“We’ve been considering the merits of a new edition for some time and with the incredible success of Fantasy Craft and the Mastercraft system the pieces just came together,” said Patrick Kapera, Crafty Games partner. “Updating Spycraft gives us the chance not only to synchronize rules across all our core games but also lets us bring the focus of the Spycraft brand back to espionage. We can still stretch the genre with dedicated supplements and — with products like Ten Thousand Bullets — other compatible Mastercraft core books, and this really frees us up to dig into the Great Game in ways that we’ve never done before. This time around you can expect a lot more tradecraft and as much real world intelligence detail as we can manage (without getting our offices raided, of course).”

“Third Edition will be all about customization,” said Crafty Games partner Alex Flagg. “You’ll be able to build your own home office and your GM will be able to create criminal masterminds, henchmen, and minions of all stripes, and place them at the head of any type of organization he can imagine. Super-science will be adjustable as well, letting you run a game with everything from completely realistic gear to over-the-top gadgets bordering on magic. And of course the Mastercraft system lets you tweak the rules to support any flavor of play you want as well, though we’ll be expanding the rules for the heightened lethality so popular in recent spy thrillers.”

Crafty Games plans to release a final series of Spycraft 2.0 products through the summer, including the last of its Saturday Morning Spycraft PDFs and new fiction and adventures set in the World on Fire. The final Spycraft 2.0 product will be World on Fire: Born of Ashes, a definitive guide to the setting’s heroic factions along with the grand finale to the setting’s huge story arc and a new campaign for those setting their sights on the Alliance of Evil Geniuses.

About CRAFTY GAMES
Crafty Games, LLC was founded in 2005 by the creative team behind the popular Spycraft, Stargate SG-1, and Spycraft 2.0 roleplaying games, and offers an array of critically acclaimed products in print and PDF. Its reputation for high-quality, engaging games has earned nominations for multiple EN World (“ENnie”) fan awards and the prestigious Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming. Crafty Games’ newest project, Fantasy Craft, is available now. Find out more at www.crafty-games.com

Crafty Games books are available from Studio 2 Publishing. Distributors and retailers interested in stocking our catalog should contact our print representative, Jim Searcy.

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FAX: (865) 637-0619

Studio 2 Publishing
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You can download a copy at mongoosepublishing.com/home/series.php?qsSeries=13

In this month’s issue:

• Dragonmeet 2009: Our reporter on the scene brings you the latest news from one of the UK’s premier gaming events.
• Spycraft: Playing a kid in the espionage classic.
• RuneQuest II: The full monty on this game’s new release by RuneQuest supremo, Lawrence Whitaker.
• Hammer Slammers: The start of a brand new campaign for the galaxy’s greatest mercenary unit.
• Lone Wolf: Discover the city of Tyso.
• Conan: Venture forth into the Houses of Set. A look at the darkest of temples across the kingdoms of the Hyborian Age.
• Conan: Hunting the Falcon – a brand new scenario for the Conan RPG.
• Judge Dredd: A range of street encounters to inflict upon your judges during their investigations.
• Fantasy OGL: Corrupted tomes to devastate your players.
• Babylon 5: The Legacy of War epic campaign continues, the players are called for a conference on board the Excalibur.

• Join the battle on any side — with the U.S. Headquarters for Eminent Risk Oversight (H.E.R.O.), the paramilitary legions of National Military Exports (N.M.E.), the cunning arms dealers at Morrigna Corporation, the mysterious elders of the Shirobikou ninja clan, or the anarchist Wrecker biker tribe.
• Build your own unique H.E.R.O. with new Origins and feats, plus two Master Classes: the savvy Commandant and the maniacal Overlord.
• Expand your arsenal with vehicles and weapons right out of your favorite Saturday morning cartoons.
• Devise exciting military adventures with rules for Rank and Allegiance, plus the Diabolical Plot and McGuffin of the Week generators and all-new campaign qualities.
• Forge alliances and lifelong nemeses among dozens of NPCs from every side of the conflict (including winners of Crafty Games’ Build-a-Hero contest).

Do you have the guts to be a Real American H.E.R.O.? Or are you more interested in the fast-growing field of global appropriation? Perhaps a lucrative Morrigna franchise, study under the Shirobikou masters, or a rowdy tour of the world’s darkest roads is more your speed? No matter your flag, recruiting starts today!

In this month’s issue:

• Signs & Portents: A number of upcoming releases are sneakily unveiled…
• Games Fest & Halloween at Mongoose Hall: Our on the spot reporter Katrina brings you news of the latest gaming events.
• Spycraft: Unleash your inner criminal mastermind.
• Earthdawn: Buried Truths, a complete adventure!
• Traveller: Two patrons, ready to be slotted into your campaign.
• Victory at Sea: Featuring the biggest ship we have EVER put in this game!
• Traveller: A Heavy Systems Defence Boat, dedicated to keeping your shipping lanes clear of piracy and those pesky Vargr!
• Lone Wolf: The village of Eshnar uncovered…
• Conan: Cimmerian Moons, a complete adventure for your favourite barbarians.
• Traveller/Babylon 5: The end is hoving into view for the massive Legacy of War epic.

