London. Winter. 1963.

It is a year since the Cold War went hot.

And this was not just a nuclear war. Far more sinister, darker weapons were deployed from the shadows.

Survival and re-building are all that matter now. But human nature and tragic circumstances mean that everyone has their own ambitions.

...a Government desperate to hold on to what remains of the country

...military forces who wish to expand their power and influence

...frightened and brutalised refugees who simply want a place to call home.

Into this maelstrom steps the Special Situations Group, a motley band of men and women tasked with the jobs too dirty or dangerous for anyone else.

This is Hot War: a game of friends, enemies, secrets and consequences in the aftermath.

Hot War, is now available in PDF format from Indie Press Revolution and Drive Through RPG. Priced at $13, the PDF package contains both full and printer-friendly versions of the game. The hardcopy will be available at Indie Press Revolution from August 1st. However, between now and then you can pre-order the book and get the PDF completely free! Contested Ground Studios own online shop will also have the game available at some point in mid-August (due to trans-Atlantic shipping times).

This alternative history/horror game for three or more participants has players dealing with life a year after the apocalypse. You'll confront hidden agendas, sinister factional machinations and see the changes in relations with friends and enemies.

Hot War allows both short term and campaign play, with a system that allows the group to work out exactly the kind of game they want to play amongst the wreckage of 1960s London.

If you want to know more about the game, there is lots more information available on the Contested Ground Studios website.

And if you are planning on visiting Gen Con Indy 2008, Hot War, Cold City and many other fine games will be available at the Play Collective booth.

Cheers
Malcolm