TerraDave
5ever, or until 2024
A fine blog indeed. And frequently updated.
As for this idea of playing D&D with mostly just the 3lbbs....thats something else entirely.
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A fine blog indeed. And frequently updated.
As for this idea of playing D&D with mostly just the 3lbbs....thats something else entirely.
Mark CMG
Creative Mountain Games
As for this idea of playing D&D with mostly just the 3lbbs....thats something else entirely.
When the 3lbbs first were published, some of the people who played in the games I played (including me) were already familiar with Chainmail (and many other wargames) so it is difficult for me to say thirty-six years later if someone could have played with the 3lbbs alone, with no prior gaming experience, etc. but I doubt it.
They are still working on a website, and I haven't heard of any preview material yet. There were a few copies of Tim Kask's module write-up printed for North Texas RPG Con, but as far as I know those were sold, mostly to collectors, and aren't "in print" in any form yet.
Summary: I don't think so.
Treebore
First Post
Yeah, I went by third hand accounts. I quit reading your blog because I disagreed with too much of what you said for it to be enjoyable.
But I love the comments in this thread. Like Jim Ward's Metamorphosis Alpha and Gamma World aren't much in the way of creds?
I for one liked a lot of Fast Forwards books, the ONLY real problem they had was an inability to follow the OGL and had to destroy a lot of product, which is what put them out of business. Everything else would have improved if they had the time.
People criticize Tim Kask as a designer. Well, your probably right. I think the reason he is on board is he is a creative guy and has a proven track record as being a pretty good editor. Something a GOOD company needs to have, just ask any RPG publisher.
I agree about Chris Clarke, but I don't know about the actual hurdles he had to over come with the Lejendary books, so he may actually be pretty good, and if nothing else I am sure he learned a lot.
They better have Frank be their public face, though. Both Jim and Tim have a hard time watching what they say and how they say it. Something that will tank their company fast in todays environment.
Still, I am looking forward to seeing if they even get off the ground. They already face one big hurdle with how sick Jim is. Since it sounds like they have a strong core team I am hopeful they will prosper.
Forgemeister
First Post
Couple of things...
It's Chris "Clark", and yes, its the guy that worked with GG on the Lejendary Adventure line, and wrote a few generic adventures with Gary back in the 90s.
I also have written a few non-rpg titles over the years.
I don't know that any of us (myself, Jim, Tim, or Frank) think that we are the 'greatest group of Old Skool gamers left in one place' - in fact, that is not the reason we're all working together under what is admittedly an OS banner. Anyone assuming that the formation of this company is all about the marquis value is misinterpreting the intent of our little enclave.
As a group. we like rules light gaming. Player, and GM-empowered gaming that is unrestricted by codification beyond that needed for organized play.
In short, its about the role playing, not the rules. Anything Eldritch produces will be readily adaptable to whatever system you wish to play.
I don't often post here at EW, but I did want to explain who I am.... and no "e" at the end gang; "Clark", just like the station and the candy bar.
You can find out a bit more about me here, if you're interested:
www.fuzzyheroes.com
All of what is posted here, btw, is my personal opinion, and should not be considered by any stretch to reflect the views of Eldritch Ent. or the individual views of Tim, Jim, or Frank.
Hope this clarifies...
XXOOCC
Chris Clark
Eldritch Ent.
(and Inner City Games Designs)
It's Chris "Clark", and yes, its the guy that worked with GG on the Lejendary Adventure line, and wrote a few generic adventures with Gary back in the 90s.
I also have written a few non-rpg titles over the years.
I don't know that any of us (myself, Jim, Tim, or Frank) think that we are the 'greatest group of Old Skool gamers left in one place' - in fact, that is not the reason we're all working together under what is admittedly an OS banner. Anyone assuming that the formation of this company is all about the marquis value is misinterpreting the intent of our little enclave.
As a group. we like rules light gaming. Player, and GM-empowered gaming that is unrestricted by codification beyond that needed for organized play.
In short, its about the role playing, not the rules. Anything Eldritch produces will be readily adaptable to whatever system you wish to play.
I don't often post here at EW, but I did want to explain who I am.... and no "e" at the end gang; "Clark", just like the station and the candy bar.
You can find out a bit more about me here, if you're interested:
www.fuzzyheroes.com
All of what is posted here, btw, is my personal opinion, and should not be considered by any stretch to reflect the views of Eldritch Ent. or the individual views of Tim, Jim, or Frank.
Hope this clarifies...
XXOOCC
Chris Clark
Eldritch Ent.
(and Inner City Games Designs)
Treebore
First Post
"As a group. we like rules light gaming. Player, and GM-empowered gaming that is unrestricted by codification beyond that needed for organized play.
In short, its about the role playing, not the rules. Anything Eldritch produces will be readily adaptable to whatever system you wish to play."
Sounds perfect to me!
In short, its about the role playing, not the rules. Anything Eldritch produces will be readily adaptable to whatever system you wish to play."
Sounds perfect to me!
GreyLord
Legend
I don't see why people are saying what they are, I see Ward as a good designer who has done some pretty good stuff...I never saw his FFE stuff, but one bad thing that came out (if it was bad, I didn't see it) doesn't make a bad designer. There are MANY bad designs that come out all the time from good game designers.
I look forward to seeing what these guys put out, if it interests me, I'll buy it, and if it doesn't I won't. It's that simple, and that's what the market is all about.
I think Ward has a great insight into the hobby and what is and has gone on, the same goes for Mentzer, and others. It should be interesting to see what they come up with and how they integrate it for different systems, or if they make different things for different systems...or whatever approach they take.
I look forward to seeing what these guys put out, if it interests me, I'll buy it, and if it doesn't I won't. It's that simple, and that's what the market is all about.
I think Ward has a great insight into the hobby and what is and has gone on, the same goes for Mentzer, and others. It should be interesting to see what they come up with and how they integrate it for different systems, or if they make different things for different systems...or whatever approach they take.
