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FINE GAMES UPDATE NEWSLETTER #36 25 Jan. 2000
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C O N T E N T S
Fine Games NEWS .......... What's going on at Fine Games
- Thank You ! for Another Strong Year
- Emailed Confirmation on UPS Shipments
- How to Place an Order
- Fine Games Privacy Policy
- Get a $10+$5CR Toward Your Next Order
INDUSTRY NEWS ............ What's happening in the Game Industry
- Price Increases All Around
- Mass Extinction of WWW & CofA Games
- Jim Dunnigan, Al Nofi On Line!
- Y2K Problems Are Real
- Taxing the Internet, Again
- Regulating Internet Auctions
- Deterring Emailed SPAMs
NEW Games ................ New & Pending Board Game Releases
- Key New Releases
* ASL Journal #2
* Cataphract, Salamis (GMT)
* Plague & Pestilence (Hillary's)
* Grt War at Sea: USN Plan Black &
Res Publica (Avalanche)
* Stratego Legends (Hasbro/AH)
* die Sternenfahrer von Catan &
Silverton 2nd (Mayfair)
* Cold Days in Hell (Udo Grebe)
- FYI Only: Diplomacy PC available
- Key Pending Releases
Your SUGGESTIONS ......... Suggestions Always Welcomed
F I N E G A M E S N E W S
THANK YOU, each of you, for another strong, successful year. We appreciate your business. Thanks to you, our business grew still further in 1999.
As we approach our eighth year in business, we intend to focus far more attention in 2000 to those aspects of our business that most directly affect YOU. The last couple of years have been spent on the behind-the-scenes systems to provide the productivity growth needed to keep up with demand. Now, its time to overhaul our web site and to provide you with more instantaneous access to info about the games YOU want to see. Stay tuned.
SHIPMENTS VIA UPS ACKNOWLEDGED BY EMAIL. As many of you already know, all shipments Fine Games makes via UPS are acknowledged by email at the time of shipment. This gives you exact information about your order's UPS tracking #, its projected delivery date and even the address to which it was sent. This takes the guesswork out of anticipating your order's arrival.
The acknowledgements are sent automatically as part of the shipment process with UPS. Alas, at this time, we can NOT offer the same service for shipments sent via the postal service.
PLACING AN ORDER with Fine Games is as simple as emailing, phoning, faxing or mailing an order that includes the following info:
(1) your full name and home address & phone #
(2) your payment instructions
(3) a list by title, part-# and price of the items you're interested in
(4) your statement that you want to buy the listed items.
Once ALL this info is on hand, we create an order and reserve the items you're looking for.
Our catalogs are updated frequently, two or three times a week. So, while you're welcome to confirm that we have an item in stock prior to ordering, its really not necessary with Fine Games (unlike other internet game sources). 99+% of the time our online catalogs tell you our current stock status on all items; when things have changed, we will inform you as part of the emailed confirmation we provide for each order. When an item is no longer in stock, we'll let you know this together with restock options and time frames. PROMISE!
FINE GAMES RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY and does NOT sell or trade your personal contact info to other businesses. Because this area is becoming ever more sensitive due to the abuses of other, often mainstream businesses, let us restate our policy here:
Fine Games requires certain basic contact info, including your home address and phone #, in order to do business with you ourselves. We protect this information, and do NOT use it to send SPAMs nor to telemarket at dinner time. We do respect your privacy and so do NOT sell or trade your personal info to other organizations. Promise.
$5 CREDIT TOWARD YOUR NEXT ORDER plus $10 when you sign up for a *free* service which allows you to essentially send money by email! The service, called PayPal, allows you to send funds to anyone in the United States with an email address. I believe PayPal will help many of you to transfer funds more quickly than sending a check when doing business by email, particularly if you live outside the U.S. (For those who were once on GEnie, its much like sending GEnie $s.)
