Chaos Marauders - new card game release from Fantasy Flight Games.

Lately I feel like my blog has turned into a damn advertising site. Hopefully this will be the last "look at this!" post for awhile - if FFG ever stops releasing nerdy Warhammer related stuff... still, have you seen this?

Chaos Marauders is a cool looking new Card game for 2 to 4 player from Fantasy Flight Games. Here is the "pitch" from the site:

"A vast Chaos army is marching north, when suddenly the sprawling mass of bored and surly Orcs grinds to a halt because of yet another petty feud. In Chaos Marauders, each player takes control of one of the Orc clans involved, ready to show all the other mangy little creeps who’s boss of dis ‘ere scabby battle mob. You’ll stop at nothing to win. No amount of trickery will be low enough, no amount of thugish brutality too vile. Who knows, you may even get the mysterious Chaos Marauders on your side. Only one tribe can come out on top – will it be yours?"

But how does it play? Good question! I have no idea, but this description has piqued my interest! This is apparently a reissue of an older game originally published in 1987. With the low, low, price of $24.95 I expect to pick it up once it is released later this year.

If you have played the older edition, or have any other info on this game, leave a comment and let me know about it!

New edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay incoming!

Fantasy Flight Games has been on a Games Workshop related release spree as of late and I am really excited about it! Next up is a new edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, the WHFB RPG system (which appears to be slightly less exciting).

The new set is a bit pricey (current MSRP is $99.95) but the core set comes with everything you need to play the game - aside from some friends and time. The core set includes:

• 4 comprehensive rule books provide all the knowledge you will need on the Old World
• Over 30 Custom Dice give you unprecedented options for story-telling
• Party sheets provide new skills and abilities to keep everyone engaged
• 40 different careers and 4 different races offer a multitude of character options
• More than 300 cards keep you in the game, no need to look up skills or abilities
• Three character keepers designed to hold everything your hero will need each session

It looks like FFG took some cues from the latest edition of D&D and tried to simplify the rules look-up and disputes that eventually come up during any given gaming session. The game art I have seen far is also related to the Warhammer: Age of Reckoning MMO which makes me wonder if the game system uses some of the videogame's mechanics.

The Hogs of War have some pictures of the set from GenCon. Not sure I like all the little bit (cardboard stands?) and special dice. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on this system update, although I have some concerns about the changes that have been made. Never got a chance to play the last edition but this is shaping up to be a different experience entirely.

Chaos In The Old World rules available for download!

What hope can there be for the mortal world?
— Liber Malefic

Saw this on The Hogs of War today - The full rules for the upcoming Warhammer Fantasy boardgame "Chaos In The Old World" are now available for download from the Fantasy Flight Games Support page.

As described on the FFG game page:
Chaos in the Old World is a game of conquest, pitting the four Ruinous Powers of Chaos against each other for control of the Old World. Players must out summon, out play, and outwit theirs rivals to ensure their domination of the lands for ages to come.

Most exciting! I have only had a few moments to look them over but I have to say I am really looking forward to this game's release. Playing as one of the four major Chaos Gods has to be fun right? If you need more visual aid be sure to check out this trailer of the game as well. I love the graphic designer's sweet Dr. Who scarf/poncho outfit and his dedication to stretched human skin.

I haven't seen a release date for the game yet but it is being demo'd at GenCon this month so hopefully it will be out sometime in the next few months. CHAOS!!