Free Map Mondays... We're Back!

My most sincere apologies for the interruption in our regularly scheduled program.  Work, grad school, and many other obligations have taken their toll, but with the Spring semester finally winding down, and our 2012 Free Custom Map Giveaway winner's map completed*,  we are finally returning to duty!  

Here is this week's free map for you.  Like all of our Free Map Monday Maps, this map is 100% free for your personal use. It is devoid of city/town markers, mountains, forests, or anything else which leaves you free to add anything you want to the map with ease. Please feel free to leave thoughts on this map or the series of free maps in general in the comments section or email us by clicking on the "Email Us" scroll in the far right hand column.

Enjoy!

*Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for a look at the winning map!

Game of Thrones Season 2 - One Month Away

The premiere of season 2 of Game of Thrones is only a month away. Here is the full trailer that HBO recently released to help get ready and excited!

A Look at Season 2 of Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Season 2 is set to premiere on April 1.  HBO has some great behind the scenes videos of the filming in Croatia.

Enjoy

From 5th back to 1st

WotC has been busy as of late.  First they announce fifth edition and now they are going old school and announcing that they are reprinting the 1st edition core rulebooks.

From the announcement:

In 1974, the world changed forever when Gary Gygax introduced the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. The legacy of his innovative ideas and the extensive reach of his powerful influence can be seen in virtually every facet of gaming today.

To help honor his work and his memory, we created limited-edition reprints of the original 1st Edition core rulebooks: the Monster Manual, Player's Handbook, and Dungeon Master's Guide. These premium versions of the original AD&D rulebooks have been lovingly reprinted with the original art and content, but feature an attractive new cover design commemorating this re-release. Available in limited quantities as a hobby channel exclusive in North America.

Your purchase of this monumental book helps support the Gygax Memorial Fund—established to immortalize the “Father of Roleplaying Games” with a memorial statue in Lake Geneva, WI.

I think it's awesome that they are reprinting the books.  Tapping into the OSR market is a good businesses decision and one that is long overdue.  The fact that a portion of the proceeds are going to the Gygax Memorial Fund is great news, and a classy move by WOTC.  There seems to be a real culture change taking place over at Wizards.

Just like the reprint, it is long overdue.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Have a safe and wonderful Christmas, everyone!

Prometheus Trailer

A lot of great trailers this week. The Dark Knight, The Hobbit, and now Prometheus. If fans of the Alien series aren't excited for this movie, check for a pulse.

The Hobbit Trailer

It's going to be amazing!