Call of Cthulhu: Digging for a Dead God

In May of 1939, somewhere in the jungles of Africa, a small band of soldiers have stumbled across something ancient. Something terrible.

And they are about to suffer the consequences.

Digging for a Dead God is the first in a series of Call of Cthulhu scenarios all linked by the Yellow Sign.

The Curse of the Yellow Sign scenarios contain no blasphemous books, no monsters, no cultists and no Library Use rolls. Only ordinary humans confronted with the true nature of the universe. They are designed to be played in a single evening with limited preparation and maximum impact, filled with the kind of ruthless game master techniques you'd expect from John Wick.

Digging for a Dead God is available at RPGNow.com.

Comments (0) 01.07.2009. 19:56

Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas Now Available!

Welcome to Pinebox, a sleepy little East Texas town with a lot more than its share of trouble. Whether it’s the haunted diner luring weary travelers, the unexplained ‘alligator attacks”, or the crone who just might be hexing neighborhood kids, trouble always seems to be hidden just below the surface. Buried, but not forgotten.

Join Editor Matt M. McElroy and unearth these tales of rural horror from: Jason L Blair, Preston P. DuBose, Trey Gorden, Derek Gunn, Jess Hartley, Shane Lacy Hensley, Charles Rice, Monica Valentinelli, David Wellington, Ed Wetterman, J.D. Wiker and Filamena Young

Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas is available at Amazon.com (print) and on the Kindle. There is also an eBook format available at DriveThruHorror.com for $4.99.

Comments (0) 27.06.2009. 20:37

[Crafty Games] Origin of the Species: Transmechs

Crafty Games is proud to announce the release of Origin of the Species: Transmechs!

Join the fight for Earth's future as a giant transforming robot, or a member of the mysterious Garage, dedicated to battling this highly unusual threat. This PDF volume includes all the information you need to bring transmechs into your campaign, including a new Species Talent, dozens of feats, new Specialties, transmech weapons, tips, and three new scenes to introduce them to your game!

Pick up your copy today!

Comments (0) 27.06.2009. 20:29

Free RPG Day at RPGNow

Several Free items have been posted at RPGNow:

Oracle of Orcas - Alea Publishing Group
Items Evolved Rituals - Rite Publishing
Items Evolved Rituals - Rite Publishing
Invaderz - Postmordem Studios
Buried Tales Preview - 12 to Midnight

Check the complete list of Free Downloads today!

Comments (0) 20.06.2009. 06:50

Little Nightmares and more Reviews at Flames Rising!

Bill Bodden's Little Nightmares series continues at Flames Rising. This week Bill takes a look at Privateer Press and some of the minis they are offering for fans of horror and dark fantasy:

Little Nightmares - Privateer Press

Other new Reviews at Flames Rising:

Testament of Longinus from White Wolf
23 Hours by David Wellington
Slaughterhouse Five from White Wolf
Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge
D&D 4E Player’s Handbook 2 from Wizards of the Coast
Ed's Midnight Tales from 12 to Midnight
Tales of Heresy from Black Library

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Comments (0) 18.06.2009. 08:14

[Svalin Games] The Witch Player Class

The witch has learned the secrets of arcane magic, not through careful study and tutelage like the Wizard, but through uncontrolled experimentation and creative use of the magical forces around her. On the battlefield, she uses a lot of spells that manipulate her foes to give her allies the upper hand and some that guide her party to victory. She induces fear in her enemies and uses her mystical power for healing. She warps the enemies' bodies and pollutes their minds. She may not be the deadliest force by herself, but once she has had her way with a foe, it could be crushed by anyone.

This 18 page color product contains everything you expect from a player class: a choice of class feature, at least 4 powers of each level, 3 paragon paths, 10 feats, 3 magic items, and even details on how to make NPC witches. It also introduces curse spells: daily powers that inflict the enemy with curses that don't end with an encounter. Bewitch your GM or your players with The Witch Player Class by Svalin Games!

The Witch Player Class eBook is only $5.00 at RPGNow.com.

Comments (0) 15.06.2009. 07:36

Dungeon Crawl Classics #62: Shrine of the Fallen Lama

An Adventure for Character Levels 10-12

The Shrine of Zongxian was once a force for good, ruled by an immortal being through a thousand incarnations. But arrogance and hubris laid the shrine low, and now evil sits atop the high mountain throne. Can your heroes stand against a force that has reigned since time immemorial? Or will they fall like those before them, their bodies cast from the high mountain walls, to break like dolls on the rocky plateau below? One thing is certain: only the most fearless and resourceful of heroes can hope to return from the Shrine of the Fallen Lama.

Rules Set: 4E

Shrine of the Fallen Lama is available at RPGNow.com.

Comments (0) 13.06.2009. 18:31

The Flames Rising Send a Friend to Gen Con Indy 2009 Contest!

Drop by the Flames Rising website to check out the latest contest!

Flames Rising has been attending Gen Con for several years and we’ve always had a great time.

Now we want to share the fun with one, lucky Flames Rising reader. This year, Flames Rising is pleased to announce we’re hosting a Gen Con Indy 2009 contest to celebrate this year’s event. We have a very cool prize pack that includes a free, 4-Day pass to the convention and some gaming gear from some awesome publishers.

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Comments (0) 10.06.2009. 14:36

Ken Hite Interview and Contest!

Aron Head over at the very fine blog The Ideology of Madness has taken a bit of a shine to The Day After Ragnarok, and has interviewed Kenneth Hite about the history and development of the setting. He's also running a contest (that Atomic Overmind Press is sponsoring), with a PDF/Print combo of The Day After Ragnarok as the prize! Head on over and take a look!

Ideology of Madness - If we geek about it, we speak about it!

Comments (0) 10.06.2009. 11:43

The Testament of Longinus for Vampire: the Requiem

An Ancient Text Revealed and Re-Examined

The story of Longinus is not a secret story, although some would hide it. But neither is it an open story. It requires study. It requires respect. To some it is the final source of wisdom, freedom, survival. To others it is an evil book, the source of all oppression. No matter what viewpoint you hold, the fact remains that the Testament of Longinus cannot be ignored.

It is our history.
- Henry Matthews, Editor of the Revised Edition

A PDF-exclusive Chronicle Book for Vampire: The Requiem

The Testament of Longinus is available at RPGNow.com.

Also available now for Vampire: the Requiem:

Ready-Made Player Characters

This PDF details “The Slaughterhouse Five,” a coterie of player characters designed for instant use in your Vampire game.

Comments (0) 10.06.2009. 09:06