Hackmaster-What is the deal?

[ColonelHardisson]

I understand the dilemma. However, do you have access to a 1e or 2e monster book? Those would work well for HackMaster. Then, you could pick and choose from the Hacklopedias and still have a good broad range of critters to use.

 

[Tsyr]

Those of you who only own a few of the Hacklopedia volumes, don't you find it difficult to play with what -in my mind- would be an incomplete book? I guess if there are enough critters per volume, you will have enough to hack, it just seems awkward to me. Maybe if they had released each volume by "CR" ("Beginner-level" monsters, Intermediate, Advanced Level, Gawdly, etc.) *shrug* I dunno.

No.

Because I have the old 1E/2E MMs, I have no need... Hackmaster is basicly transparent with AD&D... Hackmaster monster entries have a lot more to them (Yield, etc), as well as a sort of Challenge Rating level (Hackfactor), but all the stats and such are basicly identicle, just (in a couple cases) renamed. Thus, I pick up the Hacklopedia volumes that have new things I want... Negamentals, Swack Iron dragons, etc.

 

[kengar]

Hackmaster is basicly transparent with AD&D

Interesting! I did not know that.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Yep. If you know AD&D, you know HackMaster.

 

[Noah Kolman]

Game of the Year

Hey everyone,

For the curious, HackMaster is based on a license we acquired from Wizards of the Coast for first and second edition AD&D. In Knights of the Dinner Table, HackMaster always was a parody of these earlier editions, so when the opportunity arose to acquire that license, we jumped at the opportunity. Finally, the HackMaster game that so many people had asked for could finally be made properly.

I find that HackMaster serves as a nice complement to 3E, as each game does certain things well (IMO). When I'm in the mood to make an insanely detailed character with all sorts of quirks, flaws, skills and talents, I turn to HackMaster. I love the Honor and Alignment systems, and the general attitude that pervades the entire work.

I love 3e too. It's rules are streamlined yet complete, and it has made armor, multi-classing and saving throws MUCH better than in previous editions.

I also enjoy writing HackMaster a great deal. Taking on the voice of Gary Jackson can be quite liberating, as you can (and should) be as obnoxious and arrogant as you want.

Anyone with any questions about HackMaster is welcome to email me at noah@kenzerco.com or check out our website at www.kenzerco.com. I have lots of fun when I play HackMaster, and I'd love to share that joy with you.

 

[Mark Plemmons]

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www.kenzerco.com

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Re: Game of the Year

Hey everyone,

I find that HackMaster serves as a nice complement to 3E,

This is something with which I completely agree. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - HM and 3e are parallel universe versions of the same game.