Funds are drawn into your PayPal account via electronic transfer from a bank account or by being charged as a purchase to a credit card. The recipient receives notice that you're sending $, and has the option to receive the funds via direct deposit OR by traditional check-in-the-mail. Again, the service costs neither recipient nor sender anything (aside from the funds transferred).
When you sign up for an account with PayPal using this secure referral link, , and we receive notice from PayPal that you've done so, we'll credit your account for $5 which you can apply toward any future purchase. You'll also receive a $10 PayPal credit from PayPal which you can spend immediately.
To register, you'll be asked for your name, your email address, your home address, and a credit card # (used for address verification purposes). You need NOT actually use the service at any time to gain these credits, just establish an account.
This offer is open to the first 99 customers who take advantage of it, and expires immediately if PayPal terminates it's referral program.
I N D U S T R Y N E W S
PRICE INCREASES ALL AROUND. UPS, FedEx, USPS and other courier services have all announced price increases. In addition, two game publishers announced across-the-board price hikes you should be aware of.
UPS's increase is of the greatest concern. Overall, direct shipping costs will rise about 4%. Of greater concern are the many fixed and hidden charges UPS now imposes, all of which increased more sharply. The weekly charge for pickup service increased 18%; the surcharge for delivery to a "rural" location increased 50%.
The US Postal Service announced its wish for a rate increase as well. The impact on domestic, priority mail rates is unknown but likely to be tolerable.
The overall impact of these increases is to drive shipping costs upwards well above the general inflation rate. We are still reviewing the projected impact for the coming year, and have no immediate plans for a change in our own shipping rates.
Agents of Gaming, makers of the Babylon 5 Wars miniatures line, increased its prices on most of its older products. Similarly, Columbia Games, makers of the recommend block-games such as East Front, increased prices on all their products. These changes are reflected in our catalogs today.
MASS EXTINCTIONS of WWW and CLASH OF ARMS Games. Recent distributor clearance sales have virtually exhausted the stock of World Wide Wargames (WWW) and Clash of Arms games. Dozens of titles that were available as recently as December are no longer available from distributors. We stocked up on the better titles; the balance are history. For that matter, Avalon Hill games are disappearing from distributor shelves all to quickly, too.
JIM DUNNIGAN, AL NOFI and other notables from the heyday of wargaming are the driving forces behind the new StrategyPage web site found at . This site presents often short but thoughtful For Your Eyes Only-style articles about current conflicts around the world. There are also extensive computer game resources & reviews reflecting a simulation gamers' perspective.
The site has five major sections. FYEO:How to Make War covers all things military from hardware to peopleware. FYEO:Quick and Dirty Guide to War deals with all the hotspots in the world. Both are updated daily. Computer Wargame Reviews includes Evan Brook's exhaustive anthology of computer wargames. Al Nofi authors a Combat Information Center section. Lastly, the Intel section contains articles covering all military and wargaming-related topics related. There are also message boards and links areas on this site.
Dan Masterson, their web master, the developer of the computer Great Battles of History game as well as a longtime FG customer, said they hope to include coverage of board wargaming in the future (something I strongly encouraged), and to add online simulations (such as Dunnigan's perpetual Hundred Years War game.)
Y2K PROBLEMS ARE REAL. So, they didn't become the disaster they could have. But they DO exist. Here, we've just had some minor date display problems in our internal data bases. But credit card merchants using outdated ICVerify software found that their processing networks were double or triple charging their customers for transactions early this month. Our own bank statement indicates no such problem (and we are no longer using ICVerify now, anyway). Take the time to check your own credit card charges more carefully this month.
TAXING THE INTERNET. A 19 member congressional panel has identified 7 disparate approaches to taxing internet transactions. They range from imposing a national, single-rate sales tax on all internet transactions to prohibiting all sales taxes on internet transactions. The panel is scheduled to make its recommendation to congress in mid-March. To date, none of the 7 options has gained widespread support within the panel. (See for more details.)
