State of RBE – March ‘10

Jason | March 3, 2010

Been a bit. When the situation had not changed much I was a bit despondent and not up to repeating the same old story. Things are looking up though
Demons: A Clash of Steel is still in editing…slowly moving along. Some edits, some contracts, even some payments are rendered. I’m trying to push the [...]

It’s a wrap – RotC Submissions Closed

Jason | February 1, 2010

Submissions for Roar of the Crowd have officially closed. All submissions are being read by the RBE Prose Acquisition Editors and myself during the month of February.
Do not anticipate a response prior to March 1st, though rejections will arrive as they are determined. I aim to have all submissions responded to by mid-March, so please [...]

RotC Open Subs Closing Fast

Jason | January 19, 2010

HURRY! The open submission period for the 2010 RBE premium anthology Roar of the Crowd is coming to a close.
If you plan on submitting, rev those writing engines, for the finish line looms less than 2 weeks away!

RotC Submission Period Change

Jason | November 17, 2009

Due to numerous reasons, only one of which is the to-date underwhelming number of submissions, I have decided to extend the submission period for Roar of the Crowd. This will of course, push the publication date further into 2010.
***RotC Submissions: August 1 – January 31, 2010***
Submissions will be read en masse throughout February 2010,
and all [...]

State of RBE ~ Oct 09

Jason | October 6, 2009

And so it is time for another update.
September has come and gone, with little publicly new I am afraid. Behind the scenes work has been done though, mostly in the area of print layout and networking. I’ve learned how to use a new layout program, which will debut with Demons: A Clash of Steel. Honestly, [...]

Roar of the Crowd cover art

Jason | September 20, 2009

Here’s the latest RBE cover art from the brushes of Johnney Perkins:

Submitters might want to take note of those games that have made the cover. Not saying I will (or won’t) be looking to specifically match them…but it’s not a bad idea

Roar of the Crowd submission update!

Jason | August 4, 2009

Roar of the Crowd will also include nonfiction!
In all the hubbub of the announcement, certain important information failed to appear in the RotC Open Submission posting. Specifically, that there will be factual articles about the historical games found within the anthology’s covers.
Submitters – or simply the curious – will now read this as part of [...]

Roar of the Crowd: 2010 RBE Anthology

Jason | August 1, 2009

***Submissions***
CLOSED
COMING Mid-2010
Rogue Blades Presents
ROAR of the CROWD

150,000 words of the original massive multiple player
games and other spectator events!
cover art by Johnney Perkins
These are the tales of ancient cultures locked in mock battles of deadly intent; of forgotten generations playing violent games in lieu of warfare; of individuals vying to the death for the favors of [...]