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# 12 to Midnight

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## Posts

- [Designer's Notebook: Exams](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/designers-notebook-exams/) - For those who haven't played ETU before, one of the core mechanics is that each Advance corresponds to an exam (either mid-terms or finals). You ARE a student after all, so that means making choices between investigating a haunting or attending a study session. Your academics can be improved or worsened based on extracurriculars and
- [Designer Notes: More Setting Rules](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/designer-notes-more-setting-rules/) - First, I want to say thank you with all my heart to those who have backed Fresh Blood on Kickstarter. It means so much to Preston and I and we hope you like and appreciate our efforts. Our fans are awesome, and I can’t wait to hear all of your tales and adventures in Pinebox.
- [One Crazy Idea](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/one-crazy-idea/) - I (Preston) published a version of this article on my Substack back in early April. If you want the early scoop about my writing projects, that's a good place to subscribe (for free). A couple months ago when we were building up momentum to talk about the Kickstarter for East Texas University: Fresh Blood, I
- [Ed & Preston Remember Bloodlines](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-preston-remember-bloodlines/) - Preston I recently shared my thoughts about Bloodlines over on Substack, but mostly that was about how I was afraid to go back and re-read it. With Ed writing behind the scenes stories about each of our releases, this seems like a good place to talk about how I came to write Bloodlines. In a
- [We're Launching a Kickstarter, and We're Grieving](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/were-launching-a-kickstarter-and-were-grieving/) - This is an incredibly difficult article to write, so I hope you'll extend us grace if I get the words wrong. Like the title says, we're launching our ETU Kickstarter on Tuesday, May 5. But we also received some crushing news about the loss of our longtime friend, Jodi Black. We got to know Clint
- [ETU: Fresh Blood Designer Notes, Part 2](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-fresh-blood-designer-notes-part-2/) - Heroic Horror Ed:The sandbox of Pinebox was always meant to be a place of Heroic Horror. This is because Preston and I like to believe that good always defeats evil. In ETU, the heroes are not victims. They are students that stand up to evil, fight it, and come out stronger on the other side. Some
- [Designer Notes: Orientation](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/designer-notes-orientation/) - East Texas University has long-time fans who know Pinebox and the ETU campus as well as we do, but there's also plenty of gamers who are discovering ETU for the first time. For the new inductees and the ones who need a refresher, we have a section all about the setting. We begin this section
- [ETU: Fresh Blood Designer Notes, Part 3](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-fresh-blood-designer-notes-part-3/) - Hindrances and Edges We set out to really break down each of the ETU: Degrees of Horror Hindrances and Edges, studied the Horror Companion, and the new SWADE to determine the best way to generate Edges and Hindrances for Fresh Blood. Preston is a better rules guy than I am, so he took the first
- [Designer Notes on Chickens in the Mist Graphic Novel](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/designer-notes-on-chickens-in-the-mist-graphic-novel/) - EdChickens in the Mist was one of our greatest adventures and a convention favorite that we have run for almost 20 years now. So many characters have met their end racing down the muddy dirt roads and crashing into the Piney Woods or pecked to death and eaten by the giant mutant chickens. So many
- [ETU: Fresh Blood Designer Notes, Part 1](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-fresh-blood-designer-notes-part-1/) - Ed WettermanSo, back in 2019 or so, I wrote a series of plot point adventures that involved some of the history of Golan County. We were thinking it would be published in a serial format, but things changed after Covid, and it sat for a while. About 2022, Preston and I decided it was time
- [Preston on Pinebox Perils & Study Abroad](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/preston-on-pinebox-perils-study-abroad/) - Ed and I have previously written about what a big undertaking East Texas University had been for us. It had been written, re-written, re-re-written, and so on, over the course of several years. On top of that, due to may graphic design experience with 12 to Midnight I was also the layout artist for both
- [ETU Actual Plays and Reviews](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-actual-plays-and-reviews/) - East Texas University has captured the imaginations of gaming groups all over, some of which who stream their games online. Here's a roundup of ETU live games, reviews, and interviews. We'll update this post when we catch the ones we missed. Wildcards Solo Games Skryme Praetor's Rejects GamersTable RPG Media NRVA IGoA Okay, this one
- [The Making of Degrees of Horror](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/the-making-of-degrees-of-horror/) - Ed: Preston and I have written together so often that I honestly can’t tell what he wrote and what I have written in the same document. We work very well together and I can’t imagine having a better ttrpg writing partner. That being said….we do have our disagreements. Preston is much more focused on the
- [The Making of East Texas University](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/the-making-of-east-texas-university/) - Ed: I think it was sometime in 2008 at Origins that we were invited by Shane Hensley to sit in on a What’s Up with Pinnacle Panel. We spoke about our idea for East Texas University, where you have to go to school, study, do research, and fight evil to save the world. Shane liked
- [The "Last" Hurrah](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/the-last-hurrah/) - By 2007, we were doing great things. We published The Beast Within by Mike DeSanto and Jerry Blakemore wrote Skinwalker. The Beast Within starts with a strange auto accident that leads to a murder investigation. This adventure featured our Fear Effects rules. When we were playtesting this one, Preston was acting as our Game Master
- [ETU Adventure Generator](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-adventure-generator/)
- [Ed Remembers Green's Guide to Ghosts](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-remembers-greens-guide-to-ghosts/) - Early on, Jackson Green became one of my favorite characters (he was my character in our original games). He was a mix of Agent Mulder, hippy, and modern ghost hunter who believed everything he heard. We wanted to truly explore ghosts, spirits, and demonic entities and decided to do it as if the game were made
- [Remembering Fear Effects and Brainwashed](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/remembering-fear-effects-and-brainwashed/) - Ed: We were hitting our stride, or so we thought. As very little horror was being done for d20 Modern, we thought we might fill that niche and I am, as Preston loves to remind me, the King of the Tables. I came up with a mechanic that referred to Minor Spooks, Major Shocks, Great
- [Ed Remembers Innana's Kiss](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-remembers-innanas-kiss/) - Innana’s Kiss One of our next adventures to write was Inanna’s Kiss- a modern military horror game that I set in Iraq in 2004-05. We wanted to continue our military horror games and I had fallen in love with the ancient history of Persia and the Middle East (see the article on the Journal of
- [Preston's Cosmology of Pinebox](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/prestons-cosmology-of-pinebox/) - This is a guide that I've been wanting to write for years, and so with the upcoming Kickstarter of East Texas University: Fresh Blood, I'm happy to finally share this with the world. I’ll start with the elephant in the room: talking religion is always a touchy subject. While we make a point of steering
- [Ed Remembers the Journal of American Paranormal Research](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-remembers-the-journal-of-american-paranormal-research/) - One of the best reviews I remember was when one reviewer said, (paraphrased) “12 to Midnight not only makes great products, but they give you more than what you actually buy.” We wanted to have two or three freebies on our website for everything we put out. We thought this would foster community and grow
- [Ed Reflects on Early 12 to Midnight Reviews](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-reflects-on-early-12-to-midnight-reviews/) - Reviews of Last Rites really started after the Savage Worlds release. One of the reviews is found at https://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/10/10451.phtml. This guys’ review was spot on. We made more than our share of mistakes on our first adventure. It really should have ended with a confrontation with the mummy. At the time we thought we would
- [Ed Wetterman Remembers Weekend Warriors](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-wetterman-remembers-weekend-warriors/) - Our second release was a modern military horror game written by Jerry Blakemore. It was a zombie fest and I think was lots of fun. One weekend a month and two weeks out of the year. That's what they say-- but with the need for troops in the middle east, you've been called up for
- [12 to Midnight Introductions](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/12-to-midnight-introductions/)
- [Ed Wetterman's Reflections on Last Rites of the Black Guard](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-wettermans-reflections-on-last-rites-of-the-black-guard/) - Our first release ever was Last Rites of the Black Guard. I knew I wanted a haunting, a family terrorized by ghosts, a demonic figure, and a cult and thrown in a Nazi Mummy and it was all good. It took me about a week to write it. When I’m writing an adventure, I create
- [Ed Wetterman's History of 12 to Midnight](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/ed-wettermans-history-of-12-to-midnight/) - How did we begin? Where did E.T.U. and all our adventures come from? I’m gonna start a series of articles on that subject and work through all of our adventures and more, for those who might be interested in such horrific details. Jerry Blakemore and I have been friends since 1985. We met at Nancon
- [2026 Convention Schedule](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/2026-convention-schedule/) - Most years the 12 to Midnight crew only go to in-state conventions, and this year is no exception. Look for us at the following cons: Wardome (April 17-19) ChupacabraCon (May 29-31st) BR&WL Con (September 18-20)
- [Get Bloodlines for Fantasy Grounds VTT](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/get-bloodlines-for-fantasy-grounds-vtt/) - The adventure Bloodlines is now available for the Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop.
- [ETU Film Fest: Tucker & Dale vs Evil](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-film-fest-dale-tucker-vs-evil/) - With the ETU Kickstarter in progress and many Savage Worlds fans trying to get to know Pinebox a little better, this "film fest" talks about some of the movies we think capture the spirit of ETU and Pinebox, Texas. Pun very much intended. **** Dale and Tucker vs Evil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1t8OZn_uhE This movie is criminally under-appreciated. For quite a
- [ETU Film Fest: Jennifer's Body](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-film-fest-jennifers-body/) - With the ETU Kickstarter in progress and many Savage Worlds fans trying to get to know Pinebox a little better, this "film fest" talks about some of the movies we think capture the spirit of ETU and Pinebox, Texas. Pun very much intended. **** Jennifer's Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCSzYioSeT0 Like Dale & Tucker vs Evil, this movie is far under-appreciated. By 2009,
- [ETU Film Fest: The Faculty](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-film-fest-the-faculty/) - With the ETU Kickstarter in progress and many Savage Worlds fans trying to get to know Pinebox a little better, this "film fest" talks about some of the movies we think capture the spirit of ETU and Pinebox, Texas. Pun very much intended. **** The Faculty http://youtu.be/ig9HztI9-nY This movie, released in 1998, was Robert Rodriguez's next to direct after From
- [2017 Upcoming Appearances](https://12tomidnight.com/2017/upcoming-appearances/) - 2017 is shaping up to be a busy convention year for the 12 to Midnight guys. Here are our appearances scheduled so far: PAX South (San Antonio): Preston DuBose OwlCon (Houston): Jerry Blakemore, Preston DuBose, Ed Wetterman GhengisCon (Denver): Ed Wetterman ChupacabraCon (Austin):Â Jerry Blakemore, Preston DuBose, Ed Wetterman If you're a convention organizer and would
- [2018 State of the Company](https://12tomidnight.com/2018/state-of-the-company/) - Here's a quick update on what the writers at 12 to Midnight have been up to and the new ETU book in the works.
- [ETU Social Media Roundup](https://12tomidnight.com/2026/etu-social-media-roundup/) - Here's a roundup of social media sites where you can find Ed and Preston spilling the tea about ETU.
- [New ETU Adventure: Horror for the Holidays](https://12tomidnight.com/2015/new-etu-adventure-horror-for-the-holidays/) - With semester exams looming, what will your ETU students do over the holiday break? We have the answer, with a brand new ETU adventure. Horror for the Holidays is inspired by the true story of the last man to be lynched in Texas, a bank robber who disguised himself as Santa Claus during the robbery. This
- [Join us at ChupacabraCon](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/join-us-at-chupacabracon/) - With ETU coming to stores Real Soon Now™, it's time to look ahead to 2015. Ed and Preston are both scheduled guests at ChupacabraCon in Austin, Texas on January 9-11, 2015. Last year two other members of the 12 to Midnight crew came as well, so keep your eyes peeled. Among a stellar lineup of other
- [ETU: It's ALIVE!](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-its-alive/) - Okay, clearly we're terrible at this whole "Keep the website updated" thing, but in our defense we've been spending our time releasing all that awesome content we promised.
- [ETU Kickstarter Complete - THANK YOU!](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-kickstarter-complete-thank-you/) - This just happened. We at 12 to Midnight can't thank you enough. You're going to love East Texas University...to death!
- [ETU: The Final Countdown](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-the-final-countdown/) - We are down to less than 24 hours on the Kickstarter campaign for East Texas University. Your faith and generosity has been inspirational, to say the least. At the time of this post we have more than 715 backers. Thank you. In addition to the East Texas University game and the Degrees of Horror Plot Point Campaign,
- [East Texas University review roundup](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/east-texas-university-review-roundup/) - We're still more than 2 weeks away from the conclusion of the East Texas University Kickstarter, but we've already had a few reviewers give their impressions of the game. First, the Hardboiled GMshoe interviewed Ed and Preston in a lengthy chat. Over on The Most Unread Blog on the Internet, Ever Tommy gave the lowdown on what to
- [Enroll Today](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/enroll-today/) - The loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong awaited East Texas University / Degrees of Horror release is just around the corner. The Kickstarter went live today and funded in less than 2 hours. Now is your chance to contribute and pre-order not only the books, minis, maps, etc, but also unlock digital freebies based on the number of backers. The more
- [It's Coming](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/its-coming/) - Start saving your pennies for college. Registration starts soon.
