Steve Jackson's Blog, page 437

December 1, 2013: Munchkin In Meijer

Munchkin is now being carried in Meijer stores! If you're near one and you want Munchkin (and come on, why wouldn't you?), go check it out! Thanks to MiB Tim for the scoop.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Are You A Lover Or A Fighter?



Why not be both?



Get into a fight or try to steal a kiss from your sweetheart.



But watch out for the Nuns during Reccess !

November 30, 2013: Animals 1, Zombies 0

Zombies are everywhere. They're in our books, our movies, our TV shows, our tabletop games. We love to fear the undead. Apparently we have little to fear though; in the case of an actual zombie uprising, birds, bugs, microbes, and large predators would take care of the problem right quick.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: The Sights You Will See...



From Badgers with Bagpipes to Snake Wizards with magic wands .



But that's not all, Katana Kats in Samurai armor are here!



And Something Fishy with Archerfish !



We've got more of the Off the Wall Armies miniatures sculpted by Richard Kerr

November 29, 2013: New Stuff At Warehouse 23!

We've got a couple of fun new exclusives at Warehouse 23 to kick off the holiday season: our official Exclusive Warehouse 23 Munchkin Booster 2013 , and our new Keep Calm and Kill Monsters t-shirt!



Our new dice game, Chupacabra: Survive the Night , is also available, in case surviving your in-laws isn't enough of a challenge for you.



– Leonard Balsera



Warehouse 23 News: In Space, No One Can Hear You Roll...



Be heard with our Munchkin Jumbo d6 (Black w/ Light Blue Ink) .



The set includes two jumbo black dice with light blue ink – a "Munchkin d6" and a "Monster d6," with classic John Kovalic art on every side.



Only available through Warehouse 23 !

November 28, 2013: A GURPS Thanksgiving?

There's no e23 release this week, so those of us who work behind the scenes on GURPS goodies have taken a few moments to reflect on the past several months. It's been an exciting year at the company (thanks in no small part to unloosing the behemoth Ogre upon the world), but one of the side effects of that excitement has been that most of our victories in GURPS planning have been behind the scenes. Still, we have many things to be thankful for, and it seems like a good time of year to remind ourselves of some of them.



First, we remain amazed at the quality of contributions and discourse on the GURPS forums. I've been a reader and contributor to many RPG groups, and the GURPS forums are among the most vibrant and active while maintaining a remarkably high signal-to-noise ratio. Over the past year, we've added a whole new subforum – GURPS Resources – which puts the cream of the crop in one easy-to-access spot. If you're looking for some of the best threads to start exploring, check out our recommendations of blogs, campaigns, and useful files. There's certain to be something interesting, whether you're just beginning with GURPS or you're a seasoned pro.



We've also been thankful for the ongoing growth and support of Pyramid , the monthly magazine that's especially tailored to GURPS . Even during the driest months for e23, Pyramid continued to come out, serving as the cutting edge of GURPS excitement with material by Sean Punch, Jason "PK" Levine, David L. Pulver, Phil Masters, Hans-Christian Vortisch, Douglas H. Cole, and many other incredible GURPS authors. Pure prideful bias compels me to say that every issue we release is the absolute best thing ever, but three particularly noteworthy installments are Pyramid #3/52: Low-Tech II , expanding on the wildly popular GURPS series; Pyramid #3/54: Social Engineering , including a meaty piece by William H. Stoddard that expands on his award-winning supplement; and Pyramid #3/55: Military Sci-Fi , with gear, tactics, and loadouts perfect for saving the Earth from chitinous critters.



Finally, we're incredibly grateful that some of the amazing supplements we've been working on for many moons have been unleashed upon the world, including:



GURPS Thaumatology: Ritual Path Magic


GURPS Locations: St. George's Cathedral


GURPS Martial Arts: Yrth Fighting Styles


GURPS Thaumatology: Chinese Elemental Powers


and GURPS Zombies . (This one's even in hardcover, in stores now!)
And we continue to work on stuff tirelessly behind the scenes . . . including some items that – as best I can tell – are a complete mystery to fandom. (Cue mysterious music . . . )



So to all our loyal GURPS fans, as well as the dozens of new would-be fans finding us for the first time every day: we thank you all . . . and we hope you continue to enjoy the bounty of GURPS goodness now, and for Thanksgivings to come.



– Steven Marsh



Warehouse 23 News: It's Said That Fish And Guests Smell At Three Days Old ...



. . . this crew just didn't get the hint.



In Gloom: Unwelcome Guests that's exaclty what you get, some unwanted house guests.



This expansion also includes a new family – the malodorous Malone mob – which comes with The Broken Arms Hotel as a Residence card to use with the Unhappy Homes expansion.



Get this and other gloomy items HERE!

November 27, 2013: The Way Of The Warrior Is Open To You!

It's a call to arms . . . even if your only weapons at hand are your hands and arms! Pyramid #3/61: Way of the Warrior – the latest issue of Pyramid – is a look at those who make their livings by fighting for their lives.



