Hey there, Legal Eagles. It's time to think like a lawyer (love that channel on YouTube). Rock Manor Games is looking to take you to court. But don't worry, you're not being put on trial for anything. Instead, you're playing as legal counsel. Lawyer Up is a new asymmetrical card game where players look to argue their case in court. The game is up on Kickstarter now.

From the campaign:

Meticulously designed and developed by Samuel W. Bailey (Forbidden Stars, Talisman: Cataclysm) and Mike Gnade (Maximum Apocalypse, the Few and Cursed) over the last 4 years, Lawyer Up is an asymmetrical two-player courtroom drama card game where one player is the noble prosecution and the other the steadfast defense. Each game begins with the Discovery phase, where players draft vital evidence to support their case and bury evidence that might help their opponent. Next comes the Trial phase, where players call witnesses and play powerful arguments along with the evidence they drafted into their examination pools. To form a coherent line of questioning, players will need to chain together their cards by matching bias symbols. The player who can best examine the Witness by generating the most influence will spend the difference to sway the Jury to their side. Every game is different, but the lawyer with the best case and most convincing arguments will be sure to get the verdict they are after!

The game's making is something like 8x funded with 13 days left to go.

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What do you love about D&D adventures? What do you hate? What would you like to see more of? What level makes them the most useful? What sort of tables and charts help out? It's going to be a little different for everyone, but still, Elderbrain is looking to create the Best D&D Adventure and they want your help. They've posted up an extensive survey and are asking gamers to partake.

From the post:

Take the most extensive D&D survey ever and join the community in creating The Best D&D Adventure! Your participation will be rewarded.

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For the next couple Star Wars: Legion support units, Fantasy Flight is headed to prequel territory. They've announced that they're working on the Republic AT-RT unit as well as the STAP Riders for Separatists. Have yourselves a look at these two mechanical, fast-moving sets.

From the website:

As the Galactic Republic and Separatist Alliance attempt to gain a foothold in the Clone Wars, they increasingly turn to swift new vehicles to support their troops on the ground. More than just providing additional firepower, these vehicles are designed to work in concert with the soldiers they fight alongside, boosting their natural abilities.

Soon, you’ll have the chance to field two vehicles that add new dimensions to your Clone Wars armies. Fantasy Flight Games is happy to announce two Unit Expansions for Star Wars™: Legion:

• Republic AT-RT Unit Expansion
• STAP Riders Unit Expansion

Playing to their faction’s strengths, these units fully integrate with the armies surrounding them to enhance any task force. As you prepare to bring them to the battlefield, you can assemble the finely detailed, unpainted hard plastic miniatures in a variety of ways, making these units truly your own.

Read on for more information about these expansions!

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The Starcadian Alliance was supposed to bring peace and order to the galaxy. And it worked! Hooray! However, not everyone wanted to join in on the celebration. Supreme Commander Thorne was like, "That's all stupid. You're stupid. I want to be in charge!" and so he got together a bunch of different minion races and have invaded! Oh no! Thankfully, the Starcadian Alliance is full of heroic crews that want to take the fight right back to him... and each other. That's the story behind Starcadia Quest, the new stand-alone game in the Arcadia Quest family that's available now from CMON.

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The Starcadian Alliance was meant to bring peace, prosperity, and something else that starts with “p” to the galaxy… pfriendship? And it worked! Hooray! *cue the music, everybody celebrates* But, just out at the edge of Starcadian space, there’s a really big party-pooper planning something mean. It’s Supreme Commander Thorne, and he’s gathered together a vast armada and has launched an attack on everything the Starcadian Alliance stands for (and some of the things they sit and lie down for, too!). It’s up to the adventurous crews to put a stop to him! Of course, it’d be better if they worked together, but if they do that, then they might not be the one that gets all the glory! That’s what’s going on in Starcadia Quest, the newest standalone entry to the Arcadia Quest family. This new sci-fi take on the Player vs. Player vs. Enemy game is available now. But before you run out to buy a dozen copies, let’s take a look deeper into the game.

Starcadia Quest brings that same, great PvPvE action that players have come to know and love from the Arcadia Quest line of games. However, several major updates have been made to streamline play and make things just run smoother, overall. For example, instead of relying on maps to see where different elements on the board are to be placed, the game’s Tiles already have that information printed on them. So, there’s no more need to cross-reference between the book and the tiles for what goes where. Once the whole map is laid out, which is helpfully printed on special Setup cards, much of the pre-game prep is already done.

