Due to an unusual turn of events here at Privateer Press, many of my coworkers have recently joined a new diet craze. Apparently they can eat as much as they want, whenever they want, as long as they eat brains at least three or four times a day.

They say “you are what you eat,” and all that brain consumption seem to be paying off. A bunch of exciting new projects have been appearing on my desk, along with helpful notes like, “Needs more zombies” and “Potluck dinner Friday. Still need two bags of brains, brain casserole, loaf of brains.” I’ll pick up some ice on the way in.

Anyway, this new design direction has given me the opportunity to explore the Iron Kingdoms Full Metal Fantasy Roleplaying Game in a whole new light. We here at Privateer Press are excited to present a special Full Zombie Friday, where we’re releasing a Monsternomicon entry covering the zombie, zombie templates, and a short scenario, “No Trespassing.” And just in time for Mostly Zombie Saturday!

Writing this new material has been a breeze—so many of my coworkers have offered incredible insight into what it must be like to really be a zombie. They’re constantly dropping by to check on progress, offer suggestions, and occasionally pretending to attack me just like a zombie would. What great research! Thankfully, I keep a first aid kit at my desk just in case things like this come up.

Oh, hang on a second. DC just let me know it’s time for my yearly “brain review.” Weird… I didn’t even know we had those.

–M