New Releases
Goblinoid Games has purchased the Starships & 
Spacemen property. Originally released in 1978 by Fantasy Games Unlimited, Goblinoid Games has re-released the original rules and the game is now available in PDF format from RPGNOW, for $4.95. A Perfect Bound Print Copy is available from the GG Lulu store, for $17.95.
“Goblinoid Games takes you on a trek to the stars! Back in 1978 the second sci-fi RPG ever to be in development was released by Fantasy Games Unlimited, Starships & Spacemen, by Leonard H. Kanterman. Inspired by many sci-fi influences, Starships & Spacemen trekked new ground. You could play a Tauran with a machine-like, logical mind, and adventure in space hunting for alien treasures on unexplored worlds. You might face the aggressive Videni who resembled Taurans in appearance, but not intentions. Against that backdrop one might reach an uneasy truce with the militant Zangids. Fast forward 32 years later. Goblinoid Games has purchased the Starships & Spacemen property, and plans to continue these classic voyages today and into the future! Join us as we carry out missions in the final frontier. The Federation of Allied Worlds is recruiting. Join the Federation Space Fleet, explore exotic new worlds and make contact with alien civilizations!”
The print version runs 92 pages. I have no info on the page count of the PDF. Dan did give out some info regarding future plans, on a recent post at the Goblinoid Games Message Boards:
“In the near future, we will release a new revised second edition of Starships and Spacemen, expanding character information and planet-side adventuring. The system will be adjusted slightly to make it fully compatible with Mutant Future and Labyrinth Lord. If you are a big fan of the original rules, have no fear. Those rules will remain in print, and future modules and supplements will have stats for both systems (though they are very similar to begin with).”
Free Downloads
If you head over to Year of the Dungeon, Tony Dowler has a PDF compilation of his February Micro-Dungeons, available for download.
Version 0.06 of LotFP Weird Fantasy Role-Playing is available for download. Mr. Raggi produces some fantastic material and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Events & Happenings
Norman at the Troll and Flame has a news update concerning the North Texas RPG Convention. Some limited edition modules by TIm Kask, will be available. Check out Norman’s post, for more details.
In Other News
Part 5 of the WG4 Cold Text File by Scottsz, went up last Saturday. Grendulwulf, posted Part XX of his Armies of Oerth series, last night. Thanks, Gentlemen. And thanks to the Lord of the Green Dragons, as well!
Brave Halfling Publishing has announced that it’s Your Last Chance to get a Swords & Wizardry Whitebox Boxed Set, until the Fall, at least. Until May 10, the sets are On Sale, for $30.00 to the US & Canada and $40.00 Worldwide. That Includes Shipping!
James Maliszewski reviewed Knockspell #4, at his Grognardia blog. And speaking of Mr. Maliszewski, he gave us some info on upcoming releases, in this thread on the Goblinoid Games Forums.
Dan has links to a Youtube review of Labyrinth Lord, on his blog, Uhluht’c Awakens.
What I’m Pimping This Week
“Surrounded on all sides by monstrous aliens, cruel demigods, and ancient lich-kings? Pull out your +4 Plasma Blaster and Fight On! Issue 8, dedicated to cover artist Erol Otus, is ready to ROCK YOUR GAME with new races, classes, spells, tables, gods, monsters, traps, reviews, a ‘desert sandbox’ minicampaign, two longer adventures, eight minidungeons, and lots of other goodies to help you take it to the next level – or stop the PCs from getting there! With art and articles by Erol Otus, Kevin Mayle, Mark Allen, Lee Barber, Peter Jensen, Steve Robertson, Samuel Kisko, Patrick Farley, Robert Lionheart, Ramsey Dow, Jeff Rients, Gabor Lux, Age of Fable, Baz Blatt, Zachary Houghton, Erin “Taichara” Bisson, Del L. Beaudry, Geoffrey O. Dale, Michael Curtis, Tavis Allison, James Maliszewski, Tony Dowler, and many, many more, this issue is jam-packed with the old-school action adventure you crave. Don’t miss out – grab it today!”
My collection of Fight On! is up to date, in PDF. I’ve made printouts of 6 of the issues and they’ve become my go-to for carry about gaming goodness. If I’m going on a road trip, or just wanting to take something with me to read during my lunch hour at work, I grab an issue, secure in the knowledge that I’m carrying a book, which is jam-packed with some of the most cool, awesome and inspirational gaming material, ever produced. I look forward to every new issue and Fight On! #8 is What I’m Pimping This Week!
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