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Chris Pramas Dragon Age Interview on gameplaywright.net

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:50 -0800

Will Hindmarch has posted an interview with Green Ronin president and Dragon Age RPG designer Chris Pramas. Learn more about the game and Chris's thoughts on game design, making a tabletop game dovetail with an electronic one, and modern-day RPG marketing. Dragon Age: An Interview with Chris Pramas

Origins Game Fair 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:56:05 -0800

Although we won't have our own booth at the Origins Game Fair this year, our products will be available at the Adventure Retail booth (#133). Among said products will be all our newest releases, including Warriors & Warlocks. Origins Game Fair 2009 is in Columbus, Ohio, from June 24th through the 28th. You can learn more on their web site, http://www.originsgamefair.com/.

Warriors & Warlocks Design Preview #3

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:40:55 -0800

A new "preview" for Warriors & Warlocks, the new sword & sorcery sourcebook for Mutants & Masterminds, is up in the Super-Vision portion of the site. It includes a special PDF containing information of interest to Gamemasters. The book hit store shelves last week and if you haven't had a chance to check it out, here's something to whet your appetite. Check it out now!

Psychic's Handbook: Available Again

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:17:43 -0800

Psychic's Handbook, our sourcebook of psychic power for 3rd Era games, is now available in PDF from our Green Ronin Online Store and the One Bookshelf sites, and is back in print via our Lulu store.

Warriors & Warlocks Design Journal #2

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:45:59 -0800

A new preview for Warriors & Warlocks is up in the Super-Vision portion of the site. It includes an overview of each chapter and a special PDF preview of information of interest to players. Warriors & Warlocks is already available in PDF, but you can find the book in stores soon! Check out the preview here!

Pramas Interview on Dragon Age RPG

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:31:49 -0800

Jon "Buck" Birnbaum of GameBanshee.com recently interviewed Green Ronin's president, Chris Pramas, to find out all they could about the upcoming Dragon Age RPG. Pramas Dragon Age RPG Interview on GameBanshee

A Song of Ice and Fire Narrator's Kit

Thu, 21 May 2009 10:19:19 -0800

A Song of Ice and Fire Narrator's Kit is now available in stores, and that also means that it's now for sale in our Green Ronin Online Store. This handy accessory features a 3-panel hardback screen with useful tables and charts on one side and a beautiful illustration of the Wall on the other. The Narrator's Kit also includes a full color poster map of Westeros and Wedding Knight, a 16-page introductory adventure by Steve Kenson. A Song of Ice and Fire Narrator's Kit

True20 Freeport: The Lost Island PDF Now Available

Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:35 -0800

True20 Freeport: The Lost Island is now available in PDF format in our Green Ronin Online Store. Freeport began with the classic adventure Death in Freeport and now it returns to those roots with new adventures for True20 Adventure Roleplaying. The series kicks off with a bang with The Lost Island. This adventure takes the heroes from the streets of Freeport on a dangerous voyage through uncharted waters to a mysterious island. What's there and who wants it? Who is a friend and who is an enemy? Find out in The Lost Island! True20 Freeport: The Lost Island (PDF)

Bioware and Green Ronin to Publish Dragon Age Pen & Paper Role-Playing Game

Tue, 05 May 2009 08:00:00 -0800

BioWare's Highly Anticipated Epic Fantasy Video Game Gets the Pen & Paper Treatment

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (May 5, 2009) — Leading video game developer BioWare^TM, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Green Ronin Publishing will launch a pen and paper role-playing game (RPG) based on the highly anticipated video game, Dragon Age^TM: Origins. The pen and paper game extends the Dragon Age universe, making it more accessible to passionate RPG fans looking for another way to experience the epic fantasy world of Thedas.

"We're delighted to be working with Green Ronin to explore more of the Dragon Age universe through a pen and paper role-playing game. We're excited to deliver Dragon Age's unique dark, heroic fantasy to our audience in a brand new way—a perfect complement to the landmark game we're launching on PC, Xbox 360, and PLAYSTATION 3 this fall," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager and CEO, BioWare and General Manager and Vice President, EA. "Our development teams craft rich, deep worlds, and this is an excellent way to expand the franchise."

"Dragon Age: Origins has been described as the spiritual successor to BioWare's Baldur's Gate^TM, one of the most highly-acclaimed fantasy computer RPGs in the world, so when BioWare approached us to do a pen and paper version, we had to say 'yes!'," said Green Ronin President Chris Pramas. "With our work on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Black Company, and Thieves' World, dark fantasy is in our blood and Dragon Age: Origins is the best in its class. An opportunity to collaborate with BioWare on Dragon Age: Origins was not to be missed."

The Dragon Age pen and paper RPG will be available at card shops, and book and comic retailers in summer 2009. The first release will be a boxed set—perfect for new and experienced role-players alike. Green Ronin plans to release additional boxed sets and supplemental books, expanding the Dragon Age world even further.

Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare invites players to create their own heroes and join the fight against the darkspawn in a world of violence, lust, and betrayal. The game will feature deep character customization, challenging decisions, and a wealth of gritty, mature plots that, combined with the BioWare heritage, make it one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2009. Dragon Age: Origins is scheduled to release this fall on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Dragon Age: Origins is rated RP by the ESRB. No PEGI rating is available at this time. For more information about Dragon Age: Origins, visit www.dragonage.com. Pre-order the game now at www.eastore.ea.com.