“Hot on the heels of our Tenth Anniversary, I’m pleased to announce a new licensing agreement with Crafty Games that will allow Bailey Records to release companion music for Spycraft and Fantasy Craft,” said Bryan Borgman, Bailey Records’ owner and primary song composer also known as Stratos. “At this time we’re not announcing any specific release dates for either full-length compact disc; however we are excited to say we will be releasing new songs regularly for both albums through our digital download storefront at DriveThruRPG/RPGNow.com.”

‘Sydney’ is the first single from Spycraft – The Soundtrack. Inspired by the television show ALIAS, ‘Sydney’ was recorded, engineered, and produced by Stratos on February 27 – March 1, 2002 and updated and remastered and in early September 2009 for this new release.

Spycraft – The Soundtrack will feature music styles inspired by the Bond and Bourne movies, Mission Impossible and Alias series, and more. Spycraft – The Soundtrack is part of the Universe87 catalog (cyberpunk / espionage / post-apoc / modern music) from Bailey Records Composition and Sound Design. Additional Universe87 catalog releases include Autumnal Slumber (Bailey Records, April 1, 2003), Warlands – The Soundtrack (Bailey Records, April 21, 2009) and others.

‘Sydney’ is now available for digital download exclusively at DriveThruRPG.com for only 61p.

About CRAFTY GAMES
Crafty Games, LLC was founded in 2005 by the creative team behind the popular Spycraft, Stargate SG-1, and Spycraft 2.0 roleplaying games, and offers an array of critically acclaimed products in print and PDF. Its reputation for high-quality, engaging games has earned nominations for multiple EN World (“ENnie”) fan awards and the prestigious Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming. Crafty Games’ newest project, Fantasy Craft, is available now. Find out more at www.crafty-games.com

About BAILEY RECORDS
Bailey Records is a two-time award-nominated record label and composition house of roleplaying and miniatures game soundtracks, comic book soundtracks, independent film scores, and home to several recording artists. Known for its diverse catalog of licensed titles and music for any genre and setting, Bailey Records has published some of the most successful and popular companion soundtracks in the tabletop game industry including: Aberrant’s REZOLUTION & WARLANDS, Big Finger’s MECHA VS KAIJU, Mongoose Publishing’s CYBERNET, Pulp Monster’s PULP CITY, and White Silver’s THE CHRONICLES OF RAMLAR. Learn more at www.baileyrecords.com

To enter the contest, create a hero in the following format and post it to this thread in the Crafty Games forums. Characters should be in the American military and over-the-top in the style of 1980s action films and cartoons. Only character options from Spycraft 2.0 and World on Fire are valid. Winners will be selected by the Crafty Games staff and receive an Additional Material credit in the final product, plus a free copy of the PDF when it’s released. Time is of the essence — to be eligible, all submissions must be made by midnight (PST) on Sunday, July 19!

For more details or to make a submission, visit the Create-A-Hero thread. Be creative, have fun, and stay Crafty!

Supplement 4: Central Supply Catalogue
Once your ship is fully kitted out, it is time to bring your character up to spec. The Central Supply Catalogue advertises all manner of unique items that no self-respecting Traveller should be without. Whether you are looking for a new set of wheels, a more powerful gun, sophisticated bugging equipment or the finest in evening wear, this book has it all. Neatly divided into easy to find sections, the Central Supply Catalogue is suitable for any Traveller setting, including the Babylon 5 and Original Traveller Universe.

To get more information and a free preview, visit: http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/detail.php?qsID=1629

Spycraft Declassified: Shadowplay
Spycraft Declassified: Shadow Play collects some of the very best in Crafty Games PDFs and Signs & Portents articles, including Agent X classes and feats, cutting-edge weapons and gear from Bag Full of Guns, advanced combat actions and tricks from Practice Makes Perfect, alternate gear systems from The Big Score, flexible Attribute-based classes from Back to Basics, and more! Whether you’re a player or a Game Control, this is your chance to upgrade your clearance and raise your game to a whole new level.

To get more information, visit: http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/detail.php?qsID=1702

The Quintessential Rogue
Cunning and agility are a rogue’s favored weapons. Whether in the depths of a dungeon or in the chaos of a town, a rogue is always ready for adventure. If you think all rogues look alike, just take a look at The Quintessential Rogue and think again! In this book you’ll find new origins, many additional powers, paragon paths, new feats, new weapons, and many mundane and magic items specifically created with the rogue in mind. With so many options to choose from, your rogue will become truly unique. This book also features guidelines to role-play your rogue outside combat, and tactical suggestions to make the most of your skills. In addition, you’ll find rules to create your own thieves’ guild and build a refuge where you can hide your riches and plan your next daring raid.

To get more information, visit: http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/home/detail.php?qsID=1649

Contains rules stats for Top Secret/S.I. and Spycraft (v1)

Melee and Exotic Weapons for the D20 System! All the latest hand-held, thrown, and martial arts weapons fully described and mechanically supported, and more.

Accessories for the D20 System! Silencers, laser scopes, gyro-stabilizers… The most cutting-edge advances in weapons technology, ready for your characters and their enemies to field.

Protective Gear for the D20 System! Everything with stopping or protective power, plus new rules for using armor in the Spycraft game.

Many Other Items! Everything from black market rarities to computer software to surveillance gear. All your spying and paramilitary needs in one place.

Expanded Combat Rules! Modifiers and conditions to increase the action in your campaign. Set the level of detail you want to use!