http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/ en Copyright 2013 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:21 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Witch Hunter 2nd Edition Kickstarter has completed, and not only funded the 2nd edition of the book, but also reached the following stretch goals:

• Color Printing
• Leather Cover
• PDF GM Screen
• PDFs of 2nd Edition Conversions of A Child's Game, Gates of Flame, Tides of Darkness, and On Silver Wings
• The Cities of Mystery setting source book
• A Magic source book (Rites & Relics)
• Shane Hensley's alternative setting for the Wild West era
• Matt Forbeck's alternative setting for the WWII era
• A. Scott Glancy's alternative setting for the Age of Imperialism (pre WWI)
• Jim Pinto's alternative setting for the 4th Crusade and the sack of Constantinople

Thank you to everyone that backed us!]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/05/19/witch_hunter_kickstarter_funde.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/05/19/witch_hunter_kickstarter_funde.php Witch Hunter Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:21 -0500 Paradigm Concepts is please to announce that our Kickstarter for Witch Hunter the Invisible World Second Edition has crossed the halfway mark. The Serpent The Devil Old Scratch Satan The Adversary All names for the personification of Evil that has plagued Mankind since his first tentative steps upon the earth. Wherever Man travels he has found evil spirits, daemons, nephilim and all manner of monsters that prey upon both his mortal flesh and immortal soul. These creatures come in many guises, oft unseen until it is too late to escape their clutches. Thankfully, there are those who have stood and not quailed before the horrors from hell; men and women with the faith and courage to not only hold back the tide of night, but to take the fight directly to the Adversary - even if it means storming the Gates of Hell itself! These precious few are known as Witch Hunters - men and women chosen to become members of the Orders of Solomon and used by Providence to be at the right place at the right time, to thwart the schemes of the Adversary and his minions. From the ancient cities of the Old World to the nascent settlements in the New, Witch Hunters battle nests of Vampires, covens of witches, packs of werewolves, devils and more in their unending quest. For those of you familiar with the 1st edition of the game, here's a quick and dirty breakdown on what is different in this new edition:

• Streamlined Combat: The defense pool has been eliminated and initiative is set at the beginning of the fight instead of being determined every round. There is no need for multiple rolls every round just to determine a baseline to work from.
• Optimized Magic System: Rites have been streamlined in the much the same way. Witch Hunters that use sorcerous traditions no longer have to roll just to determine if they have the ability to perform a rite, and then roll to hit a target; one attack roll determines everything.
• Easy to Follow Character Creation: Character creation has been formatted to make the creation of Witch Hunters a simple processes that still permits a great deal of customization. The book is formatted in such a way that the order of choices in character creation match the order that the rules are presented, there is no need to jump back and forth.

