We received the following press release.--RL

Twenty years after its initial release, "THE SWORD AND THE FLAME" will be available in an updated edition that will be bigger and better than ever. Included in this Anniversary Edition will be "THE SWORD IN AFRICA", a unique variant of TSATF allowing for gaming of the African Explorations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the future, gamers can expect the release of an expanded version of the currently out of print, "CHASSEPOT AND NEEDLEGUN", now encompassing the European wars of 1854, 1859, 1866 as well as 1870.

Also underway is a battalion-level British Colonial Wars rules set, as yet unnamed. The design of these new rules is a direct result of the massive armies created by gamers using TSATF who desire something above skirmish-level rules.

AND THAT'S THE WAY IT WAS.../Publishing Division and Larry Brom eagerly anticipate publishing these future releases. According to designer Brom, "If you thought TSATF was radically different when it came out, just wait. Remember, I've been playing with lead soldiers for 45 years, so after observing and participating in countless games, it appears to me that for some reason game rules have reached a plateau of sameness. This too, shall pass."

Contact:

And That's The Way It Was...
URL - http://www.thewayitwas.com
Email - loribrom@thewayitwas.com
or loribrom@interpath.com

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