- [Save Your Pennies](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/save-your-pennies/) - Shane wrote it, so I guess that makes it official. East Texas University will be the next game released by Pinnacle. Watch this space--and the Pinnacle website--over the next few weeks for an official announcement and timetable. Bonus: Listen to Ed talk about East Texas University on The Game's the Thing podcast. This was recorded back
- [ETU News](https://12tomidnight.com/2014/etu-news/) - Out of necessity, we haven't been posting updates on how things are going with ETU. I know from the outside that it might look dead in the water but I promise you under the surface those duck feet are paddling like crazy. We will have news for you soon. Cross my heart and hope to...tell
- [Happy Birthday Last Rites](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/happy-birthday-last-rites/) - In August 2003, a publisher no one had ever heard of released a RPG adventure in a format most people still hated in a genre most gamers didn't play. This month we celebrate the ten year anniversary of Last Rites of the Black Guard, the game that started it all. It's pretty easy for me
- [Campus Tour: Halloway Suites](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-halloway-suites/) - Earlier in our campus tour we stopped by the Danford Male Dormitory, so it's only fair that today we take a look at the Halloway Suites female dorm. Standing here on the sidewalk, the differences couldn't be more any more plain. While Danford is a modern, five story building, Halloway is more like a vintage
- [Campus Tour: Edmund Dale Memorial Building](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-edmund-dale-memorial-building/) - This 1950s building was constructed during the Dixiecrat movement and named after one of the area's most well-known military figures, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Mexican and Civil Wars. Unlike other campus buildings that have seen departments come and go, the "Dale Building" was purpose-built for military sciences classes and the Reserve Officer
- [Campus Tour: Edgar Garland Student Center](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-edgar-garland-student-center/) - Well the Spring semester came to a close and a few thousand relieved graduates crossed the stage at the end of the Roost stadium. Campus was quiet for a few weeks between sessions, but now the summer session is in swing and prospective freshmen are again wandering the campus in wide-eyed innocence. I reckon that
- [Coming Soon to a City Near You](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/coming-soon-to-a-city-near-you/) - That is, if your city is near Indianapolis (mine sure isn't) and "soon" means August. Yours truly (Preston) will be making my first trip to  GenCon this year. Needless to say I'm really excited and I'd love to meet as many 12 to Midnight fans as possible. I'm running three games (Brainwashed, Chickens in the
- [Campus Tour: Aquatics Center](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-aquatics-center/) - From the outside, the most striking features of  ETU's DuBose Aquatics Center are the bas-relief carvings of sailing vessels and divers which frame the entrance. Students who answer the carvings' call to adventure find a pleasant but less ostentatious interior. The single-story building offers a training pool for diving and swimming, as well as an
- [Campus Tour: Andrew Tate Criminal Justice Center](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-andrew-tate-criminal-justice-center/) - Formerly the English building until 1995 when that department moved into the new Lansdale Language Center, this worn  building now serves students in police sciences, pre-law, corrections, and social services. Although superficially renovated after the English department moved out, this somewhat dreary two-storey building still reflects its long use dating back to 1962. Although
- [Campus Tour: Danford Male Dormitory](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-danford-male-dormitory/) - Not only does ETU require Freshman and Sophomore students to live on campus, but the majority of the dormitories are still single-sex. While the practice may be less "enlightened" than other campuses,  many young women and men say they feel more relaxed and "at home" without social pressures inherent with living in close proximity to the
- [Piney Woods Tour](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/piney-woods-tour/) - No matter how many times we describe East Texas and the Big Thicket, the first thing many people think of when they hear "Texas" is rocky, wide open plains broken by the occasional tumbleweed. Fortunately for you I took a little East Texas excursion this past weekend, so this week's "Campus Tour" is taking a
- [Campus Tour: Abrimov Sciences Building](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/campus-tour-abrimov-sciences-building/) - This five-story brick building built in 1949 was named after a Russian scientist who defected to the US and made the college his home. Although Dr. Abrimov's defection to Pinebox was celebrated at the time, within five years he had created a reputation for a level of belligerence that matched his astronomical intelligence. Even his
- [Class Notes: What Next?](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-what-next/) - Last year the weekly Class Notes column served as a Degrees of Horror progress journal. Once we returned the manuscript to Pinnacle I shifted gears and wrote about the kinds of things you could expect in the book once it's released. I wrote about Archetypes, the Fear system, capturing the fun parts of campus life
- [Class Notes: Arcane Secrets](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-arcane-secrets/) - A description of the magic system in the Degrees of Horror roleplaying game.
- [ETU Designer's Journal: Day Tripping Adventures](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/etu-designers-journal-day-tripping-adventures/) - Okay, back to the Adventure Generator for ETU. I’ve already discussed the Party and Research generators. Today’s remarks cover the Day Tripping generator. Day Tripping involves the team getting away from college by going into Pinebox, exploring Golan County or some similar day trip. Within a few hours drive of the university students could find
- [ETU Designer's Journal: Status Report](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/etu-designers-journal-status-report/) - We are still making like busy bees and working on our first plot point setting book. I’d estimate the 1st draft of the book is about 70% complete. This is an exciting time for us as we hope to have the 1st draft off to the editors by early May. This will be followed by
- [Degrees of Horror update](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/degrees-of-horror-update/) - I know it seems like we've been awfuly quiet around here, and some of you may be wondering if we've fallen off the face of the map. Far from it! We are making good progress on ETU: Degrees of Horror, and we've been posting regular updates on the Savage Worlds forums. However, I realize that
- [ETU Progress report](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/etu-progress-report/) - Here's another of the progress reports originally posted on the Savage Worlds forums. This comes from July 2. I'll probably post one report a day until we're caught up. *********************** Last week I took Chapters 1-5 and dropped them into InDesign to create our first playtest edition Player's Guide in layout format. This first edition (okay,
- [Degrees of Horror writing](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/degrees-of-horror-writing/) - This is yet another in the series of reports on the development of Degrees of Horror. This one was originally posted July 9. ******************** Another Wednesday, another update! We’ve spent the last week mostly polishing the rules and mapping the plot points. Up to this point, our progress on the plot points has been pretty
- [Degrees of Horror monetary system](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/degrees-of-horror-monetary-system/) - Originally posted July 16 ****************** This is the part where you keep me honest. Between swim lessons for the kids, a church vestry meeting, and a slew of other stuff, I've made very little headway on the plot points this past week. Fortunately, we're still making progress in other areas. Ed has made refinements to
- [Degrees of Horror adventure generation](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/degrees-of-horror-adventure-generation/) - Originally posted on July 30. ************************ After a nice vacation last week (albeit slightly disrupted by Hurricane Dolly), it's time for another weekly ETU: Degrees of Horror update. First, horror website Flames Rising recently invited us to write an essay on the creative process behind writing horror games. The essay was posted last Friday, so
- [What Ever Happened to ETU?](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/what-ever-happened-to-etu/) - Part of me can't believe it's been over year since the last post on this website, but another part of me believes it just fine. I hope to resume an occasional game design journal here, if for no other reason than so that you can keep me accountable. However, I can't really resume posting without
- [Class Notes: Dealing with Evidence](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/dealing-with-evidence/) - I'll be honest. I kinda assumed I was whistling in the dark with these updates. After all, we hadn't posted anything new in over a year. Other than those who hadn't dropped it from their RSS feed, who would bother to keep coming back? Apparently Jeremy does, and I wanted to give him a shout-out
- [Class Notes: Plot Points](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/plot-points/) - Last week I foolishly said I'd come back here and tell you about editing the plot points, so now I have to live up to that promise. See? The accountability is working already! In the original draft, I tried to weave 3 separate threads throughout the 12 plot points. The idea was that each plot
- [Class Notes: Progress Report, GlenMac and Jackson](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-progress-report-glenmac-and-jackson/) - Another week, another update. First, let's look at the numbers. Plot Points Completed: 4 of 12 Pages: 22 of 37[1. I told you the total page count would probably fluctuate. This week it dropped by a page.] This time last week I was really concerned that I wouldn't have much to report today. In fact,
- [Class Notes: Light Week](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-light-week/) - I apologize to anyone who has gotten accustomed to the weekly updates. I'm shooting for updating every Wednesday, but this Wednesday rolled around and I hadn't made much progress on PP5. I kept thinking I'd be able to devote time to it, knock it out, and still report in only a day or so late.
- [Class Notes: The Replacement Tale](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-the-replacement-tale/) - It's Class Note Wednesday (a term I just coined moments ago), which means it's time for my weekly update on where things stand with Degrees of Horror. Unfortunately this week I can't report the completion of edits on plot point six. After catching (and mostly recovering from) The Plagueâ„¢, the last 7 days were devoured
- [Class Notes: President Nelson](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-president-nelson/) - Let's play good news/bad news! The good news is that plot point 5 revisions are done. The bad news is that I feel like I've caught The Plague from my son. We'll see how that affects progress on the next plot point. Anyhow, on with the numbers! Plot Points Completed:Â 5 of 12 Pages:Â 25 of 38
- [Back in Business](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/back-in-business/) - If you visited the site last week you might have found something alarming. At least, it was pretty alarming to us. 12tomidnight.com was hacked and the website disabled. Actually, it could have been significantly worse than it was. The hacker wiped the logs (presumably to cover his tracks), deleted all the e-mail accounts, and deleted
- [Class Notes: Update and Raven's Loft](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-update-and-ravens-loft/) - "Class Note Wednesday" has once again blown past "A Little Late Thursday" and right into "Oh-Oh Friday". The good news is that I can finally report that the edits to Plot Point 6 are complete. Here's the breakdown: Plot Points Completed: 6 of 12 Pages: Â 29 of 41 PP word count: Â 1,750 of 21,585 I
- [Class Notes: The Summit](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-the-summit/) - Having finished plot point 6 last week, I can officially say I'm at the half-way point for completing the edits for this chapter. It should all be down-hill from here, right? Sadly, it isn't quite that easy. Plot Point 7 is another replacement plot point. Although the one it is replacing had a neat premise,
- [Campus Tour: Vanderhorn's Workshop](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/campus-tour-vanderhorns-workshop/) - Welcome to another edition of Campus Tour-- your behind-the-scenes look at the people and places you can encounter in Degrees of Horror. This week I'm taking the tour off the beaten path, and off campus. The thing about fighting the forces of darkness in a "real world" setting is the need for supplies. Buffy and
- [Class Notes: Uncomplicated](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-uncomplicated/) - Although this Class Notes is a day late, I really did finish plot point 8 on Wednesday. Honest I did! Here are the stats: Plot Points Completed:Â 8 of 12 Pages:Â Â 35 of 42 PP word count: Â 1,317 of 22,528 There's not a whole lot to say about this plot point. This one was not a total
- [Campus Tour: Auxiliary Buildings](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/campus-tour-auxiliary-buildings/) - Welcome back to another installment of the Campus Tour. Put on your walking shoes, limber up, and please remember to stay with the group at all times. We're not responsible for accidents resulting from your wandering off the tour path. Today we'll be touring a trio of campus auxiliary buildings. Shickman Concert Hall- This tall, oddly shaped
- [Class Notes: Bringing it Together](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-bringing-it-together/) - As promised last week, I did in fact finish Plot Point 10. Here's the stats: Plot Points Completed:Â 10 of 12 Pages:Â 44 of 47 PP word count:Â 2,276 of 25,248 Although many of my plot points call back to what has come before, this adventure--the first of the Senior year plot points--is where I really had to
- [Class Notes: Brought to You By the Letter i](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-brought-to-you-by-the-letter-i/) - Since I do my editing from multiple computers, I keep my Degrees of Horror files stored on the cloud so that I can access them from wherever I happen to be. I've developed my own versioning system so that if I delete a line or paragraph that I later want to restore I have the
- [Class Notes: Finding the Awesome](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-finding-the-awesome/) - Posting to this site was supposed to be a measure of honesty and keep my writing goals on track. There was no update last week, in part because I took a mini-vacation and in part because I hadn't finished plot poin 9 yet. Unfortunately, another week has rolled around and I still haven't finished it.
