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Runebound Tales: In the Wild (4 Pack Expansion Deck)

2013-05-20T09:13:00.001-07:00

One new “Task” card has been added along with small modifications of Weather cards. Have a peek (see links below) and give me your feedback at the usual locations or through the F.D. Contact page and/or the Tavern. That is all I had time for, since… After an OS upgrade on two home/office machines, I lost two days of real work due to no network access to the server and its files. Then came more lost time in trying to fix network backup systems that were crippled by this as well. [Thank you,...

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Google+ Screw-Up!

2013-05-13T07:01:00.001-07:00

I just realized that recent integration of G+ commenting was a big mistake; it locked out commenting (from what I could see) unless one is registered on G+. Typical of the great G(obbler)+. This may also be why I was not receiving notification directly from F.D. of certain visitors leaving comments on recent articles. My apologies to everyone, and I have reverted the site to a more open standard, as it should be. Likewise, I am going to kill G+ based commenting on all of my managed sites on...

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Runebound Tales: In the Wild (4 Pack Expansion Deck)

2013-05-12T18:12:00.000-07:00

A couple of changes and additions. The Personas Rules Card has been slightly refined, as well as “Rhoe the Barger.” There is also a second “wild” card for this pack called “Sojourner.” You can review all of them in the development galleries. Until final proofing and refinement, I consider this first Personas pack complete at 9 cards plus 1 rules card. Time for other things later this week. Along with more needed Tasks, perhaps further standard RT:ItW cards (as in the Starter Deck) might be...

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Runebound Tales—Expansion Deck and Contributions

2013-05-10T14:39:00.001-07:00

First, a small update this morning on a new “proposed” Persona card for the “River” terrain. It is not very exciting, and perhaps my creative juices are being used up in some furious day-job work of late. Feel free to critique by standard avenues used so far or a new one mentioned later herein. As with all Personas, this one’s benefits are conditional, based on where/when drawn and placed. That is part of the game, as with random chance and conditions in all aspects of RB2E. At this time,...

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What’s New in the Wild and at F.D.

2013-05-09T10:01:00.001-07:00

Just a few little things to bring to your attention. Runebound Tales… Now in PDF for a limited time Look to the site’s left sidebar and you will see the “FD” icon link below the product’s image. This version is for those who cannot order the P.O.D. version or face heavy S&H fees in ordering from outside the USA. (I am still waiting to hear from anyone about P.O.D. operations to check out in other corners of the world.) WARNING: this 300ppi version will remain available for 30 days...

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Grim Forecast: Problems with Weather in Runebound

2013-05-06T09:18:00.001-07:00

I finished up another round of tweaks in Runebound Tales: In the Wild (4 Pack Expansion Deck). Have a peek at Tasks and Personas but also Weather. Tell me what you think, either through the F.D. Contact page or over at this topic in the BGG forums. By the by, a special thanks to Rafal over there for a lot of feedback of late. I am having second thoughts about the whole concept of a Weather pack, so I will ramble a bit about that. Sometimes I think better while trying to wake up over a cup tea...

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Runebound Tales: In the Wild (4 Pack Expansion Deck)

2013-05-04T21:00:00.001-07:00

After settling further developments with recent releases, I am back to working on the first expansions for Runebound Tales: In the Wild. I hope to also return to other projects of personal interest in the fantasy gaming realm for OFGI. Spring 2013 has turned out to be a wild ride around the homestead and home office. The card displayed is for the Personas Pack; it is another adaptation from Talisman Tales, finished and released quite a while ago. Jak specializes in non-combat magical and...

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NOW AT ARTSCOW… Cities of Adventure: Reference Cards

2013-05-04T06:59:00.001-07:00

In keeping with recent developments in P.O.D. vendor expansion at F.D., Cities of Adventure: Reference Cards is now available at ArtsCow as a not-for-profit commercially produced component. For those who have not acquired this deck, and who need a vendor other than The Game Crafter, please see the product links in the site’s left sidebar. For other conditional advantages in purchasing through ArtsCow, see the previous news article concerning the addition of this vendor at F.D./OFGI. This...

