8 Things About Monte Cook's New RPG

[frankthedm]

I wouldn't be surprised if Malhavoc Press is something he strongly associates with his ex-wife Sue, too.

Yes, the divorce is potentially a factor. I don't know who owns what so now I am far more curious about that situation.

 

[Tharen the Damned]

Yes, the divorce is potentially a factor. I don't know who owns what so now I am far more curious about that situation.

Somewhere on his webpage he mentions that Malhavoc Press is the imprint for his 3rd Edition Stuff (including Arcana Evolved).

Everything not 3rd edition will be published under his new imprint.

 

[messy]

I wouldn't be surprised if Malhavoc Press is something he strongly associates with his ex-wife Sue, too.

they got a divorce? when did this happen?

 

[Nagol]

Well, the break-up was sometime before he moved back to Seattle late 2010. He obliquely references the split here.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Ouch!

 

[Bedrockgames]

I think we should back off speculating about something that personal.

 

[fireinthedust]

Agreed, though one could argue that having celebrity gossip means D&D has hit the mainstream. I mean, could Monte be considered the rpg Kim Kardashian? ...no. And thankfully so (no one wants to see him in a video with Ray Jay; sorry Monte).

That said, there is a lot going on with Monte that we don't get to know about: why the move from WOTC? Why the move from Malhavok (though the above reasons all seem likely).

And what is "robust" supposed to mean? Fiddly and complicated?

 

[wrightdjohn]

It's my opinion but I really think Monte is a notch above even the best designers out there today. And I don't think 3e is perfect by any means. But again that game was designed by a committee. If I could wave a magic wand and give ownership of D&D to Monte I probably would. Thats just how I feel.

I think Ptolus is fabulous and Arcana Evolved etc.. is awesome for what it was.

I think he likes science fantasy more than me but I'm sure I'll buy his game when it hits the market. I'm sure I'll join his kickstart too. I've met Monte and he really is a nice guy too unlike what you might hear on some of the boards.