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Villains and Vigilantes is back
Jun 17th, 2010 at 10:18pm
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Forgive my intrusion upon this mighty fortress. But i come bearing news.


Official Press Release
VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ RETURNS!

THE CLASSIC TABLETOP RPG IS NOW PUBLISHED BY MONKEY HOUSE GAMES™

June 27, 2010 is the release date for "VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ 2.1" from MONKEY HOUSE GAMES™. Virtually unavailable for the last two decades, VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ is back!

In 1979, JEFF DEE and JACK HERMAN created the original VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™, the game that brought classic comic book style adventurers into the world of role-playing games. It inspired thousands of crossover fans between comics and gaming, and spawned dozens of imitations.
VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ is legendary among role-playing games for its random super-powered character generation system, its accessible, open and fast-paced rules, and the imaginative, far-ranging campaign universe created by Jeff Dee and Jack Herman.

This latest version of the game- dubbed version 2.1- revives the popular 1982 Revised Edition with some rules additions. It also features brand new illustrations from co-creator Jeff Dee, whose RPG game art has developed a longtime following.

"Jeff Dee and I are Monkey House Games." announced Jack Herman, "Effective immediately, V&V is back in the hands of its creators, right where it should be. We’ve both dreamed of this opportunity for a very long time, and we can’t wait for you to see what we’ve done with the old place."
Dee and Herman both credited the "ferociously loyal legion of online fans and players" as a driving force in the revival. "You carried the torch for decades and never faltered. This is a testament to your power and your will. You effectively brought our game back from the dead. We are in awe and we thank you."

According to Herman, there are currently new adventures and campaign material in the pipeline. "This is the perfect time for new players to jump in, but the die-hards that have been following V&V since its earlier incarnation will be right at home. You’ll get to reconnect with the very same game world Jeff and I previously ran, drew and wrote about- only this time it’ll be bigger, better and more. If players have even half as much fun playing it as we’re having working on it, this will be something you won’t want to miss.”

VILLIANS AND VIGILANTES™ 2.1 will be available June 27, 2010 from RPGNow.

Monkey House Games products are available from RPGNow and its affiliates at:

http://www.rpgnow.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=3246
VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ is the classic tabletop role-playing game of comic book style costumed crime fighters created by Jeff Dee and Jack Herman.

MONKEY HOUSE GAMES™ is the game company created by Jeff Dee and Jack Herman for the release of all material relating to the VILLAINS AND VIGILANTES™ Universe.

For further information, please visit www.monkeyhousegames.com
  
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Re: Villains and Vigilantes is back
Reply #1 - Jun 21st, 2010 at 11:47am
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Hey Everyone!

The Original V&V never left and is and has been available via the official website.

FGU is in the process of manufacture and release of new materials this summer. I know this because I have the pleasure of working on some of the new material myself, a prospect that has me very excited. It would be unethical for me to expand on the details of the material, but I am stoked!

After meeting with the publisher, I can tell you that we are in process of release new adventures, campaign books, and supplements that will not only enhance your play, but expand the V&V universe into a continuous and cohesive playing universe.

Jack and Jeff's work will always be appreciated and welcomed by the publishing team, and for many years has set the benchmark of quality and fun that is the V&V RPG. Over the years many other creators have contributed to our game and brought you the rich RPG product that you have enjoyed all this time.

While some of the above in Jack's statement is true (about the loyalty of the fans), if there is to be a rules revision and re-release, to my knowledge, it has not been finalized at this time. When there is a release, an official statement will be posted on the official site.

Hold tight, it's coming so soon.

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Re: Villains and Vigilantes is back
Reply #2 - Jun 21st, 2010 at 8:37pm
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Thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to any new V&V materials from FGU! Smiley
  
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