The Big Overview (continued)
Today we finish up the details of the tabletop role-playing publishers and products list with map locations 25 – 37 plus some extra additions that aren’t noted on the map. Find the map in The Big Overview Part 1.
Map Location #25 – Palladium Books
Publisher: Palladium Books
Booth: 1125
Website: http://www.palladiumbooks.com/
Convention Information: I haven’t seen any product features from Palladium Books other than their Vampire Kingdoms book. However, they have published a handful of books this year along with reprinting even more. I’m sure these will all be available at the Palladium booth for easy purchase. Their booth is located between Fantasy Flight Games and Art Show & Authors’ Avenue.
Map Location #26 – Paradigm Concepts
Publisher: Paradigm Concepts
Booth: 1711
Website: http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/
Convention Information: Paradigm Concepts’ newest product line is Arcanis: the World of Shattered Empires, previewed this year at Origins. Shipping is due to begin this month and I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re readily available at Gen Con along with being featured. According to their website, the Arcanis Bestiary is going to be at Gen Con as well. I don’t know if that means previewed or available for purchase though. Their booth is located directly across from Catalyst Game Labs and near Exhibit Hall H Entrance.
Map Location #27 – Pelgrane Press
Publisher: Pelgrane Press
Booth: 1812
Website: http://www.pelgranepress.com/
Convention Information: While a number of Trail of Cthulhu products have been released so far this year, including the Cthulhu Apocalypse series, the new big thing from Pelgrane Press is their sci-fi system Ashen Stars. I expect to see Ashen Stars be the main featured product. Their booth is located next to Paradigm Concepts, across from Catalyst Game Labs and near Exhibit Hall H Entrance.
Map Location #28 – Sandstorm Productions
Publisher: Posthuman Studios
Booth: 1249
Website: http://www.eclipsephase.com/
Convention Information: Posthuman Studios continues to feature print products for Eclipse Phase including their newest book Panopticon and their ENnie Award nominee Gatecrashing. They are part of the Sandstorm Productions family of publishers. Their booth is located directly across from Art Show & Authors’ Avenue toward Entertainer Spotlight.
Publisher: Wildfire, LLC
Website: http://www.cthulhutech.com/
Convention Information: I don’t see any announcements from Wildfire, but I’m sure there will be plenty of CthulhuTech and Chthonian Stars (for Traveller) products for purchase.
Map Location #29 – ProFantasy Software
Publisher: ProFantasy Software
Booth: 1715
Website: http://www.profantasy.com/
Convention Information: The popular map making software with what will probably be lots of demos to try out their various software packages. According to their Twitter feed, they are launching Fractal Terrains 3 at Gen Con. Their booth is located next to Adept Press and Pelgrane Press near Exhibit Hall H Entrance.
Map Location #30 – Savage Mojo
Publisher: Savage Mojo
Booth: 1741
Website: http://www.suzerain.info/
Convention Information: Savage Mojo recently put together the print run for the Caladon Falls hardcover for Savage Suzerain. While it will be available at the Cubicle 7 booth, I believe it will be available at the Savage Mojo booth as well. They will most likely have all their Suzerain products available including the ENnie nominated Shanghai Vampocalypse. Their booth is located within Entrepreneurs’ Avenue along the aisle that leads to Wizards of the Coast.
Map Location #31 – Scrying Eye Games
Publisher: Scrying Eye Games
Booth: 2235
Website: http://www.scryingeye.com/
Convention Information: Scrying Eye Games is featuring there newest products including the Traveller Shipyard battlemaps and their TopoTiles line. Their booth is located directly across from Wizards of the Coast along the side wall.
Map Location #32 – Silver Crescent Publishing
Publisher: Silver Crescent Publishing
Booth: 1944
Website: http://www.realmsoftwilight.net/
Convention Information: Silver Crescent Publishing is featuring their Realms of Twilight Pathfinder setting along with the recent adventure module release Lycan’s Bane and upcoming adventure The Claws of Pelazin. Their booth is located within Entrepreneurs’ Avenue along the aisle that leads to Cryptozoic.
Map Location #33 – SmiteWorks, LLC
Publisher: SmiteWorks, LLC
Booth: 608
Website: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/home/
Convention Information: SmiteWorks will most likely have lots of demos of their virtual tabletop software Fantasy Grounds along with all the adventure module releases they’ve published in the past several months. Their booth is located directly across from Studio 2 Publishing near Mayfair and Exhibit Hall J Entrance.
Map Location #34 – Triple Ace Games
Publisher: Triple Ace Games
Booth: 1523
Website: http://www.tripleacegames.com/Home.php
Convention Information: Triple Ace Games is feature printed version of All For One: Paris Gothique and Hellfrost Adventure Compendium One along with Savage Worlds and All for One demos running throughout the convention (some of which will be run by myself!). Their booth is located next to Kenzer & Company near Art Show & Authors’ Avenue.
Map Location #35 – Troll Lord Games
Publisher: Troll Lord Games
Booth: 709
Website: http://www.trolllord.com/
Convention Information: From their Twitter feed, it looks like there will be lots of printed Castles & Crusades products along with a new GM screen and probably their recently released Engineering Castles. Their booth is located directly across from Konami and Studio 2 Publishing and next to Cubicle 7 Entertainment.
Map Location #36 – White Wolf
Publisher: White Wolf
Booth: 866
Website: http://www.white-wolf.com/
Convention Information: White Wolf is previewing the 20th Anniversary Edition of Vampire: The Masquerade, which will be featured at their Masquerade event in September. Their booth is located in the back of the hall across from Entertainer Spotlight next to OneBookShelf.
Map Location #37 – Wizards of the Coast
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Booth: 2031
Website: http://www.wizards.com/
Convention Information: Wizards of the Coast is previewing their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Neverwinter along with huge demo events outside the main hall. They’ll probably have lots of copies of their Dungeons & Dragons board games as well for those who want that D&D experience without having to play an RPG adventure. Their booth is located near Entrepreneurs’ Avenue and the side wall.
Late Additions
I have two late additions after putting the map together.
Publisher: GMSarli Games
Booth: 2242
Website: http://www.gmsarligames.com/
Convention Information: GMSarli Games is premiering e20 RPG Universal Rulebook at Gen Con. According to their website, PDF copies on CDs will be readily available. Their booth is located near Wizards of the Coast and Entrepreneurs’ Avenue.
Publisher: Secret Fire Games
Booth: None
Website: http://legendsandlabyrinths.com/
Convention Information: Secret Fire Games, or more specifically George Strayton, is premiering The Secret Fire, formerly known as George Strayton’s LEGENDS & LABYRINTHS™. While they do not have a booth, George is doing interviews. In fact, I will be interviewing him Thursday morning and posting that interview, transcribed, Thursday or Friday.
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