Even the Price of Sheep Are Going Up.

 I'll be honest, I haven't purchased from Old Glory since my Samoa Project, and that was 11 years ago.

But before Brigade and now Badger have a huge footprint at the HMGS shows, Old Glory was the anchor vendor at the shows, although I was caught up in needing to order items ahead of time, because my preferences weren't part of the regular travelling inventory.  

I've missed most of their online news since COVID, but this week they launch some new  25/28mm figures for their Farm Range.

FAR-05 Sheep

Even though they are nice sheep, I'm still amazed I don't freak out over the $15.00 for four sheep.  

Even the lead mutton has gone up in price!  

(Kickstarter) 1066 Miniatures by Bob Murch (Pulp Figures and Crucible Crush)

Bob Murch of Pulp Figures has turned his high quality/attention to detail sculpting to Medievals with his Kickstarter for 1066 Miniatures.  

This is an impressive new range of 28+mm Saxons and Normans. Packs start at $18 (Canadian). Units at $150 (that's less than $3 a figure... and it's $3 Canadian)!

Paying Attention in History Class Has Its Rewards

My Events for Cold Wars 2020

I got my submission for Cold Wars in under the wire for the Preliminary Event List (PEL!)

Sorry, no Battle of Yellowstone replay to tie in with the Wargaming in Education Program.   Late Winter basketball dies out the weekend of the con, with the finals the next week, so I'll be running the Gnome Joust 8pm Thursday (in Open Gaming) and on the PEL for 8pm Friday.

Friday Night Joust!  - 24 Players
Hear ye, hear ye! All are invited to participate in the grand Friday Night Gnome Joust!!! Rules taught, quick, easy, FUN! PRIZES!!  No one under 10 without a playing adult.

I'll be in the Wargaming in Education group all day, helping out with a Medieval game, and acting as an honest-to-God panelist for the "How Do I Run a Game?" Q&A with interested educators.

Slaying the Furry Dragon... and Maja's First Attempt at Running a Game

Labor Day weekend saw a LOT of recovery time from the craziness of life.  No Day of Sloth picnic.  No Annual IOU game (again!)  I'm rested and feeling better than I have in weeks.  With the busy season at work starting in less than a month, I'm not confident with many of our patchwork systems, but I am confident that we'll overcome any obstacle that I can predict (for now).

The one gaming thing I managed to do was get Maja to set up her Medieval armies she got at Historicon through the Armies for Kids program, sponsored by the H.A.W.K.S.

Chores and homelife distracted us from getting to play immediately, and when we did, the table had been commandeered.

Maja had us set up longways on the table (first rookie mistake) with Houdini the cat as impassable terrain.  Maja nixed the idea that any units the cat knocked over were dead.

Maja's Cavalry got lost in the furry brambles and were trapped. 

Since it's Maja's game and Maja's figures, I told her she should run the game, but looking at the handy-dandy reference sheet was probably going to help.

The rules provided with the set are "Milk and Cookie Rules" out of Big Battles for Little Hands.  They're quite serviceable regardless of hand-size, although the reference sheet  is cluttered for anyone, much less a ten-year old.

Still, with our quick battle, Maja learned three important lessons:

• Don't perseverate on one unit while the rest of your army in languid.
• If distracted, archers can sneak up on you.  
• Cats move.

If there's a homework-free night, we might go over the rules together and she can set up the reference sheet that she feels is full of the important rules.   I might also loan her my copy of Pig Wars (Skirmish is more her jam, but we'll get both Maja and Dad up to speed on large scale warfare.)

(348/117)

Thoughts on the Gnome Joust... and Sheep.

As the man who's running the Gnome Joust at Historicon this year (and won the Cold Wars Joust this past March), I don't think I need to state that I love the event.

The gnome mounts, the hand-painted jousting cloths, the simplified version of To Cry a Joust for rules.  All great stuff.

But I also notice the folks at Skull and Crown ran a joust at Kublacon using their 54mm mdf knights and their own jousting rules, Breaking Lances.

The 54mm joust does look totally sweet, but looking at the rows of jousts, I noticed the cloth was unmarked and there were no rulers/tape measures. 

I finally noticed the distance between posts for the rail (the tilt) were the same size as the figure bases.  Simple yet genius. 

