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Post by gorillaspawn on Mar 18, 2011 16:45:47 GMT -5
 Goblinoid Games has purchased the rights to STAR EXPLORER, the role-play board game that takes place in the same universe as Starships & Spacemen. Originally published by Fantasy Games Unlimited in 1982, this classic game of space exploration has been long out of print and hard to obtain. The game is currently being converted to PDF format for download and home assembly, and should be ready to purchase at our online store within the next two weeks. Depending on demand, the game may be brought back into print as a physical product as well. The PDF release will feature the original green playsheet for people wanting the original, and a revised playsheet for those who want a fresh look. The rulebook will account for errata and minor rule revisions that have been implemented over the last 29 years. From the back of the box: Now you too can be a STAR EXPLORER! In this game of exploration and confrontation you play the role of the Captain of a StarShip of the Federation. You are on a mission to explore several new worlds. On the way, your StarShip may encounter the hazards of space. You may be called upon to perform your secondary mission of keeping the StarLanes free from pirates. Although an uneasy truce exists with the Zangid Empire, each encounter with one of their vessels is potentially explosive. Once you begin your voyage you must decide how your ship will be equipped. You must also choose your crew from the available manpower. You then set out on your exploration mission. STAR EXPLORER is a role-play board game for as many as four players. It can even be played solitaire since competition is directed more against the universe as presented in the game than against the other players. They player who completes his mission quickly and with a string of successful resolutions to encounters will do well. The game contains: A 17” x 22” mapsheet which contains the stellar display, space combat display, and a number of handy reference charts. This will be provided as four tiles for home printing, and as one sheet for printing at a print shop. A 8.5” x 11” sheet of counters to be cut out that represent crew teams, ships, hazards, and planets. A ship logsheet and planetary logsheet, to be printed for record keeping. A 16 page rulebook. |
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Post by Falconer on Mar 18, 2011 23:56:37 GMT -5
This is incredible news, Dan! I will be purchasing a PDF, and definitely put me on the pre-order list for the physical copy! ;-)
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Post by gorillaspawn on Mar 19, 2011 18:15:05 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll keep everyone updated. I'm investigating various print options.
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Post by aramis on Mar 20, 2011 1:40:59 GMT -5
I'm eagerly anticipating it, myself.
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Post by finarvyn on Mar 22, 2011 18:23:57 GMT -5
Great news! I'll need to grab one myself!  |
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Post by gorillaspawn on Aug 27, 2011 15:39:23 GMT -5
Just wanted to let you all know I'm in the process of finishing up getting the new release of this ready. I may be able to get the PDF up in a few days, and the print on demand version at The Game Crafter by early September. The PDF will be high resolution print quality so that you can print it nicely at home if you prefer-no cruddy screen resolution prints!
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Post by aramis on Aug 28, 2011 0:33:01 GMT -5
Just wanted to let you all know I'm in the process of finishing up getting the new release of this ready. I may be able to get the PDF up in a few days, and the print on demand version at The Game Crafter by early September. The PDF will be high resolution print quality so that you can print it nicely at home if you prefer-no cruddy screen resolution prints! Having seen a preview of the board layout, it's pretty... including a BLACK starfield option! |
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Post by gorillaspawn on Aug 28, 2011 10:54:57 GMT -5
I also emailed the manual to you yesterday so you can check it out.
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Post by aramis on Aug 28, 2011 12:15:07 GMT -5
The book is laid out much the same; the font is different (Thankfully- helvetica extra bold wasn't the best choice for the original). Some suggestions sent back to GG on a look through. (A few bad wordings suggestions and some missed errata from BGG.)
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Post by Falconer on Aug 29, 2011 0:37:22 GMT -5
Stoked!
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Post by gorillaspawn on Sept 20, 2011 13:50:20 GMT -5
The electronic version is now up at RPGnow. All files are high-res for quality home printing and assembly. Also, both original and revised play maps are provided in tiled form for home printing, or in poster format so you can print it at a print shop. The rulebook incorporates fixed errata and rules additions. www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=95075A POD version will follow before long. |
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Post by gorillaspawn on Sept 20, 2011 13:50:46 GMT -5
Aramis, be sure to check your email for a comp copy for all of your input.
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Post by aramis on Sept 20, 2011 17:44:12 GMT -5
Aramis, be sure to check your email for a comp copy for all of your input. Got it! |
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Post by gorillaspawn on Oct 12, 2011 15:19:15 GMT -5
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Post by Falconer on Oct 14, 2011 1:06:53 GMT -5
Sweet! Will buy one soon! |
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