- [Class Notes: Loose Ends](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-loose-ends/) - Class Notes Wednesdays are my way of keeping myself honest and on track. It forces me to come clean with you, the patient fans who have been waiting years for Degrees of Horror. So let me just be up front and say plot point 11 isn't done yet. Still working on it. In a lot
- [Class Notes: Regaining Lost Momentum](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-regaining-lost-momentum/) - I'm trying to get back into the habit of posting a Class Notes update whether or not I'm done with a plot point. In this case, it's "not". Even so, I actually feel pretty good about how things are going. Considering I was on a camping trip for three nights last week,[1. Camping in Texas
- [Campus Tour: Tiny Wings Daycare](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/campus-tour-tiny-wings-daycare/) - As part of ongoing efforts to change the university's image as a party school, in 1994 former President Patterson authorized the creation of a university-sponsored daycare for children of faculty, staff, and adult students. The daycare, named Tiny Wings, opened two years later on the ground floor of the Education building. The daycare was staffed
- [Class Notes: 11 of 12](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-11-of-12/) - I REALLY can't wait for the day that I can talk about how this campaign has evolved over time. What a long, strange trip it's been. There's not a whole lot more I can say without giving away plot details, but let's just say that certain elements have continued to evolve event this late in
- [Class Notes: Where Are We?](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-where-are-we/) - Another Wednesday, another update. Right up front I'll tell you I'm not done re-writing the final plot point. I've started seriously questioning the location for the last big battle. (GASP! He let slip a spoiler! There's going to be fighting in the last plot point!) By changing the setting I could better align the climax
- [Class Notes: A New Chapter](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-a-new-chapter/) - Before I get into the weekly update, let me just remind you of our Facebook page. If you haven't "liked" it yet, please take a moment to visit and do so. I try hard not to spam  your news feed, but I do occasionally share items of interest that don't make it on our official website. This
- [Class Notes: Week 2 Sprint Results](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-week-2-sprint-results/) - It's been two weeks since I started my "sprint to the finish" on the last 60 pages of Degrees of Horror. What do I have to show for it? Well, lessee... Hmm. I've managed to whittle down from 60 pages to 54 pages remaining. Wait a second. That's shameful! That's less than a page every
- [Class Notes: The Stumble](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-the-stumble/) - First and foremost, this week I'd like to recognize two people who posted on the Pinnacle Forums earlier this week - Corwyn and Patrick. Your support couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you! Unfortunately, the reason I so desperately needed your encouragement was because I got sick shortly after last week's Class Notes.
- [Class Notes: Charging Ahead](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-charging-ahead/) - As I did last week, I'd like to begin this week by recognizing and thanking some individuals who made a point of letting me know they were still following these posts. Anarxus, J Gregory, and Darren-- THANK YOU! The news this week is almost the polar opposite of last week. In fact, it's pretty great
- [Class Notes: Crunch Time](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-crunch-time/) - In the week since I last wrote, I've done so much stuff I can hardly remember. Off the top of my head, I've statted out about a dozen archetypes, reviewed all the Edges and Hindrances one last time for consistency, clarified how Jaded, Hardened, and Recovery works with Fear Effects, and generally organized, shuffled, and
- [Class Notes: Endings and Beginnings](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-endings-and-beginnings/) - To officially confirm the news that broke last night on Facebook, the revisions to Degrees of Horror are done and the new manuscript has been sent to Pinnacle. The last couple of weeks have been a pretty exhausting push, to be honest. I looked at what was left and figured I could wrap it up
- [New Year, New Adventures](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/new-year-new-adventures/) - It's traditional at the death of the old year to reflect on the past. For 12 to Midnight, 2012 can be summed up as the year we finished the revisions for Degrees of Horror AND the world didn't end. I'd call that a pretty good year. Now let's look ahead. I know y'all want to
- [Class Notes: A Pinebox Primer](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-a-pinebox-primer/) - Over the last month or so, I've had a couple of people ask on forums "What is Pinebox? Is there a gazetteer somewhere?" I realized that a lot of fans have come to Savage Worlds since we went silent, so maybe this is a good time to bring everyone up to speed. 12 to Midnight became the
- [Class Notes: Archaeology of Words](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-archaeology-of-words/) - Having recently celebrated my birthday, I've had cause to muse over the peculiar benefits of growing older. I was reminded of one such benefit a couple days ago while flipping through some game books that I'd nearly forgotten buying. Tucked within the pages were some some post-its with hand-written notes for Degrees of Horror. Like the
- [Class Notes: Raven's Report redux](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-ravens-report-redux/) - Back very nearly 10 years ago when we released our first product, Last Rites of the Black Guard, one of the ways we distinguished ourselves from the crowd was by giving away MP3s that could be used by the GM as in-game sound effects. Those MP3s ended up being even more popular than we'd expected,
- [Class Notes: More Cool Bits](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-more-cool-bits/) - Last week I wrote about how much fun you can have using a college campus as a modern game setting. It offers tons of roleplay hooks and it sets the stage as a compilation of all those exciting things you daydreamed about happening in class when you were supposed to be taking notes. If you
- [Class Notes: Cool Bits](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-cool-bits/) - In last week's Class Notes I gave you some general reasons for why Degrees of Horror will be worth checking out: it's relatable, heroic, challenging, and scary. This week (and maybe for the next few) I want to get more specific. This week I'm covering some of the things we've done to make an entire
- [Class Notes: Reasons Why](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-reasons-why/) - I've been sharing the ups and downs of Degrees of Horror development for a long time now, but for the most part I've tried to avoid game "spoilers". That's driven by two things. First, I hate spoilers myself--let me just jump in a enjoy an experience "in the moment" without preconceptions. The other thing? I also hate
- [Class Notes: Feel the Fear](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-feel-the-fear/) - This week's Class Notes column is courtesy of Kerry, who asked "Will Degrees of Horror be using Fear Effects?" Yes. [Wow, this has got to be the easiest Class Notes I've written thus far.] Oh, you'd like me to elaborate? First, for the sake of our newer viewers at home, let me explain Fear Effects.
- [Class Notes: Archetypes](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/class-notes-archetypes/) - I've been asked a few times whether or not Degrees of Horror will include Archetypes. Yes! We aim to please! I don't think I'm giving away the farm by sharing that list with you here: Activist Actor/Performer Crusader Jock Journalist Local Martial Artist Occultist Outdoorsman Psychic Scholar Stranger in a Strange Land Wild Child So
- [Sinister Secrets](https://12tomidnight.com/2013/sinister-secrets/) - Before we get into this week's news, I wanted to thank everyone for their input on last week's post about the an ETU website. If you haven't spoken up it's certainly not too late, feel free to jump on the Pinnacle forums and share your ideas! Speaking of things seen on Pinnacle's website, have you
- [December Break](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/december-break/) - Just a quick note to let you know that I'm taking a break from the weekly posts through the remainder of the month. It's a busy time of year, compounded by what seems to be an oncoming cold. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of games! See you
- [Writing: Meet Johnny Doe](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/writing-meet-johnny-doe/) - As I mentioned a week or two ago, Ed and I have been batting around the idea of writing new Pinebox short stories to be collected into a shared world anthology. Â The general idea is to create a "Scooby gang" of characters who would appear in a variety of adventures set on and around the
- [Class Notes: Trivia Edition!](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-trivia-edition/) - The oldest Degrees of Horror-related file on my computer is called Majors2, and it was last modified on 12/16/2005. That's seven years ago, for those of you playing at home. 12 to Midnight attended Origins in 2007 and playtested the first plot point -- Sweat Lodge. At that point we'd written a good chunk of
- [Class Notes: The View from Here](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-the-view-from-here/) - There's a lot I'd like to say right now, but the more time I spend blogging the less time I'm working on Degrees of Horror. Hopefully when it's returned to Pinnacle I'll be able to spend more time elaborating on the revision process. For now, I'm still shooting to finish up before the next Class
- [Class Notes: Lap Completed](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-lap-completed/) - As reported Monday night on our Facebook page, I officially reached the end of the manuscript! Yeah me! Mark that as one giant leap closer to being done. Granted, my "sprint to the finish" took 60 days instead of the original 30, but I got a LOT done. Speaking of getting a lot done, does
- [Class Notes: All Hallows Eve](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-all-hallows-eve/) - Howdy and welcome to another edition of Class Notes. Also, HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Ed and I talked about whipping up a Halloween-themed one-sheet for Pinebox, which would have been fun. At this point though, I am 100% committed to finishing Degrees of Horror and didn't want to divert my attention even to another relatively short Pinebox-related
- [Class Notes: NPCs](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-npcs/) - First and foremost: this Thursday (October 25) at 9 pm Eastern (8 Central) I'll be on the Beautiful Brains "Back Room Chat". Please join me. Pretty please? If we're lucky, some of the other 12 to Midnight guys will jump in as well. As I warned in my update two weeks ago, last week I
- [Class Notes: 21 and Done](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-21-and-done/) - Last week, I reported that soon I'd reach the end of the manuscript and the first round of revisions. So how did that work out for me? Pretty darn good! I'm extremely pleased to report that I reached the end of the Savage Tales chapter after a lengthy stint on Saturday. What did I do
- [Class Notes: Week 1 Sprint Results](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-week-1-sprint-results/) - Last week I announced that I had only 60 pages remaining to reach the end of the revisions for Degrees of Horror. I set a goal of completing 2 pages a day so that I would finish the revisions in one month. Here were are now a week later and I'll bet you're wondering how
- [Class Notes: Sprint to the Finish](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-sprint-to-the-finish/) - Ed and I have taken a long--and sometimes torturous--road to finish this game. In retrospect, the lack of hard deadlines merely enabled us to procrastinate. Degrees of Horror is a game that is literally years in the making, and quite frankly we need the closure. I've looked at the remainder of the Degrees of Horror manuscript and
- [Class Notes: The Executioner ](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/the-executioner/) - One of the hardest things about editing is admitting that some ideas, no matter how cool, just don't have a place in your current project. Writers call this process of erasing scenes or characters "drowning your baby". Ed and I have had to do this multiple times during the course of this project. Some ideas
- [The Michael Rohan Memorial Fund](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/the-michael-rohan-memorial-fund/) - If you're a parent, this cause will resonate with you. If you're a gamer, this multi-publisher bundle is more than 90% off what you would normally pay for these titles. If you're both, then what are you waiting for? Oh, did I mention that it includes Chickens in the Mist? ************* The Michael Rohan Memorial
- [The Wheels of Justice](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/the-wheels-of-justice/) - This is just a heads up that we'll be taking a week off from Class Notes and Campus Tours this week. I've been selected for jury duty in district court 100 miles away and just won't have time to write. Don't expect much to get done on the plot point either, for that matter. Hopefully
- [Class Notes: The Catalyst](https://12tomidnight.com/2012/class-notes-the-catalyst/) - Welcome to another edition of Class Notes. As has become the tradition around here, Class Notes Wednesday ended up on Friday instead. Sorry about that. The good news is that I can report the completion of the new Plot Point 7. Here's the stats: Plot Points Completed:Â 7 of 12 Pages:Â Â 32 of 42 PP word count:
- [Halloween in Pinebox, Texas](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/halloween-in-pinebox-texas/) - A town with as many dark secrets as Pinebox is bound to have an equally spooky Halloween, right? Our friends at FlamesRising.com have posted a short travel essay on the Pinebox Fall Fest written by 12 to Midnight's Preston P. DuBose. Fall Fest begins on Halloween and extends through Day of the Dead. The festival
- [A Vote for Buried Tales is a Vote for Independence!](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/a-vote-for-buried-tales-is-a-vote-for-independence/) - If you follow 12 to Midnight on Facebook (and you should!), then you heard last week that Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas has been nominated for an ENnie award. We are pleased and amazed and thankful and humbled that our project was selected as one of the top five products in the Regalia category. Our
- [Character Reference](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/character-reference/) - Something really cool happened nearly a month ago, and due to an array of events we're only now getting around to reporting it. We have been asked time and time again about an "official" Pinebox character sheet, and we've even taken a stab at it once or twice. Very early in our company history we
- [Fire Sale](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/fire-sale/) - Today is the last day to grab many 12 to Midnight titles.
- [Pinebox Coming to Pinnacle](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/pinebox-coming-to-pinnacle/) - The day that we have been waiting for has finally arrived--the day that we can talk about this announcement on the Pinnacle front page. Since the news there rotates weekly, I'll paste the most relevant part here below. To say we're excited about this new direction is an understatement. Having Pinebox become an official Savage
- [Congrats to Fabled Environments ](https://12tomidnight.com/2010/congrats-to-fabled-environments/) - We at 12 to Midnight were privileged to be with Krista and Charles from the very beginning as they formed their cartography studio Fabled Environments, and it is with immense pride that we announce that our former map imprint is striking out on their own. Fabled Environments' reputation for their outstanding Modern Floorplans series is
- [Goodbye, Midnight Cellar](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/goodbye-midnight-cellar/) - As we head into the Christmas season, it is with a certain amount of sadness that I announce the upcoming closure of our online store midnightcellar.com. We really appreciate everyone who gave it a try, but it has become apparent that we are spending more on enhanced hosting than we're making in profit from the
- [Sneak Peek - ETU: Degrees of Horror](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/sneak-peek-etu-degrees-of-horror/) - Believe it or not, we began working on ETU: Degrees of Horror back in 2007. There were times when we were prolific, and times when we set it aside for several months. Now that the first draft is done and we're working on revisions and refinement, we wanted to reward our loyal fans for their
- [12 to Midnight Releases Horror20!](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/12-to-midnight-releases-horror20/) - Just in time for Halloween 12 to Midnight releases Horror20, a handbook for running horror games in the Modern20 system by RPG Objects! This book has tons of great stuff. Information from past titles like Fear Effects and Green's Guide to Ghosts have been converted to Modern20 and new rules for Sanity have been developed
- [Modern Floorplans: Mobile Homes](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/modern-floorplans-mobile-homes/) - So the next game in your modern campaign is coming up pretty soon. Got your maps lined up? You've got the mansion for the big boss, you've got the diner for the information drop. How about the mobile home for the safe house? You don't? Well that's okay, because the ENnie-nominated Fabled Environments has you
- [Reviews of Buried Tales of Pinebox](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/reviews-of-buried-tales/) - Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas has been out for just over two months now and is starting to get some great reviews. A few highlights include: Tood Cash at FlamesRising.com: "Diving into these stories felt like a mix between the stories I read in old comic titles like The House of Mystery and The Vault of Horror. A short set-up with a handful of characters, an environment in something Man Knows Isn’t Right, and a twisty, usually gruesome ending makes up the bulk of these short stories. They make for the perfect campfire stories." Bill Bodden at Xenagia.net: "Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas is a very solid collection of horror tales; Editor Matt McElroy has put together a strong slate of writers to chill our hearts. One doesn’t have to be a gamer to appreciate them or enjoy the shivers they send up the reader’s spine. If you’re like me, what the stories will do is inspire you to learn more about the setting, hoping to discover additional such interesting tidbits to read."