While the jousting cloth is part of the charm of the Gnome Joust, the tilt is largely discarded after the first round because it's falling over/getting in the way.  If the posts on the tilt are spaced out like a uniform base for Gnome cavalry, you could imagine a color-coded system on each post.

Black = "Failure to Launch"
Yellow = +1
Green = +2

Paint the same pattern in a mirror image and voila, figures and fence are all you need to play anywhere.

Breaking Lances is planned on getting launched as a Kickstarter this fall.

I also found some adorable mdf sheep on the the Skull and Crown webstore:

Wooden Sheep (54mm) $15.00

(Kickstarter) Vikings: Great Hall Burning

Acheson Creations has launched a new Kickstarter for their Vikings: Great Hall Burning line of rules, terrain, and 28mm figures.

Viking Set #2 - $100 Pledge without the Rulebook

If I managed to find $100 in the street, it would immediately go to Set #2.  It would be a great deal at the MSRP of $125, plus Acheson has stretch goals that are a reasonable reward and reasonable to obtain. 

Individual Add-On Items are available through Set pledges (which already provide free shipping)  or the a la carte option at the $10 level for US customers and $30 for the rest of the world. 

My Top 10 Wargaming Rules

Someone posted their own personal top 10 wargame rules list on TMP, and since all my current endeavours are underway, but not complete, might as well make a neat filler post.

#10 - Blood and Swash - I just played this for the first time at Cold Wars with a western game in the HAWKS room.  Simple number crunching, designed for light (i.e fun) role-playing potential.  I'd be happy to jump into a game of this at a moment's notice.

#9 -  Pig Wars  - Part of my early days of Cold Wars where every game I played in and liked, I bought the rules.  It's still sitting on my shelf, and should I fall upon some figs suitable for the Dark Ages, I'll break it out in a heartbeat.

#8 - The Sword and the Flame - One of those games that, if you can follow the rules, you're welcome at most cons.  I learned this on one of the Duke's tables, with the referee flip flopping on special rules, and ignoring some the basics, but I'm game to play if given the chance.

#7 - Burning Plastic - I'll toot my own horn for my own game (largely Eric T Smith, but I get a nod for writing and decades of promotion.)  Little green army men represent robots and 80% casualty rates are considered tame.  Not to be confused with the home brew set of modern rules created by some school kids in New Jersey in the mid 00's. 

#6 - 55 Days at Peking - Boxer Rebellion rules coming from issue #27 of Wargames Illustrated. 

#5 - Games Workshop Rules (40K, WFB, Necromunda, Mordheim) -  If you have a hankering for wargaming, the stock simplicity of 40K, WFB and their children will get you in the right direction.  I love the campaign aspect for Mordheim and Necromunda.   The problem with GW is cost and rules escalation (not for your army, but you need to now the minutiae of all the other armies to be competitive.

#4 - Legions of Steel/Planetstorm - Global Games was going in the right direction with the tabletop rules.  Even above the Machine Complexes, Leadership was a well-done concept.  Nothing was overpowered.  And some vehicles were ten pounds of lead!

#3 - Contemptable Little Armies - I've only run it for Samoa, so no trenches, but CLA does a good job representing the chaos of early modern warfare, and can easily be used from turn of the 20th century to leading up to the Second World War.

#2 - Battletech - Yes, the hexes and arbitrary ranges turn people off, but I've played enough that everything is second nature.  The latest Introductory Boxed Set is a steal and I can't wait to finally paint the 'mechs (they're all primed) and acquire some more 6mm units and terrain.

#1 - Gnome Wars/Trench Wars - Surprised, eh?  Gnome Wars is ridiculously influenced by Trench Wars, but there is some deviation in the more complicated material.   Truth be told, even that stuff could be flipped between the two.

Cold Wars 2015 PEL is Up!

Compared to previous years, there was a bit of a delay getting it out, but the Preliminary Event List for Cold Wars 2015 is finally available here.

As a player this time around, I do have the option to look at playing other games, rather than the old standards.  Of course, this doesn't mean you find me anywhere else but the gnome tables, but it's a benefit I don't usually afford myself.

One minor point, before I list the "Games ViscountEric wants to see/play in."    A tiny vocal minority on TMP always harps on the non-historical percentage of games offered at each con and how it should just be eliminated.  I simply implore the reading audience to see just how many non-historical games are listed under a historical monicker (Ancients/Medieval/WW2/etc) and how many games using non-historical figures are recreating an actual battle. 

