Awesomesauce Troll Hammer Edition Available Now!!!

 

It's Finally Here!

Check out my latest RPG collaboration, Awesomesauce Troll Hammer Edition, by Mark Meredith and myself.

Available for FREE download in BOTH PocketMod and Full-sized editions at my Troll Hammer Press RPGNow store!

It's amazing, astounding, astonishing, it's, it's...

AWESOMESAUCE!!!

 http://www.rpgnow.com/product/107162/Awesomesauce-The-Roleplaying-Game-Troll-Hammer-Edition

Some Interesting Lists Regarding Troll Hammer

I have a habit of tracking the pageviews Troll Hammer receives. I always find it interesting to see where the readers find TH, where they live, and what their favorite posts are. The following lists are based on all-time pageview stats, which basically means all the pageviews since I first started Troll Hammer.

I give you, the Troll Hammer Top Ten Pageview Lists:


Top 10 Pageviews by Countries

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Canada
Russia
Germany
Poland
Dominican Republic
Japan
Italy


Top 10 Referring Sites

www.trollhalla.com
www.tenkarstavern.com
www.google.com
trollbridge.proboards.com
danhemsgamingblog.blogspot.com
www.google.pl
mail.yahoo.net
trollhalla.com
swordplusone.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com


Top 10 Posts   

BOYCOTT OUTLAW PRESS
Super Beings in the T&T Universe: Part 5
Other P&P RPGs #8: Awesomesauce: The Roleplaying Game
Other P&P RPGs #5: Fabled Worlds RPG System: Part 3
Other P&P RPGs #7: Rogue Space
~ the game as it is played ~
Pocket Troll Update
Awesome Artwork
TROLLHALLA REPORTS #1
OP Responds!

Breaking the Silence

Just a quick note to make sure everybody knows that Troll Hammer isn't dead, just resting and recharging for the next assault. I have been going through some major life-changing shit the past month +, but I'm getting by. One thing is for sure, when shit gets really bad, you learn just how many friends you have. I have learned that in abundance. A particularly huge thanks to the many, many members of Trollhalla who have shown their love and support to me when I needed it most. You guys/gals are the best trolls in all of the universes, Trollworld or otherwise!

So, obviously, many of the projects I had slated for release prior to Halloween have been delayed. I can say that in the immediate future we will finally be seeing the release of Awesomesauce: The Roleplaying Game - Troll Hammer Edition. Work will be resuming on Issue #1 of Pocket Troll forthwith, and I already have cover artists and several articles set up for Issues #2 and 3. Goblins & Gunnes 1.5 is still in the works, but will be coming along soon, before year's end if I can help it. Of course, the semi-regular blog posts and articles will be returning very soon as well.

That's it for now, dear readers and friends.

All Hail the Mighty Trollgod!


Paul Ingrassia, AKA Mist-Tikk Foo-all

Pocket Troll Update

There has been a slight change in the Pocket Troll # 1 line up due to scheduling conflicts:

Dave Ullery (Cover art)
Jeff Freels (Cover lettering/logo)
Jerry Teleha
Mark Evans
David Moskowitz
Dan Hembree
Paul Haynie
Paul Ingrassia

The affected articles will be appearing in #2. Speaking of #s 2 and 3, I have cover artists slated for both, #2 is more than half filled, and #3 is well underway. Once #3 fills, I will close submissions to give me a chance to catch up!

So, if you want to see your work in #s 2 or 3, send in your submission, or at least a proposal, before it's too late!

Awesome Artwork

Ken St. Andre (author of the amazing Tunnels & Trolls RPG, as if I really had to tell you) spent the past weekend at GenCon. Those of us who are members of Trollhalla have greatly benefited from his trip due to his meeting and invitation of a new member: illustrator Darrenn E. Canton (now known as Darennnn in the Hallowed Halls). His amazing artwork instantly grabbed my attention, and I made sure he knew it. He drew the following 'scribble', as he calls it, after being inspired by the Finntroll song Trollhammeran (scroll down to the bottom of this blog to watch the video), and was gracious enough to allow me to share it here.