This issue's centerpiece is a massively meaty expansion for GURPS Dungeon Fantasy by GURPS overlord Sean Punch and Peter Dell'Orto (co-author of GURPS Martial Arts ), introducing a boatload of martial-minded power-up possibilities for those who excel at fighting. Add new abilities to your barbarians, holy warriors, knights, and more.



This issue also includes two bits of support for GURPS Martial Arts: Technical Grappling , by that supplement's author Douglas H. Cole. It also provides a new martial-arts style from David L. Pulver (including historical background to add it throughout the centuries), plus "Fusion Styles of Ytarria," David Thomas Moore's look at hybrid forms that builds upon that author's just-released GURPS Martial Arts: Yrth Fighting Styles .



Regardless of where the way of the warrior takes you, rest assured that Pyramid will be your guide and mentor on the journey. Pick up Pyramid #3/61: Way of the Warrior individually, or start your subscription today and fight the good fight for months to come!



– Steven Marsh



Warehouse 23 News: Tanks, Tanks And More Tanks!



I'm talking about Ogre , of course.



Build up your Paneuropean force with these hard-hitting reinforcements. Four troops of three units each . . . six "Jaeger" heavy tanks and six "Hammer" light tanks . . . 12 vehicles in all! The set is packaged in a reusable plastic box and adds 54 points to your Paneuropean force.



Get your Ogre Miniatures: Paneuropean Set 2 from W23 today!

November 26, 2013: Ogre Designer's Edition Street Date

Well folks, we've got an official street date for Ogre Designer's Edition : December 6th, 2013. Once that date rolls around, you should be able to get your own copy from your FLGS! One thing to note is that distributors are likely to add a shipping surcharge to the cost of Ogre because of its size and weight. This might add to the cost you pay at an FLGS; that's up to your individual retailer. Also, the Ogre Red/Blue Dice will also be available on the 6th. At any rate, December 6th is soon; I hope you're as excited as we are! Click the photos to see all the components!



– Brian Engard

Warehouse 23 News: Diiiiiiiiiice . . .



Feed your inner Zombie with our Munchkin Zombies Decay d6!



They're pretty. Like brains.



Also includes four exclusive new cards for Munchkin Zombies!

November 24, 2013: Cards You May Have Missed

So you own Munchkin and every sequel to Munchkin and every expansion pack to every sequel to Munchkin . . . you've got all the cards, right? Wrong! There are even more cards out there, and they might be a little hard to find, so we're here to help!



Munchkin Dice all have cards that come packed in with them. So do those Ducks at the bottom of that page! So do the dice bags, in fact! Want some cards in addition to a convenient way to track your level? Check out the Munchkin Level Playing Field ! And what are you going to keep all these cards in? Why, the Boxes of Holding, Crypts of Concealment, and Meat Lockers, of course! And they all come with cards, too!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Hear The Cry Of The Banshee!



As it rains fire down upon the advancing Ogre.



The Banshee Missile Tank is the same model that was included in Combine Set 5 .



Each Combine Missile tank is worth 6 points.



Get this and other Ogre Miniatures HERE!

November 25, 2013: Free Dice In December!

Do you like free dice? Of course you do! Well, during the season of giving, you'll be able to get some! Starting December 1 and continuing until December 15, any time you place a Warehouse 23 order of $50 or more, you'll get a free random Jolly Jumbo d6 ! Buy $75 or more and get both packs!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Take Your Story To The High Seas!



In Once Upon a Time , players tell a story together using cards that show fairytale elements and endings.



Now you can add daring pirates and seafaring elements to your story.



Grab Once Upon A Time: Seafaring Tales and sail the high seas!

November 23, 2013: Better Pranking Through Science

So somebody just invented a magic spray product that you coat a surface with, causing that surface to completely repel water. You can buy it on Amazon. The applications for this thing are endless. Spray it on a page of a friend's notebook and watch as they try to write on it with their ink pen. Spray it on your shirt, then watch them be amazed as you spill mustard on it and it just jumps right off. Spray it on their paper towels. Think about it. Science is an amazing thing.



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Just In Time For Christmas!



68 holiday-themed cards . . . everything from the first three Christmas boosters plus the 2012 booster . . . some promo cards never before available at retail . . . PLUS four new cards.



Munchkin Holiday Surprise also includes a special holiday Munchkin Kill-O-Meter and even more goodies for that munchkin in your life.



This set turns any basic Munchkin game into a holiday special . . . so the whole family can kill the monsters and take their stuff!

November 22, 2013: Ogre Unboxing

At Gen Con, Joel Eddy filmed an unboxing video of Ogre Designer's Edition . Now you can go check it out!



– Brian Engard



Warehouse 23 News: Lions And Tigers And Bears!

Swashbuckling Adventure in the Furry Age of Piracy



Sail the seas of high adventure with an untamed crew of rapscallions and ne'er-do-wells.



Detailed character creation rules let you portray any Furry Sapiens, including (but definitely not limited to) bears, birds, dogs, rats, bats, cats, lions, hares, weasels, wolves, minks, shrews, beavers, lemurs, lizards, squirrels, gazelles, horses, racoons, and even kangaroos!



What are ye waiting for matey? Grab your copy of Furry Pirates from W23 today!



The Power of PDF: Furry Pirates is also available as a digital download on our sister-site, e23!