- [ENnnies Voting is Open ](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/ennnies-voting-is-open/) - Howdy everyone! The voting booth is now open for the 2009 ENnie Awards. We are really excited that Fabled Environments has been nominated for the second year in a row in the category of Best Cartography. Their Victorian-style Mansion is a wonderful map. (I could only dream of living in a house like that!) Please
- [Another Fabled Environments ENnie Nomination!](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/another-fabled-enviornments-ennie-nomination/) - Congratulations to our very own Charles and Krista White of Fabled Environments, on their second ENnie Nomination in a row. Their Victorian Style Mansion has made the short list for Best Cartography. Voting doesn't open until July 24, but in the meantime Fabled Environments deserves a virtual pat on the back. Great job, and congratulations!
- [Questions for the 12 to Midnight Buried Tales Treasure Hunt](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/questions-for-the-12-to-midnight-buried-tales-treasure-hunt/) - 1. Who performed the music Dementia 13? 2. Who is Editor-in-Chief of Flames Rising? 3. Who wrote the zombie novels "Monster Island," "Monster Nation," and "Monster Planet?" 4. What did Filamena Young use to keep her ideas in line with the other authors? 5. How many contestants in the Guitar Hero tournament in the Raven's
- [The Secret Treasures of Buried Tales](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/the-secret-treasures-of-buried-tales/) - Rules: Scour the websites: www.12toMidnight.com buriedtales.12tomidnight.com www.TheRavensReport.com Scour the Buried Tales Stories to dig up the answers to earn the treasure. Answer the questions found at www.12toMidnight.com and look for weekly    clues posted on our website to help you with your search. Send your answers to Admin@12toMidnight.com by Sept. 1st, 2009. Up to three
- [Buried Tales trailer](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/buried-tales-trailer/) - No, Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas isn't being made into a movie... yet. (Hear that movie studios? It's not too late to get your bid in!) But you can still check out a video trailer for the book. Now that you've been suitably spooked, order your copy or download the PDF or Kindle ebooks today.
- [Buried Tales Released](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/buried-tales-released/) - It's official! Buried Tales of Pinebox, Texas is shipping this week to distributors. If you want the print book, visit the Buried Tales site for a list of online retailers or ask your FLGS to order TWL6001. Today also marks the release of the Buried Tales ebook. At the moment, you'll find Buried Tales on
- [Buried Tales](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/buried-tales/) - Remember that fiction anthology, Buried Tales of Pinebox, TX, we mentioned a few months ago? It'll be hitting game stores next month! Ask your friendly local game store to pre-order TWL6001. It's 174 pages of Pinebox chills. In support of the book, we've created a dedicated page that will be seeded with lots of cool
- [Free Map, Courtesy of Modern Floorplans](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/free-map-courtesy-of-modern-floorplans/) - In thanks for all the support our fans have shown us over the years, on April 30th Fabled Environments released a free map in their Modern Floorplans line. Download the Rooftop Gardens for a unique locale to hold hostage negotiations, a clandestine meeting, or to question a wealthy witness. These gardens are designed to fit
- [The Raven's Report](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/the-ravens-report/) - In anticipation of ETU's completion, the we've has put together a little website to give you a taste of what it's like living in Pinebox day in and day out. To that end, we offer The Raven's Report. The Report contains various news articles written by the university's newspaper staff and is slated to release
- [Modern Floorplans: Craftsman Style Bungalow](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/modern-floorplans-craftsman-style-bungalow/) - Okay, I'm just going come right out and say it. I wish I lived in this house. It's got a big basement, 1 bedroom on the ground floor and three more on the second floor. It has separate dining, "sitting", and living rooms. It has a wrap-around porch. This house is, in a word, awesome!
- [Fear Effects sneak peek](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/fear-effects-sneak-peek/) - I should know better to post news on April 1, but I'm too excited to wait any longer on this. You may remember that we announced how Fear Effects would be available as a GM screen. Well, April is release month and late last week I was mailed a proof. I got so excited looking
- [Skinwalker Review](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/skinwalker-review/) - Horror website Flames Rising just posted a review of Skinwalker. If you've been sitting on the fence about buying it, now's your chance for another opinion. We want to shout out a big thanks for the review!
- [2009 releases part 2: Fear Effects](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/2009-releases-part-2-fear-effects/) - Okay, I critically failed my roll to keep everyone updated on 12 to Midnight's plans. Exactly one month ago when I announced the Last Rites print edition, I said I'd be back in a week to tell you about the following release. Before I knew it, the holidays had jumped out from behind a dumpster,
- [Now on Facebook](https://12tomidnight.com/2009/now-on-facebook/) - We still have cool news to share with you about other titles you can expect to see in print this year, but in the meantime, we also have a 12 to Midnight page on Facebook. Become a fan and you'll be primed for sneak peek at the new art for Last Rites of the Black
- [2009 Releases part 1: Last Rites of the Black Guard](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/2009-releases-part-1-last-rites-of-the-black-guard/) - Other than the Midnight Charity Project and a random release here and there, I know from the outside it may seem like 12 to Midnight has gone dormant. From the inside, I can tell you nothing is further from the truth. In fact, we have several exciting releases scheduled for 2009, so rather than summarize
- [Launch of the 2008 Midnight Charity Project](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/launch-of-the-2008-midnight-charity-project/) - Today marks the launch of our second annual Midnight Charity Project, again supporting the Autism Research Institute. You'll see that the charity project home page has been updated with what we have in store this year, Options for giving include an auction for a Pinebox death certificate, an auction for an autographed book, a new
- [Contributing to the Mayhem](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/contributing-to-the-mayhem/) - Did you know that you can find Modern Floorplans maps in Modern Mayhem? Mayhem is the first full-length adventure for the Modern20 system AND a complete guide to running campaigns involving criminal player characters AND it includes a sampling of 1-page Modern Floorplans. While Modern mayhem is brought to you by RPGObjects, the maps are
- [Modern Floorplans: Victorian Style Mansion](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/modern-floorplans-victorian-style-mansion/) - Modern Floorplans, the top-notch series of RPG-ready modern maps, returns with a new floorplan you're sure to want. Pick up An Average Victorian Style Mansion and let the good times roll. Use this two-story, 10,000 square foot mansion as the crime lord's retreat, the Mayor's house, the scene of a deadly hostage crisis, the target
- [Thanks for a great Halloween!](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/thanks-for-a-great-halloween/) - Just wanted to write a quick thank you to everyone who helped make the Halloween sale a huge success for us! Quite a few of you grabbed a copy of Fear Effects and we've sent our lucky winner a complete set of 12 to Midnight titles. We hope everyone who picked something up enjoyed their
- [Happy Halloween!](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/happy-halloween/) - Well, I guess we're a little early, but that's no reason not to start celebrating now! Through November 1st, every 12 to Midnight title is half off it's regular price. You can find the new pricing at the Midnight Cellar, RPGNow or DrivethruRPG. That's not all though. Every dollar spent at the Midnight Cellar between
- [Rock Like A Pirate!](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/rock-like-a-pirate/) - Hurricane Ike may have tried to take a swipe at the crew from 12 to Midnight, but we're still alive and well! In fact, in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we'll be rockin' like pirates! Set your jib and sail into the harbor at MidnightCellar.com and you'll see what we mean. There, you'll
- [Midnight Sessions](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/podcast-post/) - Back in March, three of the 12 to Midnight crew got the opportunity to hold a discussion at a regional con on what's involved in publishing a roleplaying game. We recorded the session with the idea of putting it here on our site, but then got busy again working on ETU: Degrees of Horror and the
- [Pirates Songs You Can Rock To](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/pirates-songs-you-can-rock-to/) - Need a little musical inspiration during the next nautical voyage in your RPG? Pirate songs never sounded so good! Captain Cutthroat and the Scourge of the Sea takes four authentic pirate songs and gives them a contemporary, driving rock sound. Don't believe us? Just visit the Midnight Cellar page and use the preview player to
- [Back from the Dead](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/back-from-the-dead/) - Some of you folks may have noticed that 12 to Midnight.com and the Midnight Cellar were down for the better part of the weekend. As it turns out, the location our web-servers are housed at had a transformer explode, knocking out power to all of the servers held within; ours being one of them. No
- [Steamworks Trailer #2](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-trailer-2/) - The second book trailer for the Steamworks fantasy RPG supplement is now available. This one is much different than the first. Which do you like better? If you're interested in learning more about Steamworks, you can click on the "steamworks" tag at the bottom of this article to see previous posts or you can visit
- [Ed & Preston Interviewed on Flames Rising](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/ed-preston-interviewed-on-flames-rising/) - Flames Rising, the web's source of news, reviews, and interviews for all things horror, recently interrogated interviewed Ed and I here at 12 to Midnight. Matt was smart enough to come prepared with holy water, salt, and our true names. Thus, we were compelled to answer his questions. If you've been curious about our origins,
- [Steamworks Book Trailer](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-book-trailer/) - No matter the time, no matter the place, no matter the character class... some things never change. Steamworks is available in Standard or Deluxe formats from Midnight Cellar.
- [Flames Rising around Steamworks](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/flames-rising-around-steamworks/) - Bad puns aside, we are grateful for the latest Steamworks review to roll in--this time from the Flames Rising e-zine. If you're still not sure if Steamworks is for you or you'd just like more information, brave the Flames to see what they have to say. Okay! No more puns (today). I promise!
