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Privateer Press Announces Intro Product for ‘Iron Kingdoms Unleashed’

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

 

Privateer Press has announced it will introduce its more violent role-playing game, Iron Kingdoms Unleashed  with an introductory box, and continue its strategy of army boxes for Warmachine and Hordes in March.

Privateer will release Iron Kingdoms Unleashed Roleplaying Game Adventure Kitin March, with an MSRP of $44.99.  This will be the first Iron Kingdoms Unleashed product, similar to the way Wizards of the Coast launched the new edition of Dungeons & Dragons with the D&D Starter Set.

 

Designed to allow new players to play using only the contents of the box, the Kit will include an abridged rulebook, one 32-page scenario, four pre-generated character sheets, four plastic hero figures, ten plastic antagonist figures, four six-sided dice, a ruler, nine double-sided map tiles, and four map token sheets, all at an MSRP of $44.99.

The army boxes are follow-ons to the first pair, one each for Warmachine and Hordes, which will be released in February.  In March, Privateer will release Warmachine: All-in-One Army Box–Protectorate of Menoth and Hordes: All-in-One Army Box–Legion of Everblight.  They are configured to be useful both to new players and to experienced players looking to add a faction.

 

If this looks like a game you’d like to get your hands on, let the friendly staff at Battleground Games & Hobbies know!

Warmachine: All-in-One Army Box–Protectorate of Menoth will include over $200 worth of product (a complete 35-point army, rulebook, and strategy cards) for a $134.99 MSRP.  The following models are included:

  • Grand Scrutator Severius (white metal)
  • Reckoner (plastic)
  • Vanquisher (plastic)
  • Redeemer (plastic)
  • Heirophant (white metal)
  • Exemplar Errants (plastic)
  • Choir of Menoth (white metal)
  • Exemplar Errant Seneschal (white metal)
  • Vassal of Menoth (white metal)
  • Rhupert Carvolo, Piper of Ord (white metal)

 

Hordes:  All-in-One Army Box–Legion of Everblight will include almost $200 worth of product (complete 35-point army, rulebook, and strategy cards) for $129.99.  The following models are included:

  • Saeryn, Omen of Everblight (white metal)
  • Scythean (plastic)
  • Neraph (plastic)
  • Angelius (white metal)
  • Nephilim Bloodseer (plastic)
  • Strider Rangers (white metal)
  • Strider Deathstalker (white metal)
  • 2 Blighted Nyss Shepherds (white metal)

 

Article originally posted on ICv2.com.

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A holiday gift guide by Sam Pearson

Thursday, December 18th, 2014

Cold wind howls through the trees. The sun flees the skies early, leaving the world in an icy gloom. What do you do?

 

Well, you probably start thinking about holiday shopping! And if you’re looking for RPG gifts this season, here are a number of great options for the roleplayer on your list. All of these products are available at either Battleground Games & Hobbies location, or you can check out our D&D selection on our online store!

 

The Beginning: Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set

Know someone who has always wanted to give D&D a try, but never had a chance? The Starter Set has everything a new player needs to start on that amazing journey of imagination! With five pre-made characters, a handy rulebook, and an awesome adventure to bring characters from first to fifth level, the Starter set is the first step to a lifetime of RPG fun!

 

D&D Starter Set

 

Something Different: Fate RPG

Maybe the roleplayer on your gift list wants to try something new, or has a great idea for a superhero/cowboy/space opera adventure… with dinosaurs. Lots of dinosaurs. If unbridled storytelling is what you’re after, look no further than Fate! The Fate RPG offers all the tools a gaming group needs to build their own setting (any setting) and play deep, story-based adventures with any character they can dream up! Lots of interesting rules options can be found in the Fate Core book, or try the slim and easy-to-learn Fate Accelerated book for a quick, cheap, but no less complete introduction to one of the top ten RPGs in the world!

 

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Hilarious Holiday Disaster: Fiasco

If you want a zero-preparation RPG that everyone can play together this holiday season, you should take a look at Fiasco. Based on movies like Fargo and A Simple Plan, Fiasco lets you play out stories where everyone has big plans… and everything goes horribly wrong. If you want to exercise your malicious side and need a break from Cards Against Humanity, Fiasco is always a good option. Check out the episode of Tabletop if you want to see it in action!