Otherwise the game still features the dice pool system and the free-form, seat-of-your-pants feel to combat. The rules serve the setting and story rather than the other way around. While at its most basic level, what we're hoping to accomplish with this Kick Starter is to raise the funds necessary to publish the book and get them into your hands and onto the shelves of your FLGS. Check out the Kickstarter, here. ]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/04/24/witch_hunter_kickstarter_runni.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/04/24/witch_hunter_kickstarter_runni.php Witch Hunter Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:02:29 -0500 The proofs have been approved and the printer is busy producing our books! It should be just a few short weeks until we have physical copies in hand!]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/04/06/post_23.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/04/06/post_23.php Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:58:16 -0500 A1-SP1-12 A Thousand Words By: Anthony Nijssen Standard Adventure The fool desires to live forever. The average man desires to be remembered forever. The wise man desires that his actions be remembered but cares not whether his name is forgotten. All men crave immortality in their own way, and this desire makes all men craven when they should be bold; foolish when they should be wise. - Elandre val'Assante]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/01/11/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_7.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2013/01/11/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_7.php Arcanis Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:38:09 -0500 A1-HP1-13 For Hate's Sake... By: Henry Lopez Standard Adventure The final battle approaches and the lines have been drawn for the clash that could decide the outcome of the Crusade, but the Devil King Uhxbractit still one last gambit up his sleeve. If successful, it could not only change the outcome of the 6th Crusade of Light, but of the last 1000 years as well! A1-HP1-14 ...I Strike at Thee By: Eric Wiener Battle Interactive Adventure The enemy has finally revealed his true strength and the Armies of the Crusade are driven to the brink of Annihilation. To save the future, the Heroes must thwart the Devil King's plans. The fate of Onara hangs in the balance.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/12/03/the_crusade_draws_to_a_close.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/12/03/the_crusade_draws_to_a_close.php Arcanis Legends of Arcanis Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:54:16 -0500 The Delta Threat Level and Omega Threat Level sponsor art descriptions are being put together and the layout style is in its final stages of refinement. Stay tune to this page for artwork previews as they come in.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/10/10/rotted_capes_update.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/10/10/rotted_capes_update.php Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:28:19 -0500 We've had many requests that we post one of the pre-generated characters used at the Demos this past Gen Con. After a quick porting into whatever Software we use to do layouts we have a pretty nifty looking Character Sheet featuring Balor for your enjoyment. With art by Pat Loboyko. While the final version should be slightly different, this will get the point across of what you can expect. Enjoy!]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/30/post_22.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/30/post_22.php Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:56:42 -0500 Now that Rotted Capes has reached its funding goal, Paradigm Concepts is pleased to list some stretch goals! STRETCH GOALS $9,000 - Set of custom dice (2d10 with a Zombie symbol for the 10 symbol) from the good King Zombie himself along with a set of paper mini's (number in set to be determined). Added to those who pledged Sidekick level or higher. $12,000 - GM Screen (Electronic version). All the charts and info needed to run a Rotted Capes game at your finger tips on one side and a stunning 3-panel running battle scene between the B-Listers and the Super Zombies to get all your players in the spirit of the game! Added to those who pledged Sidekick level or higher. $15,000 - Map Pack (Electronic version). A set of (no less than) 6 maps showing different scenes and environments in which to set your epic battles. Added to those who pledged Sidekick level or higher. $19,000 - Ultimate Powers Book (32 page/electronic version). Want more powers or greater details on the powers offered in the Core Book? How about introducing Godlings, Magic-based Heroes or Heroes from another world? This book introduces additional rules to give you and your players greater options. The size of the book is variable and begins as a 32 page electronic edition. Additional Stretch Goals can increase the size to 64 pages or have it released as a printed product. Added to those who pledged B-Lister level or higher. $21,000 - Adventure #1: A 32 page adventure for Rotted Capes in electronic format. This adventure will either be a stand alone or, should Adventures 2 and 3 be funded, will be linked to form a trilogy of adventures that can be used as a mini-campaign. Added to those who pledged B-Lister level or higher. To be clear, Adventure #1 is different from the "first Rotted Capes" adventure already described in the reward levels. $23,000 - Adventure #2: A 32 page adventure for Rotted Capes in electronic format. This adventure will either be a stand alone or, should Adventure 3 be funded, will be linked to form a trilogy of adventures that can be used as a mini-campaign. Added to those who pledged B-Lister level or higher. $25,000 - Adventure #3: A 32 page adventure for Rotted Capes in electronic format. Once funded, this adventure will be linked to Adventures 1 and 2 to form a trilogy of adventures that can be used as a mini-campaign. Added to those who pledged B-Lister level or higher. If we go higher, there's still more to come including T-Shirts, a Rotted Capes comic book and (something that I personally would love to see) a Rotted Capes anthology. Spread the word and please help us reach these Stretch Goals! As always, your support is greatly appreciated!]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/03/rotted_capes_80_funded_-_stret.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/03/rotted_capes_80_funded_-_stret.php Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:41:52 -0500 Arcanis is a world of high fantasy, intrigue and suspense. Diplomacy, skill and discretion will carry you as far or farther than skill at arms or in the arts of magic. Heroes come in a myriad of forms. Some are fantastic beings born with the blood of Valinor or the souls of elementals. Others are the descendents of Celestial Giants who once roamed the stars as freely as a fish swims the sea. Many of its greatest heroes are simple mortals of mundane blood but lofty ideals. It is a world of heroes who stand between the common folk and destruction, you are that hero. The power is in your hands; leave your mark upon the Shattered Empires! This book is the must-have resource for Heroes of Arcanis: the World of Shattered Empires. This tome provides the players of the Arcanis Roleplaying Game the tools to create the Hero they desire.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/02/codex_of_heroes_now_in_stores.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/02/codex_of_heroes_now_in_stores.php Arcanis Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:02:23 -0500 HP-1-11 Condemnation By: Henry Lopez Standard Adventure The Heroes are faced with an impossible dilemma - must the salvation of one people require the utter condemnation of another?]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/02/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_6.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/08/02/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_6.php Arcanis Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:00:09 -0500 Paradigm Concepts is please to announce the launch of our first Kickstarter: Rotted Capes. A new RPG where the 4 color world of Super Heroes clashes with the horror of a Zombie Apocalypse with a great twist - Super Zombies! The Golden Age of Super Heroes didn't end with a Bang, but with a BITE! Hello, my name is Henry Lopez and I'd like to give you a new world to play in. Our latest offering is Rotted Capes, a game where the Golden Age of Super Heroes meets the Zombie Apocalypse with a horrific twist: Super Powered Zombies. Rotted Capes puts you in the spandex and cape of the so-called B-List super hero trying to save what's left of humanity and the remaining pockets of civilization after all the primary super heroes and villains fell to the emerging zombie horde. These A-Lister are now either all dead, missing or Z'd. Z'd means that your former allies, partners and mentors have been horribly mutated and turned into super powered versions of the Risen Dead. This has propelled them to the top of the new food chain and they're looking down at you! These Super Zombies would be dangerous enough with just being able to wield their amazing powers, but the change has allowed them to keep a semblance of their intellect, albeit scrubbed of the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. These Super Zombies are cunning and intelligent; with an overwhelming hunger that impels them to commit foul acts that would leave their former selves aghast.