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About Green Ronin Publishing
Green Ronin Publishing is a Seattle-based company known for its dedication to quality books and games. Founded in 2000, Green Ronin has won more awards for excellence and innovation than any other game company in the new millennium, and took home the coveted ENnie Award for Best Publisher an unprecedented three years running. With great licenses like A Song of Ice and Fire and The Black Company, groundbreaking games like Mutants & Masterminds and Blue Rose, and a roster of top flight designers and illustrators, Green Ronin Publishing is a leading light in the hobby game industry.

About BioWare
BioWare develops computer, console, handheld, mobile and online video games focused on rich stories and memorable characters. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles, including the award-winning Baldur's Gate^TM and Neverwinter Nights^TM series, Star Wars®: Knights of the Old Republic^TM and Sonic^TM Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (for the Nintendo DS^TM). Original BioWare-created intellectual properties include Jade Empire^TM and the 2007 Game of the Year, Mass Effect^TM. With studios in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), and Austin (Texas), BioWare is hard at work on the epic fantasy role-playing game, Dragon Age^TM: Origins, Mass Effect 2^TM, the epic sequel to Mass Effect, and the story-driven massively multiplayer game, Star Wars®: The Old Republic^TM, as well as several unannounced projects. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by the world's leading electronic entertainment publisher, Electronic Arts. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets, and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS^TM, EA^TM, EA SPORTS Freestyle^TM, and POGO^TM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

*BioWare, Mass Effect, Dragon Age and Jade Empire are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. in the U.S. and/or other countries. EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle and POGO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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New SIFRP Adventure PDF: Wedding Knight

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:31:58 -0800

As some of you have already discovered (thanks!), we have posted a new adventure PDF for A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying to our Green Ronin Online Store. Wedding Knight will appear in print in the SIFRP Narrator's Kit but can be yours right now in electronic form for only $4.95. Wedding Knight

Green Ronin Podcast: Episode 9, Game Publishing Goes Digital

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:08:59 -0800

Episode 9 of the Green Ronin Podcast was recorded live at Norwescon on April 12, 2009. Green Ronin president Chris Pramas moderated a panel called Game Publishing Goes Digital. Panelists included Jeff Combos from Exile Game Studio, Erik Mona from Paizo, Donna Prior from Flying Lab, and David Stansel-Garner from Catalyst Game Labs. Listen to them discuss changes in game publishing, recent events in the game industry, and the challenges of internet piracy. This episode is 58:42 long, and is a 53.7 MB download.
Powered by Podbean.com The Green Ronin Publishing Podcast is copyright © 2009 Green Ronin Publishing. Music by Bombskare, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network.

Wild Cards: All-In

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:18:19 -0800

Wild Cards: All-In A Mutants & Masterminds Adventure Anthology Authors: Bill Bodden, Dwayne Butchino, Steve Kenson, John Polojac, and Mark Santillo Format: 96 pages, softback ISBN-10: 1-934547-17-4 ISBN-13: 978-1-934547-17-5 Now available in print format in our Green Ronin Online Store and from a friendly local game store or book store near you, it's Wild Cards: All-In! Kick off your new Wild Cards campaign with this exciting collection of Mutants & Masterminds adventures. All-In presents four ready-to-play scenarios set in the fantastic world of Wild Cards. Meet up with some of the most famous (and infamous) characters of the novels, like Dr. Tachyon, Modular Man, and the Great and Powerful Turtle, and give your aces and jokers the chance to join their ranks by making names for themselves. Don't wait! Take the hand you're dealt and go... All-In!

Freedom City Atlas 4: Lantern Hill

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:07:53 -0800

Now available in our Green Ronin Online Store, Freedom City Atlas: Lantern Hill details this historic Freedom City neighborhood, where unknown danger lurks, and a ghostly protector strives to keep the citizenry safe. Freedom City Atlas 4: Lantern Hill

Classic Green Ronin Titles Back in Print

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:04:11 -0800

We are starting to provide our previously out of print 3rd Era books on Lulu.com, a print-on-demand service. You can now once again get The Book of Fiends, Advanced Bestiary, Aasimar and Tiefling, and the 3rd Era Freeport Companion in real book form for your real bookshelf. We'll be adding more titles to our Lulu store over the coming months. Visit Green Ronin's Lulu Store

Now Available: Warriors & Warlocks PDF

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:15:19 -0800

Warriors & Warlocks, our Sword & Sorcery Sourcebook for Mutants & Masterminds, is now available in PDF format in our Green Ronin Online Store. Not all comic books are about costumed heroes fighting crime; many classic comics have featured the fantastical adventures of sword-wielding and spell-casting heroes. Now Warriors & Warlocks takes the Mutants & Masterminds RPG to the realm of fantasy. This beautifully illustrated sourcebook includes information on character design, magic, equipment, villains, monsters, and more. It also includes a Mutants & Masterminds rules companion to Green Ronin's popular Pirate's Guide to Freeport, along with an introduction and overview of Freeport as a setting for fantasy adventures. Warriors & Warlocks is your go-to guide for comic book sword & sorcery action. Warriors & Warlocks PDF in our Green Ronin Online Store