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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)

kewl minis!!

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

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.

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...

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...

The Hacklopedia probably ate the permissions.

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)

And what is your feedback on the Hacklopedia of Beasts?

Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running monthly gaming magazine out there. Lots of RPG articles every month.

maybe Jolly can post pictures when he gets a break at comic con this weekend?

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)

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.

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

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).

The reason shooting and movement don't need to be tracked separately, like they are in A&8s, is because no actions in HMb take less than one second...unlike in the western genre when you can empty your colt in 3 seconds flat (or less). See also gatling guns. ;)

I voted for Fin as well. It looks like the newer stuff is getting more attention. I guess that makes sense as the demographics changed with 2e and then 3e taking center stage. I was a 1e guy, so Fin was it for me. KoDT's hanging in there pretty well for being out for about a decade.

Probably the first adventure released will be titled "Frandor's Keep". Been working on that for some time already.

we have no current plans to use chips or cards in HM. the obvious ports are the skills, Qs & Fs, some character creation streamlining, the modular rules design (i.e., advanced and basic rules that fit together) and so on.

That is correct, sir. :obligatory echo of what Jolly said above: Thanks for all the praise. Kalamar did well prior to the D&D license. Kalamar did well under the D&D license. Kalamar will do well post D&D license. It has long been my belief that settings with a "schtick" are only played...