The Dresden Files Roleplaying Game Wears an Evil Hat

[iago]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Dresden Files Roleplaying Game Wears an Evil Hat

Silver Spring, MD (PRWEB) December 16, 2004 -- Evil Hat
Productions is pleased to announce that it has signed an
agreement with Jim Butcher, the author of the best-selling
novel series "The Dresden Files," for the design,
production, and distribution of The Dresden Files
Roleplaying Game.

"I was one of Jim's first readers, back when Harry Dresden
was only a rough draft and a dream. I've loved this
character for ten years, and I'm thrilled that Evil Hat
Productions is going to bring Harry's world to a roleplaying
game!" said Fred Hicks, co-owner of Evil Hat Productions and
one of the game's authors.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing the results of this
project. I'm going to be working with Evil Hat all down the
line, providing background information, feedback and
original material to contribute to the RPG -- time permitting,
there will even be some fresh Dresden-universe fiction
included in the final game," added Jim Butcher, author
of the Dresden Files novels. "I know the folks at Evil Hat
Productions of old, and they are insanely brilliant. Or
brilliantly insane. Either way, as far as I'm concerned
Harry's world couldn't be in better hands"

The Dresden Files Roleplaying Game will use a customized
version of "Fate: Fantastic Adventures in Tabletop
Entertainment," Evil Hat's acclaimed rule set that
specializes in character-intensive storytelling and
fast-paced action. Fate drew rave reviews when it took first
place at the 2003 Indie RPG Awards in the Best Free RPG and
Best Support categories, and placed third in Best Overall
RPG.

Fate's rules are ideal for bringing the Dresden Files to
life, crafting stories that fit the characters and test
their beliefs, while supporting a setting that mixes the
mundane and the magical. The game will also serve as a fan
guide, covering all of the major characters from the series,
complete with quality illustrations and game stats for each.
Players will be able to pick up the series characters and
run games with them, or create their own characters --
wizards, vampires, werewolves, faeries, holy knights, mafia
dons, occult cops, ninja librarians, and more -- to explore
the "Dresdenverse." Every type of character from the world
of the Dresden Files will be possible!

The Dresden Files RPG is scheduled for release in the summer
of 2006. Fred Hicks and Rob Donoghue, the co-designers of
Fate, will write the game. The single core book will provide
all players will need and more, to run their own games in
the setting.

For additional information, visit The Dresden Files RPG
website, www.dresdenfilesrpg.com.

About Evil Hat Productions

Evil Hat Productions believes that passion makes the best
games. It is this passion for gaming that raised Fate to its
current acclaimed position in the independent RPG community.
Fate can be used to build the best kinds of role-playing
experiences -- full of laughter, story-telling, and
memorable moments. Fate is a free ruleset, available for
download along with other Evil Hat games, on the Evil Hat
Productions site at www.evilhat.com.

About Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files and Codex
Alera series of novels. Jim Butcher is a martial arts
enthusiast with fifteen years of experience in various
styles including Ryukyu Kempo, Tae Kwan Do, Gojo Shorei Ryu,
and a sprinkling of Kung Fu. He is a skilled rider and has
worked as a summer camp horse wrangler and performed in
front of large audiences in both drill riding and stunt
riding exhibitions. Jim enjoys fencing, singing, bad science
fiction movies and live-action gaming. He lives in Missouri
with his wife, son, and a vicious guard dog. You can learn
more about Jim and his books at www.jim-butcher.com.

Jim Butcher is represented by Jennifer Jackson of the Donald
Maass Literary Agency, www.maassagency.com. The Dresden
Files are published by Roc Books, an imprint of Penguin
Group (USA), Inc., www.penguinputnam.com.


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Fred Hicks
Evil Hat Productions
425.962.8942
http://www.evilhat.com/

[Mike Holmes]

I know I've said it elswhere, but I wanted to put in a congratulations on this here.

You won't forget all of the little people when you've gotten rich and famous, will you? ;-)

Mike

[iago]

I know I've said it elswhere, but I wanted to put in a congratulations on this here.

You won't forget all of the little people when you've gotten rich and famous, will you? ;-)

Mike

Funny. :)

I had to struggle to keep this one under my hat until contracts were signed and stuff.  Man. :)