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All Hallows Eve and the Witching Hour Commences

October has arrived and with it all kinds of conventions and events to attend for Cannibaal Publishing. Wow, this month has been a runaway bullet train, on fire, with nitrous and a tail wind I tell ya. Starting off the month I was able to attend and run a game at Pittsburgh Gaming Expo held…

Troy “Cannibaal” Alleman
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October has arrived and with it all kinds of conventions and events to attend for Cannibaal Publishing. Wow, this month has been a runaway bullet train, on fire, with nitrous and a tail wind I tell ya. Starting off the month I was able to attend and run a game at Pittsburgh Gaming Expo held in Monroeville Convention Center on the 2-4th of this month.

Promotional graphic for The Pittsburgh Gaming Expo featuring gaming-themed icons such as controllers, arcade machines, and dice, with event details including dates and location.

A fantastic event yet again filled with games and gaming for everyone. Video games galore with everything from nostalgic pinball and arcade games that take you back to the Aladin’s Castle days when I was kid putting up my quarters on the machine for next to console game section set up showcasing all the consoles out and the latest and greatest machines to hit the market. Here are some incredible pictures of this area.

A vibrant arcade filled with people playing pinball machines, featuring colorful artwork and illuminated displays.
Pinball machine themed after the movie Jaws, featuring a colorful playfield with shark imagery and bright lighting.
A spacious arcade room filled with numerous pinball machines. Several people are playing or observing pinball games, with colorful lights illuminating the scene.
A row of arcade machines in a dimly lit gaming area, with colorful screens and various game titles visible, surrounded by carpeted flooring and soft lighting.
A dimly lit gaming room with numerous computer stations, each with monitors displaying various screens. Several individuals are seated at the desks, engaged in gaming activities. The atmosphere is vibrant with colored lights in the background.
Interior of an arcade with multiple rows of classic arcade machines, dim lighting, and a few people interacting with the games.
A dimly lit arcade featuring a row of vintage arcade game machines with colorful screens and illuminated controls. People are engaged with the games, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
A dimly lit arcade filled with various vintage arcade game machines along the wall, with people playing and walking around.

The vendor hall provided a mixture of retro gaming, fantastic food offerings and even tattoo artists alley if you wanted to get some ink done. A fully loaded game library was provided again this year and I was surprised that a Titan from Avalon Hill was sitting on the shelving calling my name. I was talking with Brian Shutter about this game earlier in the day.

A vibrant display of various action figures and collectibles arranged in neat rows, showcasing a wide array of colors and designs.
A vibrant display of various collectible figurines arranged in neat rows across tables covered with a red cloth, featuring a wide range of colors and designs.
A display of various tabletop gaming products, including 'StarCraft' starter sets and 'Warhammer' games, arranged on a table at a gaming convention.
A bag containing six translucent polyhedral dice with numbers visible on each face.
Five LEGO figurines standing in a row on a brown surface. The first figure is a warrior holding a sword and shield, the second is wearing a simple outfit, the third has a fire torch, the fourth is a character in a red hat and overalls, and the fifth is a green dinosaur with big eyes.
A package of gaming dice labeled 'King of Crits' featuring colorful designs and a circular token with a graphic in the center.
Vintage Transformers G1 Dinobot Slag packaged in a plastic bag with a price tag of $30
A banner for the Pittsburgh Gaming Expo, featuring the Tabletop Area with text about the board game library, trading card games, and scheduled tabletop RPGs.
View of an event hall entrance with tables, gaming machines, and signs indicating no food or drinks allowed.
Indoor retail space featuring displays of plush toys and accessories, with black drapes hanging in the foreground.
A retail store interior showcasing various merchandise, including plush toys on tall shelves, accessory displays with pins and keychains, and colorful hats hanging in the background.
A vendor booth at a convention displaying a large collection of colorful miniature figures on tables covered with red tablecloths.

