ScrapYard Armory

We have a new book in the core series. It seems as though Tactical Operations was too large a beast to contain within one hardback. From the announcement:

After many, many discussions, the decision was made to insert a brand new rulebook into the previously announced line-up of products (basically splitting TO into two volumes) and to re-orient the focus of the advanced rulebooks, so that each would logical “stage up” from the last.

The good news however, is that while Tactical Operations is widely expected at GenCon, Strategic Operations, the home for linked scenarios, planetary campaigns, and warships will make it’s appearance in the fourth quarter of this year. I’m excited to have two hardback rule books in one year, but still a little bummed out that I have to wait for the revised grand strategic game rules.

My insatiable lust for a well designed and tested grand strategic game will have to wait until at least next year. My only hope is that with the breakup of Strategic Operations into two hardbacks, they will give Interstellar Operations the attention it deserves. Suffice to say, Combat Operations was not the best piece of writing that came out of FanPro. Hopefully Catalyst can raise the bar and deliver a great product to fans that are seemingly screaming for a GSG.

For the time being, it is wait and see. Another hardback core rulebook is also another $40 – $50 out of fans pockets. However, Strategic Operations is going to debut in the fourth quarter right? Can anyone say stocking stuffer?

I have not posted in a while, but that does not mean that I have not been busy. An old college friend and I have been feverishly preparing for NJCon08. We have the bulk of our miniatures and terrain materials in. Here are a few pictures of the destruction construction.

As you can see there is a lot of activity. We hope to put on quite a show so come out to see us if you are in the area June 6 – 7. Full convention details can be found online at NJCon08.com.