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Runebound Tales at ArtsCow.com

2013-05-03T08:12:00.001-07:00

Two Runebound 2E fans recently explained that ArtsCow offers conditional advantages for purchases vs. other P.O.D. (print-on-demand) vendors. Occasionally “coupon codes” acquired through ArtsCow and/or external promotional sites allow a discount on some item types. (The standard price for a printed card deck at ArtsCow is $10.99 USD vs. $8.99 USD at The Game Crafter.) In addition, when multiple items are ordered and shipped together, the total purchase amount may qualify for free S&H....

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General Update…

2013-04-30T08:34:00.001-07:00

My apologies for taking so long in touching base with those of you still following this little site. Work on current projects such as the PDF version of Runebound Tales: In the Wild and the coming four expansion packs proceed in spare moments. At present, I am bogged down with missed writing deadlines, a massive vegetable garden to start, and a fenced yard to cat-proof for our new pair (Cinders and Ashes) now one year old. Barb and I cannot even step outside without those two peeping and...

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Runebound Tales: ItW Expansion Packs — UPDATE

2013-04-24T09:35:00.001-07:00

I have been working on streamlining the “Tasks” pack; the rules are bit too cumbersome, so I have condensed them by adding conditionals directly to specific cards. More is needed to make this pack efficient, so suggestions are welcome. You may have notice that some cards do not as yet have illustrations. I am being extra careful this time out in making certain all cards have commercially free art from myself or others. That said, I have actually heard from one or two artists will to donate...

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Runebound Tales: “Tasks”—A New Notion

2013-04-21T21:28:00.001-07:00

Any runebounders among my readers please take a look in the development galleries at the Task cards for the coming expansion Runebound Tales: In the Wild. Look specifically at the Rules card and the card titled “Tiny Journey”; both are rough drafts subject to change based on your suggestions. I am testing out a new idea for optional rewards upon completing some Tasks… loosely based on mechanics already seen in commercial game. Rules for Tasks are now a bit lengthy, likely requiring the front...

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Token Dice: Player’s Set for Runebound 2E

2013-04-20T07:25:00.001-07:00

This PDF is now available in the F.D. Downloads page. I still consider it a “beta”; my schedule is too overloaded to fully test it myself, but I wanted to share it. One concern is whether or not stickers adequately cover pips on a standard D6. I believe they are now suitable (thanks to Jesper’s help) for 19mm indented dice. Let me know if you uncover problems so I can fix them right away. The PDF’s dimensions have been reduced to fit within the limits of both World A4 and USA Letter size...

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NOW AVAILABLE! Runebound Tales: In the Wild (The Starter Deck)

2013-04-19T17:47:00.001-07:00

I am a bit late with this announcement. RT:ItW was actually live at The Game Crafter earlier this morning. Linkage is available in the left sidebar here at Fantastic Diversions. If you are ready to buy, click the button; if you prefer to learn more at the product page, click the image. As with all creations from me for use with commercial games, this is an N.F.P. (not-for-profit) product. It is priced as close to cost as the P.O.D. designer’s interface allows. I hope to have both...

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General Update: Runebound Tales and More

2013-04-17T08:00:00.001-07:00

A few different things to cover this time out, so I will get to it. Basically this is a quick multi-project update about current and coming things to finish off based on interact with RB2E enthusiasts. Runebound Tales: In the Wild Two days and counting on the clock inside my account at The Game Crafter site. Sorry, I wish there was a way to approve the product (and I have) and make it instantly available. Unfortunately, I cannot even give you a preview link at this time; the product...

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Runebound “Token Dice” Set (Beta)

2013-04-15T17:47:00.001-07:00

For today, this quick project (or fix) took the place of scheduled fan add-ons and OFGI development. Since OFGI: Token Dice are planned as a spin-off of the OFGI: Digit Dice available at Print & Play Games, I chose to recreate old ones for Runebound 2E. Two players reported complications when printing my old dice stickers uploaded to the RB2E page at BGG. The set for Wound & Fatigue token dice was especially problematic. Sticker dimensions were adequate to cover pips on a normal D6...

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Runebound Tales—Approved and Coming Soon!