I scored that dinobot Slag (who is my favorite because he is a triceratops) a gen 1 transformer. I picked up some dice with mini polar bear cubs in them for a friend who is all about the polar bear life (Ashur the Bear), and some Lego figures for a few other friends (Pat and Kurt). I got caught up in the nostalgia some and started hunting for a Nobunaga’s Ambition game for the NES as I played the hell out of it as a kid and loved the strategy in it. As I checked out the last vendor, sure enough they had it! Then I got a NES console to play it on.

A boxed Nintendo Entertainment System Control Deck featuring graphics and descriptions highlighting its capabilities, including two controllers.
A sticker featuring Mario from Nintendo with the text 'I ❤️ VIDEO GAMES!' on a video game case for Nebuchadnezzar's Ambition, priced at $40.00.
A NES video game cartridge for 'Nobunaga's Ambition' alongside its instruction manual, resting on a tabletop near a keyboard.

I was able to play in Professor Dungeon Master’s Deathbringer live play game where he took people out the crowd to bring up and put through the meat grinder of the Fungus Licking Cannibal Cult, no relation.

A view from behind a curtain showing a small stage with four individuals sitting at a table, while a fifth person stands near them, under bright stage lights.
A panel discussion taking place on stage with multiple speakers sitting at a table, under bright stage lights, in a conference setting.

I got to meet a slew of people there, Stephen Glicker of Roll for Combat, Baron De Ropp of Dungeon Masterpiece on YouTube and Green Dragonfest, Bob World Builder and Grace World Destroyer, Deficient Master of YouTube, and Brian Shutter creator of Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland and other fabulous games. Speaking of Brian, he has this new game on Kickstarter out right now with 16 days left to back. Check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/neonlordsrpg/orb-tyrants

Kickstarter campaign image for 'Orb Tyrants', a tabletop game featuring gruesome art and gameplay themes, displaying current funding status and project details.

Lastly at PGX on Sunday I was scheduled to run a game. I decided to run my Tides of Dread game there for the Shadowdark RPG System.

A tabletop game setup featuring a miniature castle, buildings, and terrain elements, surrounded by a grid pattern on a black tablecloth. A printed game sheet is placed in the foreground, detailing game instructions.
A tabletop game scene featuring miniature figures, including various creatures and structures, set on a grid mat. The setup includes a tower and a fortress entrance.
A tabletop gaming scene featuring various painted miniature figures including humanoid characters and a large creature, set against a grid-patterned game mat and a detailed stone tower.
A tabletop gaming setup featuring a detailed miniature scene with structures and characters on a table marked 'Reserved for Gaming'.
A tabletop gaming setup featuring detailed miniature scenery including a tower, a building, and various figures, displayed on a circular table with a logo of 'Cannibal Publishing'.
A tabletop gaming setup featuring a grid map with miniature buildings, a tower, and a wooden fence, surrounded by game master guides and rulebooks on a round table with a logo.
A round table covered with a black tablecloth featuring the logo of Cannibaal Publishing in white, displayed at an event.
A detailed tabletop gaming setup featuring miniature buildings, a castle tower, and a fenced area, with a printed game rule booklet in front, all placed on a patterned tablecloth.

All in all PGX is an amazing time and fun to be had by all. I highly recommend going if you can. There is great lodging close by and it is not expensive to go to this convention. The panels, cosplay contests, band/live music, and gaming and meeting special guests are well worth the price of admission.

Next on the calendar was the Grand Opening of Miniature Realms & Adventures, by owner Ade Sanya. The store is located in Lancaster, PA in the Shops at Rockvale area behind the Cracker Barrel. This place is amazing. I have been following Ade on Facebook as he posted pictures building this store and everything within. Ade is a master craftsman and I swear he build anything.