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We're almost to the weekend. I'm sure we can make it there. I hope you're all safe and healthy out there. I had to go out yesterday to pick up meds (regular stuff. Not sick that I know of) and a few other things. I should be able to stay-put here in the den for almost a month if necessary. Of course, that means I grabbed some snacks to munch on. Speaking of, let's nosh on some bite-sized gaming stories as well.

Today on the platter we have: Catalyst Game Labs Releases Battletech and Shadowrun Activity Book PDFs, Victoria Miniatures LE Adepticon Mini Goes On Sale Today, and Glowquarium Dice Sets Available From Kraken Dice.

Catalyst Game Labs Releases Battletech and Shadowrun Activity Book PDFs

Hotly anticipated by MechWarriors and Shadowrunners of all stripes and beleaguered parents everywhere, we’re proud to release the BattleTech Activity Book and also the Shadowrun Activity Book as a pay-what-you-wish PDF!

Shadowrun Activity Book: CGL Webstore // DTRPG
BattleTech Activity Book: CGL Webstore // DTRPG

The books will be available in print-on-demand hard copy in the near future; it’s winding its way through the POD process now.

These 56-page coloring and activity books will provide hours of fun, showcasing line art of ‘Mechs from the BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat boxed set and the upcoming BattleTech: Clan Invasion boxed set, as well as art from Shadowrun Sixth World.

Victoria Miniatures LE Adepticon Mini Goes On Sale Today

Hi Folks,
Thanks to the AdeptiCon organizers, I am able to offer Victoria Miniatures online customers the opportunity to purchase this Limited Edition Collectors miniature, Inquisitor Sister Joan. Sculpted by Patrick Keith.

Only 200 resin casts exist. This year, due to the extraordinary circumstances of AdeptiCon being cancelled, all 200 will be available exclusively from Victoria Miniatures online store.
The sale will go live at the following times:

 Chicago: Friday March 27 at 4.00 pm (CDT)
 London:  Friday March 27 at 9.00 pm (GMT)
 Sydney:  Saturday March 28 at 8.00 am (AEST)

She is likely to sell quickly, so get in early. Another notification email will be sent to subscribers of this list when the sale begins.

Glowquarium Dice Sets Available From Kraken Dice

These dice will catch your eye during the day and then light up your nights as their glow in the dark particles shine brightly.

Like every company, Paizo's been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They've posted an update about how things are going over there. Long story short: no physical shipments for 2 weeks, PaizoCon for this year is cancelled, you can still get pdf purchases right away so you can game while you're at home.

From the post:

I just wanted to update you with new information about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Paizo and what it means for you. As you know, the situation is changing rapidly and the team here at Paizo is having to take in new government rules, regulations, and health department guidance on almost a daily basis.

On Monday, March 23rd, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home order for non-essential businesses. Most of Paizo has been working from home for a while now, but our warehouse team had been continuing to ship orders to distributors and paizo.com customers. Paizo will now be closing our warehouse for two weeks starting on the evening of Wednesday, March 25 and put those workers on a paid furlough during that time. The team is working hard to finish March subscription shipments before this shutdown. After two weeks, we plan to resume warehouse shipments unless the situation dictates that we do otherwise. Our customer service team will continue to work from home answering your questions. They have a thread on our forums to keep customers updated with their progress on customer requests: Paizo Customer Service Status Updates & What to Do.

We can still fulfill PDF sales, and we will be launching a PDF sale later this week. Buying PDFs is a great way to help Paizo get through these troubling times as well as getting great gaming products at great prices! Watch for an email announcing the sale in your inbox later this week.

I must also announce that we have made the decision to cancel PaizoCon 2020. Though we and our partners at the DoubleTree Hotel believe this is the best course of action for the safety of our staff and attendees, this is particularly sad for us because we at Paizo really enjoy having the chance to hang out with all of you and play games for a weekend. There will be a number of options for dealing with your badge and banquet ticket purchases, including rolling it forward to next year with a nice gift waiting for you at PaizoCon 2021 to thank you for sticking with us through these times. If you have purchased a badge, look for an email explaining your options soon. Our customer service team would greatly appreciate if you could wait to contact them about PaizoCon badge options until after we have sent out the email to badge holders.

