[Green Ronin] Looking Ahead at 2004

[Banshee16]

Technically, he released a book called Magician in 1982. In the late 90s he rewrote Magician as two volumes -- Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master.

Hmm....I can't remember. There have been at least three printings.

I know that I have two books, that I purchased in the late 80's or early 90's...they are Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master.

Then, they were rereleased during the 90's, with some new content added to each, and new covers.

I've always liked Feist...but I found the three books based off of the computer games just weren't as good.

I really loved King's Buccaneer and Prince of the Blood, and the Shadow War trilogy.

I don't see why the D20 system wouldn't work for their magic system. It's just an action resolution mechanic, afterall....I've seen D20 used for normal spells, spontaneous casters (D&D), channelers (Midnight, Wheel of Time), and completely flexible spellcasting using spellpoints (BESM D20). It's incredibly flexible...

Banshee

 

[coyote6]

Midkemia: As I recall, Feist wrote a novel called "Magician"; it was considered too long in those days, so it was published as Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master, turning that trilogy into a quadrilogy.

As for the license -- I think I suggested my wish/theory in the non-chat chat, but I'll repeat it here: Black Company. I'll point out that the first book was published May, 1984.

That said, Thieves' World would be cool, too; and the books are being re-issued and at least one new book is out, though I haven't picked it up yet. I think the first book was before 1984, though -- this website says Thieves' World was published in 1979.

Hmm, I wonder if I can find where my copies are . . .

 

[Ron]

Technically, he released a book called Magician in 1982. In the late 90s he rewrote Magician as two volumes -- Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master.

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There is one novel, called Magician, which is current being published in two volumes (Apprentice and Master). As far as I know, Feist have not revised the text for the new edition.

As a matter of fact, for those who haven't read it yet, I do recomend to read Magician and stop. The story concludes in a satisfactory ending and the follow up novels, although not bad, are unnecessary and don't keep Magician's high standards.

 

[Eridanis]

Well, if it's not Feist, I really hope it's Julian May or Steven Brust. The Pliocene Exile series gives a setting where you can simultaneously play D&D and d20 Modern, and Dragaera would just be a really fun campaign setting. (Wasn't Brust a gamer at one point - or still is?) One can dream...

 

[Maggan]

Aha!

If Midkemia was an influence on Freeport, it must be magic as I've never read the series. My biggest influence was probably Shadows Over Bogenhafen for WFRP, still the best city adventure ever published in my opinion.

And now you have mr Graeme Davis writing Freeport stuff for you! That must really feel great, and it also makes me happy, since I love Freeport, and rank Graeme as one of the best rpg writers ever! And his work on WFRP still influences my own fantasy rpg writing and game mastering...

Tell him that!

Cheers!

Maggan

 

[storyguide3]

We also recently inked a deal for a literary license that is very exciting. This is a series of fantasy novels I started reading in 1984, and I couldn't be happier to be bringing the setting into the RPG world. Look for an official announcement later this month.

Could be Eddings' Belgariad/Malloreon stuff (Pawn of Prophecy came out in 1982). Think of it. Your characters embark on an epic quest, and then do it again with a slight twist after they finish the first time.

 

[Pramas]

And now you have mr Graeme Davis writing Freeport stuff for you! That must really feel great, and it also makes me happy, since I love Freeport, and rank Graeme as one of the best rpg writers ever! And his work on WFRP still influences my own fantasy rpg writing and game mastering...

I was indeed psyched the day I signed up Graeme to write Tales of Freeport. It was a perfect fit too. He got Freeport right away.

If you didn't see our announcement about the Pirates of Freeport deal on our website, you'll be delighted to know that Graeme wrote an introductory Freeport adventure called Dead Man's Quest that appears in this month's issue of Dungeon/Polyhedron. That's Dungeon #107, which is just getting to subscribers now, I think, and should be in stores shortly.

 

[Nightfall]

So Chris, regarding regular fantasy d20, will we see more freeport? Will we see more Master Classes? Will we see ANYTHING regarding Book of the Righteous and Book of Fiends in the near future. (Updates, companion volumes, etc.)

 

[Rasyr]

Over on the RPG.net forums there is a discussion about what this new literary license might be. More specifically, they are wondering if it might be Glen Cook's "The Black Company"

 

[Ashy]

So Chris, regarding regular fantasy d20, will we see more freeport? Will we see more Master Classes? Will we see ANYTHING regarding Book of the Righteous and Book of Fiends in the near future. (Updates, companion volumes, etc.)

Well, Nighty, I guess you could say that the interlink stuff that Enkwell will be doing could be considered companion volumes to the BoF!