- [Steamworks review](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-review/) - If you've been interested in Steamworks but still want more information before you put down your hard-earned cash, RPG Resource has just posted a detailed Steamworks review. This is a book to read carefully and think about before adding technology to your game, but once you have decided that you want it, you are provided with
- [Steamworks - Standard or Deluxe](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-standard-or-deluxe/) - PINEBOX, TX -- 12 to Midnight is very pleased to announce the release of Steamworks and Steamworks Deluxe edition. We've been writing about Steamworks for several months now. It's the 165-page ultimate guide to introducing technology to your fantasy setting. Our first title under our new Silven Crossroads fantasy imprint offers classes, skills, feats, devices,
- [Steamworks: Clockwork Steed](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-clockwork-steed/) - Even though Steamworks' release is only about a week away, we just couldn't keep it to ourselves any longer. That's why we've released a 1 page PDF showing off the Clockwork Steed, which is just one cool device among more than 160 you'll find in Steamworks. Download the free Steamworks: Clockwork Steed PDF today for
- [Convention Appearance](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/convention-appearance/) - We would have said something sooner, but we only got the schedule on Friday. 12 to Midnight will be at AggieCon in College Station, Texas this coming weekend-- Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. We are currently scheduled for 3 panels. Friday:Â 3 pm - Archetypes vs. Stereotypes Saturday: 12 pm - Breaking into
- [Pre-order Steamworks and Save 10%](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/pre-order-steamworks-and-save-10/) - In celebration of our first new release under the Silven Crossroads brand, we're offering a 10% discount when pre-ordering Steamworks. If you've been living in a cave, or at least haven't been following our website, Steamworks is a comprehensive guide for introducing elements of technology into traditional fantasy campaigns. And when we say comprehensive, we
- [Steamworks Preview: Goggles of Echolocation](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/steamworks-preview-goggles-of-echolocation/) - As you hopefully remember, we've been writing about Steamworks since December. If not, Steamworks is our first new title under the Silven Crossroads fantasy brand, and it's a doozy! This 150+ page fantasy supplement for the d20 system is a complete guidebook to introducing technology to your fantasy setting. Whether you want to introduce strange, clockwork
- [Gary Gygax has passed away](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/gary-gygax-has-passed-away/) - 12 to Midnight would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gary Gygax. Gary co-created Dungeons and Dragons and created a hobby for millions of people around the world. Many folks who don’t play these games ask why this hobby is important. First it provides a reason for many young
- [What's your favorite horror game?](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/whats-your-favorite-horror-game/) - If you're not familiar with the horror webzine Flames Rising, now is the perfect time to get acquainted. Not only have they recently redesigned their site, but they are holding a contest for the best short essay on your favorite horror game. Flames Rising has always had great reviews and interviews with big names in
- [We're on The Digital Front](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/were-on-the-digital-front/) - Back in December Preston was interviewed on The Digital Front podcast for the free PDF he wrote on lessons for those considering starting an e-publishing company. As sometimes happens, life got in the way and Daniel, the podcast host, wasn’t able to get the recording edited and released until this week. If you have an
- [Bites of Midnight: Heart Shaped Box](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/bites-of-midnight-heart-shaped-box/) - In a matter of days, millions of people will be celebrating St. Valentine's Day-- a day dedicated to love. Yet, for so many others it is a day of heartache. For some unfortunate couple in Pinebox, it's a day of murder! Heart-Shaped Box by Mike Dukes is a short little jaunt into the world of
- [Midnight Cellar 2.0](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/midnight-cellar-20/) - For those of you who haven't visited 12 to Midnight's store in the last few days (surely you've been to the Midnight Cellar recently), I'd like to point out a not-insignificant change. Whereas before, you found the store at http://shop.12tomidnight.com, now when you visit that address you're automatically forwarded to http://midnightcellar.com. As I promised in
- [Steamworks Designer's Journal: Intro and Goals](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/steamworks-designers-journal-intro-and-goals/) - Howdy. This is the first of a series on the design of SteamWorks. I'm hoping to provide some idea as to the nature of the material found in the book, as well as some insight into the various design decisions that were made along the way. I've been working on the book that is now
- [2008 Ahead](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/2008-ahead/) - Last week I wrote about 2007, explaining where things went off track and how we pulled ourselves back up and ended the year with several positive accomplishments. Today I get to talk about what we see ahead for 2008. Actually, this is a little bit premature. Although I've served as 12 to Midnight's president for
- [2007 in Review](https://12tomidnight.com/2008/2007-in-review/) - With the death of the old year and the birth of the new, we frequently find ourselves examining the year we just left behind and the months in front of us. As in previous years, I'd like to share with you my perspective on how 12 to Midnight fared in 2007, followed next week by
- [SteamWorks Designer's Journal: Technology in the World](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/steamworks-designers-journal-technology-in-the-world/) - So far, I've talked about how technology affects the party, and some of the mechanics regarding technological characters; this week, I'm going to talk more about how technology affects your campaign setting. Integration of technology into a setting is a big deal, and isn't something to be done lightly. Just as with psionics or any
- [Download Five Days Until Christmas](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/download-five-days-until-christmas/) - Everyone should extend Mike "Bloodshadows" Dukes some holiday cheer, because we all have him to thank for a special Christmas-themed Bite of Midnight. That's right! Just in time for some holiday gaming, we are pleased to offer you a new, free adventure called Five Days Until Christmas. In this adventure for the Savage Worlds system,
- [Become Immortalized in an RPG and Help Defeat Autism](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/become-immortalized-in-an-rpg-and-help-defeat-autism/) - PINEBOX, TX – 12 to Midnight is auctioning off a role in their upcoming college horror campaign book ETU: Degrees of Horror to benefit the Autism Research Institute. The auction is just one of the fundraisers being held this month as part of the Midnight Charity Project. All fundraisers are in support of autism research.
- [SteamWorks Designer's Journal: Technology at the Gaming Table](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/steamworks-designers-journal-technology-at-the-gaming-table/) - Last time, I talked about how technology's feel compares to the flavor of other similar classes. This week, I'm going to focus more on mechanics, and how a technological character works from the perspective of a player. Balancing technology is tricky work. On the one hand, it doesn't have to be a limited resource like
- [Silven Publishing Transfers Distribution to 12 to Midnight](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/silven-publishing-transfers-distribution-to-12-to-midnight/) - It's the end of an era for Silven Publishing, but the beginning of a new partnership with 12 to Midnight. In light of Silven Publishing's closing this month, the company has chosen 12 to Midnight to continue stewardship of their titles. Needless to say, we at 12 to Midnight are excited and honored to have
- [Steamworks Designer's Journal: Technology in the Adventuring Party](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/steamworks-designers-journal-technology-in-the-adventuring-party/) - Very early on in the writing of SteamWorks, I wanted to ensure that it pressed the idea that technology is not magic. Unlike psionics, there is no magic-technology transparency. While it is possible to combine the two in interesting ways, I felt that the two were inherently separate fields. This idea is presented in the
- [Midnight Charity Project: My Family and Autism](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/midnight-charity-project-my-family-and-autism/) - We are taking off the month of December with regard to the ETU Designer’s Journal to instead bring you a series of articles on Autism in support of the Midnight Charity Project. Even though this isn’t game related, we hope you’ll take a few moments to read it. Howdy. First I want to thank everyone
- [Midnight Charity Project: Autism and Diet](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/midnight-charity-project-autism-and-diet/) - We are taking off the month of December with regard to the ETU Designer’s Journal to instead bring you a series of articles on Autism in support of the Midnight Charity Project. Even though this isn’t game related, we hope you’ll take a few moments to read it. There are many theories regarding Autism and
- [Midnight Charity Project: Why Autism?](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/midnight-charity-project-why-autism/) - We will be taking off the month of December with regard to the ETU Designer's Journal to instead bring you a series of articles on Autism in support of the Midnight Charity Project. Even though this isn't game related, we hope you'll take a few moments to read it. As we kick off our fundraising
- [12 to Midnight Launches Midnight Charity Project](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/12-to-midnight-launches-midnight-charity-project/) - PINEBOX, Texas — RPG publisher 12 to Midnight is launching a monthlong charity initiative called the Midnight Charity Project. This year the initiative, which runs from midnight December 1 to midnight December 31, will raise money for the Autism Research Institute. 12 to Midnight is offering several ways for gamers to participate. First, they can
- [ETU Designer's Journal: Research Adventures](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/etu-designers-journal-research-adventures/) - It's Ed here. Let's switch back to the Adventure Generator for ETU. I’ve already discussed the Party generator. Today’s remarks cover the Research generator. As we have mentioned before, ETU includes a new attribute called Study. This is a cumulative bonus or penalty for the semester exams (finals). If you don’t pass your finals, you
- [ETU Designer Journal: Let's Party](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/etu-designer-journal-lets-party/) - We had several meetings to flesh out our ideas. During that time we debated how to make the setting fresh to gamers, but familiar enough that everyone would be comfortable playing it. By this time I had become a die hard Savage World's fan and we decided early on to focus on writing the campaign
- [ETU Designer’s Journal: Character Creation “Fixes”](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/etu-designer’s-journal-character-creation-“fixes”/) - Two weeks ago I wrote about some of the experiences that influenced our thinking as we started on this project. In particular, some of our d20 System friends seemed to have discovered the secret to creating fighting powerhouses. In particular, taking the edges Luck and Quick at character creation seemed to be a winning combination.
- [ETU Designer Notebook: Character Creation Influences](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/etu-designer-notebook-character-creation-influences/) - Last week Ed mentioned some of the thought processes that led us to ETU: Degrees of Horror. In a nutshell, even though we had all sorts of ideas for all sorts of campaign, ETU is the culmination of everything Pinebox we’ve written thus far. We couldn't not write it. We decided on a rough outline
- [Ed's ETU Insider: Designer Details](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/eds-etu-insider-designer-details/) - Okay, this is the first of a series on the designing and play of ETU: Degrees of Horror. I’m hoping to provide enough teasers to generate interest and some feedback as well as to give our fans an idea of what goes into producing a plot point setting from writing to editing, to rewriting, to
- [Grab "Bite of Midnight" at Josephina's](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/grab-bite-of-midnight-at-josephinas/) - We at 12 to Midnight are pleased to announce the release of the first in a new occasional series of short adventure outlines we're calling Bites of Midnight. This series will be available for both the Savage Worlds system and modern d20 System. The first adventure, Josephina's is available just in time for Halloween and
- [The Map's the Thing... AGAIN](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/the-maps-the-thing-again/) - The Game's the Thing podcast has posted part 2 of the interview with Fabled Environment's Charles White. Give it a listen, then come discuss it in the newly renamed Midnight Haunt forums.
- ['Midnight Cellar' Grand Opening](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/midnight-cellar-grand-opening/) - With Halloween just around the corner, we couldn't think of a better time to announce the grand opening of our online store, the Midnight Cellar. Come join us for our annual Halloween/Day of the Dead sale with 35% off all the titles in our store. This project has been a long time in the works,
- [The Map's the Thing](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/the-maps-the-thing/) - Our very own Charles White of Fabled Environments was recently interviewed by podcast The Game's the Thing. What's even more cool is that the interview went so well that they made it a two-parter. You can catch the first half now, and we're all waiting anxiously for the second part. Way to go Charles! Incidentally,
- [Modern Floorplans: Apartment Complex](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-floorplans-apartment-complex/) - Pinebox, TX - 12 to Midnight and Fabled Environments are pleased to announce a new release in the Modern Floorplans line. Apartment Complex allows you to take home the action! This versatile map collection includes three unique floorplans: a 1-bedroom apartment, a 2-bedroom apartment, and the apartment leasing office/clubhouse with pool, weight room, and more.
- [Chickens in the Mist -- Now Available!](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/chickens-now-available/) - Howdy folks, Do ya hear that? Ask not for whom the cock crows! It crows for thee! Gather yer friends for our best one-off adventure ever! After being showcased at Origins, songs were written and sung, other games stopped at the cock-a-doodle-do of a GM high on sugar, coke, coffee, (okay maybe a beer or
- [Modern Floorplans Now in Print!](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-floorplans-now-in-print/) - Pinebox, TX – 12 to Midnight and Fabled Environments are pleased to announce the availability of their entire Modern Floorplans line of modern RPG maps in print. The Modern Floorplans series has been a popular download with modern RPG players since the first release in PDF format more than a year ago. Now, all nine
- [Vote Early and Often](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/vote-early-and-often/) - The voting booth for the ENnies is open and we would love your help in rallying support for Fabled Environments and encouraging everyone you know to cast a vote. They have worked hard to get where they are, and would a win would validate all that hard work! Not to mention, the entire Modern Floorplans
- [Neighborhood Church is now ENnie Nominated!](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/neighborhood-church-is-now-ennie-nominated/) - We at 12 to Midnight are incredibly proud to announce that our map studio partner, Fabled Environments, has been nominated for an ENnie in the category of Best Miniature Product. Voting starts later this month. If you haven't tried the Modern Floorplans line, now is a great time. In celebration of this nomination, we're having
- [Modern and Sci-Fi Doors](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-and-sci-fi-doors/) - The door - unsung NPC for every adventure you have ever played or run! In games doorways appear by the dozens. They are found in the villians lairs and the heroes headquarters. In secret labs, starships, haunted mansions and shopping malls. They range from the strongest high tech vault hatch to the lowliest wooden apartment
