In this Flip Through Matt Takes a look at the Martial Arts Handbook for Pathfinder.
I’m always happy when the martial arts gets more love.
Curse of the Crimson Throne
Published by Paizo
Curse of the Crimson Throne made its debut back in March of 2008 starting with Edge of Anarchy and ended with Crown of Fangs in August of the same year. This adventure path is among the earliest of Paizo’s publications. In fact, if my memory serves me correctly, It was in March of 2008 that Paizo announced the Pathfinder RPG. The revised edition of Curse of the Crimson Throne was published back in December of 2016. It has been updated with a few changes to expand story and reflect the rules supplements and changes made over the years .
First, this review is well as free of spoilers, I hope. I really hate spoiling adventures and in many places it will seem like I give you hardly any information.
Curse of the Crimson Throne is set in Korvosa where the royalty never lives to old age and never manage to spawn an heir. . The King recently expired and the queen is about to take the throne. This really sets the stage for what is really a big sweeping narrative that starts by putting the players against a crime lord. They eventually experience plagued cities and have to deal with the corruption of the queen.
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INDIANAPOLIS (February 22, 2019) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game convention in North America, has signed a multiyear agreement with HotBox Pizza as the Official Pizza of Gen Con for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 conventions. HotBox, a popular local chain of pizzerias, will operate outdoor pizza tents on Georgia St. and South St. during each convention.
“Our partnership with Gen Con has become one of our most treasured relationships,” said Gabe Connell, Founder of HotBox Pizza, “The Gen Con team is truly a pleasure to work with, as are the thousands and thousands of attendees who visit our great city of Indianapolis every August. We are appreciative of the opportunity to be the Official Pizza of Gen Con and look forward to many, many more years of involvement with such an incredible organization and amazing event.”
HotBox will offer a signature Gen Con pizza during this year’s convention, with the final choice of the limited-edition pie to be made by Gen Con’s fans in a contest on social media this spring.
“Nothing goes together better than gaming and pizza, and the same can be said of Gen Con’s long and mutually beneficial partnership with HotBox,” said Megan Culver, Gen Con’s Senior Director of Sales & Marketing. “Our attendees’ hunger for great games is matched only by their hunger for great pizza, and we are proud to serve delicious slices of HotBox as the Official Pizza of Gen Con for the next three years.”
Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019.
About Gen Con
Gen Con is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America. The convention, which began in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, attracts more than 70,000 attendees and 500 exhibiting companies each year. During the convention, attendees choose from 17,000 ticketed events representing a wide array of board games, card games, roleplaying games, seminars, entertainment events, and more. Gen Con takes place each August in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotel spaces in Indianapolis, IN.
About HotBox Pizza
HotBox Pizza is saving the world from pizza mediocrity. From its humble beginnings in Downtown Indianapolis in 2004, HotBox emerged with a desire to provide communities with incredible pizza and breadstix. Today, HotBox has 22 locations throughout Central Indiana and remains focused on providing fans with great food and great service. HotBox Pizza is a proud supporter of Butler Athletics, the Indy Fuel, Gen Con, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Riley Children’s Hospital, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and many other community organizations. HotBox Pizza truly is locally owned and locally loved.
Media Contact for Gen Con
Stacia Kirby, (206) 363-1492, stacia@kirbycomm.com
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INDIANAPOLIS (February 8, 2019) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game convention in North America, has signed a multiyear agreement with Sun King Brewery as the Official Beer of Gen Con for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 conventions. Sun King, a popular Indianapolis craft brewery, will produce a limited-release Gen Con beer for each convention, featuring exclusive can artwork selected by fans in an annual contest on social media.
“From the first time I encountered Gen Con working downtown in the early 2000s, I was amazed at the spirit of the event and the good nature of the attendees,” said Clay Robinson, Sun King Co-Founder and CEO. “Over the years, as the convention grew, and a partnership with Sun King developed, I’ve been able to see firsthand how great an impact Gen Con has on Indy. It is truly the most unique and spirited event of each year and an honor to be a part of!”
Sun King will also operate an outdoor beer garden on Georgia St. during each convention, and host a tapping party on the preceding Wednesday evening to release the year’s limited run of Gen Con licensed beer. Sun King Brewery has been the Official Beer of Gen Con since 2012.
“Enjoying a Sun King beer is a delicious and refreshing Gen Con tradition for many of our attendees, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue partnering with them for our next three shows,” said Megan Culver, Gen Con’s Senior Director of Sales & Marketing. “Sun King produces unique beers of exceptional quality, and we look forward to sharing their exclusive Gen Con brew with our attendees each year.”
Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019.
About Gen Con
Gen Con is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America. The convention, which began in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, attracts more than 60,000 attendees and 500 exhibiting companies each year. During the convention, attendees choose from 17,000 ticketed events representing a wide array of board games, card games, roleplaying games, seminars, entertainment events, and more. Gen Con takes place each August in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotel spaces in Indianapolis, IN.
About Sun King Brewery
Sun King Brewing Company is the brainchild of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson. With the help of family and friends – Omar Robinson, Andy Fagg and Steve Koers – the first keg of Sun King beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Available on tap and in cans throughout Indiana; Illinois; Florida; Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; and Louisville, Ky. Sun King has grown into a leader in the independent craft brewing movement. Sun King’s brewers hand craft flagship, seasonal and specialty beers that have been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions, and the brewery donates to hundreds of community organizations throughout Indiana. Sun King also owns Sun King Spirits Tap Room and Distillery in Carmel, Ind., where guests can sample spirits made collaboratively with local distilleries, handcrafted cocktails, Sun King beers, food from local restaurants and soon, a variety of Sun King’s own small-batch spirits. Visit sunkingbrewing.com for more information. Sun King Brewery is also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contact for Gen Con
Stacia Kirby, (206) 363-1492, stacia@kirbycomm.com
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INDIANAPOLIS (January 24, 2019) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game convention in North America, has signed a multiyear Co-Sponsorship agreement with leading hobby game publisher Paizo Inc. for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 conventions. Paizo will receive dedicated event space in the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom and physical and digital marketing at each convention as a part of the agreement.
“Paizo is honored to continue our long partnership with Gen Con,” said Jim Butler, VP of Marketing and Licensing. “We look forward to bringing groundbreaking new games and play experiences to The Best Four Days in Gaming for many years to come. We’re looking forward to seeing all of our friends and fans in Indianapolis!”
Paizo, publisher of the popular Pathfinder and Starfinder roleplaying games, will also receive additional promotion and logistical support during each convention as part of their Co-Sponsorship package. The company has partnered with the convention as a Co-Sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship, since 2013.
“Since launching Pathfinder at Gen Con 2009, Paizo has made an unforgettable impact at the show each year, connecting with the many passionate fans of their games and producing memorable events for attendees.” said Megan Culver, Gen Con’s Senior Director of Sales & Marketing. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with them as a Co-Sponsor and can’t wait to see what they bring to the show this year.”
Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019.
About Gen Con
Gen Con is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America. The convention, which began in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, attracts more than 60,000 attendees and 500 exhibiting companies each year. During the convention, attendees choose from 17,000 ticketed events representing a wide array of board games, card games, roleplaying games, seminars, entertainment events, and more. Gen Con takes place each August in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotel spaces in Indianapolis, IN.
About Paizo
Paizo Inc. is one of the world’s leading hobby game publishers. Since 2002, millions of players have joined the goblin army by playing the Pathfinder® and Starfinder® roleplaying games across tabletops, at conventions, at their favorite local game store, and digitally on virtual tabletops. Paizo.com is an online retail hobby destination for millions of gamers that carries the latest products from top hobby game publishers. Players also find accessories, like dice and maps, miniatures, T-shirts, goblin plush toys, and the newest releases to quickly replenish those adventuring supplies for the next dungeon run.
Media Contact for Gen Con
Stacia Kirby, (206) 363-1492, stacia@kirbycomm.com
INDIANAPOLIS (January 11, 2019) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game convention in North America, has signed a multiyear Co-Sponsorship agreement with leading tabletop games publisher Fantasy Flight Games for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 conventions. Fantasy Flight Games, a member of the Asmodee Group, will receive dedicated event space and physical and digital marketing at each convention as a part of the agreement.
“We’re very pleased to be a Co-Sponsor of Gen Con over the next three years. Gen Con is one of the premier events in the tabletop gaming industry, and we’ve enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the convention,” said Aaron Elliot, vice president of marketing for Asmodee North America. “We’re excited to see Gen Con continue to grow and evolve, and we’re thrilled to be a major part of that. We look forward to seeing everyone in Indy this summer!”
Fantasy Flight Games, publisher of an extensive catalog of popular board and hobby games, will also receive additional promotion and logistical support during the convention as part of their Co-Sponsorship package. The company first participated as a Co-Sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship, in 2018.
“Fantasy Flight has been an amazing partner for us, and their presence at the show is a highlight for many attendees,” said Megan Culver, Gen Con’s Senior Director of Sales & Marketing. “We’re proud to have them as a Co-Sponsor for our upcoming three conventions.”
Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019.
About Gen Con LLC
Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Founded in 1968 and acquired in 2002 by founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle and takes place each August in Indianapolis.
About Fantasy Flight Games
Fantasy Flight Games is a leading hobby game company based out of Roseville, Minnesota. The company publishes a massive array of board and card games, roleplaying games, Living Card Games®, miniatures games, and digital games. Established in 1995, FFG has earned a reputation for its innovative gameplay, immersive gaming experiences, industry-leading customer service, and top-quality game components (often enhanced with highly detailed plastic miniatures and beautiful artwork).
Media Contact for Gen Con LLC
Stacia Kirby, (206) 363-1492, stacia@kirbycomm.com
In this Flip Through Matt takes a serious look at the Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
I’m so happy to see the world of Magic the Gathering infiltrate Dungeons and Dragons!
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INDIANAPOLIS (December 13, 2018) Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop game convention in North America, has chosen Game to Grow and Special Olympics Indiana as its Official Charity Partners for 2019. Since moving to Indianapolis in 2003, the annual convention has raised more than $300,000 for its charity partners.
“We are proud to partner with these two worthy organizations, who share a core belief with our attendees: the idea that coming together around a shared passion can build community, provide opportunity, and enrich lives,” said David Hoppe, president of Gen Con.
As part of this agreement, both organizations will receive proceeds from Gen Con’s 2019 fundraising efforts, including longstanding charity events such as an auction, a balloon sculpture, and the popular “Cardhalla,” a mass destruction of giant playing card structures.
“Like sports, the games celebrated by Gen Con have the power to unite and to break down barriers while providing outlets for creativity, competition, and joy,” said Scott Furnish, senior director of development at Special Olympics Indiana. “Special Olympics exists to provide similar opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, both on and off the playing field. As we commemorate 50 years of changing lives in Indiana through the transformative power of sports, we are proud to partner with Gen Con and thrilled to be featured as an official Charity Partner for the 2019 Convention.”
Gen Con held its 51st annual convention in 2018, attracting over 60,000 attendees and 520 exhibiting companies. The event’s diverse programming, including more than 17,000 individual ticketed events, encompasses the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, outdoor activations on Georgia St. and South St., and many surrounding downtown hotels.
“Gen Con is a perfect example of how games can build and strengthen community,” said Adam Davis, Executive Director of Game to Grow. “Game to Grow’s services, using RPGs to help kids and teens build social skills, is built on the amazing power of games not only to develop and reinforce friendships, but also to help us as individuals to learn, grow, and change. We are honored to be partnering with Gen Con, as it will allow us to help more kids and families and serve our mission to raise awareness about the life-enriching power of intentional gaming.”
Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019. Badges will go on sale on January 13, 2019.
About Gen Con LLC
Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Founded in 1968 and acquired in 2002 by founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle and takes place each August in Indianapolis.
About Special Olympics Indiana
Special Olympics Indiana is a nonprofit organization that is a part of the global Special Olympics movement, using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1969, Special Olympics Indiana has grown to more than 16,000 athletes and unified partners in virtually every county throughout the state. With the support of nearly 10,000 coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics Indiana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in more than 20 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to the participants. Learn more by visiting www.soindiana.org.
About Game to Grow
Game to Grow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 on the belief that games of all kinds have the power to improve people’s lives. Game to Grow’s weekly therapeutic social skills groups help young people become more confident, creative, and socially capable using tabletop games, most notably Dungeons and Dragons. The founders and lead facilitators Adam Davis and Adam Johns use their years of experience in couple and family therapy, drama therapy, and education to promote social growth among youth in a fun, safe environment. Game to Grow also works to spread the intentional application of games by traveling to speak at public conventions and academic conferences. The founders provide training and consultation services so that other therapists, educators, and community organizers can use the beneficial power of intentional gaming in their own communities, around the country and around the world.
Media Contact for Gen Con LLC
Stacia Kirby, (206) 363-1492, stacia@kirbycomm.com
In this Flip Through Matt takes a look at the Rifts World book Sovietski. this book contains everything from prerift history to the present day. There are a lot of new character classes for Rifts in this game, plus bunkers, and a slew of cybernetics. C’mon in!
I really like the approach that was taken with Sovietski.
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In this Flip Through Matt Takes a look at Outbreak Undead. The Zombie survival RPG that brutally shortens your life. Published by Renegade Games Studio.
If you must play a survival game this is probably the right one to play if it’s a good day to die.
