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    HACKMASTER Basic - for free!

    the feedback we get constantly is despite all the 'added' elements, it still plays faster than the other popular games. it reads more complicated than it plays (while there's a lot going on, it's intuitive and after two sessions, combat speeds to levels seen only by diceless gamers)
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    GenCon Indy

    kewl minis!!
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    The necessity of an introductory adventure with a new RPG

    We included three in the free PDF of HackMaster we released today*. The logic was that people need to be able to break it open and play with as little effort as possible. Also, everyone likes free stuff, so including an adventure is nice. *Kenzer & Company
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    [Hackmaster] To anyone who's ever been slightly interested in trying this game out...

    note also, if you really hate opponents with shields, there are several weapons in the new PHB designed or at least better equipped to smash them.
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    [Hackmaster] To anyone who's ever been slightly interested in trying this game out...

    Yeah, that can happen once in a while when you don't use the fatigue rules or morale rules. but generally not against orcs -- orcs have a +2 to damage bonus and a small shield absorbs 4/medium 6. Generally, the party fighter might have a +2 DMG from specialization, +2 DMG from strength and...
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    [Hackmaster] To anyone who's ever been slightly interested in trying this game out...

    Since the game is free-form where a player *can* take an action any second (but does not *have* to), I can see why you might think that. However, if you were to play even for 30 minutes, you'd quickly realize that combat goes faster and more smoothly than expected. A bonus is no soda break for...
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    Review: Hacklopedia of Beasts

    The Hacklopedia probably ate the permissions.
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    Advanced Hackmaster

    Reynard, if you plan to run HMb publicly, we are happy to support you with some prizes. Contact me via email (or the generic on through kenzerco.com)
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    (HackMaster) - the QuickStart Guide is now available

    And what is your feedback on the Hacklopedia of Beasts?
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    I miss print magazines.

    Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running monthly gaming magazine out there. Lots of RPG articles every month.
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    Hacklopedia of Beasts now IN-STOCK and SHIPPING

    maybe Jolly can post pictures when he gets a break at comic con this weekend?
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    (HackMaster) The Hacklopedia of Beasts - the most awesome monster manual ever

    Wow...that post read like a sales pitch, thanks Kurt. I think we posted another monster preview or two. Will look for a link later. HC book will be out this spring (right now just PDF available)
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    Hackmaster won an ORIGINS award in 2001

    both classics. I can't believe they still allow us in. Dave PS I don't care how much you love the rifleman, I still say you should never have went to town with that winchester when we won for A&8s.
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    Cool video preview of HMb's Frandor's Keep...

    I love that song. Listen to it when I work out.
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    Hackmaster

    Books are arriving at our dock today. You can still preorder by 5pm and it'll get mailed before origins (you can also go with the 'notify Plemmons' method and pick up your preorder at origins if you will be there).
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