5 Star review for Libellus Ultra launch title!
2007-04-015 Stars for Libellus Ultra: Denizens of the Black 1, review posted at YourGamesNow.com.
Our first review at YourGamesNow.com sees LU: DotB1 receiving 5 Stars!
"...adaptable to any interstellar or sci-fi campaign"
"With rich histories and personalities, the NPC's are both interesting and alive"
"...excellent value for its price..."
Check out the full review, written by Mike Breland, by clicing here.
Libellus Ultra: Denizens of the Black 1 now available
2007-03-11Have you got what it takes to surive out there in the black? You think so huh? How would you know?
It takes much, much more than guts, determination, your favourite 'BFG' and a little luck to survive in the depths of space. One wrong move and you'll be airlock fodder, my friend.
Now, these guys, they've got what it takes.
Denizens of the Black 1 introduces a series of unique, richly detailed NPC's for use in any d20 Future game.
Click here to read more and preview Libellus Ultra: Denizens of the Black 1
EN World & OKG Treasure Hunt
2007-02-22EN World and Old Kingdom Games have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming launch of Bronze Gods - the second d20 System setting book in OKG's Campaign Gems series.
Just how are we celebrating this? By giving away freebies in a fun little treasure hunt exclusive to EN World, thats how!
Three lucky winners of our treasure hunt will each receive a copy of Bronze Gods on the day of release! As well as this, you'll also receive a free copy of the first Campaign Gem: The Nightmare War and a free EN World Community Supporter Account (or a 1-year extension if you already have one).
Click here to find start hunting for that treasure!
Silven Trumpeter OKG Cover
2007-02-06The new FREE to download edition of the Silven Trumpter from Silven Publishing has cover art from Old Kingdom Games showing our recent d20 release - The Nightmare War.
The Silven Trumpeter is the official magazine of the Silven community and is a d20-heavy RPG magazine. The Winter 2006 issue of the Silven Trumpeter contains articles, reviews, fiction and columns as well as some crunchy new d20 game mechanics to add to your game!
This popular edition of the popular e-zine is 64 pages long and FREE to download.
Myriad Possibilities for Old Kingdom Games
2007-01-20Old Kingdom Games is delighted to announce a tie-up with Sane Studios, creators of The Myriad Universal RPG System, Vanishing Point and the upcoming Golgotha. The arrangement will see a series of RPG supplements supporting the Myriad Universal RPG System released during 2007 by Old Kingdom Games.
The first releases, under the banner of 'Myriad Gems', will include the 'The Nightmare War' and 'Bronze Gods'. The Nightmare war is a near future sci-fi / horror setting exploring the lives of characters cursed with a nightmare fueled alien legacy their desperate battle for survival in a near future earth. Bronze Gods places characters deep in the heart of wild, barely explored islands surrounded by never-ending storms as they explore ancient ruins, discover remote tribes and work in the service of gods-made-real.
Chris Hill, owner of Old Kingdom Games said: "As a free download, Myriad is a popular choice for games masters and players looking for that little bit more and by using Myriad we easily convert and expand our current properties that include everything a games master or player will need".
Each release will be a complete role playing game detailing the setting, character options, games master information, campaign options, non player characters, equipment and much more. Additional material will be released at the Old Kingdom Games website for free to support each Myriad Gem.
Commenting on the announcement, Ashok Desai, owner of Sane Studios said "From the outset, we intended the Myriad Universal RPG as a modular, rules light option allowing games masters to develop custom systems to bring their game ideas to life - we specifically launched Myriad as a free download under the Creative Commons method to meet that objective. We feel with around 1,000 downloads already we've certainly succeeded. With OKG launching The Nightmare War and Bronze Gods using Myriad, we're looking forward not only to seeing material supporting gamers who already have Myriad, but to more players and games masters giving Myriad a try"
More information can be found at www.oldkingdomgames.com and www.sanestudios.co.uk.
Myriad, the RPG toolkit can be downloaded free of charge from Sane Studios and an extended hardcopy version is also available.