You can support Rotted Capes by clicking here!

]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/07/25/httpwwwkickstartercomprojects1.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/07/25/httpwwwkickstartercomprojects1.php Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:06:02 -0500 Arcanis is a world of high fantasy, intrigue and suspense. Diplomacy, skill and discretion will carry you as far or farther than skill at arms or in the arts of magic. Heroes come in a myriad of forms. Some are fantastic beings born with the blood of Valinor or the souls of elementals. Others are the descendents of Celestial Giants who once roamed the stars as freely as a fish swims the sea. Many of its greatest heroes are simple mortals of mundane blood but lofty ideals. It is a world of heroes who stand between the common folk and destruction, you are that hero. The power is in your hands; leave your mark upon the Shattered Empires! This book is the must-have resource for Heroes of Arcanis: the World of Shattered Empires. This tome provides the players of the Arcanis Roleplaying Game the tools to create the Hero they desire. Both a PDF, and a Print and PDF combo are available.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/06/23/post_21.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/06/23/post_21.php Arcanis Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:15:14 -0500 The winners of the 38th Annual Origins Awards were announced Saturday June 2nd at the Origins Games Fair in Columbus, Ohio. Arcanis the Roleplaying Game won the award for Best Role Playing Game. As you may imagine we are pretty excited by the honor. ]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/06/05/post_20.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/06/05/post_20.php Arcanis Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:56:00 -0500 Paradigm Concepts will be at Origins, you should be too. It is where summer gaming begins.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/05/04/post_19.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/05/04/post_19.php Convention News Fri, 04 May 2012 23:21:34 -0500 HP-1-10 Desecration By: Henry Lopez Standard Adventure Having arrived at the Haina Empire, negotiations begin in earnest, attempting to gain further allies for the Crusade, but after machinations and double dealings within the Imperial Capital, the Heroes venture forth and discover that piety is in the eye of the blasphemer.]]> http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/04/24/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_5.php http://www.paradigmconcepts.com/2012/04/24/new_legends_of_arcanis_adventu_5.php Arcanis Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:04:55 -0500