Post-Apocalyptic Art Thread started at ENworld.org

Just a brief post today. I wanted to let you all know that we are starting a Post-Apocalyptic Art thread over at the ever popular and well populated ENworld.org. I've invited some other publishers and indie authors to post their imagery there in a slow trickle. The idea is to bring awareness to the PA genre, and expose gamers to The Mutant Epoch and other PA games.

     The art doesn't have to be just from published games or books, and is open to emerging and hobby artists as well. We are more after the spirit of the post-apocalyptic genre than polished illustrations. Believe me, some of the stuff I draw even for The Mutant Epoch isn't always as polished as I'd like, and looking back at earlier inks often makes me cringe and wish I could change this or that  about an image. So if you've got something you'd like to share, or even just want to stop by and make a comment, it sure would sure be appreciated!
    The one thing I ask is that you only post stuff you have the rights to publish so no scans from old Gamma World books and stuff as there are legal issues I d on't want to be involved with. Although, a companion thread of classic PA art would be great fun if somebody wanted to start something like that at rpg.net or enworld, etc.

 Here's the link: http://www.enworld.org/forum/miscellaneous-geek-talk-media-lounge/330579-post-apocalyptic-art-thread.html

 Thanks,
Will

Crossroads Region Gazetteer Art set 1

The first stack of freshly inked art for The Crossroads Region book is now done, getting scanned and placed in the huge book's layout. Where are we at with this? Well, the first 100 pencil  illustrations are done and about half are inked. As there are 300 illustrations plus more than 30 maps, we still have a fair ways to go. Thing is, this is a full time gig for me and I am entirely focused on this book. What does this mean? Maybe I suffer from an over stimulated sense of optimism, as always, but if all goes well we can release the book in mid to late November?   

 So, our main gallery for this book will permanently reside at our website at http://www.outlandarts.com/TME-crossroads-region-art.htm where we currently have three pages of imagery.  If you want a better view of these and other images, I recommend you check out that gallery. 

 In other news we are just now releasing issue 13 of our newsletter, Outland Arts Insider, so if you aren't on the mailing list for that, and want to be, then go here.

 Now here's the art... enjoy...
WM

My copies of Excavator Monthly Compendium just arrived!

I've published a lot of books, both for Outland Arts as well as many other authors and companies, and yet never fail to get excited when I get to open up a box and hold a new tome for the first time! Just minutes ago I got a shipment of 5 EM Compendiums and finally got to look over the creation that I've only seen as a digital file in a layout program... or a pdf. Of course I have physical copies of the magazines, but to have them all in one book is important to me and the way I game master. Think I'll try and roll up some assorted characters using the PC generation vat tonight, maybe post them on the forum, too.

 Regards,

Will

Hi all,

http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/rpg_xmas_in_july.php

 Just thought I'd post here to let you know that Drivethrurpg.com and rpgnow.com are having their Christmas in January sale from the 23rd to the 30th of July. All our PDFs are 25% off.

In other news, we are working hard on The Crossroads Region Gazetteer, and oh my God its going to be about 420 pages once all the art and maps are put in!  I am afraid that we are looking at a release day of late September or early October on this one. Of course, our 25mm or 28mm TME paper miniatures will start coming out soon so there will be some new content every month. Our first set will be 25 player characters, with both full color and ink variants in each set.

 Happy gaming and stay cool out there,
Will

Great Indie RPG Giveaway and Excavator Monthly Compendium

Just a couple of quick announcements from the wastelands...

 Have you heard about the Great Indie RPG Giveaway contest over at Roleplayers Chronicle? http://roleplayerschronicle.com/?page_id=23188 Its free to enter and you can try and win each of 5 huge indie RPG prize packs. We're of course donating a print copy of the TME Hub Rules and intend to give away much more next year. The entry deadline is July 22nd so hurry up and check it out.

In other news, we are a day or two away from releasing Excavator Monthly Compendium. This is going to be a single PDF or print book assemblage  containing all six copies of Excavator Monthly magazine. Here's the politically incorrect cover... 