Apples and oranges, my friend.  In the end, we're all fruits!

T-343 - Siege Swein Forkbeard's Castle

Thurs. 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players GM: Doug Fisher

Medieval 15mm, Rules: Siege Sweinforkbeard's Castle

An old favorite making a return. Enjoy throwing rocks or insults?   Or possibly the castles famous hot oil bath. Siege or defend the castle whichever you do it is a guaranteed good time. The most fun you will have at Cold Wars!!! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

T-243 - Battle of Qurna ("The Garden of Eden")

Thurs. 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, 7 players  GM: Daniel Erdman and Band of Gamers

Sponsor: Test of Battle, Prize: Gift Certificate WWI 20mm, Rules: Command Decision 4

December 1914 – 50 miles north of Basra, the Turkish 38^th Division took a stand at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates. The 6th (Poona) Indian Division was tasked with capturing Qurna, the “Garden of Eden” in local tradition. Both armies found it to be more like hell than paradise. (Maybe the forbidden fruit was dates, not apples.)

Knowledge of Command Decision useful but not required; children welcome with a supervising adult

I don't know the itinerary of my group this year, but these two games make taking a half-day and driving down Thursday an option.

 

 

F-295 - Battle of Yalu River

Fri. 9:00 AM, 2 hrs, 8 players  GM: Brian DeWitt and NOVAG

19th Century 1:2400, Rules: Age of Dreadnoughts

Naval Battle which occurred on September 17, 1894 and was the largest naval engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War. The Japanese fleet was attempting to disrupt the landing of Chinese troops. The Chinese fleet attacked in an unconventional line-abreast formation. Rules are simple and will be taught.

F-107 - NCAAF: Hawaii vs Boston College

Fri. 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, 12 players

GM: Joe Swartz and NOWS

Prize: Yes Ancients 28mm, Rules: JOEHACK

The Warriors are going against the battle hardened veterans guided by their Eagles, where secure flanks or rear can't be taken granted as the Romans legions once again take on those less civilized. Minors welcome with playing adult, rules taught.

The NOWS seem to like playing with history, or perhaps they just like to play.  It took a reading or two of this to release it's NOT College Football.  Or at least I think it's not College Football.

 

F-330 - A Taste of DBA 3

Fri. 10:00 AM, 2 hrs, 20 players

GM: Bob Beattie

Ancients DBA, Rules: De Bellis Antiquitatis

DBA 3 is Phil Barker's official new version of his classic ancient/medieval game. While building on the basic ideas of the earlier versions, this one has many new concepts and procedures that make it an almost new game. Get an overview of the new rules, play a sample game, ask questions, come and laugh at me for playing DBA 3 ☺

This a demonstration of DBA 3. This event is held in the tournament area of the Lampeter room

My first convention minis game was DBA.  Might be fun to try out the new set and lose every game I play.

F-114 - Zulus vs the Civil War - Theme Game

Fri. 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, 8 players

GM: David Kasper and NOWS

American Civil War 28mm, Rules: LAWS of War

The Zulus, tired of being slaves, decide to attack all foreigners They capture a large fleet of slave vessels and land in South Carolina with a large impi. Slaves and black soldiers swell their ranks. The Confederacy and Union cease all hostilities and unite to repel the onslaught. Sherman and Johnston send in their troops to stop Mpande and the Zulus.

W....   T.....  F.....   This is why I don't mind Battletech and Gnomes at a Historical Convention.

F-143 - Battletech – Grinder 1

Fri. 10:00 AM, 3 hrs, 8 players GM: Dave Yingling

Sponsor: Iron Wind Metals, Prize: Certificate Future 1/285th, Rules: Total Warfare

The Grinder is a free for all Battletech Demo game where new (or returning) players will be taught using the Introductory Rules. You start out with a Light Mech and as you die, you advance up to the next weight class. The winner of this round will get a spot in the Grinder Championship Saturday evening.

All materials, miniatures and dice will be provided. Beginner Friendly & Rules Taught 

Speak of the Devil...  Getting the B'Tech Intro Boxed Set for Christmas has changed my perception of these events.  So long as there's airflow in the room, I may try to jump in a session or two.

