen to me. Apparently I'm not the only one. It turns out that Matt Inman, the creator of "The Oatmeal," owns a Model S. And he did a strip about it.



Like most of his strips, it's very subtle and reserved.*  But you get the distinct impression that he's happy with the car. This is a fun read.



And it turns out that the person who turned Matt Inman on to the Tesla is Matt Harding, the creator of one of my very favorite videos ever. That's just neat.



– Steve Jackson



 



* And I am the Queen of Rumania.



Warehouse 23 News: Protect The Galaxy With The Power Of Color!



The classic Star Fleet Battles game gets a new aid for captains, with a color-coded update to a classic. Star Fleet Battles: Basic Set SSD Book 2011 (Color) adds color to these classic SSDs, making it faster and easier to enter the fray. Download it now, from Warehouse 23!

May 18, 2014: 24-Hour Comic Day

Each year, thousands of artists across the world gather in hobby shops on , currently administered by and ready to add to any fantasy setting you like!

May 17, 2014: Diesel Filling Station In Atlanta Sounds Awesome!

The atlantamagazine.com  site posted a listing of Atlanta restaurants earlier this month under the title of "Where gamers go to dine" . . . and now I need an excuse to rush back to the Atlanta area for "business." And I'll need to plan my "business trip" so that I can visit the Diesel Filling Station on Wednesday night so that I can play games, including Munchkin ! Adding in the vintage console games, Nerd-Core Tuesdays, and the burgers listed on the site's menu I think I may need a multi-day "business trip" to Atlanta.



It's a good thing our partners at PSI are based in the Atlanta area. It's time I reach out to them to arrange a very important series of meetings. Hey, "business dinners" are a part of the modern culture, right?



– Phil Reed



Oooh, take me too!



– Andrew Hackard



Warehouse 23 News: Not All Cultists Wear Robes.



Most prefer T-Shirts, which is why we made the Cthulhu Dice Shirt .



We've got three colors, Purple , Lime Green and Forest Green .



There's not many left so, get yours from today!

May 16, 2014: Announcements For September

Want to know what Steve Jackson Games stuff is coming out in September? Buckle up!





Knightmare Chess



Knightmare Chess is chess played with cards!



The cards break the rules in wild and unpredictable ways. Some affect a single move, and some change the entire game. Knightmare Chess plays quickly out of the box, but it also includes variants, and it's easy for players to customize. The possibilities are endless, and so is the fun!



This new edition includes Knightmare Chess 2 , for a total of 158 beautiful cards, each painted by Rogério Vilela. Bonus: two blank cards for those who want to create their own fiendish, clever rules.



Note: Knightmare Chess requires a working knowledge of chess and a chess set to play.






Mars Attacks – The Dice Game



Destroy the humans! Take their cities! Conquer Earth!



In Mars Attacks – The Dice Game , lead your team of Martian invaders to conquer Earth. Destroy cities, get your picture taken in front of famous monuments, and be the Martian with the most Earthling kills! But watch out, because the Earthlings might nuke you . . .



Mars Attacks – The Dice Game is a fast-playing, tactical dice game based on the Mars Attacks trading cards by Topps.






Munchkin Halloween Pack



Rather than rot the teeth of your trick-or-treaters this year, why not rot their minds with a Munchkin Halloween Pack ? Each of the twenty packs contains four Munchkin cards and a quick explanation of the game. And no one has to have a bellyache in the morning!



Includes twenty identical card packs!






Munchkin Legends 3 – Myth Prints



See Ya Later Gladiator



For the third time, Munchkin ruins explores your favorite myths and legends! Munchkin Legends 3 – Myth Prints introduces the Gladiator . . . they get tougher when their lives are at stake! This 56-card set has new monsters to fight, new Treasures to gain, and dozens of new jokes to enjoy! (Or groan at – your choice.)




– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Look At The Cute Puppy . . . IEEEEEeeee!!!



A devil-beast threatens all in the village of Hirot. It'll take more than talking to save the day; it'll take heroes and blades of steel. Dungeon Crawl Classics #66.5: Doom of the Savage Kings – an adventure for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG – is available now from Warehouse 23.

May 15, 2014: UK Games Expo

We'll be at UK Games Expo, visiting with all of our British and European friends and fans! If you're going to be in the Birmingham area from May 30th to June 1st, stop on by and say hi to Andreas Stein, Birger Kraemer, Ross Jepson, Kali Dugan, or one of our intrepid MIBs. We'll have tables for game demos set up in the Kings Room and outside the Monarch Room, and Friday is Games Day, which means open board game sessions from 9:30 a.m. until late into the night. Also, make sure you pick up some promo items when you come see us; we've got  Munchkin Silver Pieces !



– Brian Engard



 



Warehouse 23 News: Sometimes Your Boss Does More Than Think He's God . . .



We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit . . . BOOOOOO! Supernatural Supers & Metahuman Mystics: Bound Entity lets you play a damned soul or spirit who's now on a mission from a Higher Power. Get this download from Warehouse 23, and start serving vengeance, justice, or something else today!

