D&D General Luke Gygax Brings Back Gary Gygax's Castle Zagyg

Luke Gygax is bringing back his father's creations starting with the Castle Zagyg, Yggsburgh Campaign Setting. Written by Gary Gygax and first published by Troll Lord Games in 2005 and dropped from publication in 2008. It is available now in preorder. The intent is to ship in September/October.

For the near future this is the first of three planned products, the second being The Hermit followed up by the Gygaxian Fantasy Worlds series, probably via Kickstarter or other crowdfunder, maybe in January. The executor of the estate seems to have granted access to just these things so far. If they do well then more will be available and Luke intends to get the entirety of the Castle printed.

If you preorder the Yggsburgh book you will get a PDF and a docx with conversion notes to D&D 5E. The book is as it was in 2008 and they currently intend to leave it that way, other than updating the PDF via new software, and change the logo on the cover and the product number on the spine.

They intend to make the PDF available as a separate product, via their store and DriveThrRPG.

This book uses Castles & Crusades as its system--you can get the 7th edition Player's Handbook in PDF for free.

Other items mentioned:

• They don't intend to print Gary's notes, as his wishes were they not to be published.
• They will see about other creations of Gary's if they can show the executor of the estate they are good stewards. Good sales will absolutely work towards that goal.
• Luke doesn't want to attach this to anything he's doing separately, like his own setting.
• Gord the Rogue books are also on the list of things they'd like to bring back.

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Very exciting news for the gaming industry, gamers and anyone who is a fan of Gary Gygax and his works.

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The transcript of the youtube video is in the spoiler block.

 

[Retreater]

That just seems lazy and disappointing.

Some of it is understandable. They started with a very small crew and publishing technology wasn't where it is today. Overall, I think their art and printing quality is very good, but I think it could be better. Maybe with the newest edition (the OGL-scrubbed version) will be the reason they need to have it cleaned up.

 

[Lidgar]

Some of it is understandable. They started with a very small crew and publishing technology wasn't where it is today. Overall, I think their art and printing quality is very good, but I think it could be better. Maybe with the newest edition (the OGL-scrubbed version) will be the reason they need to have it cleaned up.

One thing I like that Goodman does is their Stomp the Typos approach (having the community get a sneak peek PDF before it goes to print). Granted, this is typically for Kickstarters where you get a preview version to review, but it seems pretty effective.

 

[darjr]

One thing I like that Goodman does is their Stomp the Typos approach (having the community get a sneak peek PDF before it goes to print). Granted, this is typically for Kickstarters where you get a preview version to review, but it seems pretty effective.

Good old Goodman Games. I believe that came about via the old DCC mantra. If you want something, quest for it!

 

[LordEntrails]

One thing I like that Goodman does is their Stomp the Typos approach (having the community get a sneak peek PDF before it goes to print). Granted, this is typically for Kickstarters where you get a preview version to review, but it seems pretty effective.

Why pay for copy editors when you can get your customers to do it for free?

 

[vivsavage]

This is probably an unpopular opinion but a lot of Gygax’ later stuff was not great. Sure their is the nostalgia but from a writing perspective it was just fair.

I was lucky enough to buy the Ygssburgh book in 2009. I consider it possibly the best thing EGG ever wrote. It's fantastic.

 

[Alzrius]

I was lucky enough to buy the Ygssburgh book in 2009. I consider it possibly the best thing EGG ever wrote. It's fantastic.

I feel the same way about his posthumously-published novel, Infernal Sorceress. Really great stuff, there.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

IMO the game needs new stuff. Stuff we haven't seen before (whenever it was created). Catering to the grognards like me will not grow new players. Or am I wrong and new players are flocking to old school content?

Is this the Troll Lords' responsibility?

 

[Nikosandros]

I feel the same way about his posthumously-published novel, Infernal Sorceress. Really great stuff, there.

I've read and enjoyed the other three Mythus novels, but I was quite disappointed with this one.

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Lejendary Adventures - just around the corner?!?

 

[Vincent55]

I really hate gary's exwife, the way she treats his kids even worse, i am happy to see this.