However, the states are growing impatient, believing that they're missing out on a windfall of sales taxes. They're also seeking means to circumvent prior Supreme Court rulings that restrict their reach to companies that have a physical presence within their state (esp. where delivery is made within their state).
REGULATING INTERNET AUCTIONS. Many states have regulations and licensing requirements for those who conduct auctions of others' goods within their territory. Some, such as North Carolina, have voiced their authority over online auction sites -- eBay for instance. In response, eBay lobbied ferociously to delay or prevent regulation of its operations by individual states such as North Carolina. Yet another area where the old paradigm doesn't fit well with the internet.
YOU CAN DETER EMAILED SPAMS by registering your email address(es) with the Direct Marketing Association's opt-out listing at . This is much the same as opting out by mail as has been possible in the past. Now you can do so by email.
N E W G A M E R E L E A S E S
You can always view the most recent listing of New Game Releases at
.
Several significant game releases occurred since our last newsletter. Our recommendations from among the full list below are these:
GMT's CATAPHRACT ($45), and SALAMIS ($14) and VENI VEDI VICI ($8) kits
Hillary's Toy Box's PLAGUE & PESTILENCE 2nd ($14), from a publisher
that was written off as dead a few months ago
Avalanche's US NAVY PLAN BLACK, v5 of the Great War at Sea series, and
RES PUBLICA ($20) a card game of developing civilizations
Hasbro's STRATEGO LEGENDS ($21), the first of the "New AH" games
Udo Grebe's COLD DAYS IN HELL ($42), the companion to Morsecode
Mayfair's DIE STERNENFAHRER VON CATON ($70), the new German issue
Settler in space. VERY limited supply. and also,
SILVERTON ($31.50), a revision of the earlier game AND its add-on kit.
MMP's ASL Journal #2, ($27) provides another all-ASL magazine with
a countersheet and map for larger scenarios inside.
FYI, Microprose also released its version of Interactive Diplomacy PC. We will NOT be able to provide this, but it should be available where you buy other computer games. For more info, see .
NEWLY RELEASED GAMES & ACCESSORIES between 99/12 and 00/ 1
These items have recently been released.
Box Est Cash Expected
Publsr / Game Title & Edition Typ Wght PriceEA Rels Date
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AGENDA ENTERTAINMENT LLC (AEL) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
EARTHQUAKE / Y2K SURVIVAL CARD GAME SB $8.00 99/12
Small card game with two identities: Y2K to capitalize on the turn
of the century, and Earthquake that will give it some shelf life.
Smart, eh? '99
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AGENTS OF GAMING (Agents) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
BABYLON 5 WARS: MILITARIES OF THE Fo 1.0 $17.50 99/12
LEAGU
Book detailing all the ships used within the League & the various
political arrangements among member races. Includes scenarios of
notable conflicts. Additional rules included. '99
BABYLON 5 WARS: SHOWDOWNS II Fo $12.00 99/12
SCENARIOPK
Second book of scenarios which includes new ships, optional rules &
many scenarios. 64pg. '99
BABYLON 5 MINI: BABYLON 5 STATION SC $24.50 99/12
#205. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '99
BABYLON 5 MINI: BRAKIRI AVIOKI HVY SC $10.00 00/ 1
CRUSR
#276. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '00
BABYLON 5 MINI: BRAKIRI HALIK SC $6.50 00/ 1
FIGHTERKLR
#279. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '00
BABYLON 5 MINI: BRAKIRI IKORTA ASS. SC $6.50 00/ 1
CRSR
#280. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '0
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH FLEET BOX FB $30.00 99/12
#303. Earthforce fleet set including 11 Detailed, highly crafted
miniature for the B5 game. '00
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH POSEIDON CARRIER SB 1.0 $28.00 99/12
#219. Detailed, *200mm long*, highly crafted miniature for the B5
game. '99
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH SAGITTARIUS CRUSR SC 0.4 $10.00 99/12
#221. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '99
BABYLON 5 MINI: MINBARI FLEET BOX FB $30.00 99/12
#304. Minbari fleet set including 11 Detailed, highly crafted
miniature for the B5 game. '00
BABYLON 5 MINI: SHO'KAR SCOUT Y $6.50 99/12