May 14, 2014: Munchkin Legends Playmats

Retailers, do you want some  Munchkin Legends playmats to give to your best customers? These playmats are big, beautiful, and work perfectly as a level tracker for a  Munchkin Legends  game. Getting them is easy: for each  Munchkin Legends 2 Launch Kit  you preorder from GTS Distribution, you get one of these playmats. GTS will be printing a limited number of these playmats, and preordering the  Launch Kit  is one of the only ways to get one!



Gamers, if you want one of these special playmats, tell your retailer about this promotion.



This offer expires on May 21, 2014.



– Brian Engard



 



Warehouse 23 News: Na-Na-Na-Na Na-Na-Na-Na BAT GOD!



A cult is kidnapping, killing, and performing vile rights . . . and only you can stop them! Take your heroes Against the Cult of the Bat God , and save the day. Download this adventure today, only from Warehouse 23!

May 13, 2014: Munchkin Game Changers On Warehouse 23

Have you been looking for  Munchkin Game Changers but been unable to find it anywhere? Well guess what – it's now available on Warehouse 23! There's a good chance you won't be able to find it anywhere else for a little while, so make sure you pick up your copy while we still have some.



Oh, and if you're not sure what  Munchkin Game Changers is, here's the skinny: it's a collection of hard-to-find boosters and accessories all bundled into one box. It includes  Fairy Dust ,  Munchkinomicon ,  Monster Enhancers , and  Reloaded!



– Brian Engard



 



Warehouse 23 News: Stand By Your Manse?



The last of the hold wards has fallen, and all hell's about to break loose – literally! Dungeon Crawl Classics #82: Bride of the Black Manse pits the heroes against the archdevil Mammon, with a soul in the balance. This adventure also comes with a bonus adventure "Blood for the Serpent King"; get them both now, as adventure awaits at Warehouse 23!

May 12, 2014: How An Unexpected Idea Becomes A Secret Project

At the GAMA Trade Show last month, during one of our retailer presentations, a simple question was asked that immediately had my brain turning over. (I would share the question with you, but that would kinda kill the "secret" part of the secret Munchkin project.) After thinking the idea over for an afternoon, and then consulting with our Sales Director, Ross Jepson, I took the rough seed of a project idea to Steve, Andrew, Ross, and Sam and instantly started sketching out ideas.



Over the next few weeks Sam and I traded emails with each other, scribbled out ideas, and then looped in David, our rep at GPI, to discuss how to turn all of our concepts into a solid and physical thing. The three of us shared Sam's refined concept art – based on a blend of his ideas and my rough sketches – and talked through the next steps . . . which we are taking as I write this.



Wish us luck! If we press on this there may be a fun and unexpected Munchkin accessory available for the holidays. I know I'm anxious to follow this idea through to the end, and I think many of you will really appreciate what we've created once we move from "secret project" to "it's here!"



– Phil Reed



Warehouse 23 News: Snag More Bits For Battlewagon



The beloved wargame Battlewagon, Second Edition – available in digital form – has two more classic articles you can buy and download today: Battlewagon Article #4: Battlewagon Scenario - Operation Regenbogen and Battlewagon Article #5: Battlewagon Scenario - Surigao Straits . Man the battle stations, and get them now from Warehouse 23!

May 11, 2014: WonderCon Tips

David N. Scott over at Topless Robot did a nice, thourough writeup of all the things he learned doing game demos at WonderCon. It's a great report of the con itself, giving you an idea of what to expect should you attend; however, it's also a pretty awesome primer on how to prepare for and manage running demos at any con. There are tips in here that are universally useful for those committing to being at a specific place at a specific time, as well as those that are more specific to WonderCon. Also, he says some really nice things about us!



We'd like to thank David for all the demos of our games that he runs; he does a lot for us and we appreciate it.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: More Insanity From Kenneth Hite



Acclaimed author Kenneth Hite unleashes new installments of his monthly downloadable series Ken Writes About Stuff . New installments include insight on Lilith and Star Vampires. And if you subscribe, you get all 12 released this year (saving a bit), plus a bonus installment once it's available. Expand your mind, thanks to Warehouse 23!

May 9, 2014: Meet Us In Cologne At RPC Germany

Since its first show in 2007, the Role Play Convention has continuously grown, and is now, after a move from Muenster to the Cologne Fair in 2009, Europe's biggest fantasy gaming-related event, with more than 50,000 visitors. You will find us in Hall 5.2 at #B-027, where we will share a booth with our German partners from Pegasus.



Our elite volunteer team, the MIB, will be demonstrating our newest stuff like Chupacabra and Castellan , and of course we will offer rounds of our other huge hits like Munchkin and Zombie Dice .



The Munchkin focus at RPC will be on Munchkin Legends , which recently released in Germany, and is also used as the game for the 2014 Munchkin Crusade. So what are you waiting for? Join us at this great show!



– Birger Kraemer







Warehouse 23 News: A Pack Of Promising Pitches



Fans of the Hillfolk system: Rejoice! The Series Pitch of the Month Club: Annual Subscription gives a monthly dose of new campaign ideas from acclaimed authors, such as John Kovalic, John Wick, Sean Patrick Fannon, and more. Subscribe to download all of this year's pitches (past and future) while saving a bit, or see what's come out so far and choose your own awesome world. Warehouse 23 is your one-stop shop for adventure!