James Maliszewski of Grognardia posted an Open Call for Petty Gods, an homage to Judges Guild's The Unknown Gods. He reports that he's getting an outstanding response and if you wish to submit an entry or artwork, the deadline is December 31, 2010. Details in the original post. Also, updates here and here.
This is a very, very cool idea and a product I'm looking forward to seeing in print. And a perfect example, of why this is such a great time to be playing TSR era Games & Clones.
The project was inspired by a post, from Blair of Planet Algol: Another OSR Product I'd Like To See. The very next day, Blair's wish was on it's way to becoming a reality. I would suggest, he might want to post his desire for a Winning Lottery Ticket, for WotC to once again sell PDF's of TSR era products and an Economic Upturn.
Free Downloads

Jesse Walker has released Encounter #3.
Ckutalik of Hill Cantons posted a link to a Mountebank class PDF.
eggofcoot has posted a link to his Big Brown Book.
JDJarvis of Aeons & Augauries posted a very cool map, a few days ago.
Robert Conley of Bat in the Attic posted a couple of links to a PDF of Southland, as well as The Elf Lord's Temple.
Media Releases

I Hit It With My Axe: Episode 34: Performing Experiments On Your Friends.
The Uncensored version of Episode 34.
Save or Die Podcast # 10: Undead?!
The Save or Die Podcast: Side Adventure #3
Echoes from the Geekcave - Episode 11: Minis and Scenery.
Save or Die Podcast # 10: Undead?!
Reviews from around the Blogoverse
Tenkar of Tankar's Tavern has a review of Kobold Quarterly 15.
Pat of Henchman Abuse has a review of Weird New World.
Pookie of Reviews from R'lyeh, reviews the 4e Essentials Redbox.
In Other News
As you may have heard, Jim Ward is very ill. If you would like to help, see Michael Curtis' post for more info.
What I'm Pimping This Week
Does the idea of spellcasting players, mangling your precious 1st Edition AD&D Player's Handbook every game session, getting Cheetos dust and pizza grease all over the pages, fill you with dread and inspire you to scarf up an extra half dozen copies off of ebay, while you still can? Fear not! Kellri has you covered!
"A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF MAGIC-USER, ILLUSIONIST, CLERIC and DRUID SPELLS, PUBLISHED BY TSR FOR USE WITH 1st Edition ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS™ FEATURING COMPILED COMMENTARIES & NOTES."Did I mention it was free? I love pimping fee stuff! And don't miss his other PDF downloads, CDD #4 in particular.
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Hi James. I had just posted a comment on your other blog. I stopped by to check on your dad.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I read your newsletter. It's very cool that you do this. And I dig the layout of your site. Lots of fun stuff to look at.
Hope Brisco is enjoying Harry Potter. Also very cool.
-Ivy
Hi Happy Whisk! He's doing ok. I'm about to take him to Wal-mart.
ReplyDeleteBrisco loves HP. :) Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you're enjoying the site.
A trip to Wally World, that is good news. Glad Brisco loves Potter. So great. Yes, I am enjoying your site. I also like that so many gamers are writers, artists, photographers and cooks. So many interesting people. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip to Wally World :-)