The Nightmare War d20 System is currently available from Old Kingdom Games and Bronze Gods d20 System is due in April 2007.
New website launched
2007-01-01To coincide with the New Year we've relaunched our website. The new site includes more information than ever before with expanded product information, an updated release schedule into 2007, an entirely new discussion forum and the formalization of our discount reward scheme where you can receive day-of-release discounts on Old Kingdom Games products simply by registering at our forum.
Everyone who had registered with the previous site has had their user profiles carried over and new passwords have been emailed to everyone.
Open call for freelance editor
2006-12-19Old Kingdom Games ([url]www.oldkingdomgames.com[/url]) is looking for quotes from freelance editors for a project to start around late January / early Feb '07. Completion date would be mutually agreed although expect it to be a matter of weeks not months :)
Some details:
System: d20 3.5Setting: Good old fashioned fantasy, with a twist
Wordcount: Approx 40,000 (may come in slightly higher or slightly lower)
Content: Both 'fluff' and mechanics, around 50/50
Release: PDF with possible P.O.D. in the future (PDF sales dependant)
Payment: Payment will be 100% upon completion if this is your first time working for us. We typically pay 50% up front but due to having been stung in the past we like to get one project completed with you first. We have financial references available upon request from freelance writers and artists who have worked with us in the past if you'd like them.
If you are interested please:
- send us examples of your work illustrating relevant setting and mechanics editing (preferably in .rtf or .doc formats please, no PDF's or image files)
- send us both a word rate in USD as well as a whole project cost (we'll keep your word rate on file for future reference)
- we've not hired a freelance editor before, and this is for a PDF publication so we won't be paying freelance rates for print (we don't want to waste the time of exclusively print editors out there)
It is likely to be after the Christmas period before we get back to you with a decision however everyone who gets in touch will receive confirmation that submissions have been received and notification of if you have or have not got the job.
Send your submissions to chris AT oldkingdomgames DOT com
We look forward to hearing from you.
RPG Resource gives The Nightmare War 5 stars
2006-12-17The first online review for The Nightmare War is up and running at the RPG Resource.
You can read the entire review here and read some excerpts below:
"Beautifully and atmospherically presented, much of this first part could be printed as handouts to set the scene or documents that the characters discover."
"Overall, this is a very good product, taking a basic concept and developing it into something that will run easily with no more than a couple of read-throughs of the material presented, and generating some characters."
"In terms of its intention of being a whole campaign in a single book, it has suceeded extremely well. If you fancy a bit of near-future horror, give it a try!"
Now on Sale: The Nightmare War
2006-12-05Old Kingdom Games is proud to announce that our first product - The Nightmare War has now gone on sale at RPGNow. In the single compressed file you get 4 versions of the book - 2 screen viewable versions and 2 printer friendly versions.
OKG Interviewed online at GameGrene.com
2006-11-29Old Kingdom Games has given its first online interview with the good folks over at www.gamegrene.com. We talk about our game interests, some of the history behind The Nightmare War and about OKG and our aspirations. Check it out by clicking here.
The Nightmare War (d20 System) preview now available
2006-10-24Work is rapidly nearing completion on our first release - The Nightmare War. The Nightmare War is the first in our Campaign Gems series of supplements and is written by Jason M. Hardy with contributions from Tiffani A. Hill, Rob McDonald and J. P. Quinn.
We've uploaded a high quality full color PDF preview of The Nightmare War on our website.
Visit the free stuff section of our website to view all previews.
As well as the PDF preview you can also view a high resolution copy of the full color cover art for The Nightmare War by Ricky L. Hunter as well as two interior art pieces by Michael Jaecks.
The Nightmare War goes on sale in December 2006.
You can discuss The Nightmare War in our discussion forum at www.oldkingdomgames.com/forums/
New art previews for The Nightmare War (d20 System)
2006-09-29We've just added two new interior art samples to our website.
The pieces, by Michael Jaecks are titled 'Torment' and 'The Last Stand'. Both pieces appear in our first Campaign Gem series book: The Nightmare War.
