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Reinforcements: Evolved
As we get closer to the launch of Ophidian Arena, we wanted to take a moment to show one of the significant updates to the game. Reinforcements have always been a part of the Ophidian universe and game, but their role has always been somewhat muted and unimpressive. After countless hours of playtesting and design…
Read MoreCyber Monday 2018 – Ophidian Arena pre-orders, and more!
This Cyber Monday, we are offering our next big release, Ophidian Arena, as a pre-order. We’re in the middle of printing the revised rulebook, additional cards, and new box (seen below with our unboxing video). Shipping in late December 2018 through January 2019, Ophidian Arena will enhance the ability to play with 3-4 players, as…
Read MoreHack and Slash Games Adds to its Team
Hugo Ferreira joins the Hack and Slash Games organization Houston, Texas: Hack and Slash Games (HSG) has brought Hugo Ferreira into the company as “Community Liaison and Master of Storyline” in recognition for his hard work and community outreach. Hugo has been working on the Ophidian storyline since 2004, and has had an impressive drive…
Read MoreThe Return of the Legendary Gladiators
Legendary Gladiators – they hold a special place in the game, and their “sponsors” are partially responsible for our Kickstarter campaign’s success. In our last Kickstarter we had a pledge level that allowed a backer to be transformed into a character in the game. We had several takers and created custom characters based off their likenesses.…
Read MoreOphidian – A Designer’s Journey
Hello! I’m Jason Robinette, and I’m a game designer. It’s hard to believe that this story goes back to 2002, which seems like a lifetime ago. I was working as a consultant for various advertising and marketing agencies in New York CIty, and playing a couple of nights a week at the legendary Neutral Ground.…
Read MoreApril, 2018 – Letter from Robert
Hello everyone, this is Robert Shofkom of Hack and Slash Games. On this April Fools’ Day, we initially wanted to post a clever prank or joke, but decided that it was time to level with our fans, and start to give some peeks and what we’ve got going on. StoneMaier Games puts out some great…
Read MoreElemental Energy
Card Name: Elemental Energy Card Type: Quick-Hit Keyword(s): Conduit Discipline Requirement(s): Mystic (3 or greater), Mystic (1 or greater) Resource/Maintain Costs: 6/- Momentum: Negative Gametext: All <Warrior> Gladiators Unset All <Tech> Characters take 1 <XDMG> All <Mystic> Characters Heal 1 wound All <BioGen> Characters Set All <Summoner> Characters Retreat Each player may draw 1 card for each <Psionic> Gladiator they control…
Read MoreMega-Ram Boost
Card Name: Mega-Ram Boost Card Type: Pump Keyword(s): Hardware, Memory Discipline Requirement(s): Tech (1 or greater) Resource/Maintain Costs: 1/1 Momentum: Positive Gametext: Plays only on Constructs or (Tech) Gladiators +1 Max Hand Size Flavor Text: Data storage units which act as additional backup memory banks are often planted inside enhanced brains for increased performance Atribute Modifiers: none Illustrator: John Moriarty Card Set/Number: SotF…
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