Anyone balking at the price should remember that this is in inflationary line with the original prices so pony up some dough
This is just so cool.
Some people here and around the web are questioning this move and asking just how much is going to the memorial. Does that really matter? They are donating to the Gygax memorial! C'mon now.
This is great news. I can't wait to get a set or two--both as a consumer and as a completist.
I don't own any of the core 1e books since I was a just a kid playing during the eighties and didn't buy em (though I did buy BECM, was gifted Rules Cyclopedia, and "inherited" a bunch of old modules which I really wish I could find now!). I didn't start really spending on D&D until 2e. But when I started college I gave away most of my 2e stuff to continue the "hand me down" tradition.I don't want to pour water over the excitement in this thread, but I'm honestly curious: why is this such a big deal to you? From a purely practical standpoint, I would guess that every single person who has expressed excitement about this already has these books (I do, and I haven't played 1E since, well, 1987 or so);
That's true, but I wouldnt be contributing to the memorial fund. Which I'd like to do.secondly, as has been noted, these books are available used for quite a bit cheaper on Ebay, and there is just no beating the old vintage covers (especially the first PHB with the statue and the 2nd DMG with the wizard opening the doors).
I'm not a "1e fan". However I do remember the awesomeness of the 1e DMG and I've been coming across more and more references to it on ENWorld that are reminding me of just how much stuff was packed in there.But I'm just wondering why there is such excitement. I mean, I would think what 1E fans would really want is new material, an actual reboot of the line with ongoing support, even if it is only one product a quarter (now that would be really cool). Or, perhaps, more practical products that aren't readily available, like a compilation of 1E adventures as delericho mentioned.
So who is going to buy them up in the land of SOPA and then offer them for sale for those of us in the rest of the world?
I reject the cynicism.
Completely. Absolutely.
I'm pleased they did this ... period.
I don't want to pour water over the excitement in this thread, but I'm honestly curious: why is this such a big deal to you? From a purely practical standpoint, I would guess that every single person who has expressed excitement about this already has these books (I do, and I haven't played 1E since, well, 1987 or so); secondly, as has been noted, these books are available used for quite a bit cheaper on Ebay, and there is just no beating the old vintage covers (especially the first PHB with the statue and the 2nd DMG with the wizard opening the doors).
This seems to be a good move by WotC from a PR standpoint--this thread bears that out (even James M of Grognardia claims he'll get a set, his first WotC purchase since 2007). But I'm just wondering why there is such excitement. I mean, I would think what 1E fans would really want is new material, an actual reboot of the line with ongoing support, even if it is only one product a quarter (now that would be really cool). Or, perhaps, more practical products that aren't readily available, like a compilation of 1E adventures as delericho mentioned.
Again, I'm not criticizing the joy--I'm actually quite glad to see Old Schoolers excited about a "new" WotC product. I'm just trying to understand the specific/actual reason for the happiness. Is it because this gives a certain kind of respect for AD&D and the Old School community? Is it the new covers and the collectible factor? Is it the possibility that they might be re-printing more? Or something else?
What part?For anyone balking at the price also remember that part of the proceeds are going to the Gygax memorial - kind of like buying a $20.00 t-shirt to support a charity.
Not everyone thinks paying $10 extra dollars for a shirt when only $2 of that winds up in the hands of the charity is worthwhile.kind of like buying a $20.00 t-shirt to support a charity.
I think if someone's sole reason for buying these is to support the Gygax Memorial then yeah, asking how much of the purchase is going toward the memorial isn't being cynical. It's wanting to know that how much the money that you're contributing is actually going toward the cause.
I get that people are happy and excited about this but I don't think anyone is trying to crap in your cornflakes by asking this question.