any opinions on Adamant's Imperial Age line?

[Walt C]

I've heard there's going to be an Imperial Age Faeries book as well....is that still in the works?

Yes. It's been edited and in layout. I'm not sure where it falls on the schedule, but it should be within the next few months.

I haven't really looked at these books....but I don't play Modern. Could they be easily adapted to D&D, or are they really more suited to D20 Modern? Would they work with a setting like Iron Kingdoms (at least the Steampunk aspects)?

It varies. d20 Modern is built off of the same basic engine, but there are a few differences (you'd have to translate a few skills and feats).

The bulk of the "steampunk" rules in Imperial Age Engines (which borrowed heavily from GOO's Mecha d20) can be used as-is (Hardness serves the same function as Damage Reduction). The cost of an engine in gold pieces is (Engine Point Cost) x (Engine Point Cost) x 2. If you want detailed vehicle combat rules, they are freely available in the Modern SRD.

The Magick book is also very easy to convert to D&D. In a low-magic campaign, dabblers in the dark arts would use the skills-and-feats system. For a "standard" D&D campaign, it is not difficult to adapt the Hermetic Disciple (which would replace the Wizard).

I'd be happy to help anyone that wants to convert their IA stuff to standard OGL rules.

Walt C

 

[GlassJaw]

I grabbed the Gamemaster's Guide. Overall I like it. I would have liked a little more info in the genre and campaign sections but it's definitely a good starting point for the era. I like the references to other sources. That is going to be very useful.

I'll probably pick up a couple of other products in the line as well. Thanks for the info everyone!

 

[Walt C]

I grabbed the Gamemaster's Guide. Overall I like it. I would have liked a little more info in the genre and campaign sections but it's definitely a good starting point for the era. I like the references to other sources. That is going to be very useful.

I'll probably pick up a couple of other products in the line as well. Thanks for the info everyone!

I'm glad you enjoyed it

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask!

Walt

 

[jaerdaph]

I just wanted to add that I took a chance with a year subscription, and I'm really glad I did. Everyone at Adamant inolved has done a great job so far, and every month I look forward to seeing what you've come up with this time.

 

[Walt C]

I just wanted to add that I took a chance with a year subscription, and I'm really glad I did. Everyone at Adamant inolved has done a great job so far, and every month I look forward to seeing what you've come up with this time.

Thanks! We're glad you're enjoying it!

Walt C

 

[BadMojo]

Slightly off topic, but is Gareth still working on his "Far West" game? I had been following the design journals but hadn't seen any in a long time. That game sounded rockin' cool.

 

[GMSkarka]

Slightly off topic, but is Gareth still working on his "Far West" game? I had been following the design journals but hadn't seen any in a long time. That game sounded rockin' cool.

The playtest had problems (I posted about it earlier this week). I've gone back to the drawing board.

 

[BadMojo]

The playtest had problems (I posted about it earlier this week). I've gone back to the drawing board.

Ah, thanks for the update. Still looking forward to it when it comes out. Wuxia and Spaghetti Westerns are two of my favorite things in the world.

The Design Journal is very interesting. I like seeing how ideas develop over time and what various influences are, from film to music and beyond. Apparently I missed that last one about the playtest. Kind of dig your Friday music posts as well.

 

[Walt C]

Gaslight Guardians

Just in case you haven't seen it posted elsewhere:

Adamant Entertainment is currently developing Gaslight Guardians, an M&M Superlink version of the Imperial Age. This book will incorporate material from the Imperial Age line, although the focus will obviously be on Victorian superhero gaming.

Gaslight Guardians will complement the Freedom by Gaslight section of Green Ronin's Worlds of Freedom supplement.

Walt

 

[Walt C]

Just an update:

British India was released today, with Anarchism and London on track for December.

Walt