HârnMaster 3 pdf available free from CGI!

[Numion]

Intresting. Let's see what the system has .. character creation:

Different stats for males / females .. check!
Insanity .. CHECK!
Sexual orientation roll .. uhm .. check

Seems like a nice system.

Just a small gripe: it's a pdf .. why not put the pdf bookmarks in there as well? I know I'm not supposed to gripe since it's free, but if you're going to do it, do it well*.

Oh, thanks for the link! Much appreciated!

* applies to most anything

 

[Sky_Blue_Sue]

I’ll have to give Harnmaster a try and read this tonight. Looks interesting though.

 

[HellHound]

Wow, this is a surprising turn of events for CGI. But it is one that makes me happy . I hope this move broadens their fan base. Does anyone know if it helped Ars Magica with their similar move?...

Cheers,

Mark

According to the publisher, no, it had no noticeable effect on sales of the line.

 

[Grond]

As a long time harnic fan and GM , I'm glad to see CGI making this move. I hope more people jump on the Harn bandwagon using either the World, Rules or both!


James Hoefling

 

[Harlock]

I was visiting the Harn site/boards just the other day and was, sadly, turned off by the tone of the "Introduction" to Harn thing. Very condescending and full of pretentiousness. And for what it's worth, I felt some of the statistics used may be a tad dated.

Other than that, I think it may be a neat system but a bit too real for my "fantasy" roleplaying needs.

 

[DongMaster]

Basically (unfortunatly) the Dalgliesh's have trouble playing nice with the folks doing work for them.

Having worked for CGI for 4 years and having a big hand in their recent line as well as doing most of the maps, I would say that is bogus to say the least (although I do not work for them anymore due to lack of time). The Dagliesh may be hard nuts but they have always been honest and cool to work with.

Not only have they alienated Crossby, but I know of at least 2 others, including their best artist who are none too interested in doing future work for them.

Yeah more the merrier for us Hârn fans since Richard Luschek is by far a better B&W illustrator than Hotz ever was (even if I like his work as well). Like you I am biased but leaning towards CGI because I have nothing but good experience with them. That is more than I can say about both Hotz (personal wise) and Crossby (publication wise).

But their quarrel is still unfortunate and I hope they solve it soon. Though I kinda like the fact that they are publishing seperately and in different areas...

Patrick Nilsson
Mapper Extraordinaire

 

[DongMaster]

I was visiting the Harn site/boards just the other day and was, sadly, turned off by the tone of the "Introduction" to Harn thing. Very condescending and full of pretentiousness. And for what it's worth, I felt some of the statistics used may be a tad dated.

It all depends on your gaming style to be honest, not if it is dated or not. The Hârn Forum is the most informative and friendly I have ever visited and it is a fountain of resource for the game. That being said from a less theological inclined gamer the tone may sound pretentious. However that is partly to do with the fact that there are so many historians etc. on the list. Try Warferrets and you may get a whole new feeling.

Other than that, I think it may be a neat system but a bit too real for my "fantasy" roleplaying needs.

That is true for many folks. I mean if it wasn't Hârn and its rulesystem would be much more wide known and appriciated. I have not gamed anything else for the past 15 years even if I have bought and tried dozens of other games. But taste varies and I hope with this move that more will get into the game. If not, I am still happy and will continue to spend my time with it.

 

[Turjan]

In Germany you have a hard time to find someone willing to play that system because of its name...

 

[Keith_Mann]

I was visiting the Harn site/boards just the other day and was, sadly, turned off by the tone of the "Introduction" to Harn thing. Very condescending and full of pretentiousness.

I'm sorry to hear that you got a bad first impression Like many games, Harn has its fanatics and sometimes their enthusiasm and dedication comes across badly; it's not intentional. I hope you'll give it another try.

Do you happen to recall which introduction(s) on which site(s) in particular you found objectionable?

 

[Keith_Mann]

Just a small gripe: it's a pdf .. why not put the pdf bookmarks in there as well? I know I'm not supposed to gripe since it's free, but if you're going to do it, do it well*.

I recently read a comment from the publisher; they'll look into adding bookmarks.