The Assembly Has Spoken

By an overwhelming margin (nearly four to one), the members of the Imperial Assembly have voted in favor of moving to a 40 card deck limit for tournaments. All tournaments being run by members of the AEG and FRPG staff will use these new limits, but it is very important to note that this tournament style is only a suggestion, and not a requirement for running a tournament. FRPG has, and will continue to support and sanction all sorts of tournament types and styles. The goal is to have fun.

Editorial

My staff chose today to give me a hard time about my first writing assignment for the L5R RPG. "Night of 1000 Screams" an adventure set in the City of Lies What did they find so funny? The adventure starts when the PCs gather in a local tea house. (Read Tavern) I am constantly being accused of being an old fashioned gamer, and I guess this proves it's true. Luckily for you and me I had some help on the project from Ree Soesbee (Crane Book) and Cris Dornaus (Shadowlands) and it has actually turned out pretty well. Now that I will have my name on the cover of one of our projects, I guess it's time I turn my attention to the truly important thing making sure that the Emerald Empire products are coot and that they come out when you expect them.

We have an amazing summer planned for the fans of the L5R universe from new products to story line tournaments and two new additions to the family of Emerald Empire products. I should probably start by letting you know a few of the products which did not make the cut. Kevin has been pestering us to do a Tickle me Oni stuffed toy for the mass market but we have decided to pass...for now. I keep waiting for the Hida Yakamo action figure with the kung fu grip. This has a better chance of making it to the future product line than Tickle me Oni but unfortunately you will not be seeing it this year. Other new releases that have been suggested: The Deamon Bride Barbie doll and Emerald Throne Toilet seats and Lawn chairs

I know that many of you may be disappointed that we have not put these products on our schedule but here is a run down of all the great stuff we do have coming this summer!

L5R CCG

Jade Edition will be out by the time you get this and you will notice we have changed the card mix a little. Premium decks for all the clans and a jumpstart on the Hidden Emperor story line.

Hidden Emperor, the next major story arc in the LSR CCG, is a 9 month 450 card expansion with great cards and plenty of story line action. Speaking of the L5R story line! Look for story line tournaments all over the country this year. Stores and conventions are going to be able to hold major story line events all summer long!

Land of the Burning Sands

Legend of the Burning sands will mark the first "spin off" story arc for the Emerald Empire. Players of the L5R CCG will find the game mechanics familiar (but noticably different). Strategies that work in the rolling hills of Rokagan don't work in the arid desert of the Burning Sands. A few of your favorite L5R Characters have made the dangerous trek. Will you follow them into a new world of adventure?

L5R Roleplaying Game

May: Way of the Crane
June: Way of the Scorpion, Night of 1000 Screams
July: Way of the Lion
August: Way of Shadow, Tomb of Iuchiban

Plus other adventure modules and accessories.

Clan War

L5R TABLE TOP MINIATURES GAME

In this issue you will get a preview of what is coming on August 14. I won't rehash the article here but I will say that the Yakamo figure is so big we could give it the kung fu grip!

Where are ny promo cards?

FRPG has a promo sheet with cards for all its major summer releases. We expect to get caught up by next issue of the Herald. You will also get bonus cards for the Burning Sands game!

Don't sign up twice!

The fan clubs for the Legend of the Burning Sands and the Legend of the Five Rings are the same. We will be producing one issue of the Burning Sands newsletter to launch the product and then it will become part of the Imperial Herald! Look for a preview of the Burning Sands world next month!

Help Wanted

AEG is looking for talented miniature painters to paint figures for cash and free products. If you are interested, contact Ken Carpenter at: (909) 390-5444 or E-Mail L5rherald@aol.com

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