You can view these and all other previews by visiting our free stuff pages.
Writers open call for our next Campaign Gem
2006-09-24This open call is now closed.
Ever wanted to take your nifty game idea, develop it properly and see it published? Want to get paid as well?
Now you can!
Work is moving ahead rapidly on on our first release for the Campaign Gems series of supplement books for the d20 system. The Nightmare War is set for release toward the end of this year. You can read more about The Nightmare War by clicking here.
You can read more about Campaign Gems by clicking here .
We're throwing open the doors to writers and inviting you to submit ideas for our next book in the series. We want you to send us brief (one page maximum) outlines proposing the next Campaign Gem idea. The idea we feel is the most engaging and commercially viable will be contracted for completion. Astound us with your writing skills!
You can send us as many submissions as you like.
Please do not send art examples / submissions at this time.
Submissions
We will accept submissions for any genre or idea - you have complete creative freedom for your proposals. Deadly serious, wacky, comedic, epic, fantastical, you name it, we'll take a look.
We have specific guidelines for the Campaign Gems Series, and each book will:
- Contain up to approximately 100 pages of content in totalBe released initially in PDF format with POD options
- Be a d20 system OGL release and accommodate the relevant licenses
- Have game mechanics either written by you, or, if you are not familiar with the d20 system we will handle the game mechanics in house (non d20 writers are encouraged to submit ideas as well!)
- Contain a minimum of 20,000 words detailing the setting from the writer
- Include interior art, cover art (take a look at our Nightmare War pages for examples)
As a general guide to book contents, a Campaign Gem should include:
- Setting overview / outline (1/3)
- Player Classes, skills, feats and equipment including game mechanics (1/3)
- Games Master secrets, antagonists and campaign information including game mechanics (1/3)
Working for Old Kingdom Games
Old Kingdom Games (www.oldkingdomgames.com) produces supplement material for the d20 system and selected RPG's. Established in May 2006 work is underway for our first release later in 2006. OKG is managed by a core technical team with creative writing and art outsourced to freelancers.
OKG is fully financed, and pays industry rates described as 'not too shabby'. We are PDF small press however, if you expect thousands of dollars for your work, you're reading the wrong forum post. Rates are subject to your experience. We pay 50% up front and 50% upon completion for most work (this may be slightly different for previously unpublished writers / artists - but only until we've completed one project with you and are satisfied with your capabilities). We have financial references available upon request from freelancers already working with us.
OKG retains the copyrights to work it contracts (and this is clearly detailed in our standard contract). If we move forward with your submission, you will be expected to operate within a deadline and to maintain high levels of communication with us.
If your submission is not selected you will be notified. You retain all rights to your submissions unless you enter into a contract with us to develop/write your idea.
We will contact you even if we do not decide to move forward with your submission.
Send your submissions to: chris AT oldkingdomgames DOT com
Announcing The Nightmare War (d20 System)
2006-08-27We're delighted to announce that work is underway on the first book in our Campaign Gems series of supplements for the d20 system.
Written by Jason M. Hardy, with contributions from Rob Macdonald, J. P. Quinn and Tiffani A. Hill, The Nightmare War explores a desperate battle for survival in a near future earth.
Possessing the form and memories of a human life and the elusive nightmares of a truly alien past, you must contend with a new life as something more than human.
Distorted nightmares torment you, hinting at a horrible, eternal existance in servitude. Is this your future, or your past?
It's time to find others like you. There must be others like you.
Time is running out. There will be a cataclysm on this earth before they take you, you must be ready.
They are coming!
The Nightmare War is a Campaign Gems series book from Old Kingdom Games. Designed as affordable but comprehensive campaign settings giving games masters and players all the information they need to start a new game quickly in a self contained world.
Each Campaign Gem contains:
- enough setting information to get your campaign up and running quickly
- layout with the games master in mind providing quick reference tools
- character classes tailored to the setting including web expanded character classes
- key antagonists
- new feats
- new skills
- setting specific equipment
- adventure gems - an assortment of adventure ideas in the theme of each book
- A host of games master and player aids including reference sheets and downloadable content
Each Campaign Gem is supported before and after launch with free downloads such as character sheets, previews and supplementary material expanding upon the themes already covered in the book release.