The staff has been hard at work from home. The Pathfinder Advanced Player’s Guide and the Starfinder Starship Operations Manual have both been sent to the printer to be delivered in time for Gen Con, and other products are going to the printer each week. There is a light at the end of this tunnel, and we want to make sure that there are new roleplaying game products there for you to enjoy when we get through it.

Once again, thanks so much for your kind words of support and your continued patronage of our products. Together, we can get through these difficult times. We look forward to seeing many of you at the gaming table soon.

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I AM THE LAW!

This is what you can shout at your opponents when you roll up in your fancy armor and helmet. Modiphius has released the Core Rulebook for the Judge Dredd RPG. They also have the first expansion, Robot Wars available. If you order the physical book, it'll be a bit before it ships. However, you'll get the pdf version right away so you can start making MegaCity One that much safer right away.

From the announcement:

Today we’re delighted to announce the release of Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD RPG on Modiphius.net with the Judge Dredd Core Book and expansion Judge Dredd Robot Wars.

Although both print books are not expected to ship until late May, if you order a print book now, you will receive a PDF right away (see below).

If you order a PDF you will receive a discount code will offset the cost against any future purchase of a print product.

Both are available as part of the Judge Dredd Collection on Modiphius.net and here are the details on these intriguing new books!

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The British are still storming the beaches of Normandy, despite the sickness that's going around. The folks over at Battlefront have some more D-Day British for Flames of War that they've added to their website. Have a look for yourselves.

From the announcement:

Rifle Company (Plastic) (BBX53)

The cornerstone of your force is your rifle platoons. You have your carriers, mortars, and anti-tank guns in support. When you need them, the colonel will give you support from machine-guns, heavy mortars, armour, artillery, and air power to make a true combined arms unit capable of both unremitting attack and aggressive defence.

Universal Carrier Patrol (Plastic) (BBX55)

The Universal Carrier can be modified and used many ways hence its name. Some carriers were used as recon vehicles, others as MMG Carriers. The Wasp Carrier was modified to carry a hull mounted flame-thrower. Being mounted on a carrier means the Wasps can keep up with the troops and provide much needed fire support.

Vickers Machine-gun Platoon (Plastic) (BR728)

Unlike many armies, the British Army has specialist machinegun battalions. These experts have perfected the use of the famous Vickers machine-guns, whether laying down a withering crossfire or or firing over the infantry’s heads supporting their attacks.

3-inch Mortar Platoon (Plastic) (BR729)

3-inch mortars provide effective fire support, keeping the Germans deep inside their foxholes as you assault their positions, or forcing them to hit the dirt as they approach your lines.

Battlefield in a Box: Bocage (BB243)

Battlefield in a Box: Bocage Extras (BB244)

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While stores and businesses might be temporarily closed, that doesn't mean there's not work going on. Behind the scenes, in living rooms all across the world, industry continues. In this case, it's some new Star Wars: Legion sets. Fantasy Flight has previewed two new Special Forces units that, after all this pandemic stuff finishes up, you'll be able to get for your collections.

From the post:

From the Clone Wars to the Galactic Civil War and beyond, war is constant part of the Star Wars™ galaxy. While some shy away from these conflicts, others embrace them, making battle a part of their very being. These proud warriors thrive on combat, carrying on their martial traditions through countless generations.  

Now, two units with a history of warfare are entering the battle for the fate of the galaxy. Fantasy Flight Games is happy to announce two new special forces units for Star Wars™: Legion:

• Clan Wren Unit Expansion
• Inferno Squad Unit Expansion

Bringing together iconic characters and elite agents for both the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire, these units stand ready to uphold their reputations as some of the galaxy’s finest warriors. As you integrate them into your armies, you’ll also find a variety of customization options that allow you to match their look to the role they take in battle.

 Read on for more information about these expansions!

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With many people in their homes, there's more changes than ever to get a game night in. But what if you've already played through all the scenarios you've got? Well, here's another for you. CMON has posted up The Cure, a new scenario for Massive Darkness.

From the post:

The Darkness is everchanging and now there is a new plague going around, consuming people from the inside. Lightbringers are no exception - in fact, one of them is already infected, and will surely perish soon unless we find a cure... There are rumours of one, deep inside a dungeon, left behind by a great sorcerer who gave his life for this. It is your mission to find it!

This is a special scenario for Massive Darkness. We hope you enjoy!

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