20 November 2007

Van Kraanen, Earnshaw to leave player design team

According to lead designer Bryan Reese, Faber Van Kraanen and Eugene Earnshaw will be leaving the player design team for parts unknown. Their shoes will be filled by returning designer Justin Walsh, who last helped design Hidden City.

Congratulations to Justin, and we wish Faber and Eugene all the best. They created a fantastic environment.

19 November 2007

Kumitae results!

Josh Griffis and Dan Jacobson take the top two places at the Kumitae annual charity tournament, choosing Hida Nichie to win the tournament. There's no word on whether or not she is a valid choice.

All told, the event raised nearly $2,000 for the Leary Firefighter Foundation, as well as a large amount of canned goods for the local food shelter. A smashing success.

Emerald and Jade Champions previews

Previews for the next direct-sale set have begun: check them out at the l5r website, including Emerald Champion Bayushi Jimen, Kakita Daimyo Kakita Noritoshi, the shogun's widow Doji Yasuyo, and more.

The set is due to release in December, and is now available for preorder.