[KenzerCo] HackMaster Basic pre-order available

[Mark Plemmons]

For those of you who haven't seen this yet.

You can now pre-order your copy of the new edition of the HackMaster fantasy role-playing game! Play as a dwarf, elf, halfling, or human, and take the role of a fighter, thief, mage, or cleric, in an epic saga filled with danger and endless excitement.

The HackMaster Basic rulebook has everything you need to start playing, with easy to read rules for new players, and information for GameMasters - including descriptions of over 75 monsters - all with that award-winning, classic HackMaster feel. Come answer the call – adventure awaits!

 

[Mark Plemmons]

We've just increased the page count to 192 pages. This should be the final page count (it was 160-176 estimated).

 

[Voadam]

When and for how much do you expect the pdf to be available for sale?

How big will the Advanced Haklopedia be? I've got one of the 8 original 4e HM Haklopedias and love it. Will the advanced books be available as pdfs?

Any previews on rule changes from 4e to new HM? I didn't find anything on my cursory preview from the link and associated links. Is this basically 4eHM minus the licensed IP and therefore mechanically compatible with 2e D&D, 1e D&D, basic D&D, etc. with minor modifications (20 hp kicker, etc.)? Is this a different game engine entirely?

 

[Mark Plemmons]

When and for how much do you expect the pdf to be available for sale?

The PDF will definitely be for sale on our online store and probably other online sites like drivethrurpg, but I don't have a solid answer to give you yet.

How big will the Advanced Haklopedia be? I've got one of the 8 original 4e HM Haklopedias and love it. Will the advanced books be available as pdfs?

They're not completed yet, but I expect the three advanced core books (PHB, GMG, Hacklopedia) to run between 300-400 pages each.

Any previews on rule changes from 4e to new HM? I didn't find anything on my cursory preview from the link and associated links. Is this basically 4eHM minus the licensed IP and therefore mechanically compatible with 2e D&D, 1e D&D, basic D&D, etc. with minor modifications (20 hp kicker, etc.)? Is this a different game engine entirely?

There's a pile of scattered details here, and several previews in the recent issues of Knights of the Dinner Table and HackJournal. Once Basic goes to press this week, we should be able to start getting PDF previews online.

 

[Mark Plemmons]

We've just posted some preview PDFs:

Table of Contents

Gary Jackson's Foreword (a character who should be familiar to all Knights of the Dinner Table fans)

 

[Treebore]

You know, I wasn't originally going to check this out, but since I am sure I am going to like your quirks, flaws, and talents I will give it a buy after all.

Your ToC preview convinced me.

 

[Mark Plemmons]

Thanks!

By the way, we're offering a special service for Origins attendees. Pre-order your copy of HackMaster Basic before June 23rd, and pick it up at the convention! Simply put "ORIGINS DELIVERY" (or something similar) in the Comments box when you place your order.

If you've already pre-ordered, and you want to have your copy waiting for you at the convention, just send an email to orders(at)kenzerco.com and request Origins delivery. Please include name and your order #, so we can more easily process your request.