- [Origins 2007 Countdown: 2 Weeks](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/origins-2007-countdown-2-weeks/) - Just two more weeks to Origins, and we at 12 to Midnight can't wait! Here's just a few of the things we're running: Chickens in the Mist This adventure first appeared in the pages of Modern Dispatch and instantly became our favorite. In this adventure, you discover the results of genetic modification mixed with organized
- [Plan Your Origins Games](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/plan-your-origins-games/) - In case you hadn't heard, 12 to Midnight is scheduled to appear at this year's Origins game convention. Game pre-registration is open today, so take a look at our schedule and sign up before these slots fill! Thursday, July 5 10 AM - 2 PM Chickens in the Mist (Savage Worlds) - GM Ed Wetterman
- [The Beast Within meets Savage Worlds](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/the-beast-within-meets-savage-worlds/) - This week, we are proud to announce the release of The Beast Within: Savaged edition. This edition for the Savage Worlds game system is available today at DriveThru RPG, with RPGNow, Smith & Robards, and e23 soon to follow. In this adventure, the heroes must investigate a suspicious accident that leaves a college student dead
- [Can you Face...The Beast Within?](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/can-you-facethe-beast-within/) - When an strange auto accident leads to a murder investigation, it's up to the heroes to uncover the true culprit. What is the connection between a college student and the stranger's van in which he was found? Was there someone else on that lonely stretch of highway? As you follow the clues, you'd better watch
- [Modern Floorplans: Neighborhood Bank](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-floorplans-neighborhood-bank/) - Pinebox, TX- 12 to Midnight and Fabled Environments are pleased to announce another addition to the Modern Floorplans line of maps for modern roleplaying games. This floorplan includes some exterior details, such as the drive-thru teller, landscaping, and parking. The building itself includes a lobby, tellers, vault for safe deposit boxes, deposit box viewing rooms,
- [Modern Floorplans: Neighborhood Drugstore](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-floorplans-neighborhood-drugstore/) - Pinebox, TX- 12 to Midnight and Fabled Environments are pleased to announce the latest title in the Modern Floorplans line of maps for modern roleplaying games. This floorplan for average American neighborhood drugstore includes some exterior details, specifically a drivethru lane. The building itself includes a sales floor with shelving, checkout area, pharmacy, stockroom, bathrooms,
- [March Fo(u)rth for GM's Day](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/march-fourth-for-gms-day/) - In case you hadn't heard the news, 12 to Midnight is participating in March Fo(u)rth for GM's Day, an annual event in which publishers demonstate our appreciation to GMs with cheap games. This year, 12 to Midnight is offering 20% off our entire line of titles. We are pleased to announce that our imprint partners
- [Modern Floorplans: Neighborhood Church](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/modern-floorplans-neighborhood-church/) - Pinebox, Texas- Fabled Environments and 12 to Midnight are pleased to announce the first in a new series of Modern Floorplans based on the theme of buildings in your neighborhood. The first maps in this series is an average small church. The floorplan for this building includes some exterior details, including landscaping and sidwalks. The
- [12 to Midnight's Year Ahead (2007)](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/12-to-midnights-year-ahead-2007/) - As I mentioned in my last update, 2006 was a year of “priming the pump”. Several slow-moving projects moved much closer to completion and changes in the market are taking us in an exciting new direction. Here’s what to expect in 2007. 12 to Midnight store: A healthy catalog and changes in the market led
- [Open the Door to Adventure](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/open-the-door-to-adventure/) - Dirty Unicorn Games is proud to announce a new title: Flatlands 3D: Standup Doors and Furniture vol. 1 This product is a slight departure from DU's other 2D tiles and tokens and focuses on 3D upright items to bring your combat maps and adventures to life. Included are more than 60 lavishly illustrated doors in
- [Ed's "The Thing"](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/eds-the-thing/) - Our very own Ed Wetterman was recently interviewed for the podcast The Game's The Thing. Ed talks about upcoming projects like 12 Hours to Midnight and ETU, among others. They are also offering a contest in which you could win every PDF ever published by 12 to Midnight! Be sure to download it and give
- [Congrats Mojo Joe!](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/congrats-mojo-joe/) - We at 12 to Midnight are pleased and excited at the news that Texas' own "Mojo Joe", Joe R. Lansdale, has been named to receive the 2007 Grand Master of Horror award. Mr. Lansdale will accept his award in a few months at the World Horror Convention in a couple months. According to the website:
- ["Marsh of the Wild Things" Releases Today](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/marsh-of-the-wild-things-releases-today/) - So...people say you're pretty good in a fight. "Hero" might be putting too fine of a point on things, but adventure certainly seems to find you even when you're not actively seeking it out yourself. You've solved mysteries, foiled plots, and fought evil with steel and spell. You've seen all manner of creatures and traveled
- [12 to Midnight Year in Review--2006](https://12tomidnight.com/2007/12-to-midnight-year-in-review-2006/) - As is tradition at the beginning of a new year, I thought I’d provide a look back at 2006 and share an insider’s view of the ups and downs of a small publishing company. Although last year we published strong, well-written new games to be proud of, in some ways it was disappointing because we
- [Get Savaged by Fire in the Hole](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/get-savaged-by-fire-in-the-hole/) - The Fire in the Hole news just keeps coming! We are VERY pleased to announce the availability of Fire in the Hole: Savaged edition. This edition takes the same great adventure as the d20 edition and turns it into fast! furious! fun! for the Savage Worlds system. Support Pinnacle by getting your copy from their
- [Fire for Effect](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/fire-for-effect/) - Remember when we released Fire in the Hole, we told you to look for other exciting announcements in the near future? Well, we are VERY pleased to announce the release of Flatlands: Fire for Effect. Fire for Effect is a tile and token set by Dirty Unicorn Games. Not only is Fire for Effect designed
- [Ultimate Military-Horror Campaign bundle](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/ultimate-military-horror-campaign-bundle/) - RPGObjects and 12 to Midnight are pleased to announce the release of the Ultimate Military-Horror Campaign. This three-title PDF bundle includes everything you need to create an exciting, action-packed military-horror themed campaign. Start with Blood & Guts 2: Military Training Manual and build modern-day soldiers for your campaign. Choose from a variety of classes, then
- [Modern Dispatch #106: Aliens Among Us](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-dispatch-106-aliens-among-us/) - When it comes to aliens, everyone looks to the stars. But where they should be looking is right behind them. No alien worth his little gray pajamas is going to conquer Earth, abduct isolated hicks for anal probes, or even make friendly contact without doing a little reconnaissance first. Their advanced technology and skill at
- [Book Review: Gil's All Fright Diner](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/book-review-gils-all-fright-diner/) - Gil’s All Fright Diner is a novel by A. Lee Martinez, 2005. Review by Ed Wetterman This book was a treat. This book was not a serious horror, nor was it serious in tone. It is a funny look at two classic characters of the horror genre, Duke-the werewolf, and Earl-the Vampire. This is a
- [A Time to Be Thankful](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/a-time-to-be-thankful/) - Here in the United States, this week marks the week of Thanksgiving. On Thursday we'll take a national holiday to spend time with family and consider all of the blessings we have been given, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In the dedication to Fire in the Hole, Jerry thanked the military
- [Fire in the Hole is here!](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/fire-in-the-hole-is-here/) - In follow up to last week's message, we are pleased to announce the availability of Fire in the Hole. Get your copy today from RPGNow, with DriveThru RPG and e23 soon to follow.
- [Fire in the Hole coming soon](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/fire-in-the-hole-coming-soon/) - Our company's second-ever release, back in 2003, was a title called Weekend Warriors. Maybe you remember it-- soldiers stranded at a remote New Mexico military research base at the beginning of a zombie uprising. It was written as a one-shot adventure. You either survived or didn't, but either way most of you probably didn't play
- [Day of the Dead (Sale and Extravaganza)](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/day-of-the-dead-sale-and-extravaganza/) - This is just a friendly reminder that our annual sale runs through the Day of the Dead on November 2. You won't find a better time to pick up those titles you've been missing from your collection. Play them on Halloween or save them for a rainy (and spooky) day. Also, there has been some
- [Annual Halloween Sale Now Underway](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/annual-halloween-sale-now-underway/) - We at 12 to Midnight are pleased to announce the kickoff of our annual Halloween sale. This is the perfect time to stock up on our great collection of horror adventures not just for Halloween, but the rest of the year too. Most* PDF titles from 2005 and earlier (such as Last Rites, Weekend Warriors,
- [Brainwashed at Tacticon](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/brainwashed-at-tacticon/) - The news this week is a field report from Neal5x5 on running Brainwashed at Tacticon. Check out Neal's report and other photos in the forum. If YOU would like to run a 12 to Midnight game at a convention, check out our Grab the Tag convention program. If you have already run a 12 to
- [99 Bottles of... er, Reviews on the... uh, Website](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/99-bottles-of-er-reviews-on-the-uh-website/) - How do you like this post's clever title? And by clever, I mean lame. But what's not lame is that 12 to Midnight's products have 99 reviews over at RPGNow. We might be tempted to celebrate the 100th review. By, you know, giving away something to the person who posts that 100th review. You do
- [We're Back](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/were-back/) - Due to a major ISP snafu, the 12 to Midnight website was unavailable to many (but not all) people throughout most of the weekend. For those who care, we now have a new IP address winging its way through the internet. If you find that you can acess the site from work but not home
- [President's Interview](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/presidents-interview/) - This week while you're making your commute to and from work, listen to 12 to Midnight president Preston DuBose's interview on The Writing Show podcast. During the almost one and a half hour long interview, Preston talks about e-books both from an RPG perspective and from the impact on the broader publishing and reading world.
- [](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/91/) - At the turn of the 20th century, the Springfield Armory was conducting tests on behalf of the United States Ordnance Department with the objective of commissioning a new, more powerful handgun for use in suppressing a rebellion in the Philippines. For its entry, a German manufacturer (Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken, also known as DWM) created
- ["Goin' Out" Just Got Easier](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/goin-out-just-got-easier/) - We are pleased to announce the availability of Modern Floorplans Volume 2: Goin' Out. This volume collects the previously released cyber-cafe, diner, and nightclub floorplans in one economical package. After picking up Volume 2, drop by our forums and let us know what you'd like to see in future Modern Floorplans.
- [Jerry's Midnight Tales now available](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/jerrys-midnight-tales-now-available/) - We at 12 to Midnight are very pleased to announce the first release in a new series-- Midnight Tales. The Midnight Tales line is a collection of short adventure outlines perfect for customization. Jerry's Midnight Tales collects three of connected encounter outlines written by 12 to Midnight's own Jerry Blakemore. These outlines were part of
- [12 to Midnight at e23](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/12-to-midnight-at-e23/) - We are pleased to announce that 12 to Midnight titles (and by extension, our imprints) are now available for purchase at e23, the PDF sales outlet for Steve Jackson Games. Browse by game system, genre, type, or publisher. Tell your friends and neighbors. Soon 12 to Midnight will be everywhere!
- [Fear the Chickens](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/fear-the-chickens/) - The O’Conner brothers own and operate a small chicken farm in the hinterlands of Golan County, Texas. Unbeknownst to most citizens, the brothers also run an illegal cockfighting operation on the side. Unfortunately, the high-class attendees of these illegal matches have become somewhat jaded towards the normal brand of bloodsport, which has caused the brothers
- [Welcome to the Club](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/welcome-to-the-club/) - We're pleased to announce that the final map in the Goin' Out series has been released. It is currently available at RPGNow and will soon be available at DriveThru RPG. Given its interesting design, this floorplan suits any type of club, from a gentlemen's club to a rave club. The floorplan includes a cashier and
- [Foundation of Blood](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/foundation-of-blood/) - This week marks 12 to Midnight's next release of Modern Dispatch. This issue, Foundation of Blood, was written by the highly talented Neal Hyde. If you'll remember, Neal also wrote the excellent The Shadows Among Us. Foundation of Blood pits the heroes against the forces of a powerful vampire who holds the reigns of a
- ["Modern Floorplans" Goin' Out.](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-floorplans-goin-out/) - When it rains, it pours! By popular demand, Modern Floorplans is back with a new series. "Goin' Out" further expands your roleplay settings with a cyber cafe and diner. Look for a nightclub floorplan in coming weeks. If you have ideas or requests for other locations you'd like to see made a Modern Floorplan, just
- [12 to Midnight Welcomes Trey Gorden](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/12-to-midnight-welcomes-trey-gorden/) - We at 12 to Midnight are pleased to announce the addition of Trey Gorden to the company's cadre of executive officers. Trey joined us last Spring as an editor and over the last year has proven his worth with his professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. Those traits have earned Trey the position of Executive
- [Infinite Art](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/infinite-art/) - We are pleased to announce the latest creation from Dirty Unicorn Games, Infinite Art. This title is an expansion to the popular card game Infinite Armies. This amazing new set of computer generated art contains more than 500 individual pieces to expand your games to new levels! Infinite Art contains a colossal amount of new
- [Newest 12 to Midnight Gamer](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/newest-12-to-midnight-gamer/) - I'm happy to announce 12 to Midnight's newest gamer. Grace DuBose was born on April 18. Everyone is doing fine. Tired, but fine.
- [](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/79/) - Named after the great wolf of Norse mythology, the Fenris Project was based on blood and tissue samples collected from an actual lycanthrope captured during World War II by the Waffen SS in occupied Romania. Through their research, the Nazi scientists hoped to develop an injection that would turn their soldiers into the superhuman berserkers
- [Website Update](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/website-update/) - Late last week 12 to Midnight updated its website, vastly improving the Links section. Check it out to explore links to all our talented artists, developer blogs, online retailers, imprints, and more.