#265. Detailed, highly crafted miniature for the B5 game. '99
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ATLAS GAMES (Atlas) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
CORRUPTION CARD GAME SC 0.5 $13.50 99/12
Simple family card game in which players play bribes to gain
contracts for points. '99
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AVALANCHE PRESS, LTD. (Avalan) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
DIGGING, GAME OF OLD WEST PROSPECTING HC 0.6 $13.00 99/12
Card game in which 2-4 players compete to mine the most precious
metals while hiring bandits to raid opponents' mines. R.Knizia'99
GREAT WAR AT SEA, V.5: USNAVY PLAN HC $32.00 99/12
BLACK
Operational and tactical naval combat in the Carribean between the
German High Seas Fleet as it challenges the Monroe Doctrine. US &
various S.American fleets oppose them in 24 scenarios set in the
1920s. 2 maps, 210 counters. '99
RES PUBLICA SC $20.00 99/12
Reprint of German trading card game in which ancient civilizations
strive to develop technologies, cities, and monuments. Revised to
include tournament and 10-player variants. R.Knizia'99
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CELL ENTERTAINMENT (CELL) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
KRASH STARTER SET BC $17.50 99/12
Basic starter set w/ 2 pewter cars, 12 equipment parts, rules & dice
for this "collectable miniatures game" of armed road rage, fast
cars & weapons. '99
KRASH: EQUIPMENT BOX SC $3.00 99/12
Add-on kit providing a random assortment of 6 weapons. '99
KRASH: VEHICLE BOX SC $8.00 99/12
Add-on kit providing a random assortment of 1 car & 6 weapons. '99
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CHEAPASS GAMES (Cheapa) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
CHANGE zl 0.2 $2.50 99/12
Simple card game in which you get extra money back when a zombie
clerk can't make proper change. Whoever scams the most $ wins. '99
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CRITICAL HIT (CRI) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
COMBAT! NORMANDY: CHEF DU PONT KIT zl $14.00 99/12
Add-on kit for this Miniatures-oriented, tactical level game system
of the 82nd airborne All American's battles at Normandy. Kit covers
action at Chef du Pont & Hill 30 (aka Shanley's Hill). Includes 2
map sections, 8 scenarios, campaign generator, v1.5 of rules. '99
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FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES (FFG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
DISK WARS: DRACO WING SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
# 9. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: FROTHAN'S GHOULS SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#10. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: GROMAN GUARD SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#11. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: HAMMERS OF URTH SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#14. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: KNIVES OF Q'ARO FENN SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#15. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: SONS OF TRIAMLAVAR SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#12. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: WAIQUAR SUNDERMEN SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#16. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
DISK WARS: ZOCRAB'S MARAUDERS SB 0.4 $7.00 99/12
#13. Small game of tactical combat between unique beings represented
elegantly on disks. '99
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GMT GAMES (GMT) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
CAESAR, GREAT BTLS OF ..: VENI VIDI zl 0.2 $8.00 99/12
VICI
Mod #2 for Caesar. Adds 2 battles against the Pontines, Nicopolis &
Zela, 47-48BC. Includes scenario book & 60 counters. '99
CATAPHRACT, JUSTINIAN RECONQUEST OF BC $45.00 99/12
ROME
8th volume in the Great Battles of History. Covers the reconquest of
Rome during a 50yr period c520AD. Significant changes to the Roman
army plus the Persian, Vandals, Ostrogoths & more make this game
unique. Includes a naval battle of Sena Gallica. M.Herman, R.Berg'99
WAR GALLEY: SALAMIS KIT zl 0.3 $14.00 99/12
Kit adding 3 naval battles of the Persian invasion of Greece, 480BC.