F-285 - Plug Uglies vs. Rip Raps: The Baltimore Election Riot of 1856

Fri. 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players  GM: David Cook

19th Century 28mm, Rules: Home Rules

It's Election Day, November 1856, Elsewhere it is a contest between Democrat and the Republican, but Baltimore supports a third party, the Know-Nothings. Command street gangs and fire companies - the Plug Uglies, Rip Raps, Tigers, and more - to get out the vote and control the ballot boxes. Stones, knives, guns, even artillery are all fair game in this unique moment of American history. 

Let's have a Riot!

F-115 - Zulus vs the Civil War, part 2 - Theme Game

Fri. 4:00 PM, 6 hrs, 8 players

GM: David Kasper and NOWS

American Civil War 28mm, Rules: LAWS of War

The Zulus beat Sherman and Johnston and head into Virginia where Lee and Grant wait for them. The Zulus with help of the freed and armed black slaves attempt to overwhelm the standing opposing forces.

WTF 2 -  Horns of the Electric Buffalo

 

 

F-319 - Aerosan Racing

Fri. 3:00 PM, 2 hrs, 12 players

GM: Jon Lundberg

Sponsor: Brigade Games Inter-War 28mm, Rules: Home

Take either a Finnish or Russian Aerosan and Win! Your opponents and the natural/supernatural world are out to stop you. 

Quick, fun, and with Penguins!

F-257 - The Hoard

Fri. 4:00 PM, 4 hrs, 8 players 

GM: Michael Moran and ODGWLL

Sponsor: ODGWLLC Fantasy 30mm, Rules: Mein Zombie

Come play and learn Mein Zombie!! Great game for all gamers 12years old and up!! Join a band of survivors as they face a hoard of Zombies. However not all these zombies are your standard zombie. Our heroic band must survive against the hoard and a handful of special zombies with unique abilities. Can you survive the roaming hoards of zombies?

F-148 - Battletech: Poker Run

Fri. 5:00 PM, 5 hrs, 8 players

GM: Scott Davis Sponsor: Iron Wind Metals,

Prize: Certificate Future 1/285th, Rules: Total Warfare

Poker Run is Battletech meets Poker with a bit of a twist. Each player will select a Mech and depending on the BV2, it will determine their G/P Skill. Players can earn and lose cards based on events each turn. Whoever has the best hand at the end of the game will win. All materials, miniatures and dice will be provided. Intermediate to experienced players and no Players under 15 years old.

 

F-137 - Liewenberg, Part 1: Assaulting the South Height! (German South-West Africa, 1904)

Fri. 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 player

GM: Roy Jones  Sponsor: Recreational Conflict

Colonial 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)

Sailors of the Landungskorps SMS “Habicht” find their advance along the Swakop River Valley blocked by concealed Hereros in elevated, boulder fighting positions. A Herero-occupied hill south of the river dominates the entire battlefield and must be neutralized. The Battle of Liewenberg starts with a struggle for the South Height! From the scenario book "The Herero War". More at www.hererowars.com

F-324 - Martians in the deserts of Texas...

Fri. 7:00 PM, 2 hrs, 4 players GM: Chris Jacques

SciFi 15mm, Rules: All Quiet on the Martian Front

The year is 1914 and an armored convoy of the northern "Yankee Division" has been reassigned to the desert of Texas for reconnaissance duty. As the British Defiant scout cars crest one of the taller dunes, they burst into flame...Take control of the Martian Invasion Force or fight for your life with the Yankee Division andrescue the British crew of the scout cars. All is not quiet in Texas…

Persons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult; This is an introductory game and rules will be taught.

F-274 - Gnomen mit Panzern

Fri. 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, 7 players

GM: Joe Richards  Fantasy 25mm, Rules: Homemade

Austrian, Franzosich, Schottisch, Englander, Deutsch, und Schweiss gnomen desperately seek treasures while fighting those other dastardly gnomes. Will your gnomes outmaneuver opposing gnomes and win big? Or, will your panzer become a burning hulk? Join us for a fast paced action as gnomes seek fun and treasure.

A non-Stanton Gnome Wars game (let's be honest, Homemade Rules, but 90% chance we're using Gnome Wars figs.)?   The only thing that is sad is that the game is in direct competition with...

F-314 - Gnome Wars: ....just not the slowest.

