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New Perils Await

doc_cthulhu — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:04:15 +0000

The Winter is here (at least in Finland anyway) and the dark nights just got a little darker. The new issue of Liber Fanatica is just around the corner and should be released in not too distant future.

I’m really proud of my input for the coming issue. Especially about the second part in the Master of Shadows-campaign. Hopefully we’ll have feedback on the whole issue (when it’s out) so issue 10 (hopefully coming at the end of this year) will be the best one yet.

Liber Fanatica – Strange Eons extension

doc_cthulhu — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:53:17 +0000

From FFG forum:

Liber fanatica usually come up with new cards or even new cards types. LF7 was published along his own Strange eons plugin (built by Sunatet and Jussi). I resumed their work, to add LF8 cards as well as brand new card types (ideas from FFG forums or LF discussions).

this extension is still under construction, since you folks always have thousands of new great ideas. Some updates are most likely to come up, with new stuff or existing stuff improvments. Feel free to ask for improvements/new cards and report any issues you could have.

You can get it >> here <<

HOW TO USE IT :

you can download Strange Eons alone here : http://www.sfu.ca/~cjenning/eons/

open Strange Eons, Toolbox/Manage plugins/Open plugin folder
copy w3e.seext in there and reload Strange Eons.

altenatively, you can double-click w3e.seext to install it into SE <<<<
Make sure that you have the latest version of Java, and latest version of Strange Eons (i personally have v2.1 alpha 13)

- “i get error that ui-grid.selibrary is missing” >> “You can download the ui-grid.selibrary from the Strange Eons Website at http://www.sfu.ca/~cjenning/eons/plugins/index.html” (hat tip Sorga68)
- All cards : some users seem to experience errors when loading existing cards >> make sure you have the latest version of SE, try to reinstall it wil all patches (check in the thread page 5-6 for related discussion)

WHAT CAN IT DO ?

most existing cards

LF8 cards (trade, trade locations)

CURRENTLY WORKING ON :

NPC and Ally cards (see the asbtract NPC thread in House rules sub-forum)
NPC cards are much like FFG NPC cards, and retainer cards (from lure of power)
Ally cards are a more abstract version of retainers (no stats no specific actions, only bonuses to PCs)

Encounter cards (LF9)

Posted by: Hurlanc

I’ve Mostly Been Hunting Dragons

doc_cthulhu — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:16:56 +0000

I seriously doubt that anyone has been able to avoid the Thing called Skyrim.

It is as time consuming as one might think. And when you are a stay-at-home dad like me you have very limited “free time” on your hands. Sadly this has meant that I have been neglecting Warhammer.

I would be lying to say that Skyrim is the only reason, but I am quite sure that nobody really needs to know all the reasons why somebody has been “away” from an internet community. It just happens.

Luckily last few days have been quite busy when it comes to Warhammer.

Jackdays has released his marvelous Norsca guidebook and is even know working on it to bring WFRP3 players more bits and pieces so they could call the Frozen North their home. I also received a great amount of notes conserning the adventure I am writing for Liber Fanatica 9. I am sure they will force me (in a good way) to get back on writing for LF. The marvelous preview I got from our editor/artist god Jussi Alarauhio didn’t hurt much either.

The problem with the Reckless Dice Podcasts in iTunes has also been fixed so I finally managed to get the latest episodes (as I am too lazy to learn new ways when I can just bitch about the old ones beign better).

There just might be a little something extra brewing on my mind. Something eldritch… But I will have to get back on this when it is a bit more ready.

Aaaand as a final thought – here is someConcept art for Skyrim: http://skyrimguild.com/concept-art/ Great way to introduce your players to Nordland and Norsca!

Stuff of Geeky & Gory Nonsense

doc_cthulhu — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:35:36 +0000

I am really lazy when it comes to blogs. I might bookmark them and then (after few months of “nah, let’s not go there”ing) I’ll just delete them.

But sometimes something simple and/or simply good comes along I begin to take interest. So let me point you towards to blogs that need to be mentioned as excellent source of inspiration for running WFRP (or other rpgs for that matter).

Stuff of Nonsense is gaming blog by a fellow liberfanatic. The writer of this either has too much time on her hands or the best games ever as she takes quite a lot of time to prepare for the games (something I personally tend not to do at all…). Lengthy posts seem to be kind of trade mark of hers but as she has interesting things to say I don’t mind this at all.

