I thought a single thread where supplement ideas could be discussed in relationship to each other would be fruitful at this point.
Background When Raiders went into print, everybody on the forum and elsewhere was incredibly supportive.  The initial shock and fear of GW shutting things down disappeared quickly and now there are projects brewing in every corner, it seems.
For those who don't know it, I started a non-profit organization called Raiders & Crusaders, Inc. which would not only protect me from the tax liability associated with the printing of the book but would also be a springboard from which other fan-made supplements could be put into print and a great place to focus all the donation efforts. ÂÂ
Part of the cost of Raiders was a membership agreement with the printer which would cover five books for five years.  This doesn't mean we have to do one book per year, of course.  We are coming up on the one year anniversary of Raiders and book #2 will be out shortly.
Supplements in the works The following is a list of all the fan made supplements that I could think of and their armies.  I know there are some others I am forgetting, however, so feel free to post what I have missed.  It is important to refer back to this for several reasons.  One is to make sure that we're not making plans around an army list that is already dedicated to another supplement.  The other is to see where volunteers can migrate to make these ideas become a reality.
It would be a shame if we wasted the money that was already spent on the printing membership and allowed the other printing slots to stay open.  I ask that you players/fans get involved in some capacity.  Find a project you like and offer your help.  Some of these projects are large, others are small, all have the potential to be something fantastic. ÂÂ
Supplement Name: Raiders Project Leader: Moscovian Status: In Print Armies: Necron, Minervan (Armored IG), Dark Eldar Size: Large Notes: Anniversary date of May 2009
Supplement Name: Siege Project Leader: Evil & Chaos Status: Final production (due out in print in 1-2 months) Armies:Death Korp of Krieg (IG), Mossinian Rebels (Siegemasters variant) Size: Small Notes: Ben is working on getting some final pictures of models, formatting, and waiting on a front cover.
Supplement Name: Xenos (or Extinction, haven't decided) Project Leader: Moscovian Status: Preliminary, working on story outline, army lists, modeling pics, etc. Armies: Thurgrimms (Squats), Demiurg (Squats), Tyranid Phase III, Ordo Xenos (Inquisition) Size: Projected Medium - Large Notes: We need one or more dedicated artists to help out on this. Squat artwork is difficult to find!  Playtesters welcome. Contact me if you have any interest in this at all.
Supplement Name: Total War Project Leader: Chroma Status: Preliminary, rough ideas sketched out, some scenarios posted for review already Armies: None Size: Projected Small - Medium Notes: Kevin's Epic scenario ideas.  Others have had an interest in this as well and if you have some ideas of your own you should contact Chroma.  This project is unique so far in that it aims to enhance all Epic playing by breaking away from the tournament games.  This project has the potential to be completed quickly with enough people working on it.
Supplement Name:  Black Crusade Project Leader: Chroma Status: Preliminary, most lists are stable, some still new, nothing else done to my knowledge, currently on hold Armies: Lost & the Damned (Chaos)?, Black Legion (Chaos), Cadian (IG), Ulthwe' Eldar, Ordo Malleus (Inquisition)? Size: Projected Very Large Notes: This is the monster project and has the potential to exceed the size of Epic: Armageddon.  With around five army lists, scenarios, modeling sections, painting sections, and fiction, Black Crusade will probably be the most difficult of all fan supplements to complete.  It also will probably be the most popular of all the supplements being proposed due to the popularity of the lists involved and the availability of the models.  While Chroma may be focusing his attention on Total War, you should feel free to contact him with ideas or things you can do.  Modeling pictures, How-To tutorials, original artwork you have found or created... All are important and can be compiled now for use later.
Supplement Name: Unknown Project Leader: GlynG Status: Preliminary, discussion, some modeling tutorial started Armies: Eldar Exodites, ??, ?? Size: Unknown Notes: This just started. ÂÂ
Supplement Name: Mean & Green (title is a work in progress I think) Project Leader: Nealhunt Status: Preliminary, scenarios, army lists done I believe Armies: Catachan (IG), Blood Axes (Orks) Size: Projected Small Notes: Neal's quiet project that I think will have tremendous promise.  I don't have much information other than what is posted above.
Supplement Name: Return to Taros Project Leader: Honda Status: Preliminary, army lists being playtested, story outline being worked on Armies: Tau, Elysians (IG), Other? Size: Projected Medium Notes: Honda's move to get these two popular lists pinned down in print.  I don't have much information other than what is posted above.
Supplement Name: Traitors at Barosa Project Leader: Hena Status: Preliminary, one list is about stable, others are new, limited backgrounds written Armies: Scions of Iron, Death Guard, Lost and the Damned variant Size: Projected Medium - Large Notes: Some basic idea of background with some amount of text written. Problem is no playtesting interest on Death Guard and almost non existent amount of LatD players.  So any interest in trying out the LatD variant or Death Guard armies would be most kind.  Contact Hena and post batreps as often as you can.
Supplement Name: Hive War Project Leader: Chroma Status: Preliminary Armies: Phase IV Tyranids, Iyanden, ?Catachan?, ?Other Ork variant?, ?Other Marine variant? Size: Projected Medium - Large Notes: Nothing so far. Just some musings.
I will edit this top post as I get updates from y'all on the projects above and new ones that are added.  It should be noted that some of these projects, as well intentioned as they may be, will probably not make it past the preliminary stages.  Real life interferes, creative ideas hit a wall, interest wanes, and so on.  If you have an idea for a supplement that involves an already slotted army, discuss it with the Champ.  It is possible the project it is part of is going nowhere and things can be moved around.  Don't assume your idea is trashed because you can't get the Army list you want.
That reminds me: feel free to discuss new ideas here, too!
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