Includes Salamis, one of the largest galley battles ever;
Artemisium, and the defense of the western approaches to Salamis.
'99
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GOLDSTAR (Goldst) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
SMEAR! SB $8.00 99/12
Simple, fast playing, dominoes-like card game for 3-5 players.
Additional sets allow more players. '99
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HASBRO INDUSTRIES (Hasbro) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
POKEMON EMERGENCY! SB $8.00 00/ 1
Fast playing family storytelling game. Parents read a brief story
(scenario) and ask the question, "What do you do?" '00
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HASBRO: NEW AVALON HILL (HB-AH) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
STRATEGO LEGENDS LB* 2.8 $21.00 99/12
First of the 'new Avalon Hill' games is a variation on Stratego w/
collectable components. Essentially Stratego played on any of 24
tile map boards (each game comes with 4) with 204 magical playing
pieces (each game comes with 60). You construct your armies from a
variety of pieces of differing abilities. '99
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HILLARY'S TOY BOX (Hillar) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
PLAGUE & PESTILENCE 2ND SB 0.8 $14.00 00/ 1
Reprint of this small, popular 2-6 player card game in which the
goal is to protect your own population while doing nasty, lethal
things to others. Sort of a Nuclear War with diseases. Good party
or beginners game. '00
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MARKHAM DESIGN GAMES (Markha) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ROLICA zl $20.00 00/ 1
(Wellington's battle in the Peninsular War, no further info
currently available.)
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MAYFAIR GAMES (Mayfr) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
DIE STERNENFAHRER VON CATAN LB* $70.00 00/ 1
[STARFARERS]
Original, German version of this variation on a theme. Settlers of
Catan set amongst the stars. German components w/ English rules. '00
SILVERTON: GM OF COLORADO RAILROADNG BC* 3.2 $31.50 00/ 1
2ND
Revision of Two Wolf's game & expansion of railroad building on the
Colorado Plateau in the late 1800s. Short & long versions for 1-6
players. Stake mine claims, build track, invest in rolling stock &
passenger service. Includes elements of expansion kit previously
published separately. P.Smith'00
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MILTON-BRADLEY (Milton) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
MONOPOLY, POKEMON EDITION LB* $38.00 99/12
Monopoly using a Pokemon theme. Give me an aspirin. '99
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MULTI-MAN PUBLISHING, (MMP) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ASL: JOURNAL #2 Fo $27.00 00/ 1
Magazine-style successor to the former ASL Annual, filled w/ ASL
articles & scenarios, & 2 pgs of errata. Also includes a
countersheet & rules set. '00
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OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING (OutBox) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
APPLES TO APPLES: EXPANSION SET 1 SB $9.50 00/ 1
First expansion set of 288 cards providing new comparisons plus new
rules variations. '99
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PLACEBO PRESS (Placeb) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ORCS IN THE HOOD En $4.50 00/ 1
(no info currently available)
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PRIMA PUBLISHING (PRI) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
POKEMON STRATEGY GUIDE Bk $11.00 00/ 1
144pg book providing strategy & tactics hints for Pokemon. Has
complete stats on all cards, deck building hints, and tips on
trading & collecting the damn things. '00
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RIO GRANDE GAMES (RIO) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ANDROMEDA LB* 3.4 $28.00 99/12
Interplanetary economics as players invest in the economic hubs of
the galaxy. A.Moon'99
CAESAR & CLEOPATRA 2ND SC 1.2 $14.00 99/12
2 player card game of developing political power in ancient Rome.
