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Post by webwarlock on Jan 30, 2010 11:37:16 GMT -5
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Post by webwarlock on Jul 9, 2009 12:39:55 GMT -5
Haha, a trooper or insane.
On EW I have witches done really. I am working on making warlock more interesting than I have in the past and of course all those new spells and magic items.
For this I am going back to my source material and really want a total 70's gaming feel to this. I even made a play list of music to listen to while writing to keep me in the groove.
I think this is going to be awesome.
Tim
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Eirú
May 26, 2009 9:16:26 GMT -5
Post by webwarlock on May 26, 2009 9:16:26 GMT -5
Hey,
Long weekend. But here is a what I am ready to say right now on it.
Eirú will be roleplaying in mythic Ireland. It will be a complete core book, powered by O.R.C.S., but largely compatible with S&S. It is something I have been working on for years for various systems (Unisystem, d20, True20) and finally S&S seemed to be the best fit for what I wanted.
There will be classes, levels, hitpoint and the like. But somethings will be different. It will have fae, sidhe, Tir Nan Og, Formians, Fir Bolg, and all the heroes of Irish legend.
I hope everyone will enjoy it!
Tim
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Post by webwarlock on Apr 28, 2009 11:42:39 GMT -5
Semi-Review: Spellcraft & Swordplay Pocket Editions. I recently purchased the “Pocket Editions” of the Spellcraft & Swordplay books from Elf Lair Games and Lulu and I wanted to share my geek joy with you all. Spellcraft & Swordplay Core: www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/spellcraft-swordplay-pocket-edition/6810298Monstrous Mayhem: www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/monstrous-mayhem-pocket-edition/6859303Disclaimer: Yes I do work for ELG and I am writing for S&S, but I am doing all of that because I was a fan. I will recuse myself about talking about the game system or mechanics (they are awesome by the way), but instead I do want to focus on the thing I had not seen until now; the actual printed books. Briefly: Spellcraft & Swordplay is a new game inspired by the early history of the fantasy role-playing genre. Not really a retro-clone of Original D&D, it is more a divergent evolution that pays homage to that game and the feel of playing in the mid-to-late 1970s. Its advantage is that it is a complete FRPG in 140 pages (or so). Ok enough of that. Let us talk about why I am writing this. The books themselves. I picked up the Pocket Editions from Lulu. The format for both books is 5.5” by 8.5”, or a standard (American standard I should say) sheet of printer paper. This puts them at the same size as the Original D&D books. They are perfect bound and if they are like other Lulu books I have purchased they should hold up rather well. I wouldn’t break the spines on these since that would ruin the overall appearance of the books. Speaking of which, the appearance is great. The books, while obviously paying homage to OD&D also give nods to AD&D. Monstrous Mayhem sports a black cover with a gold-orange spine that is a reminder of the 2nd group of covers for the AD&D 1st Ed books. The art is very appropriate, though not as much as some games tend to use and it gives both books an overall style that just really “feels” old school. This is not a fancy new MP3 or DVD audio, this is that “Uriah Heep” or “Rush” album that has been sitting in your closet that you have not listened to in decades. Jason and Lulu have just provided you a new needle. The feel of this game is not “A thousand points of light” or whatever, but a grittier world, but a “warmer” one if you will. For those that might ask, this version contains no Elmore art. The paper is nice bright white and the text even in these pocket editions is very easy to read. While I have been doing some S&S playing and have the PDFs, these books will still be a welcome addition to my game library. Tim
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Post by webwarlock on Apr 28, 2009 10:22:58 GMT -5
Like a lot of people my age (40ish) I cut my D&D teeth on Basic D&D. While I moved on to big games and spent the vast majority of my D&D time in 1st Ed AD&D, Basic D&D still holds a spot in my heart. I guess so we are all talking about the same games here is a handy little guide from The Acaeum, www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/basic.html and www.acaeum.com/ddindexes/setpages/expert.htmlFor years the Basic (8th Printing) and Expert (1st Printing) Sets shaped what is D&D to me. So imagine my fan-boy glee when new games like Labyrinth Lord and Basic Fantasy are now readily available. Curently I own 3 complete Basic (5th, 8th and 9th) sets and 1 complete Expert set (1st), any extra set of expert books (2nd) and the D&D Rules Cyclopedia. What is you favorite version of Basic D&D? Which of the newer Basic clones do you like the best? Tim
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Post by webwarlock on Mar 30, 2009 9:08:49 GMT -5
Well, folks...the prototype is complete. Here are pics: Damn. That look nice as hell. Great job Jason. Tim
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Post by webwarlock on Feb 27, 2009 10:41:33 GMT -5
Damn. I should update it. Thanks!! Tim
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