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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ace" data-source="post: 5854442" data-attributes="member: 944">Its a heckuva game, no not the fallen undead cleric. Lets start with the basics.R.E.B Tongue at Antediluvian Press sent me a review copy of the PDF and I am glad he did. Its very much a worthy addition to my OSR library.Physically I have a a plain 91 page PDF with clean efficient art that remind me of realistic art with a smidgen of Elmore, I quite like it.The game has a nice index, a clean font and a good layout. Its easy on the eyes, easy to read and play ready.Most importantly it has real value as game,The author describes it this wayWell it may be based on Swords and Wizardry but in my book with one little tweak (a much needed intro to Role-playing paragraph) its the rightful successor to Holmes Blue Book.Yes you heard me, Holmes Blue Book.3d6 in order is easy to understand, comprehensive enough for long games but with plenty left open for creativity with the right kind of vagueness that is the signature of Old School.Now it has its flaws and eccentricities, the Thief and Assassin are weak, the hit point progression includes single digits in the middle of the progression instead of at the end as is customary and there are a limited number of spells.It also has its excellences the Fighter class is really good (having rapid attack , great HP progression and leadership) and the alternative custom caster classes (Pyrocaster and Healer) include things people really want to do or just need in a party without religious or other baggage. Healing and Blasting are always welcome. As an added bonus the spell lists are designed for random roll which is just plain smart.All in all nothing is missing. Grab the book, some dice a few freebie dungeons and play.Now this game is meant to appeal to existing gamers and it does a great job there but if the market demanded it could easily be the basis for a new starter box. All it needs is an intro paragraph, an intro dungeon ,a buffed Thief and Assassin class and a nice boxed set with dice and a module and its the son of the clone of the Avenger of Holmes ready for the 21st centurySo if you are looking for a starter game for the kids,so long as you explain roleplaying to them  or just something cool for the shelf, grab a copy. You won't be disappointed.You can get the book<a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-tongue/3d6-in-order/paperback/product-18954562.html" target="_blank"> here at Lulu </a>in PRINT for the crazy low price of $12.</blockquote>

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