- [The Months Ahead](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/the-months-ahead/) - With Skinwalker: Savaged edition out the door, you may be wondering (we hope you're wondering!) what's next from 12 to Midnight. Good things, my friends. Good things. First, Dirty Unicorn Games has a series of titles lined up to be released through us. I don't want to spill the beans on the details just yet,
- [Skinwalker: Savaged edition](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/skinwalker-savaged-edition/) - Good news for all you Savages out there. The Savage Worlds edition of Skinwalker is now available! Skinwalker takes the heroes on an investigation into the strange, supernatural murders in and around Pinebox, Texas. Can the heroes track down a murderer who can look like anyone, or will they be his next victims… and his
- [12 to Midnight at AggieCon](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/12-to-midnight-at-aggiecon/) - 12 to Midnight will be at AggieCon on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday the 26th. We will be running a series of official playtests for two as-yet unpublished adventures. If you would like to be credited in the final product as a playtester and you're within driving distance of the Texas A&M University campus in
- [Modern Dispatch #81: Goblin Friend](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-dispatch-81-goblin-friend/) - When most people think of Texas, they think of endless sun. Modern Dispatch #81: Goblin Friend puts this myth to rest. It's late winter in Pinebox, and the heroes find themselves trapped alone and during a crippling ice storm. What creatures lurk at the fringes of the icy darkness? What predators stalk their prey? This
- [Something Wicked This Way Comes](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/something-wicked-this-way-comes/) - Reality Blurs and 12 to Midnight have forged an alliance to provide quality support materials for Agents of Oblivion, the new modern suspense setting from Reality Blurs. 12 to Midnight's existing premier product line of horror and suspense adventures will be tailored specifically for use with Agents of Oblivion. New scenarios are also already in
- [Find Your Bloodlines](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/find-your-bloodlines/) - Back in January I mentioned that we would be distributing a print edition of Bloodlines to game stores in April. I also said when it came closer to release date that I'd fill you in with more details. Well here's the scoop. Bloodlines is being listed through most major RPG distributors, which means that just
- [Modern Floorplans: High-Rise Building](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-floorplans-high-rise-building/) - The big news this week is that Modern Floorplans: Average High-Rise Building is now available from RPGNow. It will also become available at DriveThruRPG and EnWorld later this week. The floorplans in this release can also be found in Modern Floorplans Volume 1: Office Spaces. The medium-sized office and warehouse floorplans found in Volume 1
- [Modern Dispatch #77: The Shadows Among Us](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-dispatch-77-the-shadows-among-us/) - Modern Dispatch #77 brings more horror to your modern adventures with The Shadows Among us! Whether it lurks in their closets, squats beneath their beds, or even chases them around the world, monsters must be opposed. And even the dullest of heroes who see a big, hairy, creature with eyes of flame, scythe-like claws, and
- [Office Spaces](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/office-spaces/)
- [Skinwalker and Beyond](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/skinwalker-and-beyond/) - Now that Skinwalker has been out a week, we can safely say that your response to Skinwalker's release has been positive. That's a big relief, for something we put so much time into. Thanks so very much for your support. Without you, none of this is possible. If you liked Skinwalker, I'd like to encourage
- [Skinwalker Infiltrates E-Stores](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/skinwalker-infiltrates-e-stores/) - Just in case you haven't seen the thumbnail up at RPGNow or DriveThruRPG, I just wanted to confirm that the rumors are true-- Skinwalker for the d20 System is now available! The Savaged edition manuscript has already been completed and is being proofed. We expect to release the Savaged edition in two weeks. This has
- [Modern Dispatch #73: Sundown Cineplex](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/modern-dispatch-73-sundown-cineplex/) - Every dusty Texas town has an old movie theater, and Pinebox is no different. The Crowley Cinema once did a thriving business throughout the 30s and 40s, but was unable to survive the hardships of WWII. The family that owned it finally had to board up the doors, and the marquee hung in disrepair until
- [So I Was Off By a Few Days](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/so-i-was-off-by-a-few-days/) - In follow up to last week's Skinwalker report, we felt like we owed everyone an explanation. As you'll see in the other announcement for this week, we have released a new Modern Dispatch. While we'd hoped to finish Skinwalker before the Modern Dispatch was due, we just ran out of time. That meant putting Skinwalker
- [2006 State of the Company](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/presidents-report/) - Happy New Year from 12 to Midnight! As is our custom here, I’d like to share with you my reflections on 2005 and give you an idea of what to expect from us in 2006. 2005 was a growth year for 12 to Midnight. We were invited to contribute to Modern Dispatch on a monthly
- [No, *really*. Where's Skinwalker?](https://12tomidnight.com/2006/no-really-wheres-skinwalker/) - We are very pleased to announce that the d20 System edition of Skinwalker is probably less than seven days from release. I'm sure you noticed that I said "probably". We'll release no title before we feel it's ready, but Skinwalker is very close to ready. If this were a novel, we'd be in the equivalent
- [Modern Dispatch 69: Holiday Horror](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/modern-dispatch-69-holiday-horror/) - The joyful season is upon us. Despite being a time of joy and giving, many people feel lost, lonely, angry, and suicidal. Holiday Horror provides you with three quick holiday adventure starters. In this issue we endeavor to provide scenarios for small encounters that you may place in your games as you see fit, and
- [Bloodlines: Coming to a Game Store Near You!](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/bloodlines-coming-to-a-game-store-near-you/) - So you like the sound of our games, but you'd really rather have something to hold in your hand? We don't blame you, and you're far from alone! That's why we're so excited to announce that in Spring 2006 you'll be able to buy your very own softcover edition of Bloodlines. This print edition will
- [Skinwalker Report](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/skinwalker-report/) - Our next big title is drawing near. Skinwalker edits are 90% complete and art is coming along nicely. Be sure to check back next Monday, as we'll be posting a sneak peek at the cover! As the release date draws near (still no firm date yet, but well before the end of next month) we'll
- [12 to Midnight joins DriveThruRPG](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/12-to-midnight-joins-drivethrurpg/) - 12 to Midnight is pleased to announce that our products can now be purchased on DriveThruRPG. DriveThruRPG is known for quality titles from industry-leading publishers in the RPG hobby, and we are excited to be in such illustrious company. Titles currently available are Last Rites, Weekend Warriors, and Bloodlines. Over the next week we will
- [Skinwalker in Layout](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/skinwalker-in-layout/) - Skinwalker is in the layout phase, which means I get the pleasure of being the first to see the amazing art come together with Jerry's awesome adventure. We're still awaiting a few pieces of art and maps, which we're hoping to get next week. Speaking of art, last week we highlighted the work of "O",
- [Forums Are Back Up](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/forums-are-back-up/) - The Cellar forums are back in business. As mentioned in the previous post, things look mighty different. The forum upgrade was necessary because of several security enhancements, but an unfortunate (but expected) side effect is that the newer system is incompatible with our old forum template. We know the new look leaves a lot to
- [Forums Down for Maintenance](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/forums-down-for-maintenance/) - The 12 to Midnight forums--aka The Cellar--will be down for maintenance this morning. When they return (11:30-ish) you'll probably notice some differences. We won't be sure how different until we actually get in there and perform the upgrade, but we'll try to return it to normalcy as much as possible. Just don't be surprised if
- [Skinwalker Sneak Peek #2](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/skinwalker-sneak-peek-2/) - As promised, this week we're posting a sneak peek at one of the pieces of interior art to be found in Skinwalker. Who is this girl, and what the heck happened to that truck? You'll find out very soon! In the meantime, click on the image to enjoy a larger, more detailed version. This illustration
- [Modern Dispatch #65: Virus](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/modern-dispatch-65-virus/) - 12 to Midnight spins action and adventure straight from today's headlines with the threat of a super-flu in Modern Dispatch #65: Virus. The heroes are yanked into action and intrigue when an old flame turns to a hero for help in exposing unethical human testing. It's a race against the clock to stop the release
- [RIP Buttercup](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/rip-buttercup/) - Typically we hold all news and update the site all at once on Monday, but this news is worthy of an execption. Ed just informed me that Buttercup, the dog shown posing with him in the introduction to Innana's Kiss, has passed away from some sort of nasty "dog flu" last night. Rest in peace,
- [Skinwalker Nears](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/skinwalker-nears/) - Skinwalker draws ever closer to completion. Layout has begun and is moving along quickly. Check back next Monday, when we'll give you a sneak peak at the interior. We are committed to releasing Skinwalker as soon as possible. In the meantime, read more about Skinwalkers at Wikipedia.
- [Book Review: Spirit](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/book-review-spirit/) - Spirit, a novel by Graham Masterson, 2001. Review by Ed Wetterman Spirit is a great ghost story with a surprising twist and a neat adventure that could easily be put into the gaming genre. If you like ghost stories, or are looking for a new way to present ghosts, this novel is for you! I’ve
- [SpaghettiCon 2005](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/spaghetticon-2005/) - They say all work and no play makes you dull, so 12 to Midnight took the weekend off to have some fun! First, Ed picked up a discounted copy of The World's Largest Dungeon. In fact, it was so discounted that if I'd seen it online for that price I would have thought it was
- [Halloween Sale Underway](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/halloween-sale-underway/) - It's that time of the year again! It's the time when we purposfully decorate our homes in cobwebs and buy way too much candy. That's right--Halloween is fast approaching! That means it's time for our annual Halloween sale. This is typically the ONLY sale we have all year, but when we do it's a doozy!
- [Modern Dispatch #61: Revenant](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/modern-dispatch-61-revenant/) - This month's 12 to Midnight contribution to Modern Dispatch comes courtesy of Neal Hyde. Neal is no stranger to Modern Dispatch, having also penned an issue for RPGObjects. Neal is also no stranger to 12 to Midnight, having written the excellent adventure The Message found in issue 3 of our Journal of American Paranormal Research
- [Help Us Help You](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/help-us-help-you/) - A lot of you out there use RPGNow's wish list like a bookmark. It's okay, we do it too. You see something cool, something that you want to be able to find again, but you're not ready to buy it until you read a review. But did you know that publishers can see when you
- [Skinwalker Cover Preview](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/skinwalker-cover-preview/) - Here's the moment you've all been waiting for--we are very pleased to share with you the cover for our next upcoming product, Skinwalker. This incredibly sinister cover comes courtesy of the talented Jessica Van Hulle. We loved it so much that we wanted to share it with as many of our fans as possible. Just
- [Where Do You Shop?](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/where-do-you-shop/) - Some of you who keep tabs in the RPG online community might have heard that ENWorld is getting into the business of selling PDFs. To date, 12 to Midnight products can be found at RPGNow and Great White Games. What do you think? Do you plan on shopping at the ENWorld Game Store? Would you
- [Modern Dispatch #45 - Pinebox Pawn ](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/modern-dispatch-45-pinebox-pawn/) - Fresh off the electronic press is Modern Dispatch #45: Pinebox Pawn. This issue was authored by freelancer Khaver Siddiqui, with contributions by Ed and Preston. It features profiles on the shop Pinebox Pawn and owner Forester Harris. It also includes five unique "pawn shop" items that can be dropped into just about any modern campaign.
- [Book Review- Emperor: The Gates of Rome](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/book-review-emperor-the-gates-of-rome/) - Not much news this week, so instead Ed provides us with another book review... Okay, this one is not for horror, but if you’re a gamer or love history as I do, you will love this book. This is Conn Iggulden’s first novel, but with writing as good as this it definitely won’t be his
- [It's Alive](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/its-alive/) - The new and improved 12 to Midnight website is now alive. We're still working out a few design kinks here and there, but most everything should be accessible. Please let us know if you find any strange errors or problems by posting in the forums.
- [Gaming Goes Flat! Flatlands: Modern Tiles & Tokens are here](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/gaming-goes-flat-flatlands-modern-tiles-tokens-are-here/) - 12 to Midnight is proud to be the distributor for Dirty Unicorn Games' Flatlands: Modern Tiles & Tokens Megaset 1. Megaset 1 is well named. It includes 50 pages of tiles and tokens. You get creatures, objects, vehicles, and so much more. It's crazy how much stuff Dirty Unicorn fit in one PDF--but that's why
- [Feel the Effects of FEAR EFFECTS](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/feel-the-effects-of-fear-effects/) - We were so excited by this cover that we just had to share. Artist Cris Griffin just delivered the cover art for Fear Effects, our upcoming horror rules. Awsome job, Cris! Look for Fear Effects to hit RPGNow on Tuesday or Wednesday. What's the woman wearing on her head, you ask? It's certainly not something
- [Modern Dispatch #49 - Night Lights ](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/modern-dispatch-49-night-lights/) - Fresh off the electronic press is Modern Dispatch #49: Night Lights. This issue was authored by Jerry Blakemore, the amazing author of Weekend Warriors and the upcoming Skinwalker. It features a flexible encounter that can be dropped into just about any setting. Check it out! For only $1.25 it's the best deal in town.