2013-04-14T09:39:00.001-07:00

I received my preview deck yesterday, but workload delayed me until now in mentioning this. Runebound Tales: In the Wild came out excellent! I have approved it for sale, but hold on… By the standards at The Game Crafter, nine days have not passed since the preview copy was ordered. There are currently 5+ days (and counting) before the product will automatically go live for purchase. In that time, I will setup the sidebar link for easy access on F.D.’s main page. There are still issues to...

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Runebound Tales, Expansion Packs, CoA “Shellport,” Etc…

2013-04-11T11:11:00.001-07:00

Yesterday was burned up with more web code / recovery work, so no headway toward gearing up new projects. However, I just received word from The Game Crafter that my proofing copy of Runebound Tales: In the Wild is now on its way. I should received the proofing copy within 5 business days. It will not be long before the Started Deck will be available at TGC. The price point for this deck of 53 cards plus 1 Rules card will be $8.99 USD (plus S&H). “Shellport” Replacement Cards… I just...

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Finally Made Port… at “Shellport”

2013-04-09T07:51:00.001-07:00

The corrected cards have arrived. I will begin processing them for delivery later today. Cards will be shipped in cardboard mailers of some kind, likely akin to the old CD mailers some of us remember. I should have some spare sleeves to protect them from friction wear as well. Below is a list of those who contacted me for a replacement card (first name / last initial only for privacy, plus count needed). If you are not listed, contact me now (F.D. Contact); I may have overlooked your email...

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Triple Update…

2013-04-05T17:36:00.001-07:00

“Shellport” Correction Cards I received notice yesterday from The Game Crafter; the deck of correct “Shellport” cards for Cities of Adventure: Reference Cards is on its way. I would estimate about five business days to its arrival, so perhaps by next Wednesday at the latest. I will process and ship cards to all those who have requested them. For now, if you know of someone else who might have ordered the original flawed deck (which has been corrected), please remind such fellow RB2E...

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Cities of Adventure — FIX UPDATE

2013-04-03T15:56:00.001-07:00

I thought some of you would like to know the status on the “Shellport” replacement cards I ordered for Cities of Adventure: Reference Cards. I took a peek through my designer / developer access at The Game Crafter site. It looks like those cards are caught in a backlog built up in the TGC production queue. The current estimate for the cards’ arrival at my home base is April 8th. If this estimate holds steady, I will have all requested replacement cards in the mail by the 10th to all who have...

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Runebound Tales: In the Wild… COMING SOON!

2013-04-02T09:10:00.001-07:00

The last two cards for play are now in the development gallery. Time to begin my final pass through the cards as I upload them for P.O.D production at The Game Crafter site. This will take about a week, so there is time for you to have another look as well. Even if I have uploaded a card for which you report an error or other concern, further corrections can be easily applied and a new version of the card uploaded in moments. Get involved and report any concerns via the F.D. Contact page. ...

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Cities of Adventure: Error! Fix! Help!

2013-03-31T17:07:00.001-07:00

I was contacted by a Runebound 2E player who received a purchased copy of Cities of Adventure: Reference Cards from The Game Crafter site. There was definitely something amiss after we exchanged an email or two. The Error The banner side of the “Orris” card for the Island of Dread set appears twice in the deck, but the one for “Shellport” is missing. What has really happened is that the print graphic for Orris’ banner side was uploaded into the position for the banner side of Shellport. That...

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Runebound Tales: In the Wild — UPDATE

2013-03-29T08:41:00.001-07:00

One new card for today, bringing the total (with a Rules card) to 51. I also reorganized the Starter Deck development gallery (along with some illustration changes). Mention cards to look at can now be done more efficiently by card number(s) with all cards appearing in proper order. Also, I made changes to two previous cards based on input from two players. (Yes, you can feel free to make such suggestions.) “Weapon Fatigue” [#30] and “Armor Fatigue” [#29] seemed too harsh to some, as they are...

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OFGI Component: “Digit Dice” [Update and available via P.O.D.]

2013-03-27T19:58:00.001-07:00

I announced these once before when only the black-on-white version was available at Print & Play Productions. I still need to implement the beginning of an F.D. “Shop” (or store) here, which is under construction behind the scenes right now. In the meantime, “Digit Dice” are now available in 6 new variations. Barb and I use the white-on-black versions to account “lives” when we play a hand of Magic the...

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