When do *we* find out?

[BobGreenwade]

So the schedule for 2005 is supposed to be announced at DunDraCon...

...and when do we on the boards (and website) get to find out? I know I'm being impatient, but that's just me all over, and I'm really chomping at the proverbial bit here!

[Blue]

I hear ya. I tried to pry some of it out of Steve in the Thursday chat a week ago... no luck.

I hope we don't have to wait until the Friday news update.

Whattya wanna see?

I want...
--5e Cyber Hero
--5e Pulp Hero (Justice Inc.)

[Rigel]

I seem to recall that someone attending the convention posted a list of the planned books on the boards within hours of the official announcement. Steve's Friday post was the first official listing, confirming the 18 titles. Hopefully, the same will happen this year and we'll get the list tonight at some point.

Personally, I am very curious about the 2005 schedule, but I don't know that I have any favorites I'm hoping for. My hopes have already been dashed a bit, since I was most excited about new Star Hero books.

[BobGreenwade]

Originally posted by Rigel
I seem to recall that someone attending the convention posted a list of the planned books on the boards within hours of the official announcement. Steve's Friday post was the first official listing, confirming the 18 titles. Hopefully, the same will happen this year and we'll get the list tonight at some point.

I recall something very similar from last year, including an official list well before this point. That's a part of why I've been so anxious to see the list.

Personally, I am very curious about the 2005 schedule, but I don't know that I have any favorites I'm hoping for. My hopes have already been dashed a bit, since I was most excited about new Star Hero books.

Again, I'm in the same (or a very similar) situation. I'm pretty sure we'll be seeing Galactic Federation, and probably no other Star Hero books in next year's schedule (unless Scourges Of The Galaxy is moved from this year to next, in which case that will be the sole book). I'm holding out hope that next year's Ultimate entries will be useful for SH -- I'm thinking The Ultimate Mentalist and The Ultimate Gadgeteer would be good.

(Just before the end of the ICE Age, Dave Mattingly and I had been working with Bruce H on a proposal for TUG. As much as I'd like to follow through on that, though, I rather suspect that Steve will want to author this one himself.)

[Monolith]

Originally posted by BobGreenwade
(Just before the end of the ICE Age, Dave Mattingly and I had been working with Bruce H on a proposal for TUG. As much as I'd like to follow through on that, though, I rather suspect that Steve will want to author this one himself.)

I think the general plan is to keep as much writing "in-house" as possible. Between Steve, Darren, and Allen a lot of books can get written, and it saves on writer's fees as well. IIRC there are only 4 books on this year's schedule not written by the three of them (The Ultimate Brick, The Ultimate Mystic, The Mystic World, and Villainy Amok).

[BobGreenwade]

Originally posted by Monolith
I think the general plan is to keep as much writing "in-house" as possible. Between Steve, Darren, and Allen a lot of books can get written, and it saves on writer's fees as well. IIRC there are only 4 books on this year's schedule not written by the three of them (The Ultimate Brick, The Ultimate Mystic, The Mystic World, and Villainy Amok).

That's my impression as well.

[Steve Long]

We'll post the schedule when Ben gets back in the office and has time -- probably next Wednesday. Until then, you'll just have to wait, or hope that a fan here at the show posts on the subject.

[BobGreenwade]

With that, I'm OK now.

[Steve Long]

Actually, I suppose I can provide a few highlights:

European Enemies II: The perennial fan favorite now has a sequel! The instances of rules violations and mistranslations have been increased for added fun!

American Enemies: Fans from outside the US create villains based on American stereotypes! Thrill to the criminal exploits of The Ugly American, Tex, Captain Bayou, and more!

GURPS Hero: The ultimate system crossover!

The Ultimate Crustacean: Advanced and expanded rules for creating and playing crabs, lobsters, and similar oceanic denizens.

[Edsel]

Originally posted by Steve Long
The Ultimate Crustacean: Advanced and expanded rules for creating and playing crabs, lobsters, and similar oceanic denizens.

I had a character once whose sidekick was Rodney the Wonder Carp. But this could be an interesting change of pace.

However, in all seriousness, I want Dark Champions so very badly. Is it still on for the middle of this year sometime?

[BobGreenwade]

Originally posted by Steve Long
The Ultimate Crustacean: Advanced and expanded rules for creating and playing crabs, lobsters, and similar oceanic denizens.

Will this be followed up by the Suicide Squid campaign setting book?

[lemming]

Originally posted by Steve Long
Actually, I suppose I can provide a few highlights:

For an April 1 release?

[Southern Cross]

So I'm not the only one to spot Steve's little joke.....

[Southern Cross]

Still,a GURPS Hero book would be nice.It would be quite useful to be able to convert the GURPS Mana Enhancer Advantage into Hero System terms.

[Steve Long]

Yes, Dark Champions is still on the schedule for mid-year -- specifically, GenCon. Lots of modern-day action-adventure will be heading your way soon!