Writers open call for lead writer on our first Campaign Gem!
2006-06-17:: THIS OPEN CALL HAS NOW CLOSED ::
At Old Kingdom Games we want to invite writers (no artists at this time please) to express their interest in a paid assignment to complete approximately 20,000 words for our first book in our upcoming Campaign Gems series of supplements for the d20 system.
This is a small press publication for PDF release. Payment terms are OKG’s standard 50% before starting work but and 50% upon completion of contract. The work will be published after this. Rates are available upon completion of a confidentiality agreement. This is not a royalty arrangement, however please be aware that this is a small press, PDF release and small press rates will apply. We are a new company however financial references for previously paid freelancers are available.
This project has a setting / theme outlined. The setting is near future earth, there are shades of horror, and characters are on the run in our world from a malevolent intelligence that has enslaved them in the past. A more detailed overview is available after NDA and contract assignment. You’ll be expected to take this overview and make it your own.
Due to the nature of the book, the entire work is to be offered to a single freelancer with ideal (although no set in stone) completion of writing to be by the end of July / beginning of August to allow for a end of Q3 / beginning of Q4 release. There is some movement in this, but not a great deal.
You will:
- ideally have knowledge of the d20 system / license
- be able to take an idea and expand upon it considerably
- be expected to provide descriptive text but no game mechanics. Mechanics are done in house be expected to deliver the setting, character class descriptions, technology descriptions, games master background information, NPC/Antagonist descriptions and adventure ideas
- be comfortable writing for a near modern, near future setting (think Minority Report movie levels of tech to some degree)
- be able to work a hint of dread, desperation and horror into your writing
- feel comfortable in coming up with your own ideas
- be prepared to take payment by paypal or moneybookers (makes life easier all round)
To submit your interest please:
- send and email to chris AT oldkingdomgames DOT com (away with you spam!) confirming your interest
- include an example of previous work you think we will find relevant (keep this to one page or less please)
- list previous writing credits in full (if you've already been published)
- expect to be required to sign a confidentiality agreement by return
- expect to be required to sign a contract
- expect responses from me during this open call once daily (in case of high volume)
Many thanks in advance, I look forward to working with one of you.
Announcing Campaign Gems d20 System
2006-05-30Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a 'regular' gaming group - we'll bet you've sometimes had difficulty getting a game together or, as a games master, had to (frantically?) put a game together at short notice?
Wouldn't it make a change to have a complete campaign that reads quickly, gives plenty of setting information to get you started and provdes players with enough options for dozens of game sessions without having to be concerned about what the next 'splat' book contains?
Well, we think we've got just what you're looking for.
Our first line of products will be our Campaign Gems series of mini-campaign books.
Campaign Gems are designed as affordable but comprehensive campaign settings giving games masters and players all the setting information they need to start a new game quickly. Campaign Gems use the wildly popular d20 System for its core game mechanic.
Each book will contain:
- enough setting information to get started straight away
- character classes tailored to the setting
- key antagonists
- new feats
- new skills
- new equipment
- adventure gems - adventure ideas in the theme of each book
Each Campaign Gem will be supported before and after launch with free downloads such as character sheets, previews and supplementary material expanding upon the themes already covered in the book release.
Requires the use of the Dungeons & Dragons (R) Player's Handbook, Third Edition, Published by Wizards of the Coast (C)
Campaign Gems: Launching 2006.Standard raised over the Old Kingdom
2006-05-10A new standard flies heralding the launch of Old Kingdom Games.
Old Kingdom Games, publisher of PDF & print supplement material for the d20 system and selected roleplaying games, has been launched.
Formed in May 2006 Old Kingdom Games aims to produce accessible, quality driven products for roleplayers looking for material that can be quickly adopted, presents new directions for old ideas and above all entertains them.
Our first line of products will be the Campaign Gems series of quick start campaign settings for the d20 System.