- [Get Brainwashed!](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/get-brainwashed/) - We've been keeping this one under wraps until now, but it's finally here! Brainwashed is written by Preston DuBose, the author of Bloodlines and co-author of Green's Guide to Ghosts. Brainwashed take the heroes inside a cult's rural compound to find a new recruit whom his father believes has been brainwashed. Can the heroes infiltrate
- [Book Review: Resurrection Dreams by Richard Laymon ](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/book-review-resurrection-dreams-by-richard-laymon/) - review by Ed Wetterman If you’re a big fan of zombies, then you should check this book out. Do you remember those really geeky fellows in high school? You know the ones; they were into science, history, fantasy, and roleplaying. Nah! I’m certain no one you ever knew was like that. Laymon takes the quintessential
- [(company) President’s Address](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/company-president’s-address/) - It is a new year, with new hopes, dreams, and games. While the President is off celebrating his inauguration, I thought I would do the same with a not-so-brief update on what 12 to Midnight has in store for the coming year. For starters, we had our annual Board of Directors meeting on January 15
- [New Week, New Status Reports](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/new-week-new-status-reports/) - Howdy! We at 12 to Midnight have been hammering away behind the scenes to bring you more terror, horror, and mayhem. And then there's our adventures... Seriously, we're still plugging away at several projects that you'll see come to fruition over the next few weeks and months. The subtitle for Modern Dispatch # 41 is
- [Project Updates](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/project-updates/) - No new releases this week, so instead we'll just let you know about where we are with upcoming projects. First, our very own Horror rule system just finished the editing cycle. Normally, this would mean that it would be ready for layout. However, being the kind of guys who just don't know when to quit,
- [Book Review: "Emperor: The Gates of Rome" by Conn Iggulden ](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/book-review-emperor-the-gates-of-rome-by-conn-iggulden/) - review by Ed WettermanOkay, this one is not for horror, but if you’re a gamer or love history as I do, you will love this book. This is Conn Iggulden’s first novel, but with writing as good as this it definitely won’t be his last. The Gates of Rome is the first in a series
- [Book Review-- Frankenstein: Prodigal Son, by Dean Koontz ](https://12tomidnight.com/2005/book-review-frankenstein-prodigal-son-by-dean-koontz/) - review by Ed Wetterman Dean Koontz scores big with his newest novel that revitalizes the Frankenstein monster in the 21 st century. To quote another reviewer, “Koontz has a knack for making the bizarre and uncanny seem as commonplace as a sunrise.” (People). I really enjoyed this novel and see it as having a goldmine
- [Book Review: The Devil in Gray, by Graham Masterson](https://12tomidnight.com/2004/book-review-the-devil-in-gray-by-graham-masterson/) - by Ed Wetterman Wow, I think I have a new author to follow! If you have not read The Devil in Gray, I recommend it to you. Its set in Richmond, Va., but it definitely has a Pinebox campaign feel. Here is hype from the back of the book: A young woman brutally hacked to
- [One Year Later...](https://12tomidnight.com/2004/one-year-later/) - Howdy Folks, Wow! It has been a year since we proudly released our first adventure, Last Rites of the Black Guard. How well I remember that day, August 8th, 2003. Please allow me a trip down memory lane to revisit our successes and hard knocks from the past year. Our journey actually began in February
- [Modern Horror Gaming](https://12tomidnight.com/2004/modern-horror-gaming/) - by Ed Wetterman Man, I love a good adventure. I’ve played in some great games over the years, and a few things definitely stick out that make these games so memorable. These tips and tricks can be used in any campaign setting, but I’m going to focus on the d20 Horror genre. So, here’s my
- [According to Jackson...Life Beyond d20!](https://12tomidnight.com/2004/according-to-jacksonlife-beyond-d20/) - Howdy folks. I’ve received a few emails and had several posts on our forums from various gaming friends that were shocked to discover that we at little ol’ 12 to Midnight were able to get Shane Hensley to allow us to produce Last Rites for Savage Worlds. Heck, I was shocked! I’m gonna give ya’ll
- [What's the deal with Weekend Warriors?](https://12tomidnight.com/2004/whats-the-deal-with-weekend-warriors/) - Man, ever work on something that never seemed to end? Or just when you think you’ve finished something you find that there is more to do...or there's a bug in the program you wrote but you can’t find the mistake in 10,000 lines of commands? That is precisely what life has been like for 12
- [Things I’ve Learned as a New RPG Publisher!](https://12tomidnight.com/2003/things-i’ve-learned-as-a-new-rpg-publisher/) - by Preston P. DuBose 12 to Midnight has been at this publishing gig for something like nine months. Now that we have two products under our belts, we’re feeling battle-hardened. Or maybe that’s battle-weary. At any rate, I’m here to share with you a few things we’ve learned so far in our first year of
- [Jackson's Quick Guide to Ghosts](https://12tomidnight.com/2003/jacksons-quick-guide-to-ghosts/) - The first thing all ghost hunters should know are the various types of ghosts that may be encountered during an investigation. A ghost may be a disembodied spirit of a dead person or animal that generally appears as a pale, shadowlike apparition. Many ghost hunters and religious experts have differing opinions on ghosts, some stating
- [A Quick Thanks and A look Ahead…](https://12tomidnight.com/2003/a-quick-thanks-and-a-look-ahead…/) - by Ed Wetterman Howdy all. This is my first article in a while and I would like to tell ya’ll what we have been up to at 12 to Midnight, give ya’ll a progress report, and most importantly say a great big Texas “THANK YA!” to all of you who have bought our adventures and

## Pages

- [Tell Yourself It's Just a Game](https://12tomidnight.com/tell-yourself-its-just-a-game/) - Welcome to 12 to Midnight. We've been publishing tabletop roleplaying games since 2003.
- [About Us](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/) - 12 to Midnight, Inc. is a small press founded by gamers dedicated to publishing modern horror and suspense roleplaying game supplements. The company was formed in the spring of 2003 by three Texans, and the company's first release--Last Rites of the Black Guard--was published in August of that year. Today 12 to Midnight operates as
- [Our Games](https://12tomidnight.com/products/) - 12 to Midnight has been writing and publishing modern horror tabletop roleplaying games since 2003. The following links all go to the webstore for Pinnacle Entertainment Group, our publisher. Our flagship games are East Texas University and Pinebox Middle School. In addition to our flagship campaign books, 12 to Midnight also offers a number of
- [Ed Wetterman](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/ed-wetterman/) - Bio and publishing credits for Ed Wetterman.
- [Freebies](https://12tomidnight.com/freebies/) - Bites of Midnight: 5 Days till Christmas (Savage Worlds) Bites of Midnight: Heart Shaped Box (Savage Worlds) Bites of Midnight: Josephina's (OGL) Bites of Midnight: Josephina's (Savage Worlds) Bites of Midnight: My Lucky Charms Bloodlines Bonus Pack Bloodlines Demo Brainwashed Demo (d20) Brainwashed Initiative Cards ePublishing Secrets Flatlands Demo Innana's Kiss (d20) Innana's Kiss (Savage
- [Campaign Setting](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/) - The world we know, our reality, is normal. People go about their daily lives, raising families, going to work and making dinner. Children cry at night, afraid of shadows or the monster under the bed. Parents sooth their children’s fears, saying “There is nothing to be afraid of. There are no monsters.” They are wrong.
- [Preston P. DuBose](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/preston-p-dubose/) - Preston P. DuBose Like so many others of his generation, Preston discovered RPGs from the D&D "red box" basic set. He spent hours and hours creating characters and mapping dungeons on graph paper. Unfortunately, since he lived on a remote Texas ranch, he never had much opportunity to try out those works of 6th-grade creative
- [Jerry Blakemore](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/jerry-blakemore/) - Jerry Blakemore, Chief Financial Officer Jerry became a gamer when he bought a subscription to Strategy and Tactics magazine back in 1972--he was into games that included maps and counters. And now he no longer had to make them himself. Actually, he designed a game for the Alamo when he was only 8 years old.
- [2008 Midnight Charity Project](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/midnight-charity-project/) - Charity project benefiting the Autism Research Institute
- [2007 Midnight Charity Project](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/midnight-charity-project/2007-midnight-charity-project/) - The Midnight Charity Project focuses the generosity of RPG hobby enthusiasts as a force for bringing hope to those in need. This project uses a variety of RPG-related fundraising activities throughout the month of December to bring awareness to a worthy cause. The 2007 Charity Project The project for 2007 directly benefits the Autism Research
- [FAQs](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/faqs/) - In what order should I play your Pinebox adventures? The Beast Within is a entry-level adventure that makes a great campaign kickoff, but it won't be difficult to ramp up the danger for higher levels too. Last Rites of the Black Guard is a great low-level follow-up adventure. Next, check out our series of Modern
- [Freebies](https://12tomidnight.com/downloads/) - All freebies have been moved to the "freebies" section of our store where we can better manage files. Soon this page will be phased out, so you may want to reset your bookmarks now. For now, you will be automatically redirected or you may click the link above.
- [Interview 4: East Texas University ](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-4-east-texas-university/) - Jennifer Ridge: This is Jennifer Ridge at the office of University Public Relations. Would you please give me your name and if I have your permission to record you? Terry Easton: My name is Terry Easton and you have my permission. JR: Thank you, Terry. Would you mind doing me a favor and start by
- [Interview 5: Henry Urbina](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-5-henry-urbina/) - Henry Urbina: --sorry about that. When Carl told me that he let Jon Connelly talk to you, I wanted to strangle him. Jennifer Ridge: Oh, that’s okay. He was an interesting character. HU: Well that’s a polite way of putting it. I’m glad you gave me a chance to meet with you and set things
- [Writers' Guidelines](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/writers-guidelines/) - 12 to Midnight Writers' Guidelines Version 4 || December 2007 Latest changes: Clarifications on fantasy submissions. Introduction You have a great game idea. It keeps you awake at night, and interferes with your work during the day. Perhaps you actually sat down at your computer and pounded the keys, filling page upon digital page. Now
- [Neal Hyde](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/neal-hyde/) - Content to follow.
- [Trey Gorden](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/trey-gorden/) - Trey Gorden, Executive Editor Trey has been gaming since Gygax was a pup. Well, maybe not quite that long—let’s just say he started sometime in the late seventies. He got his first taste of horror gaming at a convention in Dallas (Origins 84?), with a brand new game by Pacesetter called Chill. Sandy Petersen’s Call
- [TC Largent](https://12tomidnight.com/about-us/tc-largent/) - TC Largent, Vice President of Operations address withheld to protect the innocent TC misspent the better part of his youth in the wild pine forests of east Texas, where he was raised by a pack of wild poodles. In his late teens he was captured by the local animal control officer, who slowly integrated him
- [Fabled Environments](https://12tomidnight.com/press-kits/fabled-environments/) - About Fabled Environments Fabled Environments is a cartography studio specializing in modern floor plans and diagrams for RPGs. The studio is the creation of Charles and Krista White, and is a proud imprint of 12 to Midnight. Both Charles and Krista are available for interview by e-mail, phone, or Skype, and review copies of Fabled
- [Press Kits](https://12tomidnight.com/press-kits/) - Please visit the individual press kits for 12 to Midnight and Fabled Environments.
- [Modern Floorplans: Neighborhood Church](https://12tomidnight.com/products/modern-floorplans-neighborhood-church/) - This neighborhood church map is designed with roleplaying games in mind, and includes some exterior details such as landscaping and sidewalks. On the interior, the floorplan includes a chapel area with choir seating, church offices, bathrooms, Sunday school classrooms, and even an open courtyard with a fountain. This building could make a great location for
- [Bloodlines](https://12tomidnight.com/products/bloodlines/) - Written by Preston P. DuBose The sun sinks low over the western horizon, painting the area in purple and red hues. You realize you've just searched the same area for the third time in a row. This is getting you nowhere! You're shaken from your frustration by a feather-light touch on your shoulder and a
- [Interview Postscript](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-postscript/) - Jennifer Ridge’s rental car was discovered abandoned the following morning roughly a mile from the Golan County line. All her belongings, including the tapes from this transcript, were found in the car. According to the motel clerk, Ms. Ridge returned to the motel alone late that night and checked out early. That is the last
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- [Glen Maclanahan](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/glen-maclanahan/) - Born in the Houston Heights, Glen never knew his father. The elder Maclanahan disappeared ending an illustrious military career. His mother never shared the details of his father’s death. Ethel Maclanahan saw the boy through school where he graduated with honors from Houston Westside High School. She did not live to see him graduate with
- [Lance Carson](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/lance-carson/) - Lance was born in Montana in 1975 to Richard and Evelyn Carson. Lance and his younger siblings were raised on a large ranch owned by their grandfather. Lance spent much of his youth hiking or riding horses through the surrounding countryside, and spent many a night camped out studying the clear night sky. Lance and
- [Jackson Green](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/jackson-green/) - Jackson was born and raised in the Piney Woods of San Augustine County, Texas. The youngest child of Travis and Ellie Green, he always loved exploring and discovering new places. After graduating valedictorian from his high school, Jackson received a full scholarship to South Houston State University, where he double-majored in English and psychology. It
- [Chupacabras](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/chupacabras/) - The Chupacabra is a savage aberration and stealthy carnivore. It has the face of a wolf with gray or scaly facial skin, course body hair that provides a chameleon-like natural coloring to the creature, and a row of quills runs down the length of the beast’s back. The creature has two short forearms that end
- [About Pinebox, Texas](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/about-pinebox-texas/) - The 12 to Midnight modern horror campaign setting is based in the scenic southern town of Pinebox, TX. History: The Pinebox area in east Texas was first colonized under the Mexican Colonization Law passed in 1825. The Empresario contracted by the Mexican government to bring settlers to the area, Carter Greystone, had previously been a
- [Interview 3: Parks & Recreation](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-3-parks-recreation/) - Jennifer Ridge: Would you mind starting over now that I’m recording? Jonathan Connelly: Sure thing. JR: First of all, please give me your name and tell me I have permission to record you. JC: MY NAME IS JON CONNELLY AND I WORK FOR PINEBOX PARKS AND REC. JR: … JC: OH YEAH. YOU CAN RECORD
- [Interview 2: Pinebox Library](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-2-pinebox-library/) - Jennifer Ridge: Okay NOW it’s on. See? The little green light is on. Norma Wallis: Oh yes, I see that now. JR: So now that I am recording, would you mind giving me your name and stating whether or not I have permission to record this conversation? NW: My name is Norma Wallis. I am
- [Interview 1: Chamber of Commerce](https://12tomidnight.com/campaign-setting/interview-1-chamber-of-commerce/) - Jennifer Ridge: This is Jennifer Ridge at the Pinebox Chamber of Commerce. Would you please state your name? Dorothy Green: My name is Dorothy Green. JR: And do you I have your permission to record you? DG: Sure! JR: Thank you, Dorothy. As I explained off tape, I am working on an article for Texas

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