Fri. 8:00 PM, 3 hrs, 30 players

GM: Steven Stanton and Stout Gnomes

Prize: GNOMES!  Fantasy 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars

A farm house, a roadside in, and a few hundred of your closest undead friends coming for a late-night feeding. Last time a few survivors made it across the bridge, but blew it up, leaving the rest to face the zombies and cultists. To get away, you don't have to be the fastest…..

Anyone bringing five (5) painted Gnomes at War figures from Brigade Games does not have to preregister. No one under 14 without a playing adult.

...the Stout Gnomes production.  And it's an event I have yet to play in.

S-306 - Holiday in Zululand

Sat. 10:00 AM, 4 hrs, 6 players

GM: Ed Watts and Monday Night Adventurers

Colonial 15mm, Rules: The Sword and the Flame

A British column pushes inland with the intention of securing the cattle herd and kraal of the king to break the resistance of the Zulu empire. The Zulu players will map out a plan of welcome for their Imperial invaders. The British have more firepower but the Zulus have...well, more Zulus. Introductory rules are family/kids old enough to read charts friendly.

"Old enough to read charts-friendly"   These are the game I want to scope out for when Maja is old enough to come to the conventions.

 

S-185 - Snowmaggedon

Sat. 10:00 AM, 2 hrs, 8 players GM: Jim Reynolds and WNPG

Prize: Dice  Modern 28mm, Rules: Snowball wars

Frosty and his friends have been living in a winter wonderland, but Jack Frost is back. Frosty and friends must battle Jack Frost and his evil snowmen in an epic snowball fight. Kids game

S-286 - Bone Wars! or Fossil Rustlers of the High Plains

Sat. 1:00 PM, 4 hrs, 8 players  GM: David Cook

Prize: "The Bone Feud" novel by Wynne McLaughlin Western 28mm, Rules: TBD

It's the 1880's and there is a new land rush on to dig up the finest petrified leviathans of antediluvian times. That is to say dinosaurs, young man! Each player takes command of an Eastern professor and a crew of cowboys in a cutthroat race to discover unknown fossils and ship their treasures back east. Just beware the competition - and the Indians, bears, outlaws, and everything!  Adults present with child welcome.

Another great concept game that may not be completely historically accurate at all times. 

S-316 - Gnome Wars: The Battle of West Point - April 16th, 1865 - Theme Game

Sat. 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, 8 players GM: Jim Stanton and Stout Gnomes

Prize: GNOMES!  American Civil War 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars

Easter Sunday, seven days after the end of the Civil War, news of the surrender had not reached the Confederate or Union soldiers at West Point, GA. The Union forces want to cross the Chattahoochee River near Fort Tyler, an earthwork fort atop a hill in West Point, whose primary purpose is to provide a point to defend the vital railway bridge. A small group of Confederates intend to make a stand.

Anyone bringing a painted 320 point Gnomes at War unit from  Brigade Games does not have to register. Rules taught. No one under 14 without a playing adult.

And I have a great venue for the first public appearance of the California Imperial Guard.

S-317 - Gnome Wars: The Battle of West Point - April 16th, 1865 - Theme Game

Sat. 2:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players GM: Jim Stanton and Stout Gnomes

Prize: GNOMES! American Civil War 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars

Easter Sunday, seven days after the end of the Civil War, news of the surrender had not reached the Confederate or Union soldiers at West Point, GA. The Union forces want to cross the Chattahoochee River near Fort Tyler, an earthwork fort atop a hill in West Point, whose primary purpose is to provide a point to defend the vital railway bridge. A small group of Confederates intend to make a stand.

This is a set piece game - no extra units. Rules taught. No one under 14 without a playing adult

Wha-wha-whaaaaaat!   A parallel game for six players.  Not sure if this is meant for the people who want to play Gnome Wars without the 30 person chaos, or for complete newbies so they don't get overwhelmed.  Or both.. and more.

S-200 - Plastic Pirates aPpearat Party
Sat. 3:00 PM, 3 hrs, 8 players

GM: Geoff Graff and HAWKs Pike and Shot 40mm, Rules: Lego Pirates

Captain Ogel and his men are celebrating their recent voyage of acquisition at the local tavern when other pirates decide they want a share of the treasure. Pirates don’t share! A Pirate tavern brawl with whatever weapons are at hand. Come help us introduce your kid to the fun of miniature gaming! Older gamers welcome with a participating kid.