 

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The Big One: D&D 5th Edition Dungeon Master’s Guide

So many gamers tell the story of receiving a DMG as a gift, setting off a lifetime of storytelling. If you know someone who wants to run D&D games of their own, this brand new book is one of the best gifts you could ever give. Packed with hundreds of pages of inspiration, tools, and advice, this beautifully illustrated book is sure to cause excitement right out of the wrapping paper!

 

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Stocking Stuffer: More Dice!

Nothing rounds out the holiday shopping list like a shiny new set of dice. Both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations offer a huge variety of dice sets, ranging from the simple to the devastatingly pretty. And let’s face it; nobody can ever have too many dice.

 

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Whatever the preference, Battleground Games & Hobbies has something for the RPG player in your life. And don’t forget to come on down for D&D Encounters on Wednesday nights to see these games in action! Enjoy the holidays, and keep on gaming!

 

About the author

Sam is a passionate gamer who obviously loves his Dungeons and Dragons (see photo above). When he is not playing games he can be found working on his next novel. Did we mention he also works for Battleground Games & Hobbies? He does!

 

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EXCLUSIVE Online-only Cyber Monday Deals!

Monday, December 1st, 2014

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Black Friday has come and gone… just in time for Cyber Monday; and we’ve got some super-sweet deals for you all day long available only on the Battleground Games & Hobbies online store!

 

Some of these deals include:

  • Store credit back when you purchase a Funko POP Magic the Gathering toy;
  • Discounts on Dungeons & Dragons RPG books;
  • HUGE discounts on all Warmachine/Hordes;
  • Discounts on Magic the Gathering single cards;

…and so much more!

 

Stay tuned to the Battleground Games & Hobbies Facebook & Twitter pages as deals will be announced via those sources ONLY!

 

Please note that these specials are available online only. Not available at Battleground Games & Hobbies retail locations.

 

We look forward to doing business with you. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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D&D ‘Dungeon Master’s Guide’ Has Arrived Just In Time for Black Friday!

Friday, November 28th, 2014

It’s FINALLY here!

 

The highly anticipated Dungeon’s & Dragon’s Dungeon Mater’s Guide has arrived at Battleground Games & Hobbies, just in time for Black Friday and the beginning of the holiday shopping season! A fantastic gift for the avid gamer this holiday season.

 

The third of three core rule-books, this book contains tools a Dungeon Master needs to provide captivating stories and game play. An excellent resource for new and existing Dungeons Masters to engage in both adventure and world creation, with rules, guidelines, and sage advice from the game’s experts. Created as part of a massive public play-test involving more than 170,000 fans of the game.

 

Make sure to pick up your copy today, available both online and in Battleground Games & Hobbies stores!

 

 

 

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TODAY – EXCLUSIVE Black Friday Specials!

Friday, November 28th, 2014

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Please note that the sale items above are only available at Battleground Games & Hobbies retail store locations. All promotions are “while supplies last.”

 

 

 

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Paizo Publishing Announces Expansion for Popular ‘Pathfinder Adventure Card Game’

Friday, November 14th, 2014

Paizo Publishing has announced details for the next set for its popular Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: the Wrath of the Righteous Base Set and Character Add-On Deck will both release in April.

The Wrath of the Righteous Base Set will feature characters, locations, equipment, magic, monsters, and villains from the hellish demon battle-themed 2013 Pathfinder RPG Adventure Path of the same name.  The game offers seven character classes–including four new ones (arcanist, cavalier, inquisitor, and summoner).

The box will contain more than 500 cards and include six polyhedral dice (including the first d20 in the game), as well as The Worldwound Incursion Adventure Deck, the beginning of the Wrath of the Righteous Adventure Path.  The game is for 1-4 players.

 

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Like previous releases, there will also be a Character Add-On Deck as well as future monthly Adventure Decks.  The 110-card Character Add-On Deck expands the game to accommodate 5 – 6 players, and includes four new characters, including three new classes (bloodrager, hunter, and shaman).  It also includes more monsters and items to fill out the game.  The new classes and characters are fully compatible with previous Pathfinder Adventure Card Game releases.

 

 

 

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