Another new finding for me was a picture “blog” called Geek and Gory. It not what you could call “friendly for children” but if you are just browsing through the web you can spend hours here just looking at his findings. Great art for gaming purposes is guaranteed.

STOP THE PRESS!

I just noticed the Reckless Dice Podcast has changed their domain. Their new site can be found HERE.

Play-testers Needed & a New Character Sheet

doc_cthulhu — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:12:31 +0000

Just when I thought I would have the time to concentrate to this blog I got sick. My wife got sick And my son got so sick that we had to teach him to sleep without pacifier (luckily I don’t mean Vin Diesel). It’s only a flue but still annoying…

Anyway I had a point to add this anyway!

The sequel to the Master of Shadows campaign that I co-wrote to Liber Fanatica 8 is finished. And this time around we are lucky to have enough time for play-testing.

So I’ll be needing (hopefully) at least two groups to run it before the end of the year. The GM is provided with the scenario and reference material needed but due to editing times needed they will not be as spectacular to look at as the final version of the coming LF9.

If you’d like to help the Liber Fanatica in this way.

In other news:

I added Nisses’s Character Sheet on the Downloads (and would like to add that he is the fastest proof-reader I’ve worked with). One other character sheet was sent to me also but that one got pulled back.

At Strike to Stun forums DagobahDave started on a fast NPC creator that is worth looking at even in this WIP state. And if you haven’t go now to the Magic the Gathering site to check out the superior art of the Innistrad block (find the pictures in the posts under “headlines”. It’s almost as good as the work of the Liber Fanatica artists.

A fellow gamer on Strike to Stun also pointed out some errors in my ancient Caradué-document. I’ll be fixing them when I find the time. For some reason I can’t find his/hers nick or real name anywhere. Thanks anyway!

I was also asked to write a review of a new eBook (The New Death and others can be found HERE and I’d recommend you to give it a look. I bought it already.). I was intrigued to write it but I thought it is not what this site is about and currently I don’t have the time to write as good reviews I would like. So you just have to take my word on this “check it out”!

That’s that. Quite a lot of stuff. And without proper introductions. Oh well.

What’s This?

doc_cthulhu — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:36:57 +0000

Any ideas?

Why the Silence?

doc_cthulhu — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:06:29 +0000

I’ve been neglecting this blog for some time now.

I should have added that I recieved a new character sheet (still WIP) and that RDP discussed about GMing WFPR from a beginner’s point-of-view (by the way it is HERE). I should also have already published the collected posts for Starting WFRP but they are still only saved as a draft…

BUT! At least I’ve a good reason of this kind of delayed action. I’ve been working my ass of for the next issue of Liber Fanatica. Can’t say much of it yet but hopefully we’ll be able to publish it before the holidays.

I’ll try to find some time to post updates but the sequel to Wanted has to be prepared first.

At the mean time… Game on!

WFRP 3 chat on P&P

doc_cthulhu — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:10:27 +0000

Emirikol (from FFG’s forums) will be hosting WFRP3 chat on Pen and Paper Games this weekend. I’ll try to participate this event too.

If you would like to part part to the conversation go to P&P and register as new members have to wait for two days before being able to take part to chat.

Follow the notices on this of the FORUM.

See ya all there!

Our Campaign Logs Added

doc_cthulhu — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:43:36 +0000

During to day I’ll be adding our gaming logs from Fantasy Flight Games official forums here. I’ll be doing this because some of the older posts on the forum cannot be reached anymore and I do not want to lose these. They can be found HERE.

I also hope that they will inspire GMs and players alike!

If You are writing a gaming blog why not send a link to it to the Daily Empire? I can link them or if you would like I can even offer to host them here with all the necessary attachments.

Reckless Ramblings

doc_cthulhu — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:35:05 +0000

After sleeping for only a few ours (thanks to my son who decided to wake up at three o’clock) I was in some weird state of mind. An energy drink did not help the feeling but still it was an great experience and great fun to take part to the Reckless Dice Podcast.

Even though the only thing I can remember saying was “what-erm-mm-wha-what?” after a garbage truck drove by and the background noise on Skype went silent I still think it was great for RDP to has me as a guest.

I still haven’t had the nerves to listen the said podcast – I hate the sound of my own voice and I’m afraid to learn what I actually said. :)

As I’m quite sure it still was a good session you should check it out HERE.