S-138 - Liewenberg, Part 2: Hitting the Main Line! (German South-West Africa, 1904)

Sat. 7:00 PM, 4 hrs, 6 players  GM: Roy Jones
Sponsor: Recreational Conflict Colonial 25mm, Rules: Sword and the Flame (Modified)
German sailors took a beating in their first assault at Liewenberg. But now the sailors have more men, high morale...and a Revolver cannon! Herero riflemen, however, still hold the high ground. And they fight concealed behind nearly impregnable rock. Somebody - German or Herero - is definitely going to get hurt at Liewenberg. From the scenario book "The Herero War". More at: www.hererowars.com. 

S-315 - Gnome Wars: The Joust

Sat. 8:00 PM, 2 hrs, 30 players
GM: Steven Stanton and Stout Gnomes    Prize: GNOMES!
Fantasy 28mm, Rules: Gnome Wars Gnome Jousting Tournament.
Rules Taught - quick, easy, FUN! PRIZES!!
No one under 14 without a playing adult. 
Guess I'm staying late this year!   Crazylegs must make an appearance!

S-355 - Midnight Massacre – Last Call - Theme Game

Sat. 11:59:00 PM, 4 hrs, 25 players GM: Scott Landis and Rogues
American Civil War 15mm, Rules: Fire and Fury Brigade Naval: BAPS Ironclads

The late night classic is back for one last time! For over 20 years we have left you hung over for the long drive home and more than a few friends that had to be tucked in for the night. This Last Call for the Social Event at the Con will feature all of the "Madness" you have come to expect from the Rogues including the Georgia Courage Rule, 2 AM sing off, and taunting and abuse from the GM's. Come to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of one of the longest running HMGS events as we retire her for one last time. Pre-reg gets you an Elite Command, as always, 2 drink Minimum. Lots of table space

And THIS makes me ponder staying Saturday night.  The very last Midnight Massacre?  Forever?   Might need to send entire brigades of men to their futile deaths one last time.

Pig Wars 4th Edition Now Available in Print!

I've only ever played in one Medieval/Dark Ages minis game, and that was Pig Wars back at Cold Wars 2002.  I enjoyed it so much, I snagged a copy of the (2nd Edition?) rules at the dealers hall.

Yes, I used to be waaaaaay more impulsive.  Before wives and kids.

Truth be told, I've never played another game of it, although I know it's still sitting in my drawer o' random wargaming books.  That being said, I have no problems celebrating Pig Wars 4th Edition becoming available in print!

From the blurb at Wargame Vault:
Why fight for love? Why fight for money or glory? Why not return to an era when men killed each other for something really valuable: farm animals! Pig Wars, 4th edition is an easy set of miniature rules for man to man combat in the ancient and medieval periods and is intended for individually mounted figures (base size is not important). Suggested unit size is 20 figures for foot and 10 figures for mounted with, in most scenarios, each player commanding 1 unit. Suggested unit compositions for 11th century Norman, Viking, Saxon, Irish, Welsh, Byzantine and Arab commands. The graphics are vastly improved over previous editions with lots of color pictures of nicely painted figures on the table-top. 4 scenarios are included: "Landwaster Commeth" a multi-faction 11th century mix-it -up where each faction has differing objectives. Also included is "Hastings: Last Battle of the Dark Ages", "Romans on the Rhine" a 1st century AD Romans vs Germans fight and (new) "Pigs in Greece" a 5th century BC Greco-Persian encounter. Of course, rules for flaming pig attacks are included. New material includes 2 user-created modules: A Dash of Saga which adds Saga and Norn cards that bring about events on the battlefield reminicent of the Icelandic sagas (think bloody). Also new is the Pig Wars Late Medieval Variant with rules and suggested unit compositions for the 14th and 15th centuries. By the author of Age of Reason/Napoleon/Discovery, A Firebell in the Night, Warfare at Sea in the Age of Reason, Samurai Knight Fever and Iroquois Terror. Continuing online support will be provided.
Note to owners of previous editions: the actual text of the rules haven't changed from previous editions except the addition of 1 new rule which randomized the intervals between the reshuffling of the player's cards rather than waiting until all cards have been played.

It's great to see a new edition that is more a reprinting than a major revision.

While the pdf version is available at Wargame Vault, the first place that announced they have the hardcopy was On Military Matters