Excavator Monthly Compendium Back cover copy

Now you can get all six copies of Excavator Monthly Magazine in one book! Each article, relic, mutant beast, non-player character and other feature has been placed into categories within this hefty tome. Never forget a copy again. Both game masters and players of The Mutant Epoch role playing game can carry all the magazines in one handy book and quickly flip to any resource with ease.

Excavator Monthly Compendium includes:

●  27 Nasty Mutant Creatures ●  13 Potent Relics ●  6 Alternate Character Generation Methods  ●  2 New Skills: Acrobatics and Archery  ●  12 Non-Player Character Friends and Foes  ●  162 Illustrations ●  9 Assorted Articles ●  Short Story: Demon in the Depths ●  10 Game Master Only Articles ●  8 Players Perspective Articles ●  4 Treasure Tables  ●  And much more!

 260 pages

 PDF $11.99 or Softcover $26.99

 We'll be sending out a new Outland Arts Insider newsletter shortly with more news and great post apocalyptic media links. Stay tuned.

Regards, 

Mutant Lord 

Pitford: Gateway to the ruins released today!

It took a few extra days to get out due to issues with the layout of the print version, but its now available! The PDF is currently accessible via rpgnow.com and the print version through createspace.com (an Amazon.com company) and will be up on Amazon in 5-7 days. We will also be adding the book to other online sellers soon.

Print Version $24.99

PDF 10.99

 You can also learn more on the Pitford product page at our site, or see the Pitford art gallery

Best regards,

Will /  Mutant Lord

Just a quick update. Pitford:Gateway to the Ruins will be released in print and PDF this coming Monday June 11th 2012!
 I am very excited about this now, 200 page book, especially as it is our first big production since The Mall of Doom last summer, and a departure from the Excavator Monthly sized publications.


 Anyhow, here is the text and the cover art to follow,


 Have a great weekend and talk at you again Monday.
 Best Regards, 
Will

Welcome to scenic Pitford: Gateway to the Ruins! This is your last stop before undertaking a dig in the nearby Great Ruins. Why not enjoy some of the fine services offered in this enclosed town? There are brothels, bars, massage parlors, shops, a casino and even a gladiatorial arena, all here for your delight. After all, this may be your last night in this twisted world, why not make it one to remember?

Pitford is like a great immobile tank, stuck on the battle scarred, hostile plains in the shadow of the Great Ruins. This scrap metal enclosure is more than a home base for excavators; it is a dynamic adventure site, where opportunity, riches, espionage, crime, and debauchery await. Herein, game sessions are as challenging and deadly as anything found outside of its junk and concrete shell.

            The fortress-town stands as a frontier bastion for a hard pressed humanity, providing a retreat from the harsh sand storms and flesh eating mutated beasts of the wilds. With one road leading in at the south and another at the north, it is stopping place for travelers, outlaws, savages, scavs, runaways and most of all, excavators. For over eighty years this fort has served as a base camp for dig teams who loot the boundless ruinscape beyond, where the lucky make it back alive with artifacts of enormous wealth and power.

This book is both a game master reference resource, as well as a guide for players whose characters are visiting the bustling, old west style boom town.

     Included are 56 shops and businesses, 33 streets and alleys, access points to the topside roof, and stairwells to the notorious basement level. In addition, fortress defenses, gatehouses, and town watch details are included, along with a robust section on the municipal jail with encounters for those incarcerated within.  Also included are series of adventure hooks, appendices, map collections, the governing Association of Business Owners and the Freehold Scouts.

            Situated in the north east corner of the Crossroads Region, Pitford figures heavily in upcoming adventures published for The Mutant Epoch role-playing game. While having this book isn’t necessary, it would enhance game play and provide details on resources adventurers need to recover, resupply, and recruit new excavators.

● 200 pages ● 108 illustrations ● 5 Maps ● 122 Locations ● Encounter Tables ● Random Rumors ● Adventure Hooks and much more!

Print version $24.99

PDF 10.99