Check out more of his work at his website: http://www.dcantonart.com/index.html

I have a good feeling we may get to see more of Darrenn's art around Troll Hammer and in Troll Hammer products. I sincerely hope we get to see his work throughout the T&T Universe, and beyond!

What's Simmering in Troll Hammer's Cauldron?

I wanted to give everybody a sneaky peak at what I hope to see published by Troll Hammer Press before Halloween.

Pocket Troll #1 Cover Teaser (hoping for a September release)

Awesomesauce Troll Hammer Edition should be out soon (shooting for Oct), and I am pleased to announce that in addition to the core rules and supplements already appearing at Troll Hammer and Mark Meredith's Dice Monkey, there are more rules options, a fantasy spellbook, and a bonus booklet that includes an Awesomesauce solo written by my good friend Charlie Fleming of Rarr! I'm a Monster Publishing. Both booklets will be available at RPGNow as a single download, each in both Pocketmod and regular pdf format, all for the amazing download price of: FREE!!!!!

Do any of you long-time frequenters of Vin's T&T Trollbridge, The Blue Frog Tavern, or Radio Free Trollworld remember Goblins & Gunnes back in 2008? 

Well my friends, get ready for

Goblins & Gunnes Editions 1.5 and 2, A KremmPunk World Setting for Tunnels & Trolls!!!

From the intro to 1.5 (to be released some time in Sept):

"Goblins & Gunnes Edition 1 was written for the 7^th Edition 30^th Anniversary Tin version of T&T, and originally appeared as a series of posts at Vin’s T&T Trollbridge in 2008. Edition 1.1 was distributed as an MS Word document in the files sections of The Blue Frog Tavern and Radio Free Trollworld Yahoo groups. This 1.5 Edition has been updated to the T&T 7.5 Edition, has had a few minor additions and changes, and has gone through further editing. It is meant to whet your appetite for the upcoming Goblins & Gunnes Edition 2, which will be greatly expanded and updated to the forthcoming new edition of Tunnels & Trolls."

Wanna know another secret? Katje DeathKitten Romanov (Trollhalla's Kattje) has signed on to do the cover of Goblins & Gunnes Edition 2!!! This troll CAN'T WAIT to see what the talented Kitten comes up with!

That's it for now, dear readers. Until the next time...

Keep the Troll Hammer a'swinging!!!

Pocket Troll News

Submissions are officially closed for Pocket Troll #1. There are already articles slated for # 2 & 3, but submissions for those issues are still being accepted. Send in your articles!

Pocket Troll # 1 line up:

Dave Ullery (Cover art)
Jeff Freels (Cover lettering/logo)
Jerry Teleha
Mark Evans
David Moskowitz
Dan Hembree
W. Scott Grant
Paul Ingrassia

Troll Hammer would like to acknowledge the following websites for their support of Pocket Troll # 0:

The Trollish Delver

The Lone Delver

Tunnels and Trolls

Ardenstone Adventures

If I've missed anyone, please let me know and I'll add you to the list.

Extra special thanks to Jeff Freels and Tom K. Loney for their five star reviews at RPGNow/DriveThruRPG!

Finally, a big thank you to all who have purchased Pocket Troll # 0. If not for your support, there would not be a next issue!

Remember folks, if you didn't get it at RPGNow/DriveThru, it isn't an official copy of Pocket Troll!

Pocket Troll Zine Open For Submissions!

Be sure to check out the new Pocket Troll Page here at Troll Hammer (see page tab above) for the details on how to submit your art or article to Pocket Troll, A T&T Microzine.

Pocket Troll is a fanzine, so submissions are open to EVERYONE, so don't be shy, send in your work!

THP now on Twitter

Troll Hammer Press is officially Twitterpated!

Paul Ingrassia@TrollHammerPres

Pocket Troll Logo Stuff Now Available!

Pocket Troll Microzine Golf Shirts, Buttons, and Stickers now available at the Troll Hammer Press Store:

http://www.cafepress.com/TrollHammerPress

Pocket Troll #0 Now Available!!!

