


The idea is a fairly simple one. Get together a group of sculptors who are great at creating imaginative, innovative figurines. Put them in a room and set them to work. Get a bunch of game designers happy to occupy the cutting edge of game design. Place them in a room and tell them to work on a really intriguing d20 game world. Then get the sculptors to present what they're working on to the game designers, and vice versa, and watch the creativity unfold. Welcome to Privateer Press.
Privateer Press produce a fabulous d20 setting called The Iron Kingdoms. It neatly details a fantasy world that has had its Renaissance period and is moving towards its Enlightenment period. Rather than opposing magic technology in the Iron Kingdoms is dependent on magic. The result is full-metal fantasy, with fabulous machines and fantastic creatures in equal measure. It is a pleasure to play in this game world and it is easily the best d20 gaming environment that I've seen.
In addition to their RPG material Privateer Press also produce Warmachine and Hordes for wargamers.