A display cabinet filled with a variety of miniature figures, including fantasy and sci-fi characters, arranged on multiple shelves.
A display case filled with various collectible figurines, including fantasy creatures like dragons and humanoid figures, against a wooden wall with framed artwork and decorative elements.
A black display cabinet filled with various figurines, including animals and fantasy characters, arranged neatly behind glass doors.
A tabletop gaming scene featuring a detailed landscape with trees, rocks, and miniature structures, surrounded by a crowd of people engaged in gameplay.
Display case featuring various figurines and collectibles, including a decorative lantern, set in a retail space.
Interior of a rustic-themed shop featuring wooden walls, fantasy decor including a dragon and owl heads, and various handcrafted items displayed. A person in a black shirt is examining a menu at a counter.
Interior view of a craft store showcasing display cabinets filled with miniature figures, scenic models, and decorative items, with wooden furnishings and a warm ambiance.
Interior view of a rustic-themed room featuring wooden doors, a large table with chairs, and decorative stone walls, with shelves displaying various items.
A tabletop gaming setup featuring a detailed landscape with rocky formations, palm trees, and a ruined castle, along with gaming accessories and two individuals in the background.
A display cabinet filled with a variety of detailed miniature figures, including fantasy characters, creatures, and colorful decorations.
A display cabinet filled with various painted miniatures, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details, organized across multiple shelves.
A glass display cabinet filled with numerous collectible figurines and miniature statues, showcasing a variety of characters and designs.

Professor DM was running Deathbringer at the Grand Opening as well, slaughtering the masses and having fun.

A crowded gaming store interior featuring a long table with a detailed tabletop gaming setup, surrounded by people engaged in conversation and gameplay. Decorative items and shelves line the walls, creating a vibrant gaming atmosphere.
A group of people gathered around a detailed tabletop game setup featuring miniature landscapes and figures in a game store.

If you like what you see, please stop by and check out this amazing resource for gaming. You can check out their info here:

https://www.facebook.com/MiniatureRealmsandAdventures

https://www.instagram.com/miniaturerealmsandadventures

Ade is planning on having an after school adventure program to teach kids how to play games. Games are extremely important and have many benefits like learning how to calculate math rocks (dice), leadership, tactical and critical thinking, problem solving, expression and working as a team just to name a few. Ade gets that and is a huge proponent and understands the importance of gaming and giving kids that opportunity to learn and have fun.

Two men smiling and posing for a photo inside a shop, with a cozy interior filled with various decorations and items in the background.

Another event this month will be the Fable & Folklore Bazaar on the 24th of October being held at 2nd & Charles book store in York, PA. I was invited to attend and bring my wares to support this event, promote the business and meet new people along the way. I want to thank Andrew Pritchard “Pritch” for the invitation and can’t wait to catch up with him while there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2nd-charles-3000-whiteford-rd-york-pa/fable-and-folklore-bazaar

https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dd2VfCzxLP_

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2064804207166567/posts/4410939142553050

Now on to Cannibaal Publishing and what have we been up to. Well, Halloween is right around the corner for all you ghosts and goblins and so is the new adventure for Ravenloft called Something Wicked! Check out this video created by Lee Shaidle.

A dark and eerie illustration featuring a horse-drawn carriage emitting green light, against a stormy background, with ominous figures in the shadows.

The regular PDF will be available on DMsGuild here soon but will be replaced by an “Enhanced” PDF. This PDF will have mouseover embedded links for stat blocks, descriptions of abilities and more. A first of its kind for DMsGuild and we at Cannibaal Publishing believe that you should have it. Print on Demand POD will be coming soon as well and be available on DMsGuild. Happy Halloween all.

Work continues on Curse on a Coastal Town, just waiting on cartography to be completed and then it will go to layout. This module, which is comprised of 10 adventures around a central theme has a metric buttwhack of maps for it so I apologize for how long this has been taking. I think everyone is going to love this adventure for the Shadowdark RPG sytem.

Cover of 'Curse on a Coastal Town', an anthology of adventures for the Shadowdark RPG, featuring a stormy coastal landscape with a dark, moody town illuminated by distant lights.

Coming Soon-ish ……

Next month there will be a huge announcement for all you World of Greyhawk fans, so please stand by for that newsletter. I will drop a piece of amazing art from Joey Docil to give you hint of what is to come.

A knight in armor rides a majestic griffin, holding a sword, against a dramatic red backdrop with lightning. In the distance, a dark dragon looms over jagged mountains, adding to the fantastical scene.

Tune in next month to get the full story and info dump. Love you all very much and you have the opportunity to get out there, roll some dice with friends and have fun.

Very Respectfully,

Troy

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