I am happy to announce, Troll Hammer Press is finally open for business - Pocket Troll #0 is available at RPGNow:

http://www.rpgnow.com/product/102276/Pocket-Troll-%230?cPath=8673

I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did putting it together. Will be announcing a Call for Submissions for Issue #1 really soon, so keep an eye right here on Troll Hammer.

This special 0 issue was an invitational issue, all the contributors are Trollhallans that were personally invited by me to contribute. I wanted to give a feel for the Microzine before I opened it to general submissions.

Contributors:

Jeff Freels (cover art)
Ken St. Andre
'Mad' Roy Cram
Mike Eidson
Tom K. Loney
Mark Evans
Dan Hembree
Paul Ingrassia

Included are two booklets, Issue 0a (articles) and 0b (a complete T&T solo), and each booklet comes in two formats: a pocket-sized booklet that prints on a single page, and a traditional full-sized pdf, all included for one download price!

Tunnels & Trolls written by Ken St. Andre. Tunnels & Trolls and T&T are trademarks of Flying Buffalo Inc. and are used with permission.

More Troll Hammer Stuff at Cafe Press

OK, Troll Hammer logo black t-shirts, stickers, buttons, and, of course, shot glasses, beer glasses and steins now added!

http://www.cafepress.com/TrollHammerPress

Help support and promote Troll Hammer Press!

Troll Hammer Press Logo Shirts

Troll Hammer Press logo shirts are available now at Cafe Press! Help support future projects at Troll Hammer by purchasing your shirt today. Logo on front, web address on back. Troll Hammer logo designed by Jeff Freels.

Available in both long and short sleeve varieties. More designs to come soon!

http://www.cafepress.com/trollhammerpress

A 'Sneaky Peek' at the Future of Troll Hammer Press

BOTH AVAILABLE VERY SOON!!!

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Life...

has been a big pain in the arse lately, so this blog has fallen the wayside. My apologies.

The Troll Hammer is not dead, simply recharging, preparing for the next assault.







Stay tuned, the Hammer will be back...

BEAN! 2E Is Here!

HAVE YOU BEEN BEANED?



BEAN! The D2 RPG Second Edition by Jeff Freels is available at RPGNow: http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=89574

If you're a fan of the first edition, you'll love how Jeff has streamlined the rules without making any major changes, and his additions of mounted and ship-to-ship combat, skills, custom archetypes, and an expanded bestiary will thrill you!

If you're new to BEAN!, now is the right time to jump aboard because BEAN! is even better than ever. Simple, versatile, customizable, and as serious or silly as you like, BEAN! is really one game that does it all.

And, as always, the best part is you still get to toss your beans!

For more info about BEAN! The D2 RPG, check out the Fabled Worlds page here at TROLL HAMMER, and of course be sure to visit BEAN! creator Jeff Freels Jeffwerx site. Additionally, Jeff and I host a Fabled Worlds Yahoo Group featuring all things BEAN!, so swing on by and request a membership for news, announcements, freebies, and discussions about all of Jeff's Fabled Worlds games.

Be sure to check out Scott Malthouse's interview with Jeff Freels over at Trollish Delver!

BEAN! 1st Edition Errata Released

Available now at RPGNow.com, the official errata for BEAN!

More of a rules expansion, the errata gives excellent options for creating new archetypes and adding a skill system to give characters more depth.

Best of all? It's FREE!

Get your copy now: http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=87943

Trollhalla Expands Its Borders

Ken St. Andre, creator of the Tunnels & Trolls game, and affectionately known as the Trollgod, has pushed the borders of his trollish kingdom, Trollhalla, to include a presence on the mega-popular Facebook social website.

While Trollhalla is 'members only' in its classic incarnation (although membership is simply a request away), Trollhalla Facebook is far more accessible to the casual player or curious gamer, as well as a potentially more interactive forum for the dedicated Trollhallan. The wall format is old hat to any member of Classic Trollhalla, and the built-in chat function at Facebook should probably spark some real time conversations.

