For Those Who Are About to Munch...
Today's Dork Tower is up.
Click here, there, or anywhere to see it.
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Several entries, to be filed under "Coolest Thing EVAR!" today.
Thing the First:
Oh, sweet mercy HOLY CRUD!
What does Steve Jackson Games have to say about them?
No, these aren't currently available; what you see here are prototypes from a very skilled manufacturer. We're quite happy with them, because no matter how cool they look in this photo, they're cooler to hold, and to whack the table with. The noise from the hammer is loud enough to get heads poking into the room from halfway across the building.
"If they WERE available, what would they cost?", you ask. The best answer we can give is "not cheap." Google for stores that sell foam weapons for LARP and cosplay, and you'll see what we mean.
Nevertheless, we anticipate a certain amount of "Must Have!" from you, our loyal readers. We will have these at GTS next week, and will get a feel for the demand in the retail sector there. If your FLGS is sending a representative, encourage them to stop by our booth (#506) and check them out.
If you'd like to voice your desire, nay, your demand for weapons carved from mighty foam, designed by the legendary forge of Jackson and Kovalic, let us know on the forums
THEY MUST BE MINE!
Who's with me on this one? Comment below, if they must be yours, too.
(As an aside, I do like the sound of "Jackson and Kovalic," although, when shortened to Jackson/Kovalic, it's got that sweet, sweet "Jackson Pollock" ring to it...)
(Contract it further, as ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
yeuvald noted, and it becomes "Jackolic," which sounds like something related to the Jackalope...
...which would just be silly.)
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Thing the Second:
From Livejournal user wardenda, over at the LJ Dork Tower syndication feed (now well over 5,000 subscribers, and counting), concerning this week's strips:
They're pinky and the blue. Pinky and the blue
One is a genius, the other's misconstrued.
They're Igor's gaming dice, but they're not very nice,
They're pinky, they're pinky and the blue blue blue blue blue.
Before the night is done, their plan will take it's toll
Make Igor roll a one, it will be a failure roll.
They're pinky and the blue, yes pinky and the blue
Their gaming night mission is so very true
To prove their dicey worth, they'll remove Igor's mirth
They're dinky, they're pinky and the blue blue blue blue blue blue blue blue NARF!
I'm having a total blast with these strips, by the way. After this series ends, I'll definitely be bringing Pinky and the Blue back...
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Thing the Third:
Sent by Andy Otto, who writes:
I was at the University of Chicago for an SCA event today. All of the lettering on the doors in this rather gothic-looking hall are in gothic-looking script. Now, you can tell that someone has messed with the lettering, but still...
It's a picture of a Dark Room.
Wait...did I say DARK Room?
Funnily enough, I was just down at the University of Chicago a couple of weeks ago.
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Thing the Last:
Munchkin Quest is announced, and coming in August!
Steve Jackson Games announces for release in August, 2008:
Munchkin Quest
Kill the monster, grab the treasure, stab your buddy. That's what it's all about. Now, Munchkin comes to the boardgame.
Cooperate with the whole group, adventure with a partner, or strike out on your own. You don't know what's behind a door until you open it . . . then another room is added to the dungeon. Battle monsters for power and treasure, or send them after your friends. Reach Level 10, and then get out alive if you can!
Designed by Steve Jackson, and illustrated by John Kovalic, this boardgame doesn't take itself seriously. Except for the loot - munchkins are always serious about that!
Coming in August to game rooms everywhere . . .
11.75" x 11.75" x 3.5" box, with two dozen 3.5" square heavy cardstock room tiles, dozens of link connectors, 170 full-color cards, over three dozen monster standies, dice, rulesheet, and enough tokens, level counters, and sculpted plastic pawns for four players. Stock #1470, ISBN 978-1-55634-767-2. $49.95.
Plus, it's sunny, 70 degrees, and I'm gonna head outside to finish up some more Munchkin Booty cards!
It's a good day.
excited
