AD&D 2E Core Rules 2e - Revived

[Vicente]

This is amazing, I am looking forward to knowing more or using your program. Lovely effort!

 

[Tarsk]

If not, have you considered asking WotC to make it available for purchase?

I currently have a email out to Hasbro and WoC IP and Legal regarding that. I will let everyone know what I get back. Also, the Disk is available at --

AD&D Core Rules 2.0 - Expansion (PC CD-Rom) - Software - TSR from TSR

The World's Largest Selection of tabletop games!

eu.nobleknight.com

But they say the only have 1 left in stock.

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And for anyone interested, I do have the Patch 5 file for CR 2.0 Expansion if anyone needs it.

 

[Tarsk]

Also, just to remember, I've made a little patch for the core rules: https://github.com/Alby1987/AD-DCoreRule2.0Errata/releases/download/1.1/ADnD20CoreRulesErrata1.1.zip

Yes, I actually have your errata applied to my Core Rules. But keep in mind, I am only replacing the program, not the data or books. This is an updated application to replace the TSRP3.exe file in the Programs directory. That is all. The books and data are all referenced from the program.

What this gives you:

-- A complete editor (eventually) for all data in the CD holding to Core Rules standards. Meaning, if you update a base file entry, the edited entry is placed in the UserDBas files. Base files are never touched. All registry entries are uses as Evermore defined.

-- A new user data file containing game time information (character change states, back ground, family etc.)

-- A few rules corrections that Core Rules didn't have (applying to errata's that were generated after CR)

-- I will be putting random dungeon generation back in

-- And what ever else we (as a community) would like to put it

 

[Tarsk]

Two things I'd like to address to ALL..

1 -- I'm sorry I cannot repost my original Demo for everyone to see where this comes from, but it doesn't work well on modern Windows. I have a sneaky way of making things work that is too complicated to explain, so I can run it and use it as a basis to build the new one. But, as soon as I get the character editor working, I will release a demo for review. And continue to update it as I complete work.

2 -- The legal debate earlier should NOT have occurred. If, um, people, had concerns of that nature, they should have addressed them directly to me, not in thread. That exchange should not have occurred here, and I too should have taken it off like. I would like to apologize to all for waste of time and misdirection, and any comments that may have offended anyone. This is a simple project in action, but a lot of work. As a Software Engineer who personally HATEs piracy an code theft (especially from AIs claiming "learning"), I would never appropriate someone else's property. So to the community, I apologize for such a public display and will endeavor in the future to keep such lines off line.

Thank you all. I am in hopes to make this a fruitful exercise for all.

 

[Belen]

I am not sure I have the patches for the discs. I am happy to be involved in the project. I'd love to run 2e again but with updated tools.

 

[Dire Bare]

1 - It's been 25 years.
2 - It's none of your business.
3 - I do not have to justify my work or effort.

Well, okay then. Seems we don't need to take you seriously then.

Not saying you do not have your bases covered, but your posts are very confusing regarding "contacting TSR", a company that hasn't existed for decades. If you contacted TSR before they went bankrupt and were purchased by WotC, then say so. If you contacted WotC, as the owners of the TSR products and brands, then say so. Getting all huffy isn't going to drum up a lot of interest in your project.

I lost my Core Rules CDs long ago . . . but I hope your project is successful and that you can share it with the community of 2E players who would appreciate and find use for it.

 

[Tarsk]

Not saying you do not have your bases covered, but your posts are very confusing regarding "contacting TSR", a company that hasn't existed for decades. If you contacted TSR before they went bankrupt and were purchased by WotC, then say so. If you contacted WotC, as the owners of the TSR products and brands, then say so. Getting all huffy isn't going to drum up a lot of interest in your project.

You know so much about the history of WoC/TSR .. But you DO NOT know the release dates for Core Rules. I really have to give you a timeline so you can figure out what time frame I contacted them? Look it up cause I did say ---

" This has been an ongoing project for me since, well, the release of Core Rules. It took me 2 months to get in touch with the right people. We went back and forth for a number of years, they released 2.0 and still no real time data. Continuing my contacts...."

 

[Dire Bare]

You know so much about the history of WoC/TSR .. But you DO NOT know the release dates for Core Rules. I really have to give you a timeline so you can figure out what time frame I contacted them? Look it up cause I did say ---

" This has been an ongoing project for me since, well, the release of Core Rules. It took me 2 months to get in touch with the right people. We went back and forth for a number of years, they released 2.0 and still no real time data. Continuing my contacts...."

Okay, so being clear and helpful is out . . . nevermind.

 

[Tarsk]

I am not sure I have the patches for the discs. I am happy to be involved in the project. I'd love to run 2e again but with updated tools.

Here's Patch5 .. Which includes Patches 1-4 .. But you have to have Core Rules 2.0 Expansion

 

[Tarsk]

Okay, so being clear and helpful is out . . . nevermind.

As people evidentially need to know my life history before they will believe I have ever done anything.. Here you go --

1975 - Designed and built my first computer using an 8080 processor
1976 - Built a 80x24 monitor
1978 - Designed and built second computer using Z80 processor
(Installed Digital's CP/M operating system)
1979 - Worked for US ARMY MilPerCen developing simulation software
1980 - Went to work at 1st American Bank
1984 - Went to Cincom
- Join Amiga Developer's program
1986 - 1988 Sold computer's part time
1990 - Windows 3.0 released
1992 - Windows 3.1 released
1993 - Cincom division bought by Systems Center
1995 - Windows 95 released
1996 - Systems Center bought by Sterling Software
- TSR Releases Core Rules 1.0
- Go to work for Softworks
1997 - I begin work on reading Core Rules data
- WoTC purchases TSR
- My first contact with TSR
1998 - Windows 98 released
1999 - Version 2.0 Core Rules released
- Version 2.0 CR Expansion released later
2000 - Go to work for eData
- Windows ME released
- Begin discussions with WoTC/TSR developers
(Code cannot be found)
2001 - First release of XP
- Discussions continue with WoTC/TSR developers and legal
(Code officially identified as lost)
- Permission granted to develop a GUI, with no release of data
-- Requires CD to work
- Release first Demo on XP
2002 - Return to Computer Associates
2003 - Return to EMC
2007 - Go to work as contractor at CIA
2009 - Windows 7 released
2012 - Start at Invincia
- Windows 8 released
2013 - Take a non-determinate sabbatical
2015 - Windows 10 released
2021 - Windows 11 released
2025 - Began current role
- Decided to update CR API and GUI
- Emailed IP agent at WoC and Hasbro
2026 - Continuing contact with IP agent
- Complete rewrite of CR API
- Post request for interest
- Continuing GUI development