The best part? You can bet if you hang out at Trollhalla Facebook, you'll get your chance to chit-chat with the Trollgod himself, Ken St. Andre!

Trollhalla, now in two flavors:

Trollhalla Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trollhalla/166805760026125
Classic Trollhalla: http://www.trollhalla.com/

LONG LIVE TROLLHALLA!
LONG LIVE TROLLGOD!
LONG LIVE TUNNELS & TROLLS!




can you feel the ugh?

New TROLL HAMMER PRESS Logo

Check out the new logo for TROLL HAMMER PRESS, designed by J Freels, also known as Grumlahk to his trollish brethren. Check out his website at: http://www.jfreels.com/

As an aside, I just ordered a copy of Jeff's (J Freels) Z-Town, a solo zombie p&prpg adventure, completely self-contained. I'll be posting a review of it after I get it and give it a try. In the meantime, learn more about it and Jeff's zombie-phobia at The Ziggurat Chemical Company: http://jfreels.com/ZigChem.html

Welcome to TROLL HAMMER

Greetings!

Recently, my spare time interests have turned back to pencil and paper role playing games, and most specifically, Tunnels & Trolls created by Ken St. Andre.

I've been playing Tunnels & Trolls on and off since about the mid-eighties, and of all the RPGs I've ever played, it is the single one I always end up returning to. I started off playing the Corgi boxed version, which contained the 5th Edition rules in a digest sized book, a format I loved. I quickly bought up the Corgi digest sized double solos, and a bunch of solos published by Flying Buffalo/Blade, including the limited edition solo Elven Lords by Michael Stackpole. One of the best parts about T&T, at least for me, were (and still are) the solos. Eventually, I started GMing a small group, and the rest, as they say, is history. For about twenty years that small pile of books was all the T&T stuff I ever needed. T&T is that good, that flexible, and that much fun.

A few years ago, after several years of being away from rpgs, I bought the Tunnels & Trolls 7th Edition 30th Anniversary Tin published by Fiery Dragon, and most recently I bought the pdf version of Tunnels & Trolls 7.5 Edition, as an update to my T&T7E set. I like a lot of the changes in these editions of the rules, they addressed and solved some issues that cropped up in earlier editions.

I've amassed a small trove of T&T and related products recently, specifically: Monsters! Monsters! reprint edition by Flying Buffalo; The Toughest Dungeon in the World solo for T&T or M!M!, by Ken St. Andre and published by Judge's Guild back in the heyday of P&PRPG gaming; Gamma Trollworld, a post-apocalyptic setting for T&T; a 1985 special print edition of the rule book for Tunnels & Trolls 1st edition; New Khazan, a fantastic space fantasy setting for T&T written by Tom 'Kopfy' Loney and put out by Peryton Publishing; T&T Monstrum Codex vol 2; Sacramentum Gladiatorum, combat rules for gladiatorial combat in T&T; I've ordered copies of T&T 5.5 edition rule book and Power Trip, a supers setting for T&T, both from Ken St. Andre; I'm also waiting for an order from Flying Buffalo for all the Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes rpg material they carry, offered as a bundle special at their website; and, finally, I've got my eye on a copy of the T&T 4e rule book, but not sure about it yet.

Even more exciting, I've been working on some projects that have to do with Tunnels & Trolls, but I'll leave those announcements for future posts.

Also, keep an eye out for the eventual launch of Troll Hammer Press, but again, I'll leave the details for the future...

Due to my renewed interest in T&T, and in an effort to not clog the posts of my other blog, DECADENT BLOSSOMS BENEATH AN ABSTRACT SUN, with P&PRPG-related posts, I've decided to start this new blog, TROLL HAMMER.

I hope you enjoy your visit, and will consider following/subscribing to TROLL HAMMER.

Paul Ingrassia
Mist-Tikk Foo-all

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TUNNELS & TROLLS, AND A LINK TO A ***FREE*** COPY OF T&T RULES, INCLUDING A SOLO AND GM ADVENTURE, CHECK OUT THE 'ESSENTIAL LINKS' SIDEBAR TO YOUR RIGHT!!