Players attempt to influence the committees that determine Egypt's
future. Reprinted from earlier Mayfair edition. '99
FRANK'S ZOO SC 0.5 $8.00 99/12
Simple, multiplayer trick-taking card game. Players change partners
during the course of a round. '99
KING OF THE ELVES SC 1.4 $11.00 99/12
Players must travel around the board collecting coins which
obstructing others from doing the same with thieves and other
obstacles. '99
STEPHENSON'S ROCKET LB* 3.4 $28.00 99/12
Game of early rail building in 19th century England. Players build
track, stations & invest in industries. R.Knizia'99
T-REX SC 0.8 $8.00 99/12
Players collect dinosaur eggs to protect them from meteors showers,
with each egg varying in point value. '99
VINO, THE GAME OF VINEYARDS LB* 3.5 $28.00 99/12
A game we can relate to! Players try to control the price of wine by
acquiring vineyards in the 9 regions of Italy. C.Conrad'99
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SIERRA MADRE GAMES CO. (Sierra) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
INSECTA, 2ND: TRILOBITE KIT zl $12.00 00/ 1
Add-on kit providing prehistoric insects to the mix players can
develop in this game. '99
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STEVE JACKSON GAMES (SJG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ILLUMINATI DELUXE FRENCH EDITION SB 1.2 $24.50 00/ 1
French language edition of this version of the highly popular game
from the '80s. '99
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STUPENDOUS GAMES (STU) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
BEER, THE CARD GAME SC $8.00 99/12
Card game for the bar hopper in which the goal is to spend money, do
tricks & connive others into buy you beers; s/he with the most
beers at Last Call wins. Sold in two versions of 80-card decks that
showcase 64 beers from 63 breweries. '99
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THUNDER MOUTH PRESS (THM) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
MAGIC: OFFICIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA V.1 Bk $17.00 99/12
REVISED
Revised, detailed description & color depiction of every one of the
2,000 magic cards ever produced, from Ltd to Alliances. Recommended
for those of this lifestyle '99
MAGIC: OFFICIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA V.2 Bk $17.00 99/12
REVISED
Revised book detailing 1000 new 5th ed Magic, Mirage, Visions,
Weatherlight & Portal cards. Essentially a supplement to the Off
Encyclo. '99
MAGIC: OFFICIAL ENCYCLOPEDIA V.4 Bk $17.00 99/12
Detailed description & color depiction of every magic cards produced
since the 3rd volume, w/ Urza's Saga, Destiny, Legacy 6th, Unglued
& the next 3 as yet unnamed sets). '99
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UDO GREBE GAME DESIGN CO. (UGG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
EMPIRES OF APOCALYPSE: COLD DAYS IN BC $41.00 00/ 1
HELL
Third of a planned series of mating Op-Strategic lvl WW2 games.
This one covers the East Front front 1939-45 including the Balkans.
2 map & 1400 counters. Suitable for 1-4 players. Corp lvl w/
monthly turns, 25mi/hex, 4 scenarios. Adds rules for diplomacy,
gradual US involvement, lend lease, production, tech development.
U.Grebe'00
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XXXENOPHILE BOOKS (XB) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
BUTTON MEN, XXXENOPHILE (BRIGID/O-LASS) En 0.2 $3.50 00/ 1
Button men using the artwork & theme of the XXXenophile comics w/ a
PG-rated 'racy' theme. Individual combat using small buttons, which
can be worn on your lapel. Cool, eh? '00
P E N D I N G G A M E R E L E A S E S
You can always view the most recent listing of Pending Game Releases (those
due within a few months) at .
The listing below is abridged for this email; see the URL above for full
item details.
PENDING GAME RELEASES due between due 00/ 1 and due 00/ 4
These items are NOT yet released; info here is the latest available.
