Harn

Sigurd · Feb 19, 2008

I'm curious to see if Harn has any players on this board.

Graybeard · Feb 19, 2008

I used to play it regularly with a group about 50 miles away. I stopped playing mainly due to my work schedule conflicting with the game nights. We used 1st edition rules. I still own some Harn stuff.

Grymar · Feb 19, 2008

A guy who occasionally DMs will use some Harn maps, which look great, but otherwise I have no knowledge of the game.

the Jester · Feb 19, 2008

I've been vaguely familiar with it since the 80s, but have never had a chance to play it or read much Harn stuff.

Wormwood · Feb 19, 2008

At the height of my 'realism' phase, we played *a lot* of Hârn---mostly using heavily modified GURPS or HERO.

One of the most pleasurable settings to read, and I'm still envious of my friend's (almost) complete library.

That said, I have little interest in that type of 'sim' heavy game again.

Archade · Feb 19, 2008

I played a lot of Harn before 3rd edition -- in fact, I'd chat a lot with Robin and the guys at CG, and I even was a contributor on HarnManor.

It's a phenomenal setting if you are shooting for realism. I'd highly recommend it for any setting for the maps alone. However, it is low fantasy, and the setting has very little to offer in pre-published adventures, so you need a creative DM to make the setting come to life.

Since Robin set out on his own, he's done some maps of quality comparable to the amazingly talented Christopher West - you can find them at www.kelestia.com

Dan Bell · Feb 19, 2008

For those who don't know much about Harn, more info & free downloads are on http://www.lythia.com/

DaveyJones · Feb 19, 2008

the Jester said:
I've been vaguely familiar with it since the 80s, but have never had a chance to play it or read much Harn stuff.

i've been using it since the 80's for my OD&D campaigns

DaveyJones · Feb 19, 2008

Dan Bell said:
For those who don't know much about Harn, more info & free downloads are on http://www.lythia.com/

you could also go to http://www.columbiagames.com/

Maldin · Feb 19, 2008

I've used the setting materials quite extensively, particularly the city maps, (modified) background, and all of the Earthmaster materials in my Greyhawk campaign.

Denis, aka "Maldin"
Maldin's Greyhawk http://melkot.com