Box Est Cash Expected
Publsr / Game Title & Edition Typ Wght PriceEA Rels Date
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AMARILLO DESIGN GROUP (ADB) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
STAR FLEET BATTLES: CAMPAIGN DESIGNERS Bk $11.00 due 00/ 3
STAR FLEET BATTLES: MODULE K PATROL Bk 1.4 $14.00 due 00/ 3
BOAT
STAR FLEET BATTLES: MODULE OMEGA 2 Bk $17.50 due 00/ 3
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AUSTRALIAN DESIGN GROUP (ADG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
WORLD IN FLAMES 2000 ANNUAL CD-ROM SC $28.00 due 00/ 3 ?
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AGENTS OF GAMING (Agents) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
BABYLON 5 WARS: COMING OF SHADOWS BC $17.50 due 00/ 1 ?
BABYLON 5 WARS: VARIANT SHIP BOOK II Bk $11.00 due 00/ 2
BABYLON 5 MINI: ABBAI KOTHA HVY FIGHTER SC $6.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: ABBAI LAKARA CRUISER SC $10.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: ABBAI SHYARIE JMR FRIGT SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: ABBAI TIRACA DESTROYER SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: BRAKIRI FALKOSI LT SC $6.00 due 00/ 1
FGHTR
BABYLON 5 MINI: BRAKIRI TASHKAT CRUISER SC $10.00 due 00/ 1
BABYLON 5 MINI: CENTAURI FLEET BOX FB $30.00 due 00/ 1
BABYLON 5 MINI: CENTAURI MEGA FLEET FB $50.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH HYPERION CA 2ND SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH NOVA DREADNGT 2ND SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH OLYMPUS CORVET SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
2ND
BABYLON 5 MINI: EARTH OMEGA DSTRYR 2ND SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: MINBARI SHUTTLE FLYR SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
2ND
BABYLON 5 MINI: MINBARI TINASHI FRIG5 SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
2N
BABYLON 5 MINI: MINBARI WHITE STAR 2ND SC $8.00 due 00/ 3
BABYLON 5 MINI: NARN FLEET BOX FB $30.00 due 00/ 1
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THREE DAYS OF GETTYSBURG ERRATA KIT n $14.00 due 00/ 2 ?
TRIUMPH & GLORY BC $38.00 due 00/ 3
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OVER THERE FB $75.00 due 00/ 2
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AXIS & ALLIES, 3RD LB* 4.6 $34.00 due 00/ 3
SAMURAI SWORDS 2ND LB* 5.2 $34.00 due 00/ 3
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ULTIMATE OUTBURST LB* $30.00 due 00/ 1 ?
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BATTLE CRY LB* $38.00 due 00/ 3
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STRATEGO LEGENDS: CHARACTER BOOSTER SC $5.00 due 00/ 1
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BARBARIAN KINGS 2ND BC $28.00 due 00/ 2
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FIRE BRIGADE MINI RULES HC $14.00 due 00/ 1 ?
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DIE MACHER LB* $45.00 due 00/ 3 ??
DIE SIEDLER VON CATAN: STADTE & RITTER Y $14.00 due 00/ 3 ??
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TUNISIA 1943, DECISION AT KASSERINE 2ND BC $22.40 due 00/ 2 ?
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PGI LIMITED (PGI) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
POLITICS AS USUAL BC $20.00 due 00/ 1 ?
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CHARLIE COMPANY MINI RULES Y $13.00 due 00/ 1
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EL GRANDE: EXPANSION KIT BC $17.50 due 00/ 1
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STEVE JACKSON GAMES (SJG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
CARDBOARD HEROES FLOORPLANS Bk $14.00 due 00/ 3
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CAT VS MOUSE En $4.00 due 00/ 1
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MYSTERY RUMMY, MURDERS IN THE RUE SB $6.50 due 00/ 1
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WEST END GAMES (WEG) (503) 233-6969 10am-9pm PST
ZOON: ASIA I SB 0.3 $4.00 due 00/ 2 ?
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ZOON: N.AMERICAN I SB 0.3 $4.00 due 00/ 1
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GUIDE
POKEMON II BOX OF BOOSTERS FB 2.0 105.00 due 00/ 2 ?
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